ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Canadian government says it will spend $3.16 billion to plant two billion trees over the next ten years.
Ottawa Announces $3.16 Billion to Plant Two Billion Trees Over the Next Decade
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Transit Lobby Group Says Electrifying Canada’s Bus Fleets Needs $3 Billion a Year
OTTAWA — A green-transit lobby group says electrifying Canada’s fleet of public transit buses will take a lot more money than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised in his big infrastructure announcement last month.
Straws, Stir Sticks and Bags Among First Targets of Countrywide Plastics Ban
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says six single-use plastic items that aren’t easily recycled and already have more environmentally-friendly alternatives will be the first to go under Canada’s new restrictions on plastics.
Food Waste Collection Pilot Program Begins in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — A residential food waste collection pilot project is underway in six city neighbourhoods.
IKEA Canada Phasing Out Non-Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries
IKEA Canada will phase out all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries from its stores by fall of next year.
Green Party Kept Donations Meant for Glen Murray Campaign in Error
OTTAWA — The federal Green party accidentally kept donations that were meant to support the leadership campaign of Glen Murray, it said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.
Arctic Sea Ice at Second-Lowest Level in Satellite Record: Scientists
Satellite pictures show Arctic sea ice is at its second-lowest level since such records began and barely missed breaking the old mark.
Manitoba Funnelling $10M into Recycling Programs
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is spending $10 million on recycling and waste diversion in the province.
Oak Hammock Marsh to Benefit from $6M Endowment Fund
The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is receiving $6 million through an endowment established by the Manitoba government.
EV Charging Stations Open in Riding Mountain, Lower Fort Garry
WINNIPEG — New electric vehicle charging stations are up and running at Parks Canada sites across the country, including two in Manitoba.
Manitoba Commits $5.6M for Watershed Improvement Projects
WINNIPEG — Twenty new conservation projects will receive more than $5.6 million from the Manitoba government to help preserve the province’s watersheds.
City Selects Five Neighbourhoods for Food Waste Collection Pilot Project
Winnipeg has selected five city neighbourhoods to participate in a pilot project on residential food waste collection.
