Cpl Nathan Cirillo and WO Patrice Vance
In October 2014, both Cpl Cirillo and WO Vance were killed in targeted domestic terrorist attacks.
WO Vance was killed in a lone wolf terror hit and run attack in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec on Monday, 20 Oct 2014.
2 days later, Cpl Nathan Cirillo was attacked and killed in Ottawa at the National War Memorial by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau before entering Centre Block on Parliament Hill and engaging in a shoot out with police and security.
GM: The Official Vehicle Supplier of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign
When you want to get the job done right, you need the right tools. That’s why we’re so excited to announce our partnership with General Motors Canada. They have generously donated a custom wrapped GMC Sierra 1500 for us to use to make our plantings easier and more efficient.
LEAF Plantings Underway in York & Durham Regions
Trees for Life is supporting the planting of over 2,500 trees and shrubs in York Region through Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests’ (LEAF) Community Tree Planting Events and their popular and successful Backyard Tree Planting Program.
Sgt. John Peter Heinig – The Story of a Lost Aircraft that Kept His Story Alive
On November 15, 2018, a WWII-crash site research team in Germany reached out to the Edmonton Journal to find the families of Halifax Mk.II bomber of 10 Squadron Royal Air Force, after having recently found their crash site.
Planting Trees in Whitby as Part of Two Billion Trees
“The funding provided by Natural Resources Canada through the Two Billion Tree Program is a game changer. Not only will we be able to support a wealth of worthwhile planting projects, but our donors will be highly motivated to continue to provide support knowing that it is being matched by our federal government. This allows us to continue to focus on our mission of planting trees where Canadians live, work and play — and the Lynde Shores Conservation Area restoration project is a great example of the kind of ecological and social benefits we’ll see as a result of our work.” - Mark Cullen; President, Trees for Life
Natural landscapes key to Canadian cities, rural areas for building climate resilience, experts say
"Grasslands are very important carbon sinks ... and the White Lake Basin Biodiversity Ranch is a key grassland landscape in the southern interior of British Columbia," said Jasper Lament, CEO of the Nature Trust of B.C.
Climate change: Planting extra trees will boost rainfall across Europe
A new study found that converting agricultural land to forest would boost summer rains by 7.6% on average.