Carney’s oil and gas strategy is coming into view

Aug. 29, 2025 – The National Observer – When Prime Minister Mark Carney and his energy minister, Tim Hodgson, flew to Berlin at the end of August, their ostensible purpose was to announce a “new partnership with Germany on critical minerals and energy.” On paper, the trip was a trade mission with modest immediate results (three deals between Canadian mining companies and German industries). More significantly, it provided an opportunity to tell Canadians about the first two major projects likely to be chosen under Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act.

Manitobans elected the NDP to lead on climate. What happened?

Aug. 29, 2025 – The National Observer – Over a million hectares of Manitoba have burned this summer. As thousands flee for their lives, air quality warnings are now part of our daily weather forecasts, and we’re told not to go outside if we’re elderly or vulnerable. Meanwhile, the provincial government is still missing in action on working towards a fossil-fuel-free future.

Moral imperative’: Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms

Aug. 29, 2025 – The Canadian Press – As climate change becomes more evident in Canadians’ daily lives, teachers across the country say the education system must better equip younger generations to deal with its fallout.

Canada: First 60-Foot Electric Bus Launches in Winnipeg

Aug. 11, 2025 – The Fleet – This week, Winnipeg Transit is introducing its first 60-foot zero-emission electric bus (ZEB) into passenger service.

Fresh Lettuce in the Yukon?

Aug. 8, 2025 – The Walrus – In a territory where food arrives by truck, a handful of farmers are proving there’s another way.

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