Government of Canada commemorates the annual production of maple products as an event of national historic significance

Sweet and rich history of maple products celebrated

MCDONALDS CORNERS, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 17, 2009–On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Scott Reid, Member of Parliament for Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, today unveiled a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque commemorating the production of maple products as an event of national historic significance.

by NationTalk on October 19, 20091062 Views

World Wildlife Fund Report Supports NWT Work on Water Stewardship Strategy

YELLOWKNIFE (October 16, 2009): A new report on Canadian rivers at risk supports Northwest Territories (NWT) work to develop a NWT Water Stewardship Strategy.

by NationTalk on October 16, 20091105 Views

Ontario Forest Tenure Forum

Faculty Club, University of Toronto
41 Willcocks Street
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Agenda (subject to change)

Welcome: Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario

Welcoming Remarks: Hon. Mike Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry

by NationTalk on October 16, 20091406 Views

Canada’s rivers at risk

Canada’s most precious natural resource – fresh water – is in jeopardy due to the effects of climate change and growing water demand, according to a new WWF-Canada report released today called Canada’s Rivers at Risk: Environmental Flows and Canada’s Freshwater Future. The report uses a scientific approachthat focuses on the importance of water flow to examine the health of 10 Canadian rivers and reveals that some are dangerously close to drying up. It concludes that we must value our fresh water differently and take immediate action to protect it.

by data2 on October 15, 20091277 Views

Canada and Yukon Supports Local and National Trails

October 8, 2009

WHITEHORSE – The snowmobile trail system and parts of the Trans Canada Trail will be upgraded, thanks to $40,000 in joint funding from the Governments of Canada and Yukon. The project was coordinated by the National Trails Coalition (NTC) with funding from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

by NationTalk on October 9, 20091025 Views

Nature Conservancy Of Canada Completes Largest Conservation Project In Ontario

TORONTO, – Sept. 26 – The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) joins with its partners in celebrating the protection of the Wilson Island group near Rossport, Ontario. This $7.4-million binational initiative is the largest (based on dollar value) conservation project ever completed in Ontario. The landmark acquisition in northwestern Ontario will preserve habitat and species at risk for the long term. It was made possible with significant funding support from the Government of Canada under the Natural Areas Conservation Program, the Province of Ontario and The Nature Conservancy (TNC, based in the United States).

by NationTalk on September 28, 20091225 Views

Community celebration and opening of new and exciting discovery trails at St. Lawrence Islands National Park

MALLORYTOWN, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009–Mr. Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today honoured local residents who are doing their part for the environment while celebrating the opening of revitalized visitor infrastructure in a ceremony at St. Lawrence Islands National Park. The recognitions and trail opening ceremony were included as part of a day of activities and special events entitled “A Celebration of New Places and Familiar Faces.”

by NationTalk on September 27, 20091132 Views

Silverculture Discussion Forums Generating Many Ideas

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
2009FOR0063-000407
September 25, 2009

Ministry of Forests and Range

VICTORIA – Forest sector stakeholders and First Nations continue to provide valuable input to a silviculture discussion paper released in March, said Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell today.

by NationTalk on September 27, 20091083 Views

Commemoration Of The First Franco-Aboriginal Alliance At The Root Of French Settlement In Canada

The government of Canada commemorates the national historic significance of the franco-aboriginal alliance of 1603

BAIE-SAINTE-CATHERINE, Quebec, – September 24, 2009 -On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière–Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, today unveiled a plaque commemorating the national historic significance of the Franco-Aboriginal Alliance of 1603.

by NationTalk on September 25, 20092149 Views

Canada’s Economic Action Plan Supports Nunavut Geoscience Research

IQALUIT, NUNAVUT – Sept. 25, 2009 – The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced six geoscience research projects in Nunavut. This initiative was made possible through Canada’s Economic Action Plan and will encourage future investments in resource exploration in Nunavut.

by NationTalk on September 25, 20091240 Views