One of the lessons we must take from the pandemic is the power of many. We can no longer see ourselves as independent and untouched by forces that operate globally, nationally or provincially. We are all connected and until we build policies and processes that...
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region leaders are proud to share the journey of Plan20-50—Manitoba’s first regional land use and servicing plan.
Building Strong Communities: A Circular Approach demonstrates the type of collaboration that will be necessary as Manitoba seeks to capitalize on opportunities for the future.
Take a look at what a circular economy is, what it means for Manitobans and Canadians, and what you can do today to create a cleaner tomorrow.
This week brought a fantastic meeting on regional planning and Plan20-50 with participants from all over the province, the country, and the world.
Manitoba Growth Plan: By the end of this year, the Metro Region expects to complete a first draft of its new long-term growth plan — Plan 2050 — reflecting input from municipal leaders, provincial and Indigenous governments, businesses, environmental groups, land planning professionals, and individual citizens.
"A lot of work on resilience has focused on the capacity to absorb shocks and still maintain function. But, there is also another aspect of resilience that concerns the capacity for renewal, re-organization, and development, which has been less in focus but is...
Resiliency vs sustainability for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.
“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...
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...
A look into how important agriculture is to all of 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...
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...
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...