Ontario Contributes 880,000 Trees to Living Tribute
Milton, ON [June 28, 2021] – More than 880,000 new trees have been planted across Ontario this spring in honour of Canadian veterans, thanks to the combined efforts of the Highway of Heroes (HOH) Tree Campaign and Forests Ontario. These newly planted seedlings are adding to an existing green monument along Canada’s busiest highway.
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.
Memorial Arboretum Added to Canada’s Largest Veteran Care Facility through GrandTrees and Sunnybrook Partnership
On Wednesday, September 23rd, a special ceremony was held at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto to acknowledge the addition of the Sunnybrook Memorial Arboretum. Nearly 500 trees and shrubs were added; including a very special Vimy Oak, a direct descendent from those that sprouted acorns brought back from the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Ontario Commemorating the Sacrifice of Canadian Service Members
Province supports tree planting along Highway of Heroes to honour fallen soldiers.
Memorial Planting for Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough at her Elementary School, Regal Road Public School
Together, we will leave a living tribute to Sub-Lt. Cowbrough and a reminder to many generations of students at Regal Road Public School that they walk in the very same footsteps as a true national hero.
PLP Program in Full Swing Thanks to our Partnership with Forests Ontario
Thanks to our partnership with Forests Ontario, we were able to expand our Private Landowner Partnership Program to 30km from the highway 401, between Windsor and Cornwall. This expansion means that more landowners can get involved in having a piece of the worlds largest living tribute in their own backyard.
When is a Highway More than a Highway?
We were featured in this months issue of Municipal World! Check out the full article here.
Quinte West's 2020 Operating Budget Allows a Continued Partnership with the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign
The Intelligencer published an article last week, announcing that this years operating budget is expected to pass on March 2nd and includes continued support of many local organizations, including our own.
Highway of Heroes ‘Green Monument’ to Expand
“We’re proud to announce details of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign’s Private Landowner Partnership Program expansion with our partners at Forests Ontario,” said Mark Cullen, Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Chair & Co-Founder.
GLOBAL NEWS MORNING TORONTO: Highway of Heroes campaign in a great spot to plant two million trees between Trenton and Toronto by 2022
Mark Cullen, Campaign Co-Founder, speaks with Global News Morning Toronto about the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign.
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign grows in Courtice - Clarington This Week
A special oak tree descended from a Vimy Ridge acorn was planted in honour of Major Chris Mariner. - Jennifer O'Meara
A NOTE FROM MARK CULLEN: A Punctuation Mark on Our Campaign
No one on the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign team would say that they are committed to this campaign to win an award.
However, when one comes along, we are surprised and delighted.
Canadian Forest Industries: Feds, Volvo Group commit funding to continue Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign
Volunteers from Volvo Trucks Canada, Mack Trucks Canada, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Financial Services and Mack Financial Services joined members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Military Veterans and volunteers from the local community to plant 300 more trees in support of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign.
Whitby This Week: Highway of Heroes tree campaign continues to grow in Whitby
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay joined members of the community at a Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign event at Intrepid Park in Whitby June 14. Canadian Armed Forces member Corporal Nick Kerr received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for outstanding dedication to volunteer work with the campaign. - Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Continues to Put Down Roots
WHITBY, ON – Today, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, joined the Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, to attend a Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign community event.
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Plants 300 Trees in Pickering with Canadian Armed Forces and Community Volunteers
On Saturday, May 25th, uniformed officers from the Canadian armed forces joined local volunteers to plant 300 trees at the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area in Pickering, Ontario on behalf of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, adding to the nearly 100,000 trees that have been planted to date in connection with the project. The event was sponsored by construction management firm, Harrington & Associates.
A Monumental Day for the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Announcement of 2019 Federal Budget Includes $2.9 Million in Funding to Support the Construction of the World’s Largest Living Memorial
Representatives and supporters of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign rejoiced over the decision to increase financial support from the Government of Canada. To support the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, the 2019 Federal Budget proposes to provide $2.9 million over three years, starting in 2019-20, through Veterans Affairs Canada.
CTV NEWS: Highway of Heroes tree-planting campaign seeking funds for a ‘living memorial’
People stand along an overpass above the Highway of Heroes in this undated file photo. - CTV NEWS
CTV YOUR MORNING: Highway of Heroes campaign aiming to plant two million trees between Trenton and Toronto
The campaign is looking for funding from the federal and provincial government.