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Winnipeg must accelerate clean energy and home efficiency
People’s Climate Mandate Calls for Action to Increase Energy Efficiency of our Buildings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 17, 2026 Winnipeg is a city with some of the widest temperature swings in the world, with winter temperatures dipping to the minus 40 mark in the winter, and rising to the high plus 30s in the summer. Climate change is resulting in more extreme weather consistently through our seasons. It is time for the City of Winnipeg to accelerate on clean energy to ensure
Sep 173 min read


Winnipeg must make it easy to get around without a car
People’s Climate Mandate Calls for Action to Ensure Taking the Bus, Riding a Bike or Walking is Convenient and Comfortable FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 15, 2026 The future of our city depends on the ability to move our ever-growing population around efficiently and safely, without incurring massive costs that future generations will be liable for. A good transit system is a central component of any urban city, providing access to jobs and services at a more affordable rate com
Sep 153 min read


Winnipeg must make budget process participatory and accountable
People’s Climate Mandate Calls for action to ensure future budgets reflect approved policy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 11, 2026 It is often said that a city’s priorities are not found in its policies, they are found in its budget. The City of Winnipeg has a plethora of adopted policies, plans and strategies that have been put together by work from residents, advocacy groups and experts. After being passed by Council, these plans and strategies are often unfunded and ignored
Sep 143 min read


Winnipeg must protect residents from extreme heat
People’s Climate Mandate Calls for Action to Protect Winnipeggers from Indoor and Outdoor Extreme Heat FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 9, 2026 After another hot summer Winnipeggers are calling for election candidates to address the extreme heat faced by residents both inside of their homes and outdoors in their neighborhoods. The number of days above 25 degrees celcius is expected to climb to 81-101 by 2050. Extreme heat is among the most deadly of climate-driven extreme weather
Sep 93 min read


Winnipeggers invited to share their vision for a green & liveable future city
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2026 What does a climate-friendly Winnipeg look like to the people who live here? A new public engagement initiative is inviting residents to answer this question. The Climate Reality Project Canada, Green Action Centre, and partners are inviting Winnipeggers to share their experiences and ideas for the city’s future by submitting a photo, completing a short survey, or attending a community town hall. Participants can take part in just one or all
May 53 min read
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