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Media inquiries, please contact Anissa Stambouli: anissa.stambouli@scouts.ca

April 15, 2024

Survey: Ryan Reynolds Eclipses Ryan Gosling As Canadians’ ‘best Volunteer’ For Scouts Canada But All Ryans (And Canadians) Are Welcome To Pay It Forward And Apply To Volunteer

April 06, 2024

Scouts’ thrilling Kub Kar race returns to Station Mall

April 03, 2024

Scouts showcase cars Saturday

March 28, 2024

Scouts Canada shares some suggestions on how to keep kids active

March 18, 2024

Scouts Canada is Awarded for Impactful Workplace Initiatives

March 16, 2024

Camp Samac has been creating memories in Oshawa for decades

March 12, 2024

Students Volunteer in Community Policing

March 06, 2024

Update on Tamaracouta Scout Reserve

March 04, 2024

Kidtastic Activity Generator

February 15, 2024

Empowering Youth in Scouting Adventures

February 13, 2024

Leave a Sailing Legacy

January 22, 2024

Fonthill scouts learn emergency fundamentals

January 16, 2024

Inspiring Collaboration for a Better Tomorrow

January 04, 2024

Our Condolences: Passing of John Pettifer, Former CEO of Scouts Canada

December 01, 2023

Beavers’ 50th Birthday

November 17, 2023

Scouts Canada’s Annual General Meeting 2023

November 09, 2023

Living memorial seen from the air honours WWI soldiers from Sarnia

November 08, 2023

Delicious way to help Vernon Scouts get to jamboree

November 08, 2023

Lake Cowichan RCMP and 1st Lake Cowichan Scouts partner up, Again

November 06, 2023

Calling on future leaders: An invitation to volunteer with Westminster Scouts Canada

November 01, 2023

Local youth present in front of Leduc City Council

November 01, 2023

Yellowknife Scouts host haunted house as fundraiser for jamboree in Iceland

October 26, 2023

Calling all Voyageur Scouting youth aged 14+ and Council Youth Commissioners!

October 22, 2023

B.C. Scouts connect with counterparts using ham radio, Morse code, and online chat rooms

October 19, 2023

Oshawa Museum’s Be Prepared exhibit about the history of Scouting and Guiding in the area

October 18, 2023

Strathcona provides mentorship and Support to Scouts Canada Jamboree on the air exercise

October 05, 2023

Scouts Canada issues apology for role in ‘historical harm’ on Indigenous Peoples

October 03, 2023

Scouts Canada Apologizes to Indigenous Peoples

September 27, 2023

International Commissioner Appointment

September 11, 2023

Chilly Moose x Scouts Canada Water Bottles for Back-to-School and Beyond!

September 01, 2023

“Scouts Honor” Documentary, Boy Scouts of America

August 28, 2023

Autumn is Still Tick and Lyme Season

August 18, 2023

Update from the 25th World Scout Jamboree

August 01, 2023

Soap Box Derby

July 31, 2023

Bug off! Crafty ways to keep insects at bay

July 21, 2023

Soar to New Heights with Scouts Canada’s NEW Drone Academy

July 10, 2023

Call for Nominations: Board of Governors

June 29, 2023

MyScouts — Maintenance

June 27, 2023

Fonthill Scouts learn fly fishing, hands-on

June 27, 2023

Karine Leroux Receives Prestigious Seeonee Award from Scouts Canada

June 27, 2023

Plaque erected outside Oshawa’s Camp Samac

June 19, 2023

Bringing Scouting to Life

June 09, 2023

Update on Our Reconciliation Journey

June 08, 2023

Wildfire Safety 2023

May 31, 2023

Reaching New Heights: Introducing the Tallest Tower Challenge to Scouts Canada by Fluor Canada

May 29, 2023

MyScouts — Scheduled Maintenance Notification

May 17, 2023

Scouts Canada x Chilly Moose are once again teaming up for our planet

May 15, 2023

RCOT receives International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians Youth Service Award

May 15, 2023

Scouts Canada helpline to ease campers’ worries

May 11, 2023

Scouts Canada overcoming stigmas to strengthen child and youth safety

May 10, 2023

Scouts couch rally impresses Scouts Canada CEO

May 08, 2023

Scouts Canada Says Be Prepared When Camping

May 07, 2023

Ask an Expert: Helpline gets inexperienced campers prepared

May 05, 2023

Rusty skills? No problem! Scouts Canada to the rescue!

May 03, 2023

Hotline helps Canadian camping newbs with the scoop on poop and other questions

May 02, 2023

Scouts Canada launches free helpline for all your camping calamities

May 01, 2023

Focusing on Youth and Supporting Volunteers

May 01, 2023

Camping Cluelessness… There's a 1-844 number for that!

April 27, 2023

Ottawa Fire Venturers looking for new recruits

April 21, 2023

Scouts Canada Scholarship Program: Apply Now!

April 14, 2023

Scouters Weave the Fabric of Scouting Adventure

April 14, 2023

10th Welland Scouts pound the pavement to help neighbours

April 14, 2023

Scouts in Barrie holding fundraiser ahead of international trip

April 05, 2023

Land Conservation and Stewardship are Brought to Life at Scouts

March 29, 2023

Kamloops kid becomes Kindness Dinosaur to make a difference

March 24, 2023

2nd Cottam Cub Scouts Announce Mission: Bunny Basketeers

March 22, 2023

Chilly Moose and Scouts Canada Launch New Gear

March 10, 2023

Scouts Canada Wants You to Say Yes to Kids' Crazy(ish) Requests

March 01, 2023

Borrelia Burgdorferi … Hard to Say, Easy to Avoid

February 25, 2023

Scouts celebrate scouting

February 22, 2023

Learning from our past to build a better future

February 21, 2023

Cubs and Scouts can earn a new Reconciliation badge

February 17, 2023

Great Adventures Planned for Haliburton Scout Reserve in 2023

February 13, 2023

Scout Seeds 2023, there’s no Thyme like now

January 19, 2023

Update: MyScouts Data Breach

January 13, 2023

Flamborough Scouts welcome new members after pandemic impacts participation

December 09, 2022

Stories of Our Season

December 08, 2022

Chilly Moose and Scouts Canada are Teaming up for our Planet!

November 29, 2022

Calgarians take cold weather in stride

October 21, 2022

Sweet benefits for local Scouts and Lindsay community during recent Apple Day fundraiser

October 20, 2022

'It's pretty special': Uxbridge Scouts mark 100 years

October 12, 2022

Open Call for Youth Advisors: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team

October 03, 2022

Scouts Apple Day returns, construction firm donates land along Englishman River

October 03, 2022

Calling All Popcorn Lovers and Adventure Seekers

September 30, 2022

Day of Truth and Reconciliation

September 26, 2022

SCOUTS CANADA FINDS 10 CELEBRITIES ‘BADGE-WORTHY’ IN 2022

September 16, 2022

Fundraising Fuels Adventures – New fundraising toolkit funded by Desjardins

September 15, 2022

Local couple honoured with Scouting awards

September 12, 2022

SCOUTS CANADA’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022

September 11, 2022

Reflecting on HM The Queen's Passing

September 08, 2022

The Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

September 08, 2022

AUTUMN ADVENTURES, STILL TICK SEASON

August 17, 2022

The Most Epic Campsites in Canada

August 16, 2022

70 Scout Groups win big adventures with funding from Hydro One and Scouts Canada’s Grizzly Den

August 15, 2022

Members of 2nd Port Colborne Scouting Group travel to Finland for Jamboree

July 29, 2022

Canada's Most Epic Camping Sites

July 29, 2022

Scouts Canada membership rates epic campsites; Writing-On-Stone listed as hidden gem

July 24, 2022

Canada's most epic camping sites
(and 'Hidden Gems' You've never heard of)

June 30, 2022

Local senior supporting Bradford Scouts through volunteering

June 22, 2022

Grizzly Den: Creating Next Level Adventures for over 1200 youth Across Ontario!

June 16, 2022

Group of local Scouts heading to Scotland

June 14, 2022

Removal of Mandatory Vaccination Policy

June 12, 2022

‘Do a good turn daily’: 1st Uxbridge Scouts rush to help after tornado

June 12, 2022

Highest medal for volunteerism in Canada is presented in Steinbach

June 05, 2022

Exchange program sees Orillia Scouts sharing and learning different ways of life

June 03, 2022

Scouts Canada and Raven Reads to partner on new Reconciliation Box

May 30, 2022

Deerhaven Park gets a little greener thanks to Enbridge Gas and local Scouts

May 15, 2022

What to do if you encounter a bear, and other camping tips

May 06, 2022

Indigenous History + Pride Month (June 2022)

May 03, 2022

Some Canadians would play Metallica to scare off a bear, can't pitch a tent

May 03, 2022

Canadians lack basic outdoor skills, Scouts Canada survey shows

May 02, 2022

Scouts Canada Is Concerned With Your (Sorta Passable) Camping Competency

May 02, 2022

Do you know the camping basics? Scouts Canada survey says no

May 02, 2022

'Bearly ready': Scouts Canada pokes fun at Canadians' lack of camping preparedness

April 28, 2022

Lyme Disease Awareness Month — May 2022

April 23, 2022

We’re finding a lot of plastics': volunteers clean up Thames River in St. Marys, Ont.

April 22, 2022

Scouts Canada x Chilly Moose teaming up for our planet

April 14, 2022

Scouts Canada x Chilly Moose teaming up

April 08, 2022

Welcome to the Grizzly Den!

April 07, 2022

Our Scouts Canada Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Journey Update

April 05, 2022

Nomination time is here!

March 27, 2022

Scouts revved up by return of Kub Kar Rally

March 22, 2022

Why I joined Scouts (not Guides) and my daughter did, too

March 22, 2022

First batch of locally donated sleeping bags flown to Ukraine refugees

March 22, 2022

Bradford Scouts selling seeds for spring fundraiser

March 21, 2022

Scouts Canada Scholarship Program: Apply Now!

March 13, 2022

Scouts donate essential items to flood victims in Merritt

March 12, 2022

This Mi'kmaw woman is helping Scouts Canada address its history

March 11, 2022

Scouts Canada Supports the Scouts of Ukraine

February 10, 2022

Lifelong Bradford resident leads the way with local Scout groups

February 08, 2022

With eyes set on Finland trip, Greater Sudbury scouts selling garden seeds

February 07, 2022

We are Looking for Venturers, Rovers and Scouters ages 14-26 to Help Lead our Circles Program

February 02, 2022

Scouts Canada Winter Challenge

February 01, 2022

Barrie-area scouts take on unique new challenge

February 01, 2022

It's Thyme to Order Your Scout Seeds!

January 31, 2022

Scouts Canada encouraging kids to get outdoors

January 26, 2022

Scouts Canada Launches Claim The Flame

January 26, 2022

Grand Falls-Windsor Scouts give back, receive highest Rover honours

January 25, 2022

Winter Outdoor Challenge: Levelling Up Kids' Skills

January 25, 2022

Scouts Canada and Survivorman team up to help kids build outdoor skills through winter fun

January 25, 2022

Second North Battleford Scouts celebrate season with Winter Carnival

January 24, 2022

How to build a snow shelter

January 24, 2022

Scouts Canada makes snow ice cream

January 24, 2022

Scout volunteer chats about obstacle course

January 13, 2022

It’s Almost Thyme — Get ready for Scouts Seeds!

January 10, 2022

Scouts Canada challenges kids to level up their winter outdoor skills

December 17, 2021

Scouts Canada will Continue to Monitor the Roll-out of Vaccines to Children 5- to 11-years-old

December 16, 2021

6 Ways to Help Kids Build Outdoor Skills Through Winter Fun

December 16, 2021

Bradford dad steps up to help lead son's Scout group

December 14, 2021

Another honour for Huntsville's Les Stroud

December 10, 2021

Dundas Scouts get new group crest from local business

November 21, 2021

Scouts selling Christmas trees in Pickering beginning Nov. 26

November 18, 2021

Young Oakville activist empowers other youth to make the world a brighter place

November 18, 2021

Bradford Scouts selling popcorn to raise money for activities, programs

November 09, 2021

Survivorman teaches 1st Ridgetown a lesson on survival

November 06, 2021

Scouts in Prince George seeking volunteers

November 05, 2021

Leduc Legion initiative sees veterans meet with Scouts

November 03, 2021

Scouts Canada’s Annual Conference 2021

October 31, 2021

Burnaby teen aims to bring joy to seniors with birthday serenades

October 25, 2021

Scouts Canada on sustainability challenge

October 23, 2021

Scouts Canada launches sustainability program

October 22, 2021

Teen spreads local welcome

October 20, 2021

Woodstock Scouts Enjoy the Outdoor Life at Camp Impeesa

October 14, 2021

Updating Vaccination Status in MyScouts

October 08, 2021

Beaumont Scouts set out on a new challenge

October 03, 2021

How to teach your kids about climate change, with tips from Scouts Canada

October 01, 2021

Scout Popcorn is back!

September 29, 2021

Uxbridge Off-leash Dog park gets greener

September 29, 2021

Youth Sustainability Panel Explores Leadership and Sustainable Action

September 27, 2021

Scouts Canada sustainability program

September 27, 2021

Scouts Canada Invites Kids Across Canada To Join Sustainability Challenge This Fall

September 26, 2021

Here are 7 tips to teach your kids about climate change

September 26, 2021

Teaching children about the importance of sustainability

September 26, 2021

Guelph youth find comfort, social engagement in Girl Guides and Scouts

September 23, 2021

Scouts Canada Strategic Plan Engagement

September 23, 2021

Local Scouts get back to in-person events

September 20, 2021

A Winning Combo for Great Fall Fundraising

September 17, 2021

Join Scouts Canada for our first Listening Sessions this fall

September 15, 2021

Scouts Canada Introduces Vaccination Requirement for all Members

August 31, 2021

EverythingGP: Grande Prairie Venturer Scouts leverage skills during pandemic

August 30, 2021

Tick & Lyme Disease Awareness Month — Fall 2021

August 27, 2021

Burlington Gazette:Scouts Canada Continues to Run a Safe Program.

August 27, 2021

Scouts registration opens September 15th

August 16, 2021

Scouts Canada Continues the Adventure this Fall

August 09, 2021

The Silver Fox Award

June 07, 2021

Remembering the 215 Children and Many More, Who Suffered in the Residential School System

June 07, 2021

1st Bolton Venturers receive 2020 Amory Award

May 19, 2021

Scouts Canada Announces the Dates for Early Registration for 2022

May 17, 2021

Bookings now open for Scouts Canada Family Adventure Camps

May 17, 2021

Ramadan food drive helps Burnaby-based Greater Vancouver Food Bank

May 06, 2021

Scouts Canada launches Family Adventure Camp 2021

May 01, 2021

Global News Edmonton – Our Scouts doing their part for the environment

April 30, 2021

The Scouts Canada Senate Speaker Series continues with its fourth session in May

April 28, 2021

Nomination time is here!

April 27, 2021

Call for Nominations — National Commissioner and National Youth Commissioner

April 27, 2021

CTV News Regina — Scouts Canada youth continuing to Scout

April 23, 2021

Tick & Lyme Disease Awareness Month — May

April 16, 2021

Scouts Canada and Survivorman, Les Stroud, launch epic youth adventure challenge

April 07, 2021

Spring into Adventure ScoutCon 2021

March 23, 2021

Senate Speaker Series Part 3: Gender Equality

March 15, 2021

Calling All Popcorn Lovers

March 08, 2021

Quarantime Badge Virtual Auction

March 05, 2021

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

February 26, 2021

CTV News Ottawa — Scouts Canada & Hydro One promote Activity Finder

February 25, 2021

AM800 Radio Windsor — Scouts Canada & Hydro One promote Activity Finder

February 22, 2021

1st Hastings Scouts Learn to Build a Quinzhee

February 18, 2021

Scouting is Needed Now, More than Ever

February 18, 2021

Great Canadian Webinar

February 17, 2021

Black History Month 2021

February 10, 2021

Senate Speaker Series — Part 2: Youth Leadership — Virtual Experience

January 29, 2021

Scout Week 2021! All the details and how to Pre-Register.

January 28, 2021

Liability Insurance Information for Scouters

January 22, 2021

Scout Seeds is Back! Register Your Group for this Fundraiser.

December 31, 2020

Bradford teacher, Scouter enjoys leading adventures for local youth

December 18, 2020

Scouts Canada launches The Great Canadian Scouting Adventure

December 15, 2020

Group of Kamloops boys collecting chocolates to sweeten Christmas for seniors

December 11, 2020

Scouts get into nature

December 04, 2020

Scoutshop.ca launches new improved website

December 02, 2020

Activity Finder

November 30, 2020

Etobicoke resident and lifelong Scout leader Gloria Partlo dies at 86

November 30, 2020

Sherwood Park Cub Scout collects more than $15K worth of toys for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous

November 24, 2020

Local cub scout organizing toy drive to help families this Christmas

November 21, 2020

Launching Scouts Canada’s Property Operations Team

November 19, 2020

Paradise Scouts find ways to keep active despite COVID-19 restrictions

November 19, 2020

Buy Christmas tree, support Copper Cliffs scouts

November 19, 2020

Senate Speaker Series – Virtual Experience

November 17, 2020

Scouts’ Christmas trees to hit Co-op parking lot by end of month

November 16, 2020

Scouts Canada Releases Annual Report

November 15, 2020

Scout Coffee fundraiser for 5th Weyburn Scouts to end November 22

November 14, 2020

Scouts follow Canadian Path to Stoney Lake trail

November 13, 2020

67th Winnipeg Scout tree sale smells like Christmas

November 10, 2020

North Battleford Scouts shovel snow ahead of Remembrance Day

November 06, 2020

Shuswap man, Scouts leader remembered as loving father, inspiration to youth

November 05, 2020

First Napanee Valley Scouts raising money through apple themed cookbook

November 01, 2020

Weyburn Scouts holds investiture ceremonies

October 30, 2020

A New Vision for Scouts Canada’s Camps

October 23, 2020

A parent’s guide to resilient children

October 23, 2020

Buy Good Coffee for a Good Cause!

October 23, 2020

Scouts Canada offers free online resource to help kids be resilient

October 23, 2020

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe discusses what “resiliency” looks like in children

October 23, 2020

Five tips for fostering resiliency in children

October 23, 2020

Building Resiliency in Kids with Nature

October 23, 2020

Teaching Kids About Resilience: Scouts Canada Releases Free Guide to Help Canadian Families

October 22, 2020

Scouting Skills for Safe Quarantine

October 21, 2020

Lions select their Citizen of the Year

October 18, 2020

Scouts for Sustainability

October 18, 2020

Scouts on the water in Norwood

October 18, 2020

Personal Achievement Badge Portal

October 06, 2020

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe discusses what “resiliency” looks like in children

October 06, 2020

Five tips for fostering resiliency in children

October 01, 2020

Raising Resilient Children During the Pandemic and Beyond

September 22, 2020

Scout Canada’s Commitment to Inclusion

September 22, 2020

Scouting exhibit opens at Penticton Museum

September 16, 2020

Scouts kick off season with car rally

September 16, 2020

Annual volunteer highway cleanup to take place September 19

September 10, 2020

‘I never realized I could do this’: Camp Samac initiative helps individuals find permanent housing

May 26, 2020

Scouting From Home: Scouts Canada Aims to Continue Education Through Online Programming

May 26, 2020

Pair of Park Cub Scouts cleaning up parks during pandemic

May 14, 2020

Jimmy goes to Jamboree

May 12, 2020

Scouts donate campgrounds, facilities to communities for COVID-19 response

May 08, 2020

Scouting at Home

May 07, 2020

Scouts Canada Works with Partners and Government to Help Homeless

May 04, 2020

Durham using cabins at Oshawa’s Camp Samac as shelter space with physical distance

April 28, 2020

Canucks name Fan Heroes — kid with 3D printer, soup maker, tech, nurse

April 24, 2020

New to Hiking? Be Prepared for Future Adventures With These Scout-Approved Hiking Trails and Tips

April 23, 2020

Scouts Canada — Keeping Youth Connected During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 05, 2020

Local Scouts celebrate Scouts Week

March 02, 2020

Scouts build wood duck nesting boxes to help improve wildlife habitat

March 02, 2020

Scouts to hold torchlight parade through Gibsons

February 04, 2020

Local youth earn prestiges award

February 04, 2020

Fundraiser gets Carol Ann rolling

January 28, 2020

CTV News - The Scouts Guide to Winter

January 12, 2020

Being part of the Scouting family

November 27, 2019

Scouting program honours John Whitehead

November 01, 2019

‘A true way of giving’: Scouts harvest potatoes for needy.

October 03, 2019

South Lake Simcoe Area Scouts raising money for summer trip to Switzerland

October 02, 2019

Over 150 trees planted at Camp Sheldrick for TD Tree Days

September 18, 2019

Autism-positive Scout troops coming to Calgary

August 22, 2019

Summer Camping Safety Tips

August 12, 2019

Father Duncan receives Scouting accolades

August 07, 2019

Scouts Return from World Jamboree

July 03, 2019

Beaver Valley Scouts awarded for hard work

July 03, 2019

Springhill scouts hit top awards trifecta

July 03, 2019

Scouts race for glory

July 03, 2019

Scouts pitch in, clean up local neighbourhoods (3 photos)

July 03, 2019

National Volunteer Week 2019: Why I Volunteer

June 26, 2019

Scouts Canada educates kids about concussion safety

June 21, 2019

Scouts Canada Head Safe Campaign

June 20, 2019

Hydro One and Scouts Canada launch Head Safe initiative

June 13, 2019

25 years of Nite Trek for West Kootenay Scouts, Guides

June 13, 2019

Dundas youths earn Scouts Canada awards

May 02, 2019

Local Scout doubles goal for sleeping bag campaign

January 31, 2019

Stay Warm and Pack Smart for Winter Camping

January 30, 2019

Winter Camping Hacks

December 01, 2018

Leaving No Youth Behind

November 21, 2018

A Family Empowered by No One Left Behind Program Support

November 08, 2018

Ottawa Scouts Raise $9K for Food Bank

October 25, 2018

Scout Collects and Donates 5,000lbs of Food

October 11, 2018

Experience a World of 'Firsts' in Scouting

September 21, 2018

Scout Popcorn Takes Off With a Pop-a-thon

September 20, 2018

Cubs Teach Reporter Scouting Skills

September 10, 2018

Celebrating Decades of Volunteering with Scouts Canada

August 02, 2018

9-Year-Old Cub Scout Leads Tree Planting Project

June 21, 2018

Packing Smart for Your Next Adventure

June 13, 2018

Scouter Elwood Addison Honoured for 60 Years of Service in Scouting

June 06, 2018

Summer Camping: 3 Things to Pack

May 31, 2018

Scout Raises $1k for Local Hospital Foundation

May 30, 2018

Scouting Youth Win Section Awards

May 29, 2018

Chief Scout’s Award Recipients

April 23, 2018

Scouts Help to Clean Up Woodstock

April 19, 2018

Scouter Receives Ancaster Citizen of the Year Award

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