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Global News
5 days ago
- General
- Global News
Manitoba to spend $2M on upgrades to Spruce Woods Provincial Park
The province says it's spending more than $2 million to spruce up Spruce Woods Provincial Park in western Manitoba. Environment and climate change minister Mike Moyes announced the upgrades Friday, and said the funding will go toward 'significant' work on two trails — including a new floating boardwalk and viewing platform, as well as the replacement of a flood-damaged bridge — plus 70 new electrical pedestals for campers and additional equipment. 'This investment represents our government's commitment to improving Spruce Woods Provincial Park in the Westman region for families to explore and enjoy,' Moyes said in a statement. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'With free park entry for 2025, this summer is the perfect time for Manitobans to enjoy our beautiful parks and take in all they have to offer.' A volunteer non-profit group aimed at enhancing public enjoyment at the park said it's proud to be working with the province to make needed changes. Story continues below advertisement 'These upgrades reflect our shared values of environmental stewardship and community engagement, and we look forward to the lasting positive impact they will have on Spruce Woods and the Westman region,' said Ann Stout, president of Friends of Spruce Woods Provincial Park.
Cision Canada
03-07-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with the Manitoba Government to conduct an aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz
WINNIPEG, MB, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is conserving nature and biodiversity and protecting our freshwater, including by combatting aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS pose a serious threat to Canada's freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and economy. These species reproduce rapidly, disrupt native habitats, damage water intake systems, and lead to costly impacts for industries and local communities. To help protect Canada's waterways from these threats, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba Government, conducted a joint roadside inspection blitz on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border from June 20 to 22, 2025. The goal was to stop and inspect watercraft for AIS and to ensure the watercraft were cleaned, drained and dried before crossing the provincial border. During the three-day inspection blitz, DFO's AIS Core Program and Fishery Officers, along with Manitoba Conservation Officers, Patrol Officers, and staff from their AIS program, stopped and inspected a total of 383 vehicles transporting 436 watercraft or related equipment. Of these: 326 watercraft were compliant with clean, drain, dry requirements. 110 watercraft were not cleaned, drained, or dried and failed the AIS inspection. 38 watercraft required decontamination and drivers were provided with instructions on how to comply with prevention measures in the future. 2 watercraft had visible Zebra Mussels present. Preventing the introduction and spread of AIS is essential to safeguarding Canada's waterways. Inspecting watercraft and ensuring they are properly cleaned, drained, and dried helps prevent AIS from being introduced to, and established in, new bodies of water. A second joint roadside inspection blitz is planned for later this year. Quotes "Canada's natural heritage is part of our identity. Protecting our diverse and unique waterways from the negative impacts of aquatic invasive species is vital to preserving the health of our natural environment now, and for future generations. This joint inspection blitz with the Manitoba Government demonstrates the importance of collaboration and public awareness in preventing the spread of these harmful species in our waters." The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries "Manitobans care deeply about our beautiful lakes and rivers and being able to enjoy them today and for generations to come. As the summer season begins, we appreciate the strong collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to stop the spread of AIS and to protect waterways on both sides of the Manitoba-Ontario border. I want to remind Manitobans and visitors to play their part by cleaning, draining, and drying their watercraft and equipment." The Honourable Mike Moyes, Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Minister "Our lakes and rivers are a part of who we are in Manitoba. They're where we gather, fish, paddle, and make memories. That's why stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species is so important. I'm proud to see this kind of hands-on collaboration between the federal and provincial governments, working together to protect the water we all depend on." The Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Quick Facts Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are freshwater or marine plants, animals, algae and micro-organisms introduced outside their natural or past distribution that have significant negative impacts on the environment, economy, society, or human health. AIS can pose a serious threat to the biodiversity of Canada's waters. After habitat loss, invasive species are the biggest threat to global biodiversity. They can grow quickly, compete with native species and alter habitats, and cost billions of dollars annually in damages to infrastructure and revenue loss in Canada. Under the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations, it is illegal to: introduce an aquatic species into a body of water where it is not native, unless authorized by federal, provincial or territorial law possess, transport, and release Zebra Mussels in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia import Zebra Mussels into Canada, except within the transboundary waters of the Great Lakes in Ontario and transboundary waters of Quebec Individuals who violate legislation related to aquatic invasive species may face substantial fines under provincial legislation, as well as a maximum fine of $100,000 for a first offense under the federal Fisheries Act. Associated Links Clean, Drain, Dry and Decontaminate Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations Identify an aquatic invasive species Report an aquatic invasive species Province of Manitoba | Aquatic Invasive Species Stay Connected SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario & Prairie Region
Winnipeg Free Press
24-06-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Province launches ‘most generous' incentives for home heating, cooling upgrades
The Manitoba government hopes to encourage homeowners to upgrade their heating and cooling systems, lauding a new incentive program as the 'most generous offer' the province has ever introduced. The affordable home-energy program will help cover the cost of installing ground-source heat pumps for eligible homeowners. Switching from electrical heating to a geothermal system could save people who qualify for the program up to $1,000 annually and reduce their energy bills by up to 30 per cent, the province said Tuesday. RUTH BONNEVILLE / FREE PRESS FILES Mike Moyes said heat pumps are among the most efficient ways to heat and cool residential homes because they use less than half the energy required of a typical electric furnace. 'We know that this a big shift from traditional heating systems and that's why we're backing this program with some of the most generous financial supports Efficiency Manitoba has ever offered,' Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes told reporters as he announced the program. Moyes said the heat pumps are among the most efficient way to heat and cool residential homes because they use less than half the energy required of a typical electric furnace. The province has set a target of converting 5,000 homes to the geothermal pumps, which will mitigate Manitoba's peak energy demands and reduce emissions, he said. 'In Manitoba, we're committed to being a net zero province by 2050 and exploring renewable and sustainable energy sources is part of that goal,' Moyes said. Ground-source heat pumps circulate a heat transfer fluid through a network of underground pipes. The fluid absorbs heat from the earth and then pumps it into the home via a fan or radiator system. The process is reversed when cooling a home, extracting the heat from inside and redistributing it underground. The system is designed to work even in cooler temperatures. The amount people enrolled in the program will save on pump installation is determined by which incentive level they qualify for. The savings tiers are based on various factors, including household income, said Colleen Kuruluk, CEO of Efficiency Manitoba. 'When designing our offers, we recognize that every household is different and the needs of Manitobans are certainly unique. This ranges from the size of the home to the number of occupants to their income and ability to invest in energy efficiency,' she said. 'Participants don't need to pay anything up front. We pay the contractor directly, and the monthly cost is conveniently added to their energy bill.' Tuesdays A weekly look at politics close to home and around the world. Some homeowners could see up to 75 per cent of the installation cost covered by the incentive program. They will be expected to repay the remaining expense via monthly payments added to their heating bills, Kuruluk said. Despite the repayment cost, most homeowners will spend less overall on their monthly energy bills, allowing them to immediately realize the savings, she said. Efficiency Manitoba expects to spend about $10 million annually on the program, although the overall budget could be higher, depending on the popularity of the program, Kuruluk said. More options are available for multi-unit residential buildings. Additional information is available on the Efficiency Manitoba website. Tyler SearleReporter Tyler Searle is a multimedia producer who writes for the Free Press's city desk. A graduate of Red River College Polytechnic's creative communications program, he wrote for the Stonewall Teulon Tribune, Selkirk Record and Express Weekly News before joining the paper in 2022. Read more about Tyler. Every piece of reporting Tyler produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Province offers homeowners incentive to switch to heat pumps
Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announces incentives for heat pumps at a news conference in Winnipeg on June 24, 2025. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg) The provincial government is offering to foot most of the bill for Manitobans looking to make their homes more energy efficient using heat pumps. On Tuesday, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced the launch of the Affordable Home Energy Program. The goal of the program is to see the conversion of 5,000 homes in Manitoba to ground source heat pump heating and cooling. 'In Manitoba, we're committed to being a net zero province by 2050 and exploring renewable and sustainable energy sources is part of that goal,' Moyes said. Eligible homeowners would be able to apply for the program through Efficiency Manitoba. 'Participants don't need to pay anything up front. We pay the contractor directly, and the monthly cost is conveniently added to their energy bill,' said Colleen Kuruluk, CEO of Efficiency Manitoba. Kuruluk said about 60 to 75 per cent of the installation costs would be covered through this incentive. The rest would be covered by the homeowner, who would pay $75 each month on their energy bill for 15 years. She noted even with this payment, most homeowners would still end up paying less overall on their monthly energy bills because geothermal technology is a more efficient source. Other options are available for multi-unit residential buildings. More information can be found on the Efficiency Manitoba website.
Global News
24-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Manitoba launches heat pump savings initiative for eligible homeowners
The provincial government says it wants Manitobans to help the environment and also save money by upgrading their heat pumps. Environment and climate change minister Mike Moyes announced the new initiative, part of Manitoba's Affordable Energy Plan, on Tuesday. 'This is a big step toward a greener, more sustainable province that is building a low-carbon future by harnessing renewable energy, while making life more affordable for Manitoba families,' said Moyes. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The program, via Efficiency Manitoba, helps with the cost of ground-source heat pumps for eligible homeowners — who could save as much as $1,000 on heating costs in the first year, the minister said. The province said there are multiple options for Manitobans who want to participate, including an option that involves no up-front costs, as well as retrofits for multi-unit residential buildings. Story continues below advertisement More information and eligibility requirements are available on the province's website.
