On October 3, Premier Pallister unexpectedly pulled the proposal for the carbon tax in Manitoba. As such, as of October 23rd Manitoba now falls under the Federal government’s plan for the carbon tax. However Bill 16 – The Climate and Green Plan Implementation Act passed without any amendments and so still contains “Carbon pricing set […]

Laura Tyler has only been in Manitoba a few years but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a stalwart community organizer on justice issues that affect our province such as hydro development, austerity policies and food security. With a background in marketing and business development (she earned an MBA from Ryerson University in 2010) and […]

Justine Spearman is a graduate from the University of Manitoba Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, she has an Honour’s degree in Environmental Science with a focus on Corporate Sustainable Development. Justine currently works as a Data and Outreach Coordinator at Recycle Everywhere where she helps to improve public space recycling across Manitoba. Justine also plays a […]

Annual General Meeting Postponed Due to some unforeseen construction at Mountain Equipment Co-op, the Manitoba Eco-Network must postpone its Annual General Meeting planned for Wednesday September 25, 2018 at the Eco Centre. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will re-schedule this meeting for a later date and will so inform our members through the Eco […]

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Description: Trails Manitoba- Executive Director Position (Full Time) Manitoba Recreational Trails Association is seeking a dynamic, responsible, motivated individual with proven organizational, financial, communication, leadership and management skills. * Knowledge and experience in trail building/maintenance or Geographical Information Systems are highly desirable. Applicants should demonstrate training and/or experience in Project management including: • budget plan […]

Momentum Centre – Participant Support/Employer Liaison Participant Support/Employer Liaison would be working with youth on income assistance and helping them with wrap around supports and with finding meaningful ongoing employment. Participant Support/Employer Liaison would be working with men dealing with addictions exiting the justice system. Job Postings   

Teresa is a compost program coordinator at Green Action Centre, which means she gets to say the word “poop” a lot more in an average day    than most people! She hold a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Psychology from The King’s University (Edmonton), and a Master of Natural Resources Management from the […]

Dan McInnis is a proud Manitoban with a keen interest in a broad range of environmental issues. Dan has a diverse background in public policy development, program implementation and operational management. Prior to “retirement” in 2013, Dan was the Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Manitoba’s climate change and environmental protection programs.   He represented Manitoba’s interests […]