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Parks Canada closes visitor services in national parks

Parks Canada closes visitor services in national parks

“What that means for our parks is that pretty much anything with a door will be closed,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a press conference Tuesday (March 17).
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Parks Canada shuts down public access to national parks

Parks Canada shuts down public access to national parks

“You need to stay at home, respect social distancing practices and avoid public gatherings,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal minister environment and climate change responsible for Parks Canada.
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Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada, issue avalanche warning

Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada, issue avalanche warning

Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada have issued a special avalanche warning in recreational backcountry areas of Alberta and British Columbia.
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Ron Hallman named new Parks Canada CEO

Ron Hallman named new Parks Canada CEO

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes changes to senior ranks of public service, including naming Ron Hallman as new Parks Canada CEO
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Parks Canada looks to refresh its brand

Parks Canada looks to refresh its brand

“It must not only reflect Parks Canada as a provider of exceptional and meaningful visitor experiences, but also the important work done behind the scenes in the fields of science and conservation as well as the agency’s partnerships with Indigenous peoples to conserve Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and share the stories of these treasured places."
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Parks Canada unearths new Twitter feed

Parks Canada unearths new Twitter feed

Parks Canada is launching a new national Twitter feed that will focus on work done by the agency’s underwater and terrestrial archaeological teams.
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Parks plans to light up Fairholme in prescribed fire

Parks plans to light up Fairholme in prescribed fire

Parks Canada has a planned prescribed fire in a 4,469-hectare area of the Fairholme benchlands between Johnson Lake and Banff National Park’s east gate this year – a follow-up to a prescribed burn 20 years ago.
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Parks Canada to privatize hot springs

Parks Canada to privatize hot springs

Parks Canada plans to privatize the operations of its famed hot springs in the mountain national parks, including the Upper Hot Springs in Banff National Park.
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Budget cuts hit Parks Canada scientists

Budget cuts hit Parks Canada scientists

About 50 Parks Canada scientists across the country have either lost their jobs or their jobs are at risk under the Harper government’s cuts to Parks Canada’s budget.
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Big budget cuts ahead for Parks Canada

Big budget cuts ahead for Parks Canada

The Harper government has slashed Parks Canada’s budget by $29 million over the next three years, including a $6 million cut this year, drawing swift fire from both environmental and business lobby groups.
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