Gord Mackintosh

• Indigenous women’s advocate looking to run for the NDP

  Only days after Gord Mackintosh said he won't run again for the NDP, a prominent Indigenous women's advocate has stepped forward with intentions to replace him.

  Feb 5, 2016
  
• Manitoba NDP could lose another cabinet minister

  Tourism Minister Ron Lemieux has been nominated to run for re-election in the Dawson Trail constituency, but said he has yet to make a final commitment.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2016
  
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• Another big name NDP MLA not seeking re-election

  The Manitoba New Democratic party will have one less recognizable name on the ballots this spring.

  Jan 29, 2016
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• New law in effect to help fight online exploitation in Manitoba

  The Canadian Centre for Child Protection says it has received close to 350 reports in the last 10 months of sexual images being shared online without people's consent.

  Politics

  Jan 18, 2016
• Manitoba appoints first transgender judge

  Manitoba's attorney general says his province is ready for its first transgender judge, and possibly the first transgender judge in Canada.

  Dec 21, 2015
• New body created to oversee Manitoba police

  The Independent Investigation Unit will examine any cases where deaths or serious incidents occur involving police officers, either on or off-duty.

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2015
• New law in Manitoba cracks down on distributing pics without consent

  Manitoba has introduced a law which would crack down on those who distribute intimate photos without consent.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2015
• Manitoba drivers face 5 demerits for talking, texting behind the wheel

  Drivers caught talking or texting behind the wheel will get dinged 5 demerit points, the most severe penalty of its kind in Canada. Roadside suspensions to triple for drivers with low blood alcohol levels.

  Jun 4, 2015
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• Manitoba government plans overhaul of child support laws

  The Manitoba government proposes a sweeping rewrite of its laws governing enforcement of child and spousal support, parentage, child custody and access.

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2015
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• New insurance for caregivers in Manitoba

  The Manitoba government is offering a new insurance benefit for people who lose a stay-at-home caregiver in a motor vehicle crash.

  May 5, 2015