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* Peg City Car Co-op Seeks Fleet Operations Assistant*
Are you a reliable self-starter who cares about sustainable transportation?
Are you excited to see carsharing grow in Winnipeg?
Peg City Car Co-op is busy expanding into more neighbourhoods in central
Winnipeg. To help with our growing network of carshare vehicles, we need a
dependable person who gets carsharing and how it works. Someone who
understands the individual, environmental and community benefits of "Bike.
Walk. Bus. And Sometimes, Drive."
Check out all of the details
here<http://pegcitycarcoop.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Peg-City-Car-Co-op-Flee…>
.
Deadline to apply: 7pm, Friday, April 11th
12 ways to make cities more child-friendly
MARCH 3, 2014<http://spacing.ca/national/2014/03/03/twelve-ways-can-make-cities-child-fri…>
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BY CHRIS BRUNTLETT <http://spacing.ca/national/author/chrisbruntlett/>
For far too long, many people have considered family life and urban life as
being mutually exclusive. That trend is slowly reversing, as more and more
parents choose to raise their kids in urban areas. However, city builders
often fail to consider their smallest, most vulnerable users. As Enrique
Peñalosa famously said: ""Children are a kind of indicator species. If we
can build a successful city for children, we will have a successful city
for all people."
The following slideshow describes twelve ways we can make our cities more
amenable to kids. These are by no means a comprehensive list, but are
designed as a conversation starter.
http://spacing.ca/national/2014/03/03/twelve-ways-can-make-cities-child-fri…
Very exciting! See below that the City will be building our first ever
parking protected bicycle lane on Sherbrook between Wolseley and Broadway...
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From: The West Broadway BIZ <director(a)westbroadwaybiz.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 1:06 PM
Subject: BIZ Buzz - March 2014
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THE BIZ BUZZ E-NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2014
* HAPPY SPRING!*
Although it has not quite sprung yet, it is hopefully just around the
corner! As the snow melts, please let us know if you see any damage to bike
racks, planters or benches in front of your business or in the area.
Village Landscaping has been contracted once again to do our flower
planters and hanging baskets, it will be so nice to see some colour and
greenery again!
Watch for the new community directory coming out next month. They will be
delivered to every business and household in West Broadway and Wolseley.
Thank you to all those supporting members who have placed an ad in the
magazine! Please contact us
<director(a)westbroadwaybiz.com?subject=directory>to request a stack and
counter top holder for your business.
<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjgz-p50j5e5&_v=2>
City's 1st Parking Protected Bike Lane!
<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh0-p50j5e2&_v=2> We are very
pleased to announce the City will be completing the Maryland - Sherbrook
cycling corridor this summer, the much anticipated dedicated bike lane for
Sherbrook Street will be completed this year. Public Works has decided to
construct the City's first Parking Protected Bike Lane between Wolseley and
Broadway! This street work will be tied into the road resurfacing of
Sherbrook Street this summer. For more details, or to review the conceptual
design go to:
Walkbike.winnipeg.ca<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh1-p50j5e3&_v=2>
We are taking requests for new bike rack installation for this summer, so
please let us know if you are in need of one.
<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh2-p50j5e4&_v=2>
*Fefu and Her Friends *
by Maria Irene Fornes
Directed by Hope McIntyre
Featuring: Elena Anciro, Julia Arkos, Nan Fewchuk, Megan McArton,
Brenda McLean, Tracey Nepinak, Tracy Penner and Kelci Stephenson
May 22nd- June 1st, 2014
Ralph Connor House - 54 West Gate
Tickets: $15 / $20
Group rates are available for community groups!
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit our website at
www.sarasvati.ca
<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh3-p50j5e5&_v=2>or call
(204)
586-2236.
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We are pleased to report streetscaping initiatives from the masterplan
document are well underway. Up next, new banners, community kiosks, tree
infill and gateway enhancements. It's an exciting time in West Broadway!
Any questions or concerns, please send us an
email<director(a)westbroadwaybiz.com>or give us a call at
204-779-4100.
www.westbroadwaybiz.com<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh5-p50j5e7&_v=2>
*CHECK OUT OUR NEW GRANT *
If you are considering making some improvements to your business exterior,
there has never been a better time! We are now offering our members two
tiers of funding plus we have added a design component! Download the
brochure! <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh6-p50j5e8&_v=2>
* MHC FOUNDATION UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS:
<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh7-p50j5e9&_v=2> *
*"Jubilation! Hope Lives! Jubilation! L'Espoir Vie!*
Afternoon Concert & Desserts *Sunday, April 27, 2014*
Join us for an inspiring afternoon in the beautiful St. Boniface Cathedral,
as we celebrate spring with the joyful music of worldwide Christian singer
*Christine D.M. Wollmann*
Proceeds from the event will support Misericordia Health Centre Foundation.
Mingle afterwards with desserts and light refreshments sponsored by local
French restaurant
Resto Gare
Call (204) 788-8469 for tickets
* Black Tie Bingo Gala *Presented by Medigas Mb Ltd.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
RBC Convention Centre
Please email vmirosh(a)misericordia.mb.ca<vmirosh(a)misericordia.mb.ca?subject=black%20tie%20bingo>
or call (204) 788-8469 for details
* WOULD YOUR BUSINESS LIKE TO BE INVOLVED IN A SHORT VIDEO PRODUCTION?*
<http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh8-p50j5e0&_v=2><http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjh9-p50j5e1&_v=2>
The Marketing Committee is interested in partnering to create more short
videos promoting West Broadway businesses, programs and events. Digital
Marketing is an innovative and affordable way to deliver meaningful
engagement, and market your business. Sharing these videos on websites and
social media are great ways to find new customers and promote your
brand. Contact
us <director(a)westbroadwaybiz.com?subject=digital%20marketing> if you would
like to participate!
* <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?6ga52-cgjha-p50j5e1&_v=2> *
West Broadway BIZ
PO Box 26003
676 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3R3
p 204-779-4100
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Friendly reminder about a Green Action Centre workshop happening this
Wednesday afternoon at the EcoCentre.
RSVP is required, all are welcome! Two spots still open.
cheers,
Beth
* * * * *
III: TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
*Wednesday, March 26, 1:00-4:30pm*
Human behaviour can seem inexplicable. Sometimes it's a head-scratcher as
to why people don't switch to healthier and greener ways to get to work
when it is clearly to their benefit. In this half-day workshop, we will
explore the many facets of behaviour change from a social marketing,
transition and systems perspective. Walk away with strategies you can apply
to support your colleagues and create a more commuter friendly and active
workplace.
*Register today:* Email Beth McKechnie <beth(a)greenactioncentre.ca> or call
(204) 925-3772.
Capital Region Transportation Master Plan release planned for this spring
Posted: March 20, 2014
http://leadingmanitoba.ca/notices_detail.asp?notice_ID=207
Later this spring PMCR will release the Capital Region Transportation
Master Plan, a guide to key transportation infrastructure, plans and
systems to enable economic opportunity, sustainable growth, and improved
mobility of all users throughout the Capital Region now, and in the future.
The culmination of a year of study, technical review and community and
stakeholder engagement, the plan charts the changing transportation needs
of a growing Capital Region over the next 25 years. It builds on the City
of Winnipeg Transportation Master Plan (2011) and will include a series of
recommendations for integrated land use and transportation planning;
highway infrastructure, access and technology; transit; active
transportation; and the movement of goods by rail, air and road.
Find out more about our commitment to Transportation in the Capital Region:
http://build.leadingmanitoba.ca/downloads/report.pdf
*Please save the dates and spread the word about these two important
upcoming open houses about the City of Winnipeg Pedestrian and Cycling
Strategies *
These public open houses will be your opportunity to hear about the Draft
City-wide bicycle and pedestrian network as well as draft recommendations
for new City policies related to Active Transportation.
There will be TWO open houses:
*SATURDAY APRIL 12th - 11 am - 4 pm at the Manitoba Theatre for Young
People (MTYP) at the Forks*
*TUESDAY APRIL 15th - 3 pm - 8 pm at BOTH the Sinclair Park Community
Centre *(490 Sinclair Street)* AND the Manitoba Hydro Place Atrium *(360
Portage Avenue).
There is more information and background in the attachment.
Beyond these open houses, we, the public can continue to participate in
this project in the following ways:
* Visit the website www.walkbike.winnipeg.ca
· Email walkbike(a)winnipeg.ca
· Stay updated about this project by signing up for the
SpeakUpWinnipeg mailing list.
Thank you again for your participation and help in spreading the word!
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*Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School
Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>
3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* Find us
here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>
Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living.
Support our work by becoming a
member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>
http://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/03/17/ontario_introduces_compreh
ensive_road_safety_bill.html
Ontario road safety bill targets distracted drivers, 'dooring'
The Liberal government on Monday tabled a sweeping road safety bill Monday
dealing with pedestrians, cyclists, truckers and motorists, including
increased fines of up to $1,000 and three demerit points for distract
driving.
There are currently no demerit points for distracted driving in Ontario.
Distracted drivers on their cellphones and careless motorists who knock down
cyclists with their open doors are facing maximum fines
<http://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/03/17/ontario_introduces_compre
hensive_road_safety_bill.html> of $1,000 and three demerit points,
according to sweeping new road safety rules introduced Monday.
Among other things, motorists for the first time would be required to move
over a lane for working tow trucks with lights flashing just as they are
required now with emergency vehicles.
Transportation Minister Glen Murray introduced proposed "comprehensive"
legislation Monday dealing with pedestrians, truckers, motorists and
cyclists.
"Our new legislation, if passed, would keep drivers, cyclists and
pedestrians even safer as we get tougher with those who ignore the law,"
Murray said, adding the changes have been years in the making.
Ralph Palumbo, vice-president Ontario, Insurance Bureau of Canada, said it
is the demerit points that should make scofflaws think twice about picking
up that cellphone or other electronic device knowing their insurance
premiums could be affected.
"Demerit points will certainly cause an insurer to look at a driver as a
greater risk because what it says is that they are not complying with a
law," Palumbo told the Star.
In Ontario, according the government statistics distracted driving has
passed impaired driving as the leading cause of traffic fatalities.
The push to toughen up distracted driving penalties follows an unexpected
decision by Annemarie Bonkalo
<http://www.allthingsnow.com/day/news/shared/42523527/Distracted-driving-fin
es-increase-to-280-on-March-18-Toronto-Star> , chief justice of the Ontario
Court of Justice, who unilaterally decided last month to use her judicial
powers to increase the fine for using hand-held devices while driving to
$280 from $155, effective March 18. That provision will remain in effect
unless the new legislation is passed and changes it.
Thanks
Dave
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Some interesting upcoming Fireside chats on Active Transportation and Aging
(April 10) and Bringing Health into the Transportation Planning Process
(April 24th). See attachment for details.
Jackie
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From: CHNET-Works! <animateur(a)chnet-works.ca>
Date: 2014-03-14 8:40 GMT-05:00
Subject: CHNET-Works! Update March 13 2014 Bulletin de CHNET-Works! le 13
mars 2014
To: Jackie Avent <asrts(a)greenactioncentre.ca>
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<http://chnet-works.ca/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&urlid=499&ma…>HNET-Works!
Newsletter March 13, 2014 Bulletin de CHNET-Works! le 13 mars 2014*
We are now booking dates for our April-June series 2014.
For more information on partnering on a Fireside Chat, contact Dot
Bonnenfant via email: animateur(a)chnet-works.ca
Nous sommes en train de planifier les dates des causeries qui se tiendront
entre avril et juin 2014.
Pour les partenaires qui sont interessés à organiser des causeries pendant
cette période prière de prendre contact avec Dot Bonnenfant à l'adresse:
animateur(a)chnet-works.ca
CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE NEWSLETTER (PDF format) Cliquez ici pour une
copie du bulletin (format
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*Jackie Avent* | Active and Safe Routes to School
Green Action Centre <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>
3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3773 *|* Find us
here<http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/>
Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living.
Support our work by becoming a
member<http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>