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Myth Busted: You Don’t Need Pesticides for a Green Yard

by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 13, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, Conservation | 2 comments

Manitoba may be is considering a ban on cosmetic pesticides like WeedEx and RoundUp that close to 50% of us use to kill off weeds and bugs. That’s the second highest rate in the country! We are one of only 4 provinces with no pesticide ban and some of those provinces...

How Green Action Centre is making a difference and how you can too

by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, In the Community | 0 comments

For over 25 years, Green Action Centre has been making environmental change happen and working to help Manitobans live greener lives. Enjoy a few recent stories from our membership and the people we work with!

Gaining Public Support for Energy Conservation

by Living Green, Living Well | May 17, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, Conservation | 0 comments

A more sustainable energy system in Canada will require major changes in how we create and use energy. How do we get the public to support the changes we need?

Cyclists get tickets on Osborne

by Living Green, Living Well | May 13, 2011 | Clean Energy & Environment, Healthy Travel, In the Community | 3 comments

This week, police ticketed cyclists for biking on sidewalks across the Osborne Bridge. Meanwhile, the onset of the construction season forces everyone to share fewer lanes. Sharing the road poses challenges for all users.