On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen (Red Deer, SK) announced the transfer of 70 plains bison to the American Prairie Foundation. The project supports the foundation's internationally significant work in grasslands conservation and the restoration of bison to the Great Plains north of the Missouri River in north-eastern … Read more
Minister responsible for Parks Canada Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced the designation of four communities as historically significant places in Canada. The communities include Wesmount, QC, Bragg Creek, AB, the Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston, ON, and Ile Saint-Jean (now Prince Edward Island). Kent said these designations remind Canadians how the story of Canada has a … Read more
Minister responsible for Parks Canada Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) launched the formal recruitment process for the first two Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors. Kent made the announcement during the 6th Minister's Round Table on Parks Canada. This year's MRT theme is "Connecting Youth, from where they are, to our places that … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Conservative MP Brian Jean (McMurray-Athabasca, AB) announced that the government will be investing in conservation work at Notre Dame des Victoires/Lac La Biche Mission National Historic Site. Through Parks Canada's National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program, the government will be contributing up to $14,450 in funding for … Read more
The management plan for Red Bay National Historic Site of Canada has been tabled in Parliament. Management plans are the primary accountability documents for the management of protected heritage places under Parks Canada's care. They cover 10 to 15 year periods with a review every five years. This management plan has been prepared to direct … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Conservative MP Blake Richards (Wild Rose, AB) announced that the government will be investing in the conservation of highly-threatened buildings at Nordegg National Historic Site in Alberta. Richards said that the government is pleased to announce this funding for Nordegg National Historic Site. Richards added that … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced that the government will be investing in improvements at the Old Burying Ground National Historic Site of Canada in Halifax. Mackay said that this new funding will ensure the preservation of one of Halifax's most treasured national … Read more
Parks Canada announced an app for smartphones. Parks Canada gives Canadians the opportunity to develop an original story that links history, cuisine and technology together. The Parks Canada Heritage Gourmet smartphone app will allow an audience or readers to find, through a selection of more than 60 recipes, which Canadians can use over the holidays. … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Conservative MP Dr. James Lunney (Nanaimo-Alberni, BC) announced that the government will be investing in the conservation of McLean Mill National Historic Site. Lunney said that the McLean Mill National Historic Site helps Canadians appreciate Canada's rich logging heritage in an unforgettable setting. Lunney added that by … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced that the government will be investing in infrastructure improvements to the Gault Building at the Exchange District National Historic Site in Winnipeg. The Exchange District, designated a national historic site in 1996, is a warehousing and business centre of some 150 buildings … Read more
