Parks

Parks Canada eyes new urban parks in 3 cities — and Saskatoon is one of them

It took a pandemic for many people to realize there’s plenty of nature to explore within city limits. That’s one reason why Parks Canada wants to expand its network of national urban parks, signing partnership agreements with three municipalities: Saskatoon, Halifax and Edmonton.The jewel of Saskatoon’s riverbank, the Meewasin Trail, stretches across the entire length…

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Amusement parks, racetracks and other eye-catching vaccine venues

Over 1.67 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to people around the world. But not everyone has had a chance to get their shot in unique settings, such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the U.S., the Sambodromo in Brazil and Canada’s Wonderland.Over 1.67 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to people around the…

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Operation Red Nose parks safe ride program for 2020 holiday season

Operation Red Nose will be suspending its safe ride service for the 2020 holiday season because of safety concerns around the pandemic.Operation Red Nose is not offering its safe ride service for the 2020 holiday season. (perfectlab/Shutterstock)Operation Red Nose is suspending its safe ride service for the 2020 holiday season because of safety concerns around…

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