WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has lost a two-year-long court battle against the federal government’s carbon pricing plan.
Federal Court Rejects Manitoba’s Argument Against Carbon Price Backstop
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Environment Groups Say All Parties Now Firmly Behind Strong Action on Climate Change
OTTAWA — Two years ago environment groups applauded the federal election results as a win after almost two in every three voters picked a party with a clear commitment to combating climate change.
Ottawa, Province Funding Infrastructure Upgrades Across Manitoba
The provincial and federal governments are investing more than $25 million in local infrastructure improvements, including energy upgrades at the University of Manitoba.
Shoreline Cleanup Finds COVID-Related Trash Increased During Height of the Pandemic
VANCOUVER — Organizers of a national conservation program aimed at removing trash from the country’s many shorelines say the COVID-19 pandemic has even changed how we litter.
‘Commuter Challenge’ Aims to Change How Manitobans Travel to Work
WINNIPEG — With gyms closed and many Manitobans working from home owing to the pandemic, there’s never been a better time to stay active and get outdoors.
Climate Ambition, Push for Electric Vehicles Driving Down Need for Oil: Report
OTTAWA — The expected uptake of electric vehicles and stricter measures worldwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are the top reasons why a climate-focused research group is calling on governments not to invest any more money in Alberta’s oil sector.
Take Pride Winnipeg Receives $55K Grant for Summer Hires
Take Pride Winnipeg has been awarded a $55,000 grant to beautify the city's parks and downtown this summer. The grant, being provided by the City of Winnipeg, will allow the organization to hire 10 students and a supervisor from July 1 until September 6, 2021. “During...
Mission to Plant 1 Million Trees in Winnipeg Underway
Ready, set, dig! A campaign to plant one million more trees in Winnipeg officially kicked off Wednesday.
Assiniboine Park Zoo Launches Mask Recycling Program
WINNIPEG — There’s a new initiative at Assiniboine Park Zoo to recycle disposable masks.
New App Offers Cash Incentive for Manitobans to Recycle
WINNIPEG — It pays to recycle. Literally. A new app from Recycle Everywhere is creating an incentive for people to toss their used beverage containers into a blue recycling bin.
Federal Government Unveils $1.5-Billion Plan to Boost Green Building
OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has announced a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction of public institutions.
RRC Launches Disposable Mask Recycling Program
WINNIPEG — Red River College has launched a disposable mask recycling program, saving used face masks from entering the landfill.
