It’s official. After years of dreaming, lobbying and politicking for a grand protected natural area, funding set aside in Tuesday’s federal budget has cleared the path for Windsor to become the second city in Canada to host a national urban park. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2024 federal budget earmarks $36.1 million over the next five […]
After years of advocating for a national urban park in Windsor, local nature groups took a moment on Wednesday to celebrate its inclusion in the federal budget, while also fixing their focus on the final steps to see the park to completion. The federal government announced on Tuesday that the budget for 2024 would reserve […]
CRATER LAKE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The National Park Service has approved the transfer of the Crater Lake National Park concessions contract formerly held by Crater Lake Hospitality. The park said Thursday that hospitality company ExplorUS will take over providing visitor services under the contract immediately, including: Lodging at Crater Lake Lodge, The Cabins at Mazama
The new park will be dedicated to the protection and restoration of the area's significant biodiversity, while also preserving the archaeological heritage of the region. : Kerry chosen to host Ireland’s first marine national park
Politicians decry ‘shameful’ incident on domestic flight in which Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak’s headdress was taken by airline staffCanada’s largest airline has apologized to a prominent First Nations chief after her ceremonial headdress was removed from the plane’s cabin, wrapped in a plastic bag and moved to the baggage hold.Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, national chief of the assembly of First Nations, was flying domestically on Wednesday when she said her headdress was taken by airline staff. Continue...
A day after Ottawa included Ojibway National Urban Park in the federal budget, a Windsor member of parliament’s urban park bill cleared second reading in the Senate on Wednesday, moving it a step closer to official legislation. Bill C-248, MP Brian Masse’s (NDP — Windsor West) private members bill, will now advance to the committee […]
First National Bank Sioux Falls decreased its stake in Lockheed Martin Co. (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) by 27.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 993 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 372 shares during the quarter. […]
First National Bank Sioux Falls lessened its position in shares of CVS Health Co. (NYSE:CVS – Free Report) by 7.5% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 3,404 shares of the pharmacy operator’s stock after selling 275 shares during the period. First National Bank Sioux Falls’ holdings in CVS Health were worth […]
Valley Forge Tourism’s Rev Run announces record $80K donation to Valley Forge National Historical Park
Co-favourite I Am Maximus won the Grand National by seven-and-a-half lengths. Last year's winner Corach Rambler fell at the first hurdle and unseated Derek Fox. Willie Mullins was the winning trainer and Paul Townend the triumphant jockey
WEST TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) - Online travel guide website, "Travel Lemming" recently released its 2024 Best US National Parks, according to a wide range of statistics. Two West Texas National Parks were among those ranked. Big Bend National Park ranked number 13 overall, in part due to factors such as favorable weather, reviews, crowds, and biodiversity. []
A popular Northeast Ohio park is ranked among the best national parks in the country, according to a recent list compiled by online travel guide Travel Lemming.