Tag: Manitoba
Manitoba Seeks Feedback on Watershed Management Regulations
The Manitoba government has launched public consultations on two draft regulations to support a true approach to watershed management in the province.
“Our government is...
City of Brandon, M.B. to Start Water Treatment Facility Upgrades in...
The first phase of a multi-year upgrade of the municipal water treatment facility in the City of Brandon is poised to begin in October...
Two Storms Cause over $130 Million in Insured Damage
Two severe storms caused over $130 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). The amount of insured damage is...
Winnipeg Offers Free Water Quality Testing for Residents with Lead Pipes
The City of Winnipeg is offering free water quality testing for residents who may have lead water pipes.
Lead is a common, natural metal found...
Progress Made on Manitoba First Nations Water Infrastructure
Dan Vandal, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, recognized nine Manitoba First Nations on their progress improving water and wastewater infrastructure.
As part...
Town of Neepawa Receives Funding for WWTP Upgrade
The Town of Neepawa in Manitoba is upgrading its wastewater treatment system with $5.2 million in funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
The...
AFN National Chief Supports IRTC’s Demand for Consultations on Outlet Channel...
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde fully supports the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) in its demand that the Government of...
Gov. of Canada Invests in Water and Wastewater Projects in Manitoba
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced federal funding for five new water and wastewater projects in Manitoba.
The funding will support...
Manitoba Announces Climate and Green Plan Implementation Office
The Manitoba government has announced the creation of an implementation office that will co-ordinate work across government to achieve its climate and green plan,...
Lake Winnipeg Foundation Input on Provincial Budget 2019
The Lake Winnipeg Foundation has submitted feedback to the provincial government to address how the province’s 2019 budget can support water resource management.
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