CPAWS News

CPAWS celebrates protection of Arctic wildlife areas - Niginganiq, Qaqulluit, Akpait

August 22, 2008 — Ottawa - The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) congratulates the community of Clyde River on Baffin Island, the Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the federal... (MORE)

Climate Action Team On Target, But Will BC Government Miss the Mark?

August 11, 2008 — CPAWS reacts with others to the release of the Climate Action Team recommendations to the Premier of British Colubmia.  The Team recommends a separate process... (MORE)

New Leader Takes the Reins of CPAWS Calgary/Banff Chapter

August 5, 2008 — The Calgary/Banff Chapter of CPAWS announces that Greg Belland has joined the organization in the capacity of Executive Director, effective August 5, 2008. The Calgary/Banff... (MORE)

Praise for federal, provincial and territorial government protection of parks amid fears of development pressure

July 17, 2008 — Ottawa - Canada’s federal and provincial governments deserve credit for “an extraordinary year” of progress in protecting the country’s parks and wilderness areas, says a... (MORE)

Half of Ontario's northern Boreal to be protected

July 14, 2008 — Historic announcement to protect area twice the size of England        Toronto -- Today CPAWS Wildlands League congratulates Premier McGuinty on his vision to protect... (MORE)

Plaster Rock School Wins "Watch Your Paws Club" Challenge from CPAWS NB

July 7, 2008 — FREDERICTON - The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, NB Chapter (CPAWS NB) is pleased to announce that the Donald Fraser Memorial School in Plaster Rock... (MORE)

Dehcho First Nations support anticipated Nahanni Park expansion

June 25, 2008 — Today the local Dehcho First Nations gave their approval for an expanded Nahanni National Park Reserve that would protect 95% of the South Nahanni watershed.The... (MORE)

CPAWS and MEC go wild for The Big Wild

June 16, 2008 — Teams of CPAWS and Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) volunteers joined creative forces this spring and went wild in the streets nationwide to raise awareness for... (MORE)

Expanding Mount Orford national park : a good move, but full protection is still needed

June 12, 2008 — Montreal – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Québec Chapter (CPAWS-Québec) welcomes the Charest government's recent acquisition of land totalling nearly 36 km2 to be... (MORE)

CPAWS congratulates Sabine Jessen on major marine award

June 11, 2008 — Sabine Jessen, CPAWS' National Manager of Marine Programs, has been recognized by a major marine group for her achievements in coastal zone management. Sabine was... (MORE)

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