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Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding wildfires in northern Manitoba
From: Public Safety Canada August 14, 2024 Ottawa (Ontario) Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “Wildfires continue to be a danger across Canada, including in northern Manitoba, […]
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Chief of First Nation encouraged by dialogue with province about review of Interlake flood channel project – CBC
Aug 15, 2024 Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean says province has promised memorandum of understanding The chief of a First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake region says the provincial government will sign a memorandum of understanding to review a massive flood mitigation project. Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean told CBC News leaders of […]
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Evacuation begins at Bunibonibee Cree Nation as wildfire approaches community – CBC
Aug 14, 2024 Canadian Red Cross assisting evacuation at 2 other First Nations in northern Manitoba due to wildfire smoke An evacuation is underway at Bunibonibee Cree Nation as a raging wildfire burns out of control, encroaching on the community in northeastern Manitoba. The Canadian Red Cross said crews were alerted by the First Nation […]
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Evacuated residents return to God’s Lake First Nation, but wildfire that forced them out still out of control – CBC
Aug 06, 2024 Province battling only one side of growing wildfire, letting the rest of the blaze continue burning Vulnerable residents who were evacuated from a First Nation community in northeastern Manitoba have returned home, but the wildfire that forced them out is still raging out of control while the province is choosing to fight […]
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Fire Bulletin #14
There are currently 70 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 191 wildfires to date. Lightning and human caused fires continue to persist with no significant precipitation in the short-term forecast. Manitoba appreciates the support from other jurisdictions during this fire season. Ontario currently has 22 personnel assisting and they will be sending […]
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Fire Bulletin #13
July 31, 2024 The Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) continues to respond to 58 active wildfires across the province, with a total of 175 wildfires to date. Lightning caused fires continue to persist and crews are facing some challenging fire behaviour. Manitoba appreciates the support from other jurisdictions during this fire season. Ontario currently has five […]
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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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