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Federal government invests in 17 new projects to protect Lake Winnipeg – Water Canada
July 31, 2024 WINNIPEG, MB – Canada is taking action to help protect and manage freshwater ecosystems, including the Lake Winnipeg basin. Lake Winnipeg and its basin sustain a diverse range of environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as commercial and recreational fishing and tourism, while also supporting the livelihoods and cultural practices of First Nations and Métis […]
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Canada invests in 17 new projects to help protect Lake Winnipeg
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada July 30, 2024 Canada is taking action to help protect and manage freshwater ecosystems, including the Lake Winnipeg basin. Lake Winnipeg and its basin sustain a diverse range of environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as commercial and recreational fishing and tourism, while also supporting the livelihoods and cultural practices […]
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Fire Bulletin #12
July 26, 2024 The Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to respond to 51 active wildfires across the province. While the total of 155 fires to date this year remains below the average of 264 for this date, fire activity is picking up. Dry lightning, or thunderstorms with little to no precipitation is in the forecast over […]
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Protecting nature in Manitoba to help fight climate change and protect biodiversity
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada July 18, 2024 Conserving and restoring nature is fundamental for capturing harmful greenhouse gas emissions by pulling more carbon dioxide out of the air, while also safeguarding the places and species that are part of who we are as Canadians. The Government of Canada has launched the largest conservation […]
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Manitoba Government Releases Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Response Plan
July 9, 2024 The Manitoba government has released Manitoba’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention and Response Plan, a comprehensive, proactive plan to prevent AIS from spreading into Manitoba waters and minimize the impacts of AIS on the environment, economy and recreation, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses and Environment and Climate […]
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Missing Manitoba fishermen identified by First Nation as search continues – Global News
July 5, 2024 A Manitoba First Nation has identified three fishermen from the community who didn’t make it home after a trip over a week ago. Misipawistik Cree Nation says Tyler Ballantyne, Delaney McGillvary and Rayden Dick set out on Lake Winnipeg last Thursday. On the return route, they shot and dressed a moose at […]
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Wawanesa to Provide $250,000 in Local Grants to Support Climate Resiliency
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 05, 2024 — To empower Canadian communities committed to becoming more resilient to the effects of climate change and extreme weather, Wawanesa Insurance has launched a $250,000 grant initiative called Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants. Announced today – World Environment Day – the grants enable community organizations to apply for up to […]
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Province Advises Significant Precipitation Forecast to Impact Southern Manitoba and the Interlake Region
May 23, 2024 Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising Manitobans to take precautions as much of southern Manitoba and the Interlake region of the province could get between 40 and 70 millimetres (mm) of precipitation tomorrow. The heaviest amount of precipitation is likely to occur in parts of southern Manitoba, the Interlake […]
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Governments of Canada and Manitoba Strengthen Ability to Prepare for and Respond to Wildfires
May 16, 2024 Wildfires are increasing in frequency and in severity across Canada because of climate change, and can have devastating effects on our health, economies, communities and wildlife. As another difficult wildfire season is underway in many provinces and territories, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are committed to continuing to support Canadians and […]
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Fire Bulletin #7
May 15, 2024 The Manitoba Wildfire Service, the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and the Manitoba Fire Service continue to respond to a number of active fires in the area around Flin Flon and The Pas. There is extreme fire behaviour in the area caused by drought conditions and […]
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