Manitobans urged to flick the switch for Earth Hour
Earth Hour will be observed on March 23, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the Manitoba government is urging Manitobans to turn off their lights to acknowledge the climate crisis.
Environment
Mar 23
After 5 years, Budget 2024 lays out promised small business carbon rebate
After five years, Budget 2024 signals a government plan to make start issuing carbon price rebates for small-to-medium sized businesses.
Economy
Apr 16
Roy McMurtry, former Ontario attorney general and legal giant, dies
McMurtry, a longtime lawyer, became the province's attorney general in 1975 under Progressive Conservative premier Bill Davis.
Canada
Mar 19
Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic high
More than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.
Health
Apr 2
Manitoba government changes legislation, safety officer role expanded
"Regulations will require safety officers to receive advanced training, which now includes searches and seizures, detentions and arrests, crisis response tactics and strategies."
Canada
Mar 5
Manitoba honours Louis Riel with new portrait designation as first premier
In celebration of Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, the provincial government honoured Riel with a new portrait designation recognizing him as the first premier of the province.
Canada
Feb 19
‘When am I coming home?’: Vulnerable Nunavut kids face loneliness, despair as millions spent sending them south
Nunavut was billed 53 per cent more per day, on average, for a child to live in an Ontario group home compared to what children’s aid societies in Ontario paid.
Investigations
Mar 4
‘Representation is critical,’ experts say in bid for more Indigenous teachers
"If our stories and our representatives from our community aren't being seen in (educational) spaces, then children aren't going to think (teaching) is something that they can do,"
Education
Feb 13
Indigenous kids allegedly called ‘cash cows’ of Ontario’s child-welfare system
More than 50 insiders from Ontario’s child-welfare system allege for-profit group home companies are targeting or charging more to care for Indigenous youth to increase revenue.
Investigations
Mar 1
A look back at Saskatchewan teacher strikes throughout the decades
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government find themselves in a stalemate amidst contract negotiations.
Canada
Feb 2
Alberta policy on trans athletes spurs discussion among people with stake in competitive sports
Smith suggested transgender athletes can have advantages over their cisgender competitors.
Canada
Feb 2
With bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here’s what to know
The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Métis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February.
Canada
Jan 3
Former Manitoba Speaker fulfils last goal with dedicated space for Indigenous art
One room in the Manitoba Legislative Building is now home to a semi-permanent exhibit showcasing more than 20 pieces of Indigenous art.
Politics
Nov 10, 2023
‘He has always been the first premier of Manitoba’: Riel to be recognized by new legislation
Manitoba is set to introduce legislation Thursday recognizing Louis Riel as the province's honourary first premier.
Politics
Nov 23, 2023
Annual holiday open house welcomes the public into the Manitoba legislature
The government of Manitoba is opening its legislative building to the public, reviving an annual open house for people to roam the historic building.
Canada
Nov 16, 2023
Manitoba headed for billion-dollar deficit, according to latest financial report
Manitoba's forecasted deficit is over a billion, according to the NDP government, which puts it higher than what was earlier forecasted in the first quarter for the year.
Economy
Dec 5, 2023
Manitoba introduces legislation to support adult literacy programs
Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable said more than 1,200 adults participated in one of 26 adult literacy programs provincewide last year.
Education
Dec 1, 2023
‘A pivotal moment’: Manitoba government lays out agenda in first throne speech
Wab Kinew said the "new day in Manitoba" theme of the government's agenda intends to repair the effects of cuts and closures under his predecessors.
Politics
Nov 21, 2023
Conservative senator from Manitoba apologizes for behaviour on Senate floor
Conservative Sen. Don Plett apologized Thursday after two female senators accused him of physical intimidation and verbal harassment in the Senate chamber earlier this month.
Politics
Nov 24, 2023
New Manitoba premier, health minister say health care fix a priority, but will take time
The province's new premier and health minister said they're here to support frontline health-care workers, while also asking for patience.
Health
Oct 24, 2023