Manitoba government puts $13.6M into firefighting upgrades in rural, remote communities
On Friday, the province announced the money would help fund 16 firefighting upgrade projects through the Strategic Municipal Investment Fund and the Northern Affairs Fund.
Canada
May 10
Manitoba government adds more money to job program after facing criticism
The Manitoba government has partially walked back a funding cut to a provincial summer jobs program after an outcry from community groups.
Trending
May 22
Manitoba government plans new rules for rent increases and incentives for new housing
Some Manitoba landlords may have a harder time raising rents above inflation and could be ordered to phase-in increases over years if a bill introduced Thursday becomes law.
Politics
May 23
Public sector must meet accessible communication standards: Manitoba government
As of May 1, organizations will need to comply with the accessible information and communication standard regulation under the Accessibility for Manitoban's Act.
Canada
Apr 29
Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction.
Politics
Apr 23
Canada, Manitoba governments put $500K into livestock predation prevention
'Predation-related challenges pose a significant concern for Manitoba’s livestock producers, who not only lose animals but experience significant economic losses as well.'
Canada
Apr 25
Take Pride Winnipeg gets cash boost from Manitoba government
The Manitoba government is giving Take Pride Winnipeg a $46,000 grant to help educate about "the importance of waste diversion, recycling and keeping communities litter-free."
Canada
Apr 25
Manitoba government funding new program with $12.5M for ‘high-needs neighbourhoods’
Applicants -- including non-profits -- can apply for grant funding under the initiative, called From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for All.
Canada
Apr 29
Manitoba’s cut to youth summer job program leaves some groups scrambling
The Manitoba government said it was open to discussions Tuesday after facing criticism for cutting support to a major summer job program.
Politics
May 21
Limit consumption of fish from northwestern lake, Manitoba government says
Manitoba Environment and Climate Change said Friday that fish from Schist Lake -- near Flin Flon along the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border -- contain elevated amounts of selenium.
Environment
Apr 19
Manitoba government targets hiring 100 new doctors within a year
It's part of a larger plan to attract, hire and retain a total of 1,000 health care professionals in Manitoba.
Politics
Apr 11
Manitoba pledges funding for memorial, mental health organization in memory of slain Carman family
The Manitoba government said it's providing financial backing for a memorial and funding for a local non-profit in Carman, Man.
Crime
May 1
Manitoba government announces safety officers to patrol various institutions
Wednesday, the Manitoba government announced institutional safety officers (ISOs) will be patrolling the hospital starting April 15.
Health
Apr 10
Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences
The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets.
Cannabis
Apr 24
Manitoba government cracking down on organized crime with new bills
The Manitoba government has introduced two bills aimed at cracking down on drug trafficking and organized crime.
Politics
Apr 5
Zebra mussels may prompt closure of national park lake, Manitoba government says
The Manitoba government says Parks Canada is considering closing a popular lake to boating this year because of zebra mussels.
Trending
Apr 9
New sexual violence response strategy to roll out in Manitoba
The Manitoba government has announced a new sexual violence response strategy is being created over the coming year to ensure help in rural and northern communities.
Canada
Apr 25
Manitoba government doubles ‘beneficial’ fertility treatment tax credit
An expansion of Manitoba's previous Fertility Treatment Tax Credit will now see upcoming parents get $16,000 in tax back, for every $40,000 spent on treatment.
Lifestyle
Apr 3
City of Brandon monitors Assiniboine water levels after flood warning issued
The City of Brandon is monitoring water levels on the Assiniboine River after the Manitoba government issued a flood warning late last week.
Environment
Apr 15
Roblin to replace decades-old fire truck thanks to provincial funding
The Municipality of Roblin's fire department will be getting a new fire truck, the Manitoba government announced Friday.
Fire
Apr 12
