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 by the Manitoba government becomes law.
Politics
6 hours
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.
May 22
Manitoba government funding more training seats for family doctors
The province is adding more spots for family physician training in hopes of retaining doctors.
May 1
Manitoba government announces safety officers to patrol various institutions
The province has announced institutional safety officers will be patrolling Health Sciences Centre starting April 15. Here’s what they have the power to do:
Apr 10
Manitoba government targets hiring 100 new doctors within a year
The Manitoba government has unveiled details of one of the more ambitious items in its 2024 budget: hiring 100 new doctors by this time next year. Iris Dyck looks into why the province thinks its an achievable goal.
Politics
Apr 11
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.
Crime
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.
Canada
Apr 9
Manitoba government doubles ‘beneficial’ fertility treatment tax credit
The Manitoba government is trying to ease the financial pressures of starting a family by doubling its Fertility Treatment Tax Credit.
Apr 3
Manitoba government to replace paper health cards
The Manitoba government announced the first steps Thursday toward eliminating paper health cards.
Canada
Mar 28
Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature
The Manitoba government plans to establish an advocate office for seniors to examine health care, social services and other programs that affect older generations. But the PC’s continue to stall things at the Manitoba Legislature
Politics
Mar 19
Manitoba government introduces law to lower school age, simplify enrolment process
The Manitoba government has introduced a law that would lower the mandatory age that a child has to attend school and remove barriers to students enrolling in schools in the area where they live.
Mar 13
Manitoba government revises provincial exam system to better prepare students
The Manitoba government has revised its provincial exam system to better prepare students. This means it is pumping the brakes on some of its exams next year. Teagan Rasche reports on what it means.
Mar 5
Manitoba justice minister says government to reach out to assault victim
Manitoba’s Justice Minister says the government will be reaching out to an assault victim who says he’s been let down by Manitoba’s victim services program.
Crime
Apr 30
Manitoba government reveals expansive bail-reform, community safety plan
Manitoba is hoping a new five-point plan to strengthen its bail system will help keep communities safe and target the perception of a “revolving door” justice system in the province. Marney Blunt reports.
Feb 29
Reaction to increased Green Team funding
Local groups who had many funding questions are responding to the Manitoba government’s move to add more money to the Green Team program.
8 hours
Manitoba government announces funding to create new psychiatric positions, expand training
The Manitoba government has announced it will be adding more psychiatrists in the province to address lengthy wait times and high demand for mental health services.
Feb 28
Manitoba government runs ads and poll on temporary fuel-tax cut
The Manitoba government has to date budgeted $200,000 to advertise its temporary fuel-tax cut, the finance minister’s office says, and is also running an opinion poll on the effectiveness of the ads.
Feb 26
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, honouring five family members who were murdered earlier this year.
May 1
Manitoba government announces new funding for wheelchair program
Manitoba Possible is poised to expand its wheelchair program with $288,000 in new provincial government funding announced Friday.
Feb 23
Manitoba announces $1.8M in funding for construction of mixed-income housing
The Manitoba government says it’s giving $1.8 million to an affordable housing project in the Exchange District.
Apr 18
