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Canada Offers Free National Park Entry This Summer
Planet WinsMay 14

Canada Offers Free National Park Entry This Summer

Canada is waiving entry fees to all national parks, historic sites, and marine areas for nearly three months this summer. Visitors will also save 25% on camping and overnight stays from June through September.

Euronews2 min read
Canada Saves 34 Whales From Euthanasia at Closed Park
Planet WinsJun 4

Canada Saves 34 Whales From Euthanasia at Closed Park

Thirty-four whales stuck at a shuttered Canadian theme park are heading to aquariums across the US and Spain, avoiding possible mass euthanasia. Canada just approved the first permits to relocate the belugas and dolphins from troubled Marineland.

Mongabay2 min read
Park Rangers Find 200-Year-Old Shipwreck in Canada
Planet WinsApr 20

Park Rangers Find 200-Year-Old Shipwreck in Canada

Park rangers on a remote Canadian island have uncovered a remarkably intact shipwreck from 1812, solving a maritime mystery over two centuries old. The discovery on Sable Island reveals new clues about historic disasters in the "graveyard of the Atlantic."

Fox News Travel2 min read
30 Beluga Whales Get Second Chance After Park Closes
Community HeroesMar 12

30 Beluga Whales Get Second Chance After Park Closes

After Canada's last marine theme park shut down, 30 beluga whales faced an uncertain future. Now they're headed to new homes in the United States, marking a hopeful turn in how we care for captive marine mammals.

Mongabay3 min read
Vienna Turns 350 Parking Spots Into Gardens and Parks
Planet WinsFeb 2

Vienna Turns 350 Parking Spots Into Gardens and Parks

Vienna is transforming hundreds of parking spaces into green parks, bike lanes, and community gardens—and residents are choosing cars 37% less than they did in the 1990s. The city is proving that giving people better options makes them happier to give up parking.

DW News2 min read
Canada Wins Third Straight at World Curling Championship
SportsApr 1

Canada Wins Third Straight at World Curling Championship

Team Canada's Matt Dunstone is on fire at the world men's curling championship, clinching his third consecutive victory with a stunning comeback against China. The Winnipeg skipper's four-point surge in the ninth end sealed an 8-4 win and pushed Canada into a tie for third place.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Eileen Park Wins Championship, Earns CPKC Women's Open Spot
SportsJul 17

Eileen Park Wins Championship, Earns CPKC Women's Open Spot

Red Deer golfer Eileen Park clinched the PGA Women's Championship of Canada and secured her first-ever spot at the CPKC Women's Open. Three Canadian women golfers earned exemptions to compete at their national championship through a new qualifying series designed to showcase rising talent.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Your Dog Can Become a BARK Ranger at 150 National Parks
Planet WinsApr 10

Your Dog Can Become a BARK Ranger at 150 National Parks

The National Park Service lets dogs earn official BARK Ranger badges at 150 park sites across America. Pups and their owners just need to follow four simple rules that help protect wildlife and keep everyone safe.

Good Good Good2 min read
Canadian Woman Visits 225 Parks in One Year, Sets Record
Community HeroesApr 6

Canadian Woman Visits 225 Parks in One Year, Sets Record

Jessica Allen turned her love of year-end recaps into a cross-country adventure, visiting 225 Canadian parks in 10 months to earn a world record. Her journey took her from Barrie, Ontario to Victoria, BC, discovering hidden gems and sparking a passion for public spaces.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Canada Could Plant 6M Trees to Erase Carbon by 2050
Planet WinsFeb 1

Canada Could Plant 6M Trees to Erase Carbon by 2050

A groundbreaking study reveals that strategic tree planting across Canada's northern boreal forest could remove five times the country's annual carbon emissions by 2100. The research offers a clear roadmap for Canada to achieve carbon neutrality while restoring vital forest ecosystems.

Phys.org2 min read
Canada Wins Paralympic Gold in Wheelchair Curling Thriller
SportsMar 15

Canada Wins Paralympic Gold in Wheelchair Curling Thriller

Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.

Google: Paralympic champion3 min read
Canada Fast-Tracks Homegrown Health Tech to Patients
InnovationMar 19

Canada Fast-Tracks Homegrown Health Tech to Patients

A new partnership in Canada is helping medical innovations reach patients faster by connecting inventors directly with hospitals and doctors. The collaboration could strengthen healthcare while keeping innovation dollars in Canada.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Canada Kicks Off World Cup with Bublé, Morissette Show
SportsJun 12

Canada Kicks Off World Cup with Bublé, Morissette Show

Canada made history Friday as the 2026 World Cup came to Toronto with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring homegrown legends Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé. Fans in red flooded the streets, breaking into spontaneous renditions of "O Canada" as the largest World Cup ever began.

Google News - Sports3 min read
Evergreen Park's Abbey Murphy Wins Olympic Gold for Team USA
SportsMar 25

Evergreen Park's Abbey Murphy Wins Olympic Gold for Team USA

Abbey Murphy went from a supporting role to a star player, helping Team USA defeat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The Evergreen Park native scored 2 goals and tallied 5 assists across seven games, four years after earning silver in Beijing.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Canada Plans 30 GW of Ocean Wind Power by 2050
Planet WinsFeb 12

Canada Plans 30 GW of Ocean Wind Power by 2050

Canada just unveiled an ambitious roadmap to harvest clean energy from ocean winds, tides, and waves—enough to power millions of homes while creating 12 billion dollars in economic growth. The plan could transform coastal communities and position Canada as a global leader in marine renewable technology.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Canada Launches $70B Clean Energy Project, Largest in History
VideosAug 18

Canada Launches $70B Clean Energy Project, Largest in History

Canada just greenlit North America's largest clean energy project ever: a $70 billion plan bringing 14,000 megawatts of hydroelectric and wind power to Eastern Canada. The massive buildout promises 23,000 construction jobs and could transform how provinces share clean electricity.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Doug Armstrong Steps Down After 24 Years With Hockey Canada
Daily MixMar 18

Doug Armstrong Steps Down After 24 Years With Hockey Canada

After more than two decades shaping Canada's hockey success, Doug Armstrong is passing the torch to fresh leadership. His planned departure follows five World Championship medals and contributions to multiple Olympic golds.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Canada Unveils $50B Clean Energy Plan to Power Every Car
Planet WinsAug 18

Canada Unveils $50B Clean Energy Plan to Power Every Car

Canada just announced North America's largest clean energy investment: a $50 billion plan to develop 14,000 megawatts of hydropower and 2,000 megawatts of wind. The massive Churchill Falls project will generate enough electricity to power every vehicle in Canada. #

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Canada Wins First-Ever Men's World Cup Match 6-0
SportsJun 19

Canada Wins First-Ever Men's World Cup Match 6-0

Canada crushed Qatar 6-0 to secure their first men's World Cup victory in history, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick. The historic win at Vancouver's BC Place sends Canada to the knockout round for the first time ever.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Canada Scores Twice in Final 90 Seconds to Stun U.S.
SportsAug 24

Canada Scores Twice in Final 90 Seconds to Stun U.S.

Alex Simmons scored two goals in the last minute and a half to give Canada a stunning 9-8 comeback win over the United States in the Pan-American Lacrosse Championship final. The victory caps an incredible fourth-quarter rally that saw Canada erase a three-goal deficit.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read

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