by Colleen Sklar | Jul 29, 2020 | Manitoba
“We must plan to bend, so to not break.” — Lisa Strychar, A Report on Resiliency for the Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region. What exactly is “resiliency” when it comes to Manitoba’s capital region? As cliché as it may be to start a piece of writing off with a...
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by Colleen Sklar | Jun 26, 2020 | Manitoba
I was fortunate enough to have taken part in the Agriculture Considerations for the Canada Water Agency workshop on June 25. The objective of this session was to hear from professionals working in governance on the issues related to agriculture and water—water...
by Colleen Sklar | Jun 19, 2020 | Manitoba
The impact of Ag If you’re not a Manitoba farmer, you might assume that agriculture has nothing to do with you. You may think that agriculture is encompassed by planting seeds, growing crops, raising animals, and then selling those products. But agriculture plays a...
by Colleen Sklar | Jun 12, 2020 | Manitoba
Amidst a time when everything feels restricted, today welcomes a weekend of loosening the reigns. From June 12 – 14th, all Manitoba residents have free access to all provincial parks as well as fishing without a license. So, it seems only logical to send some...
by Colleen Sklar | Jun 9, 2020 | Manitoba
Rural and Indigenous communities, and local governments, continue in their struggle to access reliable and affordable high-speed Internet for citizens. The conversation is about so much more than just who’s seen the Tiger King series; it’s a matter of economic...
by Colleen Sklar | Jun 9, 2020 | Manitoba
Dead fish washing up on the shores of Lake Winnipeg—Why? If you live on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, or if you’ve been active online recently, you may already be aware of the hundreds—if not thousands—of dead carp that have been washing up from our waters. Where are...
by Colleen Sklar | May 29, 2020 | Manitoba
It’s National Tourism Week in Canada, which some of us might feel a little bummed out about seeing as travelling is a lot more complicated than it once was. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, however, our local tourism industry is eager to come back...
by Colleen Sklar | May 15, 2020 | Manitoba
May Long weekend marks the start of summer for Manitobans. After six long months of huddling inside, we look forward to this time of year when we can finally pack up the car, bring out the flipflops, and kick off our first weekend away. As we know all too well, May...
by Colleen Sklar | Mar 9, 2020 | Podcast
If you are interested in what makes a Livable City, you are probably familiar to the work of Lisa Prime. She is known throughout this industry for her ability to bring this diverse array of stakeholders together. This includes identifying opportunities that...
by Colleen Sklar | Feb 17, 2020 | Podcast
Paul Thomas is a scholar, teacher, researcher, and mentor in the field of public administration and has been for over 40 years. Over his long and distinguished career, he has encouraged an ethical standard for public service in Manitoba. Paul is currently the...
