Hundreds fill hall for pipeline forum
More than 300 people turned out for a forum at the University of Winnipeg on the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline on Thursday evening.
Manitoba drivers get free ride on gas tax
Municipal officials agree there is a huge infrastructure deficit and a recent survey indicates a majority of Manitobans backs a dedicated infrastructure tax to pay for it. We argue that a fuel tax is an equitable way to fund car infrastructure.
Groups concerned about peat mining
This past month, we have heard in the news quite a bit of opposition from environmental and community groups about Sun Gro Horticulture Canada’s application for a license to mine a peat bog near Lake Winnipeg. Just last Monday (January 30/12) another article was...Peg City Car Co-op Video 4: Community
Peg City Car Co-op’s fourth video features Dave. Dave only pays for a car when he needs to use it, so he effectively spreads the costs of owning a vehicle over the wider membership of the co-operative. It’s a different kind of ownership and community – instead of “my” car, it’s “our” car.
Fracking: a burning issue
On February 3 and 4, the Manitoba Eco-Network is hosting the Reel Green Film Festival. The Green Action Centre is sponsoring the film Burning Water. It airs at noon on February 4 at the University of Winnipeg.
Widening Kenaston
On January 25, Winnipeg City Council voted to approve a preliminary plan to widen Kenaston Boulevard from 4 lanes to 6 between Ness and Taylor Avenues. Read the Green Action Centre brief on the project.
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