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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
407 ETR Celebrates Collaboration with Credit Valley Conservation Foundation at the Crane Gathering Space
407 ETR has been a long-standing sponsor of the Credit Valley Conservation Foundation and has donated over $160,000 since 2018 TORONTO, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - 407 ETR is proud to celebrate a meaningful milestone in its long-standing collaboration with Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), marked by the unveiling of the Crane Gathering Space at Island Lake Conservation Area. Since 2018, 407 ETR has contributed over $160,000 to support conservation and community initiatives across the Credit River Watershed, including a 100-kilometre pathway and the Crane Gathering Space at Island Lake Conservation Area. The Crane Gathering Space is the first Indigenous placemaking site along the Credit Valley Trail. It was developed by the Credit Valley Trail Indigenous Roundtable, an Indigenous-led committee with representation from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Cree and Huron-Wendat First Nations, in collaboration with CVC and CVCF. The inspiration for this space comes from the Ajijaak Dodem (Crane Clan), in Anishinaabe tradition, the Ajijaak is known as an 'echo maker' and is the speaker for the clans. The sandhill crane uses Island Lake Conservation Area as a stopover site during its annual migration. '407 ETR is honoured to support the creation of the Crane Gathering Space and to stand alongside our partners in honouring Indigenous culture and environmental education,' says Javier Tamargo, President & CEO, 407 ETR. 'Our investment in the Credit Valley Trail and Indigenous placemaking reflects our broader commitment to connect the natural spaces that define our region.' Representatives from 407 ETR joined CVCF and CVC at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville to celebrate the opening of the space, which serves as a place of cultural connection, reflection and learning for all visitors. 'We are deeply grateful to 407 ETR for their steadfast commitment to sustainability, community investment, and environmental stewardship,' says Terri LeRoux, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation. 'Their generous support since 2018 has been crucial in advancing key initiatives such as the Credit Valley Trail, land securement, and Indigenous placemaking. As we celebrate with 407 ETR the Crane Gathering Space, the first Indigenous placemaking site along the trail, we also celebrate both a meaningful step forward in reconciliation and the strong partnership that makes this work possible. Together, we are building a legacy of connection, conservation, and community that will benefit generations to come.' '407 ETR's generous partnership is essential to advancing the Foundation's mission to protect and connect the natural spaces within the Credit River Watershed,' says Dayana Gomez, Executive Director, Credit Valley Conservation Foundation. 'Their ongoing support not only drives critical conservation projects but also reinforces our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and Indigenous reconciliation. As we celebrate 407 ETR's generosity, we invite other community partners to join us in this vital $10 Million Campaign—together we can build a lasting legacy while ensuring a resilient, thriving watershed for generations to come.' For more information about how 407 ETR supports communities in the GTA, visit To learn more about the Credit Valley Trail and how to support the campaign, visit Fast Facts: About 407 ETR Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: About Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed. That watershed is the area of land where all rainfall, snowmelt and runoff drains ('sheds') into lands and waters flowing into the Credit River. CVC creates connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. It inspires a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario. About Credit Valley Conservation Foundation Credit Valley Conservation Foundation is a registered environmental charity working to help protect and conserve the lands and waters of the Credit River Watershed. The Foundation accomplishes this by raising funds in support of the valuable conservation projects carried out by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) that protect the health and well-being of the flora and fauna, the watershed and its inhabitants for today and tomorrow. CVC inspires a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. SOURCE 407 ETR Concession Company Limited
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- General
- Cision Canada
407 ETR Celebrates Collaboration with Credit Valley Conservation Foundation at the Crane Gathering Space
The Crane Gathering Space is the first Indigenous placemaking site along the Credit Valley Trail. It was developed by the Credit Valley Trail Indigenous Roundtable, an Indigenous-led committee with representation from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Cree and Huron-Wendat First Nations, in collaboration with CVC and CVCF. The inspiration for this space comes from the Ajijaak Dodem (Crane Clan), in Anishinaabe tradition, the Ajijaak is known as an 'echo maker' and is the speaker for the clans. The sandhill crane uses Island Lake Conservation Area as a stopover site during its annual migration. "407 ETR is honoured to support the creation of the Crane Gathering Space and to stand alongside our partners in honouring Indigenous culture and environmental education," says Javier Tamargo, President & CEO, 407 ETR. "Our investment in the Credit Valley Trail and Indigenous placemaking reflects our broader commitment to connect the natural spaces that define our region." Representatives from 407 ETR joined CVCF and CVC at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville to celebrate the opening of the space, which serves as a place of cultural connection, reflection and learning for all visitors. "We are deeply grateful to 407 ETR for their steadfast commitment to sustainability, community investment, and environmental stewardship," says Terri LeRoux, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation. "Their generous support since 2018 has been crucial in advancing key initiatives such as the Credit Valley Trail, land securement, and Indigenous placemaking. As we celebrate with 407 ETR the Crane Gathering Space, the first Indigenous placemaking site along the trail, we also celebrate both a meaningful step forward in reconciliation and the strong partnership that makes this work possible. Together, we are building a legacy of connection, conservation, and community that will benefit generations to come." "407 ETR's generous partnership is essential to advancing the Foundation's mission to protect and connect the natural spaces within the Credit River Watershed," says Dayana Gomez, Executive Director, Credit Valley Conservation Foundation. "Their ongoing support not only drives critical conservation projects but also reinforces our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and Indigenous reconciliation. As we celebrate 407 ETR's generosity, we invite other community partners to join us in this vital $10 Million Campaign—together we can build a lasting legacy while ensuring a resilient, thriving watershed for generations to come." For more information about how 407 ETR supports communities in the GTA, visit To learn more about the Credit Valley Trail and how to support the campaign, visit Fast Facts: This year, 407 ETR proudly sponsored the Little Native Hockey League tournament in Markham with $180,000 in funding and in-kind travel. The Company has donated over $600,000 to support local biodiversity initiatives and is on track to complete $1.8 million investment in environmental initiatives over three years (2023-2025). 407 ETR proudly supports Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival. Running annually from March to April and attracting over 30,000 attendees, this vibrant event showcases the rich Indigenous origins of maple syrup production, an iconic Canadian staple. Attendees can explore the evolution of maple syrup production, from traditional Indigenous methods to modern techniques. About 407 ETR Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: Cintra Global S.E. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%); Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors (44.20%); and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%) About Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed. That watershed is the area of land where all rainfall, snowmelt and runoff drains ("sheds") into lands and waters flowing into the Credit River. CVC creates connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. It inspires a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario. About Credit Valley Conservation Foundation Credit Valley Conservation Foundation is a registered environmental charity working to help protect and conserve the lands and waters of the Credit River Watershed. The Foundation accomplishes this by raising funds in support of the valuable conservation projects carried out by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) that protect the health and well-being of the flora and fauna, the watershed and its inhabitants for today and tomorrow. CVC inspires a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. SOURCE 407 ETR Concession Company Limited
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
K'taka transfers top DK cops, forms new force to nix communal trouble
Mangaluru/Bengaluru: Following communal tension and a spate of murders in the restive coastal Karnataka, the state govt Thursday night transferred Mangaluru City police commissioner Anupam Agarwal and Dakshina Kannada superintendent of police Yateesh N with immediate effect. The govt issued transfer order hours after announcing the formation of Communal Violence Control Force (CVCF) comprising personnel from Anti-Naxal Force (ANF). The new force will be deployed in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Shivamogga, the three districts witnessing heightened communal tension. The twin near-simultaneous developments follow a wave of resignations announced by ground-level workers of Congress minority wing in Dakshina Kannada over state govt's alleged failure to protect the minorities in coastal Karnataka. Several Muslim functionaries and office-bearers quit, accusing the govt of negligence and failing to safeguard the Muslim community amid recent targeted killings. Sources said the police transfer order was to send out a message that the govt is serious about ensuring law and order and no community should feel it's in jeopardy. The mass resignations were announced during an emergency meeting at Shadi Mahal auditorium in Bolar, Mangaluru, attended by both booth-level workers and senior workers. Party workers stormed the stage, demanding justice for Abdul Rahiman, secretary of Kolathamajalu mosque who was brutally murdered recently. KPCC general secretary MS Mohammed, DK district Congress minority unit president Shahul Hameed and former corporator Abdul Rauf were present at the meeting, which descended into chaos. Emotional scenes unfolded as leaders struggled to calm the agitated crowd. Workers accused the leadership of backtracking after initially deciding to postpone their resignations. Under intense pressure, Suhail Kandak, who was state secretary in Youth Congress, was the first to quit as a member of the party, triggering a chain reaction. Amid uproar, CM Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru issued a stern warning. "We will take action as per law against anyone involved in it irrespective of how influential that person is. No one is above the law. Law alone is above all," he declared. To address the escalating crisis, the government has repurposed part of the ANF, now largely dormant following a decline in Naxal activity in Karnataka. Of the 648 existing posts in the ANF, 248 will be allocated to the new force. The govt order on Thursday said, "The new STF will have three companies and they will be established in Udupi, Shivamogga and Mangaluru districts." According to the order, the Communal Violence Control Force will include an intelligence unit with a technical cell to monitor hate speech and communal activity across media and social platforms. It will also focus on early-warning systems, outreach programmes, and monitoring radicalisation. The DG&IGP will oversee deployment of CVCF personnel during communal riots. The remaining 376 ANF staffers will continue in service for three more years due to intelligence inputs that Maoists may be shifting from Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to Karnataka's border regions. Home minister G Parameshwara said the Mangaluru murder had forced the government into immediate action. "We will take action without any hesitation. If such incidents keep recurring, we cannot remain silent. We will further tighten the law," he said. He reiterated that Mangaluru, Udupi, and Shivamogga will be treated as sensitive zones. "We will focus more attention on these three districts," he said. "If hatred spreads, what will remain of society? How can people live in such an environment? The government will not stay silent." Parameshwara added that investigations into the Mangaluru murder have revealed disturbing details. "Serious information has come to light, and action will be taken accordingly." He also appealed to political leaders to help restore peace. "If they try to provoke people, how can peace be maintained? I have instructed officials to hold peace meetings with religious leaders," he said.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mass resignations in Congress minority unit in Mangaluru over ‘revenge killings'
MANGALURU/BENGALURU: Several Muslim functionaries of the governing Congress's minority unit in Dakshina Kannada quit en masse Thursday, accusing the state govt of negligence and failing to protect the community amid a spate of revenge killings. Hours later, the govt announced a specialised Communal Violence Control Force (CVCF) to curb tensions in the coastal region that includes Mangaluru, and transferred two top police officers. The resignations were announced during an emergency meeting in Bolar, Mangaluru, attended by both booth-level workers and senior workers. Party workers stormed the stage, demanding justice for Abdul Rahman, secretary of a mosque in Kolathamajalu area who was brutally murdered. KPCC general secretary MS Mohammed, DK district Congress minority unit president Shahul Hameed and other seniors were present at themeeting, which descended into chaos. The leaders struggled to calm the agitated rank and file. Under intense pressure, Suhail Kandak, who was state secretary in Youth Congress, was the first to step down, triggering a chain reaction and sending a strong message to Congress high command and state govt. Siddaramaiah issued a stern warning from Bengaluru. 'We will take action as per law against anyone involved, irrespective of how influential that person is,' the CM said. Late Thursday evening, the govt transferred Mangaluru City police commissioner Anupam Agarwal and Dakshina Kannada SP Yateesh N to reinforce the message it was serious about curbing violence. On CVCF govt said it'd comprise personnel from AntiNaxal Force who would be deployed in Mangaluru, Udupi and Shivamogga, districts witnessing heightened communal tensions.
