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Parks Canada and partners work to restore ecological connectivity in the Frontenac Arch region through ethical space and co-governance
From: Parks Canada The Restoring Ecological Connectivity within the Frontenac Arch Region through Ethical Space and Co-governance project is one of nine ecological connectivity projects being funded in part by Parks Canada across the country The Government of Canada is dedicated to protecting biodiversity by conserving 30 per cent of land, inland waters, and marine […]
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Read MoreCanada is determined to finalize first-ever global agreement on plastic pollution at INC-5
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada The global plastic pollution crisis is impacting Canada and countries around the world. Canadians expect the government to take decisive steps to protect them from the impacts of plastic pollution. Plastic pollution litters our environments, damages our ecosystems, and poses potential threats to human health. The scale of this […]
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Read MoreParks Canada and partners work to restore ecological connectivity in northern Ontario
From: Parks Canada The Delineation and Connectivity Enhancements of an Ecological Corridor in the Sault Ste. Marie and Garden River National Priority Area project is one of nine ecological corridor projects being funded in part by Parks Canada across the country The Government of Canada is dedicated to protecting biodiversity by conserving 30 per cent […]
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Read MoreCanadian tidal power is swimming hard against the current – National Observer
November 25th 2024 The Bay of Fundy’s legendary high tides could be perfect for power production, with the moon’s gravity pulling 100 billion tonnes of water in and out twice each day. Even with all that power — and in some ways because of it — the tidal energy industry has struggled to seize the […]
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Read MoreParks Canada contributes nearly $6 million to support ecological corridors in Canada
From: Parks Canada November 22, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to protecting biodiversity and conserving 30 per cent of land and inland waters and 30 per cent of marine and coastal areas by 2030. But to be most effective, these protected areas must be properly connected to ensure species can move freely, interact, […]
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Read MoreEcological corridors projects selected for funding across Canada by province
From: Parks Canada Backgrounder QUEBEC Project title Sustainability of the Plaisance-Tremblant Corridor Connectivity Plan Recipient Ducks Unlimited Canada Funding amount $977,943 Matching funds $909,891 Total project amount $1,887,834 Project description Expand the protected and conserved areas within the corridor by at least 75 hectares of land, gather scientific knowledge of wildlife use, road mortality rates, […]
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Read MorePrince of Whales and North Island Kayak Launch $30,000 Giving Tuesday Match for Sea Smart – North Island Gazette
Nov. 22, 2024 Prince of Whales and North Island Kayak are excited to announce their renewed partnership with Sea Smart Prince of Whales and North Island Kayak are excited to announce their renewed partnership with Sea Smart. They pledge to match donations made up to this year’s Giving Tuesday, providing a dollar-for-dollar match of up […]
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Read MoreCanada is determined to finalize first-ever global agreement on plastic pollution at INC-5
GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 22, 2024 – The global plastic pollution crisis is impacting Canada and countries around the world. Canadians expect the government to take decisive steps to protect them from the impacts of plastic pollution. Plastic pollution litters our environments, damages our ecosystems, and poses potential threats to human health. The scale of this […]
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Read MoreAI Nobel Laureate donates half of prize money to support local clean water internships – Timmins Times
Nov 22, 2024 Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Laureate for AI contributions, donated $350,000 to Water First, a non-profit organization collaborating with Garden River to enhance local clean water practices. Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, co-recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics, donated half of his $350,000 prize money to Water First, a Canadian charity partnering with […]
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Read MorePermit granted for Cariboo Gold Mine
Nov. 21, 2024 VICTORIA – A provincial statutory decision-maker has granted Barkerville Gold Mines, owned by Osisko Development Corporation, an operating permit under the Mines Act for its Cariboo Gold Mine in Wells, in east-central B.C. The permitting process for the project was completed in 13 months, following a rigorous technical review conducted by a […]
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