Author: Heather Roscoe

TerraCycle Agreement with Province for Recycling of Disposable Masks at Provincial Parks

In an effort to increase the diversion of disposable masks from landfills, the province has launched an initiative with American recycling operation TerraCycle to recycle disposable masks from 15 locations …

Manitoba Launches ‘4-3-2-One Great Summer’ Reopening Path

Each holiday milestone will have a one-dose and two-dose immunization goal to guide progress for reopening

Limited Outdoor Gatherings to be Permitted on Private, Public Spaces as New Public Health Orders Implemented

Beginning June 12: outdoor gatherings up to 5 people in public spaces and on private property. Other restrictions remain in place.

New Vaccine Lottery to Encourage Immunizations for All Eligible Manitobans

Nearly $2 Million in Cash Prizes and Scholarships to be Distributed Throughout the Province

The Natural Gas Innovation Fund Launches $5.5M Innovation Challenge

Free Info webinar on June 10. Deadline to apply is July 8.

Manitoba Launches Immunization Cards for Fully Vaccinated People

Fully immunized Manitobans will now be able to travel without having to self-isolate for two weeks upon return with a new, secure immunization card that will be available to people …

MEIA Newsletter – June 2021

News and Upcoming Events

Manitoba Awards $22M for Environmental Monitoring at Orphaned and Abandoned Mines

KGS Group & Mining Wastewater Management Inc. awarded two-year contract for the Orphaned and Abandoned Mine Site Rehabilitation Program

Manitoba Launches Another Intake for Efficient Trucking Program

Intake of applications for grants for fuel-saving technology and retrofits for heavy-duty vehicles.

MEIA is Hiring! Industry Workforce Development Manager

Join our team! Submit resume by June 30, 2021.

Shell Ordered to Deepen Carbon Cuts in Landmark Dutch Climate Case

A Dutch court ordered Royal Dutch Shell to drastically deepen planned greenhouse gas emission cuts on Wednesday, in a landmark ruling that could trigger legal action against energy companies around …

Manitoba Launches Agri-Plastics Stewardship Program

Manitoba will become the second Canadian jurisdiction with a provincially regulated agricultural plastics stewardship program and the first to include multiple designated materials. Cleanfarms Inc. will operate the stewardship program …