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September 2, 2008

Ice shelves suffered major melting over summer
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/09/02/science-ice.html

August 28, 2008

Group demands halt to toxic elm spray program
Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! Winnipeg News Release

August 19, 2008

MB Government announces province-wide geothermal program
Program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help consumers control energy costs
Government of Manitoba News Release

July 31, 2008

REACT Inc. to provide each citizen in Stonewall with a reusable tote bag
Shell Environmental Fund provides funding; Town of Stonewall provides support
REACT Inc.

July 24, 2008

Greenpeace activists obstruct Syncrude tar sands operation
Greenpeace News Release

June 18, 2008

Friends of the Earth takes federal governemnt to court over Kyoto failure
Lawsuit demands government obey the will of Parliament
Friends of the Earth Canada

June 13, 2008

Canada Slowing Progress on Climate Change Deal
Climate Action Network www.climateactionnetwork.ca/

June 12, 2008

Climate Change Legislation Approved by MB Legislature
Manitoba Now Committed in Legislation to Meet Kyoto Target by 2012: Rondeau
Government of Manitoba News Release

June 5, 2008

Environment groups applaud climate change bill
Climate Action Network www.climateactionnetwork.ca/

June 4, 2008

Green Cottager Guide Launched
Comprehensive handbook helps cottagers lower their environmental footprint
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Press Release

June 3, 2008

AbitibiBowater ends clearcut logging on Grassy Narrows traditional territory
Rainforest Action Network welcomes logging giant\'s decision
http://ran.org/

May 22, 2008

$19 million committed to rehabilitate orphaned mines in Manitoba
Government of Manitoba News Release

May 22, 2008

Launch of on-line guide for sustainable living in Manitoba
Seven habits of ecologically conscious Manitobans
Resource Conservation Manitoba

May 20, 2008

Students and teachers encouraged to think green with new Green Schools Program
Government of Manitoba News Release

May 20, 2008

Put the friendly back into Manitoba Farming

May 8, 2008

Canada Facing Kyoto Probe Over Greenhouse Gases
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN0728693820080507?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0

April 25, 2008

Court order sought to stop Devils Lake outlet from operating
Government of Manitoba News Release

April 22, 2008

Province announces e-waste roundup for 2008
Government of Manitoba News Release

April 21, 2008

Beyond Kyoto outlines green plan for Manitoba
Government of Manitoba News Release

April 15, 2008

Canada first to label bisphenol A as officially dangerous
Would pave way for a federal ban
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080415.wtoxic15/BNStory/National/home

April 12, 2008

Latest melting giant
Canadian Press

April 11, 2008

Manitoba first in North America to propose legislation of Kyoto commitment
Climate change action backed up by $145 million investment: Premier
Government of Manitoba News Release

April 11, 2008

Environmental Groups Praise Manitoba’s Kyoto Commitment
Climate Action Network www.climateactionnetwork.ca/

April 10, 2008

Province proposes regional hog moratoria to be enshrined in legislation
Struthers introduces amendments to Environment Act
Government of Manitoba News Release

April 7, 2008

NAFTA, US drought endanger Canadian water - study
Reuters News Service

April 4, 2008

Canadian researchers warn of new arctic worries
Reuters News Service

March 27, 2008

New Loopholes in Federal Climate Plan will allow Oil Sands Emissions to Increas
http://www.climateactionnetwork.ca/e/news/2008/oil-loopholes-2008-03-27.html

March 11, 2008

Regulatory Framework still inadequate for stemming rise in carbon pollution
Sierra Club of Canada Press Release

March 7, 2008

Canada\'s leading environmental groups release national roadmap to set more sustainable course for country
Canada at crossroads: Government must seize opportunity to address environmental concerns
http://www.tomorrowtodaycanada.ca/en_news.php

March 5, 2008

Environmental and farm groups comment on the Clean Environment Commission Hog Report
CEC fails to do its job

February 20, 2008

Canada\'s Climate Coalition Applauds B.C. Budget
B.C. price on carbon pollution helps fill void left by federal inaction
Climate Action Network News Release

February 20, 2008

Winnipeg to dim lights for Earth Hour
www.cbc.ca

February 15, 2008

Tar Sands Most Destructive Project on Earth
Federal Government Missing in Action: First Nation communities bring case to Ottawa
Environmental Defence

February 8, 2008

Manitoba designates polar bears as threatened
Greater protection of one of Manitoba\'s most unique species: Struthers
Government of Manitoba Press Release

January 18, 2008

Province renews park reserve status of Little Limestone Lake
Government of Manitoba Press Release

January 15, 2008

Health and environmental organizations support Ontario-wide ban on cosmetic pesticides
www.cela.ca

January 7, 2008

New Report Shows Urgent Need for Stronger Climate Policies from Canada’s Government
Climate Action Network Calls on Minister Baird to Replace Weak Climate Policies with a Real Price on Emissions
Climate Action Network News Release

December 20, 2007

Province announces action to bolster water protection
Modelled on successful Minnesota strategy, limits on phosphorus in lawn fertilizers will cut flow of excess nutrients to province\'s lakes and rivers: Melnick
Government of Manitoba Press Release

December 15, 2007

Canada bows to pressure at Bali\'s 11th hour
Environmental groups give deal a qualified welcome
Climate Action Network News Release

December 13, 2007

Canadian arctic indigenous people and youth join together to push for serious action on climate change
Climate Action Network News Release

November 29, 2007

First-in-Canada legislation would mean clean dishes, cleaner lakes
Proposals would cut phosphorus from household automatic dishwasher detergents: stage set for action on cosmetic fertilizers
Government of Manitoba Press Release

November 27, 2007

2007 Protected Areas Grade Shows Net Loss
Manitoba Wildlands

November 23, 2007

Canada blocks Commonwealth global warming agreement
www.climateactionnetwork.ca

November 21, 2007

Northern Land Withdrawal for Protection is the Largest Ever in Canada: WWF Canada
http://www.wwf.ca/

November 14, 2007

Manitoba Wildlands Protected Areas Audit Released
www.manitobawildlands.org

November 7, 2007

Lawsuit exposes Canadian toxic tailings secret
Groups say feds flouting law, hiding mining pollution from public
http://www.miningwatch.ca/index.php?/npri/npri_suit_launched

October 29, 2007

Test Flin Flon citizens for toxins: MD (WFP)
Critics say ongoing risk assessment not enough to detect possible harm
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/story/4066774p-4669343c.html

October 17, 2007

Government Abandons Kyoto
Canada Losing its Place in the World
Climate Action Network News Release

October 11, 2007

Threatened Species Habitat Protected on East Side of Lake Winnipeg
Forestry operations off-limits in important woodland caribou habitat
CPAWS Manitoba - www.cpawsmb.org

September 25, 2007

Power line won\'t cut through eastern Manitoba: Hydro
CBC News - http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2007/09/25/transmission-line.html

September 20, 2007

Canada facing legal challenge for breaking federal global warming law
Eco-Justice - http://www.ecojustice.ca

September 18, 2007

Environment Canada budget cuts threaten wildlife programs
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/09/18/enviro-canada-cuts.html?ref=rss

September 12, 2007

Two Provincial Parks Expanded
Government of Manitoba News Release

August 31, 2007

Vienna UN conference shows consensus on key building blocks for effective international response to climate change
UNFCCC Press Release

August 30, 2007

Province commits $6.8 million to rehabilitate orphaned and abandoned mines
Rondeau announces funding, rehabilitation of Sherridon Mine
Government of Manitoba News Release

August 29, 2007

First Nation Calls for Park
Special Report Released
Press Release

August 28, 2007

Manitoba\'s Caribou Strategy Will Fail to Save Threatened Species
Protecting large habitat areas required for survival
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Manitoba Chapter

August 21, 2007

Tories submit familiar looking climate plan
The Toronto Star

August 20, 2007

Greenpeace slams companies for destruction of Boreal forest
National Post

August 16, 2007

Manitobans invited to share ideas on protecting province\'s waterways
Open houses next step in strategy to reduce nutrient flow: Melnick
Government of Manitoba News Release

August 2, 2007

Province announces near million-dollar boost for scientific research to improve Lake Winnipeg water quality
New Federal-Provincial Action Team to Co-ordinate Intergovernmental Work on Protecting Lake: Melnick
Government of Manitoba News Release

July 25, 2007

Province announces special conservation and endangered species fund
Birds, wildlife, waterways to benefit: Struthers
Government of Manitoba News Release

July 23, 2007

Government commits to support the Canadian Environmental Network
Canadian Environmental Network

July 21, 2007

CPAWS celebrates Canada Parks Day
CPAWS urges Manitoba government to make good
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Manitoba Chapter

June 28, 2007

Manitoba notifies North Dakota of intention to sue following fish passage through Devils Lake outlet screen
Government of Manitoba Press Release

June 15, 2007

Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba takes a Reality Check on Manitoba
Press Release

June 14, 2007

Historic agreement first step toward strengthening protected area, conservation efforts in Winnipeg
Province of Manitoba News Release

June 13, 2007

Manitoba, environmental groups to appeal lowering of standards for Devils Lake
Province of Manitoba News Release

June 5, 2007

Province announces e-waste sites
Collection depots for electronic waste announced
Province of Manitoba News Release

May 18, 2007

Two Manitoba groups shortlisted for 2007 Canadian Environmental Awards

March 6, 2007

Tundra disappearing at rapid rate
University of Alberta

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