Parks Canada

• Garbage can removal along Lachine Canal causing a stink for Montreal residents

  People are outraged about a recent decision to remove dozens of garbage cans along the Lachine Canal, prompting fears that the picturesque area could turn into a wasteland.

  Health

  Apr 16
  
• Parks Canada implementing no stopping zone in Banff to protect bears

  Parks Canada said a safe opportunity to view wildlife cannot be accommodated in the area. 

  Environment

  Apr 12
  
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• Entire Alberta portion of North Saskatchewan River designated ‘Canadian Heritage River’

  On Friday, 718 kilometres of the North Saskatchewan River, including Edmonton's river valley, were designated under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.

  Environment

  Mar 22
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• Bolsover left divided after Parks Canada opts to not rebuild swing bridge

  The Boundary Road swing bridge had been closed and removed since January 2021 and plans to rebuild the bridge have been delayed several times.

  Traffic

  Mar 22
• Invasive species lead to access restrictions in national parks in B.C., Alberta

  Staff will be monitoring the parks and anyone found breaking the rules could face a fine of up to $25,000.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Parks Canada investigation finds no evidence of Banff cougar attack

  Parks Canada says an investigation has turned up no evidence of a cougar attack  reported last month in Banff National Park. 

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Diminished snowpack in Rocky Mountains raises wildfire concerns

  Parks Canada is being a large fireguard on the boundary between Yoho National Park and Banff National Park as wildfire season approaches and the state of the snowpack remains grim.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Banff council and Parks Canada at odds over future of patios on town’s main road

  The seasonal closure of Banff’s most famous street has become a summer experience that town council has voted to make permanent from late May through Thanksgiving.

  Environment

  Jan 26
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• Winter tourism thrives in Waterton Lakes National Park

  Visitation is up in Waterton Lakes National Park and with fresh snow anticipated to stick, winter-specific activities will bring in some extra traffic.

  Canada

  Jan 8
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• At $10K per deer, critics question cost of Sidney Island eradication plan

  Parks Canada concluded the first phase in its plan to eliminate the European fallow deer population on Sidney Island this month.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2023