Vanessa Friesen

Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced on Tuesday that Pemmican Island is our 93rd provincial park.

The Manitoba government continues to show its commitment to protecting biodiversity across the province by designating Pemmican Island on Lake Winnipegosis as a provincial park to protect the area's ecosystem, wildlife habitat and unique landscapes.

Making choices to keep the Earth clean doesn't have to be massive changes, it can be as simple as switching to silicone bags for the kids' sandwiches for lunch. 

Green Action Centre works in the areas of green commuting, composting and waste reduction, sustainable living and resource conservation, and the Compost Program Coordinator, Kristen Malec, has shared some ways that people can make green choices in their day-to-day lives. 

A family in southeastern Manitoba is slowly recovering from a terrible house fire when all their belongings were lost, and they are grateful for the community's response and willingness to help.

March 2nd was a regular day for the Neufeld family from La Broquerie, Manitoba. 12-year-old Emily and her two younger brothers were waiting for their parents to come home from work. It wasn't until Emily decided to go downstairs to begin her chores that she noticed an unusual smell coming from the bathroom.

Despite the mellow weather Manitoba has been experiencing for the past few weeks, cold temperatures are on the way.

Scott Kehler, President and Chief Scientist at Weatherlogics gives the rundown of how this winter season compares to last winter.

"This winter started off actually very similar to last winter. We had about the same amount of snow and cold temperatures up until about mid-December and then all of a sudden things change. So, from mid-December until now, it's gotten a lot warmer and less snowy."

Despite the mellow weather Manitoba has been experiencing for the past few weeks, cold temperatures are on the way.

Scott Kehler, President and Chief Scientist at Weatherlogics gives the rundown of how this winter season compares to last winter.

"This winter started off actually very similar to last winter. We had about the same amount of snow and cold temperatures up until about mid-December and then all of a sudden things change. So, from mid-December until now, it's gotten a lot warmer and less snowy."

With Christmas just over a week away, here are some tips that will reduce waste in your household this season.

"Typical wrapping paper, the one that's wrapped in foil with shiny things all over it, isn't recyclable," says Colleen Ans, Living Green, Living Well program coordinator at Green Action Centre.

Green Action Centre serves as Manitoba's hub for spreading techniques, offering programs, and general information for people to start living greener lives.

All Manitoba provincial parks have free entry over the Labour Day long weekend.

"The diversity of landscapes and waterways throughout Manitoba’s provincial parks provide a broad range of recreational and relaxing activities to suit any taste," says Environment, Climate and Parks Minister Jeff Wharton. "This long weekend may mark the start of the transition from summer to fall, but there’s still time to participate in your favourite warm-weather activities and with free provincial park access this weekend, there’s no reason not to."

University of Manitoba professors are making headlines around the world for a recent discovery that a frequently used medical care device provides inaccurate results for people of colour, leading doctors to perform possibly damaging actions.

Steinbach MLA and Manitoba Justice Minister, Kelvin Goertzen was on hand for a $6.3 million initiative to help vulnerable citizens this week.

Families Minister Rochelle Squires made the announcement for community-led solutions.

Steinbach MLA and Manitoba Justice Minister, Kelvin Goertzen was on hand for a $6.3 million initiative to help vulnerable citizens this week.

Families Minister Rochelle Squires made the announcement for community-led solutions.