On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced completion of the Cheticamp River Bridge and other infrastructure work on the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Call 819-997-1441.
On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON), Conservative MP Leon Benoit (Vegreville-Wainwright, AB) announced that 30 wood bison will be provided to the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia, to support the conservation of this globally at-risk animal. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441. On behalf of Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced the completion of tourism infrastructure projects at national historic sites in south-eastern New Brunswick. Call 819-997-1441.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced the finalists of the "What Terry Fox means to me" youth challenge, through which young Canadians were invited to express how this Canadian hero and his legacy inspire them. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
The department announced the lead-up to Parks Canada's 100th birthday in May begins at Winterlude, February 4 – 21, as Canada's best-loved natural and historic places inspire the 18-day winter festival in Canada's Capital Region. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Parks Canada has announced that Dr. David Wade, explorer in residence with the National Geographic Society, has been named the honorary chair of the Gros Morne Co-operating Association's board of directors. Wade has agreed to support and raise the profile of the Co-op's work in fostering a positive and productive relationship with nearby national park … Read more
Parks Canada and the Gespeg Mi'kmaq Nation signed a contribution agreement on August 31, 2010. Under the terms of this agreement, Parks Canada will contribute a total of $52,500 to help the Mi'kmaq Nation of Gespeg conduct a market and feasibility study as well as develop a business plan for the future Gespeg Mi'kmaq site … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean,ON), Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Palliser,SK) announced $175,500 in funding for infrastructure at the Claybank Brick Plant National historic site. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Parks Canada's Chief Executive Officer, Alan Latourelle, and Canopy's Founder and Executive Director, Nicole Rycroft, launched a beautiful commemorative book marking the 125th anniversary of national parks in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Environment Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON), Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis (Mégantic—L'Érable, QC) and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced the government will immediately begin consultations to finalize the boundary for a national marine conservation area (NMCA) in Lancaster Sound, Nunavut. The full release is … Read more
