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Grants, recycled materials amount to new, more accessible path at Lake Minnewasta

Lake Minnewasta has long been a favoured destination for hikers, bikers, families, and pet owners. While the area already has some beloved trails that provide relatively challenging terrain to visitors, a new thoughtful addition strives to offer something slightly different.   Recycled materials, wider path  “Right now, informally,… Read More »Grants, recycled materials amount to new, more accessible path at Lake Minnewasta

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Annual Elm Injection Program Underway

The Parks and Urban Forestry Department is currently carrying out our annual Elm Injection Program to safeguard community trees against Dutch Elm Disease. Residents may notice work crews throughout the city. Please be cautious around treatment zones.

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Cities Are Good at Planting Trees. They’re Not So Good at Keeping Them

One city managed to buck the trend, and its urban canopy is flourishing VANCOUVER IS PLANNING to raise its tree canopy coverage to 30 percent by 2050. Toronto has set a goal of 40 percent by 2050. In 2023, Montreal committed $76 million toward raising the canopy coverage to… Read More »Cities Are Good at Planting Trees. They’re Not So Good at Keeping Them