MEC, sold to an American fund, will no longer be a coop
Late last year, the Vancouver-based retailer also announced that it had taken shelter from its creditors in order to “facilitate the transaction”. The new owner is Kingswood Capital Management, a…
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No Camping At Ontario Provincial Parks During Stay At Home Order
Well it was bound to happen. As of today, (Thursday Jan 21 (2021) roofed accommodations and campsites at Ontario Parks will be closed during the duration of the provincial stay…
Read more » Winter Camper Rescued From Algonquin Park
A winter camping trip in Algonquin Park ended with the help of rescuers. A 424 Squadron Griffon helicopter was called into action on Thursday night, responding to a missing persons…
Read more » Group calls for action to regulate wild camping near Calgary
An environmental nonprofit group is calling on Alberta to better protect the Ghost River watershed after problematic camper behavior in the area this summer. The Ghost Watershed Alliance Society says…
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Some Ontario Provincial parks open longer this year
The camping season is extended in some provincial parks in Northern Ontario. Parks that would have closed on Labor Day remain open for a few more weeks. This is the…
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outdoors store Sail files for bankruptcy protection amid COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic continues to claim victims in retail. On Tuesday, the chains SAIL and Sportium announced Tuesday plans to file Bankruptcy and Insolvency protection to restore its finances. “This strategic…
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Three injured including a child in an explosion at a campground near Perth, Ontario
According to the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), a propane tank buried near a campfire is said to have exploded. In particular, the child was transported…
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Backcountry Camping Allowed at Ontario Parks and Crown Land Starting June 1st
Ontario Parks will offer limited backcountry camping, including access points, canoeing and portage routes, and hiking trails. People who have reservations for backcountry camping from June 1 and beyond will…
Read more » Man Charged With Second Degree Murder Of Two Métis hunters
A 31-year-old man was charged with the murder of two Métis hunters in northern Alberta over the past weekend. On Wednesday, Anthony Michael Bilodeau went to the Royal Canadian Mounted…
Read more » Camping season begins in confusion in Ontario
Saturday marked the first day of camping for many vacationers in Ontario, just two days after the Ford government announced the opening of private campsites. “I will be very honest:…
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