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On Wednesday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced that the province would be moving into the second phase of reopening the economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak on June 1. He said some of the services that would be “gradually restored” include reopening community centres, swimming pools, spas, gyms, and indoor services at restaurants.

The provincial and federal governments are teaming up to provide a one-time wage top-up to some essential workers. Premier Brian Pallister says it will be around the $1,000 mark, but who will receive it is still uncertain. Global’s Brittany Greenslade reports.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Thursday the distribution of a total of nearly 3,000 enforcement officers across the province to ensure physical distancing orders are being followed as more businesses reopen. They include safety and health officers under The Workplace Safety and Health Act, inspectors under The Liquor Gaming and Cannabis Control Act, park...

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister tells West Block host Mercedes Stephenson that provincial demands for increased health care funding were “ignored” in the Throne Speech. “The federal government needs to step up and resume their rightful role as real partners in health care,” Pallister says. He adds if the issue is not addressed, there will be...

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Monday that the province would become the first to introduce legislation that will allow more workers to take a protected leave from their job amid the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for new federal benefits.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday he stands by controversial comments he made regarding the colonization of Canada following Indigenous Affairs Minister Eileen Clarke’s resignation, adding that he is “tremendously appreciative” of her work.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said on Tuesday that he would not seek re-election after five years as the leader of the province. Pallister said it has been “the honour of his life” to serve as premier and touted his government’s achievements, which he said included “rebuilding the economy” of Manitoba.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Tuesday that public health measures in the province would be further loosened as COVID-19 vaccination targets are not only being met, but surpassed. “Manitoba is now in a position to reopen sooner,” said Pallister. Part of the new public health orders includes masks no longer being required to be...

Former premier Brian Pallister has resigned from the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced Friday that the province has launched the “Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave Program” which will provide all private sector, nonprofit and charitable employers with up to $600 per eligible employee for up to five days for COVID-19-related sick leave.

Manitoba teachers can soon head to North Dakota to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Premier Brian Pallister says. During a press conference Thursday Pallister said teachers and education workers are being added to the list of essential workers cleared to get their shots through a cross-border vaccination agreement set up between the province and its southern...

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is asking the federal government to send help as hospitals get swamped with more COVID-19 patients. Eric Sorensen explains what Pallister is requesting, how some patients are ending up in Ontario, and what Manitobans are being asked to do.

Premier Brian Pallister says the Canada Emergency Response Benefit has created disincentives for people to look for or return to work. As Global’s Brittany Greenslade explains, he’s hoping a made-in-Manitoba solution will encourage people to drop Ottawa’s benefits.

On Wednesday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister stressed amid the first step in gradually reopening the economy of the province, there are certain restrictions that remain. Current travel restrictions will remain in place “for the time being” and gatherings remain restricted to no more than 10 people.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Thursday the draft plan of reopening of businesses and services in Manitoba and asked Manitobans to review the plan on EngageMB.ca and give feedback to the government. The plan includes expanding childcare centres’ capacity, reopening community centres, resuming organized activities and team sports, and reopening indoor services at restaurants,...

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said Tuesday he has a “tremendous amount of respect” for Cameron Friesen after shuffling him from his post as health minister, and making him Manitoba’s attorney general and justice minister.

Premier Brian Pallister has expanded his cabinet and made some significant changes including splitting the health minister’s job in two, and adding new justice, education and families ministers as well. Brittany Greenslade breaks down some of the top changes.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced a new program to help small businesses Tuesday. Called the Manitoba Bridge Grant, it will provide $5,000 to small businesses before Christmas, and perhaps another $5,000 after the new year.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and chief provincial health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced new public health orders Thursday, enhancing the province-wide COVID-19 restrictions already in place, banning gatherings at private residences, with visitors only allowed for essential reasons, and limiting retail sales to essential items only starting November 20.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said on Thursday that the government will be prioritizing front-line workers and rural communities with their rapid testing program, along with hospitals, long-term care homes, schools and correctional facilities.