Monthly news archives for May 2012
- May 14
- Canada making progress towards marine protection, yet some signs troubling
- May 09
- CPAWS Wildlands League concerned science sacrificed for quick business deal in Ring of Fire
- May 01
- Parks Canada budget cuts will hurt: CPAWS
- Apr 27
- Federal budget implementation bill deeply worrying: CPAWS
- Apr 17
- CPAWS Statement Regarding Proposed Changes to Canada’s Environment Laws
- Mar 05
- Conservation group applauds move by Ontario to create certainty for traditional lands
- Feb 16
- “No herd left behind”: 32,000 support protecting Canada’s iconic woodland caribou
- Feb 15
- “Bou” to arrive on Parliament Hill with 32,000 names in support of woodland caribou protection
- Feb 15
- Yukon Government ‘Principles’ are Unprincipled
- Feb 09
- Federal approval of Glacier Discovery Walk threatens Jasper National Park
- Feb 02
- Royal Society report underscores need for Canada to speed up marine protection
- Feb 01
- 2011 CPAWS J.B. Harkin Conservation Award Recipient
- Jan 27
- CPAWS welcomes step forward towards re-introducing bison to Banff National Park
- Jan 25
- Long-time Ottawan to be honoured with prestigious national conservation award
- Jan 11
- CPAWS’ applauds new protected area of Manitoba Boreal Forest
- Dec 15
- Theme park-like attraction doesn’t belong in Jasper National Park
- Dec 09
- CPAWS concerned about news on Prairie Creek Mine
- Dec 05
- CPAWS welcomes an important step forward on new marine protected areas in Quebec:
- Dec 02
- CPAWS welcomes agreement to expand public land base in Nova Scotia
- Nov 07
- Assess impacts of mega-mines in Northern Ontario, CPAWS and Ecojustice tell government
- Nov 03
- CPAWS receives Royal Canadian Geographic Society’s Gold Medal
- Nov 01
- 10 days left to vote for Bay of Fundy as New Wonder of Nature
- Oct 17
- CPAWS advises federal government to stay after class for work on caribou recovery strategy
- Oct 17
- CPAWS welcomes national park for Sable Island
- Oct 13
- CPAWS welcomes good news for Southern Strait of Georgia’s protection
- Sep 08
- Nominations for the CPAWS National Board
- Sep 06
- Caribou recovery strategy represents progress, but loopholes worrisome
- Aug 22
- CPAWS regrets passing of Jack Layton, passionate voice for conservation
- Aug 17
- Nova Scotia strategy calls for 50% reduction in clearcutting in 5 years
- Aug 09
- Globe editorial calls for public support of national parks
- Aug 05
- CPAWS welcomes federal court decision on caribou
- Jul 27
- Conservation groups support compromise Peel plan
- Jul 25
- Oceans educator from CPAWS joins international expedition to highlight conservation
- Jul 15
- Celebrate Canada’s Parks System
- Jul 04
- CPAWS welcomes new Fisher Bay Park in Manitoba
- Jun 28
- New wilderness protection report shows areas of progress and concern across Canada
- Jun 25
- CPAWS cheers new provincial park at Manitoba’s Little Limestone Lake
- Jun 23
- Contest launches to create Canada’s First National Parks Bucket List!
- Jun 20
- CPAWS Applauds huge Boreal protection announcement in Manitoba
- Jun 16
- A big step forward for more protected areas in Nova Scotia
- Jun 08
- Canada releases first strategy to protect ocean corals and sponges
- Jun 08
- CPAWS welcomes federal Oceans Day announcement of new marine protected areas
- Jun 06
- Leading conservation group calls for 12 new marine protected areas by 2012
- May 25
- It’s time for the South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve!
- May 24
- CPAWS welcomes addition to Grasslands National Park
- May 18
- CPAWS welcomes Peter Kent back as Canada’s Environment Minister
- May 18
- Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement celebrates first anniversary
- May 17
- Agreement could lead to Quebec’s second largest provincial park
- May 16
- Scientists call on Canada to strictly protect at least 30% of its oceans
- Apr 21
- Nova Scotia proposes largest new protected area in over a decade
- Apr 06
- Election Primer 2011: Where do our politicians stand on wilderness conservation?
- Apr 05
- New Brunswick and Quebec Restigouche conservation groups to gather in Campbellton
- Mar 30
- Nova Scotia land purchases welcome news
- Mar 30
- Call for Candidates for CPAWS National Board
- Mar 29
- Canoeists to cross the country in support of CPAWS
- Feb 25
- Yukon Government’s Peel vision fails, say CPAWS Yukon and YCS
- Feb 24
- CPAWS welcomes Quebec premier’s confirmation of intent to protect at least half of northern Boreal
- Feb 15
- CPAWS reacts to $9.4 million for Flathead
- Feb 07
- Minister’s decision to withdraw Bill 29: an encouraging step for Alberta’s Parks and Protected Areas
- Jan 25
- Ontario fails to protect threatened species
- Jan 11
- Non-profit group turns to video gaming to promote wilderness conservation
- Dec 24
- What a year it’s been for wilderness! CPAWS sends seasonal greetings
- Dec 15
- CPAWS Calls on Federal Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development to Reinstate Protection
- Dec 02
- Big new Manitoba parks announced
- Dec 01
- CPAWS welcomes Nova Scotia move to reduce clearcutting by 50%
- Nov 26
- CPAWS Quebec takes on important advisory role for province’s conservation plans
- Nov 26
- Territorial Government supports Jean Marie River First Nation effort to conserve Lue Túé Sulái
- Nov 26
- Intact forests in Nova Scotia disappearing
- Nov 25
- Alberta shines as Minister withdraws Bill 29
- Nov 25
- Green Budget Coalition releases self-financing recommendations for 2011 federal budget
- Nov 24
- World Heritage Sites in danger with Alberta’s proposed Parks Act
- Nov 23
- Caribou and economy win with new hydro line route in northwest Ontario
- Nov 23
- Alberta’s proposed parks act puts World Heritage Sites at risk
- Nov 16
- Rap artist wins national video contest with Gros Morne Park entry
- Nov 15
- National conservation group slams proposed Alberta parks act for “setting the clock back 40 years”
- Nov 04
- CPAWS thanks Jim Prentice for dedication to wilderness conservation
- Nov 01
- Haida Dancers Fly Over Eternal Flame (PHOTO OP)
- Oct 25
- “Dare to be Deep” oceans tour to cross Canada
- Oct 20
- Joining forces: The new face of forestry
- Oct 12
- Gala evening honours Canadian environmental conservation
- Oct 12
- 10 days left to enter “Capture the Wild” photo contest
- Sep 22
- Conservation organizations call on all MPPs to pass law to conserve northern Ontario forests
- Sep 20
- Englander dedicates vacation to CPAWS Nova Scotia
- Sep 15
- Call for Nominees for Treasurer
- Sep 03
- The Big Wild launches first ever conservation campaign in Canada using barcode mobile phone technol
- Sep 02
- Last chance for public input on the Peel Watershed
- Aug 26
- Bay of Fundy needs stronger protection
- Jul 15
- CPAWS launches video contest for Canadians to celebrate national parks
- Jul 09
- Canadian wildlife need big connected parks or species will disappear: Report
- Jun 21
- New Brunswick School Wins “Watch Your Paws Club” Challenge
- Jun 21
- Call for candidates for CPAWS National Board
- Jun 18
- Toronto man to hike Jasper’s Skyline trail in support of CPAWS
- Jun 18
- New Executive Director to lead CPAWS Southern Alberta
- Jun 15
- Success! Gwaii Haanas NMCA approved by Parliament
- Jun 11
- Alberta grizzly protection missing from province’s resource board decision
- Jun 08
- Canada moves to protect B.C.‘s precious Glass Sponge Reefs
- Jun 08
- “Mr. Stinky” in Ottawa today for Oceans Day announcement
- Jun 07
- Parliamentary breakthrough for Canada’s first deep sea national marine conservation area
- Jun 04
- Victory! Alberta grizzly bear listed as species at risk
- Jun 02
- In memoriam: Jon Lien
