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CTV News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Banook Canoe Club paddles into the future with energy efficient, accessible updates
The Banook Canoe Club in Dartmouth, N.S., has a rich history of producing national champions and Olympic medalists, but the building recently started to show its age. Upgrades and renovations aiming to preserve the club for future generations have been ongoing since 2022. 'The Banook Canoe Club has been here since 1903. This was the cottage country for the Dartmouth area and you'd come here in the summertime and you'd get on the water and there's been a long tradition since then of many, many families and many children having a great time on the lake,' says club manager David Jarrett. A previous study showed that the building was in need of major repairs. 'The building was going to fall into the lake. Basically, we had to tear out all of the foundation, we lifted the building up so that it would all be accessible, the same level everywhere. All the wharves and docks are all new, it's been a lot of work,' Jarrett says. The latest phase of the renovations is focused on accessibility and energy efficiency. 'It's going to be fully accessible, so we have washrooms in the lower level now and we also have an assessable lift to go up and down between the two levels and we're going to have solar panels on the roof,' says Jarrett. 'We're going to have electric outboard motors. We have one now onsite, the goal is to not have any impact on the environment and make it so that the community can use it and if they have accessibility issues we hope we've removed them all.' Jarrett estimates the project costs about $8 million. The club has had support from three levels of government and the community. 'Children come down here for July and August and it's like being at a cottage. They'll build bonds with all of their friends, they get to compete against other clubs. I think it's a glue for the community, it strengthens the community. And the Worlds come here every four or five years and usually when people come here, if they come from Europe, they just can't believe that we have this as a natural resource,' he said. 'Everyone has really rallied around Banook to make it so that it can last for another 120 years.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Hamilton Spectator
25-04-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Youth build momentum for Kanesatake cleanup
The community is being called upon to roll up its sleeves tomorrow after local high school students set an example this Earth Day with cleanups around the school yard and Canoe Club. 'The students aren't just learning about the environment, they experience what it means to care for it,' said Kanesatake Education Center (KEC) education director Watsenniiostha Nelson. 'Picking up the garbage can help them see the direct impact human actions have on nature, and it builds that awareness. I'm hopeful that it helps them create lifelong habits of caring for the Earth and their community even when they become adults.' Nelson participated in the cleanup with the students, and she was so inspired by the hard work of the community's youth that she decided to put together a community cleanup for this Saturday, April 26, 'Kanehsatà:ke Neighbourhood Cleanup Day.' 'I know there was a post about all the garbage at the lacrosse box, and it made me upset because I had also heard the daycare wanted to do their Easter egg hunt but couldn't,' said Nelson. 'Our Rotiwennakéhte students and staff should also be able to use the lacrosse box if they want, but due to the garbage and whatever else is found on the ground, it stops them from using that area. I really just want the adults to get involved and hope that as a community we can build better habits when it comes to keeping our community clean.' Community members are invited to clean up any area of Kanesatake they wish tomorrow, Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. Garbage bags and gloves will be available at the lacrosse box. marcus@ Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BBC News
19-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Addlestone Canoe Club wins King's Award for voluntary service
A Surrey canoe club has been honoured by King Charles III for its community Canoe Club has been given the King's Award for Voluntary award is the highest honour clubs and societies can achieve, and is the equivalent of an MBE for an club, located on the Wey Navigation, was formed 30 years ago, and was granted the honour for its youth outreach work and partnerships with other organisations. Club chairperson Caroline Pemble said: "Whether through our Come and Try It days, our work with special educational needs groups, or simply offering a warm welcome to newcomers, this club is built on inclusivity and opportunity."The award also acknowledges the work of the club's volunteers, with some young members going on to represent Great award was presented to the club by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Brigadier Paul Evans OBE, at a ceremony on Saturday at the club's home.
