On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.), Conservative MPs Bruce Stanton (Simcoe North, Ont.) and Barry Devolin (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, Ont.) announced the Bolsover dam construction contract award to Metric Contracting Services Inc. in the amount of $20.9 million. The water control dam at Lock 37 (Bolsover) on the Talbot River section of the … Read more
Parks Canada is helping Canadians to discover heritage sites of Canada by launching a new mobile application, Edifica: history in hand. This new interactive app was developed by the Canadian Register of Historic Places and allows smartphone and tablet users unprecedented access to fascinating and fun content on hundreds of Canada's historic places. The full … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) was presented with the Polar Bears International-Canada (PBI) highest honour, the Champion of Polar Bears. PBI presented the award in recognition of Parks Canada's leadership and conservation work in Wapusk National Park, where significant habitat like denning areas are protected, helping the polar bear population survive. The award is … Read more
In order to inspire young Canadians to build connections with Canada's natural and cultural heritage, Parks Canada implemented several initiatives, including the Youth Ambassadors Program, which is currently in its recruiting phase through seminars held by Global Vision. Parks Canada is looking for two students that have demonstrated leadership, community involvement, creativity and innovation qualities … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.), Conservative MP Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.) recognized the national historic significance of the First Baptist Church in Amherstburg, Ontario, for its important role as a principal Underground Railroad-related church. The Amherstburg First Baptist Church played a crucial role in the development of Black communities and identity … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) announced that a bill to formally protect Sable Island National Parks Reserve under the Canada National Parks Act has been tabled in the Senate of Canada. Kent said the government is proud to table the Expansion and Conservation of Canada's National Parks Act, S-15, which will ensure the highest … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.), Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Palliser, Sask.) announced an investment by the government in the conservation of Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site of Canada. The historic site is a former industrial complex that manufactured clay bricks from 1914 to 1989. Bricks manufactured at this site are … Read more
In order to inspire young Canadians to build connections with Canada's natural and cultural heritage, Parks Canada implemented several initiatives, including the Youth Ambassadors Program, which is currently in its recruiting phase through seminars held by Global Vision. Parks Canada is looking for two students that have demonstrated leadership, community involvement, creativity and innovation qualities … Read more
On Feb. 1, in the city of Quebec, Parks Canada will unveil its latest camping offer, the Parks Canada oTENTik tent, designed and manufactured in Saint-Nicolas by Biome-Canada. The oTENTik tent is gradually being introduced to various national parks across Canada. It the perfect experience for people who want a unique connection with nature but who … Read more
Louisbourg was once a bustling seaport, a hub for trade and transport on the Atlantic, a multicultural, multilingual community and France's prize in the new world. Currently, it is the largest historical reconstruction in North America, welcoming thousands of visitors each summer who interact with costumed animators at this once-mighty French fortress of the 1700s. … Read more
