Criticisms from environmental, health, and community organizations have followed the release of Manitoba’s 2026 budget, arguing the province is failing to match the urgency of the climate crisis, even as it invests heavily in health care and economic development. A coalition of nearly 30 organizations, including Climate Action Team Manitoba,Continue Reading
On Thursday, a coalition of 26 Manitoba civil society organizations gathered at the Manitoba Legislature to deliver a joint letter urging the provincial government to significantly increase investments in climate action in the upcoming 2026 budget. “Dear Hon. Minister Sala, We, the 26 undersigned organizations, are writing to urge youContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/WxS6j52G52c As British Columbia battles wildfires, animals need just as much help as people. The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) provides evacuation, emergency sheltering, reunification, and other services to pets affected by fires. Leon Davis, Senior Manager of Animal Care Services for the IslandContinue Reading
Thousands of Manitobans have had to evacuate their homes and communities, fleeing the wildfires that have ravaged the province. There is positive news, as some communities are now returning home. However, a majority of individuals remain displaced, and in emergencies like this, often, our four-legged companions are forgotten. The WinnipegContinue Reading
With wildfires continuing to burn, even communities, like Winnipeg, located far away are experiencing their effects. Recent cool and damp weather has improved air quality. However, it is the beginning of summer, and with several days in Winnipeg already experiencing incredibly smokey days, forcing people to wear masks to protectContinue Reading
Climate change has affected weather patterns in Manitoba, causing uncertainty about how industries plan. Artificial Intelligence could be the solution to solving these puzzles. Winnipeg-based Weather Logics sees the potential in employing AI to improve forecasting precision. “What AI is able to do is figure out how the weather isContinue Reading
Storytelling is at the core of what it means to be human. Discussions around the dinner table, tales around the fire, and through the power of videography, people have been able to share stories with an audience around the world. Kevin Settee is a talented photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller. SetteeContinue Reading
Smoky Skies in a Record-Setting Year If there has been one shared experience for all Canadians in 2023 from coast to coast, it has been dealing with wildfire smoke. Like never before, the weather forecast shows nearly as many smoky days as sunny days. As of August, over 13 millionContinue Reading
