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National Heritage designation goes to historic Prince Edward Island lighthouse

September 2, 2024

A modest lighthouse in Canada’s smallest province attained national significance last week. Parks Canada said it was designating the Blockhouse Point Lighthouse as a “heritage lighthouse” of national significance. Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment […]

Alberta's largest national park is closed due to a huge wildfire.
North America

Jasper National Park closed by out-of-control fire

August 6, 2024

One of Canada’s most popular national parks is now closed to the public until further notice. Authorities are still struggling to contain a wildfire there that’s already claimed the life of one firefighter. Parks Canada […]

Climate change threatens to extirpate polar bears from the shores of Hudson Bay.
North America

Hudson Bay polar bears facing annihilation, scientists warn

July 2, 2024

Climate change is killing off one of North America’s most iconic Arctic animal populations, scientists are warning in a new report. Manitoba’s polar bears are among the Canadian province’s most popular tourist draws. Every year, […]

Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, one of the most visited national parks.
North America

Parks Canada is winning the crowd—study

September 10, 2023

Science has proven it—Canada’s national parks are popular with visitors. But while the parks’ natural beauty is the main factor most responsible for drawing in millions of visitors each year, a new study in an […]

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