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Protests over Manitoba immigration programHundreds protesting outside Manitoba’s Legislative Building today, raising concerns over lags in an immigration program.Apr 4
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Two men switched at birth receive apology from Manitoba’s premierOn Thursday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew invited Richard Beauvais and Edward Ambrose to the Legislative Building to receive an official apology for being switched at birth 69 years ago in Winnipeg. Ambrose said he feels Kinew’s apology “comes from the heart.”CanadaMar 21
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Black History Month at Manitoba Legislative BuildingBlack History Month was celebrated for the first time at the Manitoba Legislative Building, according to the NDP government.Feb 16
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Global National: Feb. 27NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is visiting Manitoba’s capital after Mark Chipman, the owner of the Winnipeg Jets, raised concerns about the long-term viability of the team staying in the city. What has gone wrong for the Jets off the ice despite their strong season on it, and can Bettman help fix it? Alberta and Quebec...Global NationalFeb 27
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Manitoba Legislative Building Open HouseThe Manitoba Legislative Building Open House returns tomorrow. Here’s what to expect:Dec 1, 2023
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Manitoba Legislative Building open houseThe holiday open house at the Manitoba Legislative Building is back. When it will take place and what you’re encouraged to bring:Nov 16, 2023
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Winnipeg’s Palestinian community rallies to ‘stop the violence’ destroying GazaWinnipeg’s Palestinian community marched from the Manitoba Legislative Building to the intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street on Saturday calling for the prevention of further bloodshed against civilians in Gaza.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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Manitoba’s justice minister lauds Manitoba RCMP, Winnipeg police after Public Order Emergency Commission releases final reportManitoba Justice Minister, Kelvin Goertzen, commented on the release of the final report from the Public Order Emergency Commission on Friday. Goertzen commended the Manitoba RCMP and the Winnipeg police for being two of the few agencies in Canada that did not resort to force when negotiating the removal of protests from the Emerson border...CanadaFeb 17, 2023
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COVID-19: Stefanson says decision to drop restrictions based on modelling data, not protestsManitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said during a press conference Friday that the decision to eliminate all COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March was based on modelling data and encouraging hospitalization trends. She added that the government “does not make decisions that are this important to Manitobans based on protests,” referring to the anti-mandate protests taking place outside...Feb 11, 2022
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Queen Elizabeth death: Manitoba Premier, Lieutenant Governor sign book of condolencesManitoba Premier Heather Stefanson accompanied by former Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon, signed the book of condolences at the legislative building on Thursday in honour of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away at the age of 96. Mayor Brian Bowman is also expected to appear at the legislature to pay his respects.CanadaSep 8, 2022
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Winnipeg police clash with protestors at Manitoba Legislative BuildingDozens of Winnipeg police officers responded to a call at the Manitoba Legislative Building as protesters brought a large pole to construct a teepee on the grounds. Police refused a man carrying one pole and another protester was told to remove a pole that was brought earlier. Two teepees that currently stand on the legislative...CanadaOct 3, 2022
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Masha Amini: Winnipeg’s Iranian community protests death of woman detained by ‘morality’ policeMembers of Winnipeg’s Iranian community gathered at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Wednesday evening to protest the death of an Iranian woman that died in the custody of police. Last week, 22-year-old Masha Amini was arrested by ‘morality police’ for “unsuitable attire” after allegedly wearing the hijab improperly. She died after falling into a coma...CanadaSep 22, 2022
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Annual New Year’s Levee held at legislative buildingsHundreds of people turned out New Year’s Day to take in the ‘open house’ celebrations at the Manitoba legislative building.Jan 2, 2019
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Province to spend $150M on repairs to 99-year-old Legislative BuildingThe province announced Friday a sizeable sum of money will be spent over the next two decades to fix up Manitoba’s century-old legislative buildings.Mar 15, 2019
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Businesses and area residents fed up with protestsTuesday marks the fifth day of the protest at the Manitoba Legislative Building. Protesters want their message heard, but as Marney Blunt explains, some businesses and area residents say they’ve heard it, and they’ve had enough.Feb 8, 2022
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Injunction considered against anti-mandate protestersA group of Manitobans is considering an injunction against the protesters outside the Manitoba Legislative Building. But how easy is it to get one? Brittany Greenslade explains.Feb 10, 2022
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No charges laid after statues outside MB Legislative Building toppledThe province says no charges will be laid in connection with the toppling of two statues outside the Manitoba Legislative Building last year.Feb 9, 2022
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Manitoba NDP honour Olympic gold medalist Desiree Scott with certificate of achievementManitoba’s NDP congratulated Winnipeg’s Desiree Scott outside the Legislative building Thursday afternoon, following her gold-medal performance with Canada’s women’s soccer team at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Aug 19, 2021
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Justice 4 Black Lives – march to the Canadian Museum for Human RightsA collection of shots as thousands march from the Manitoba Legislative Building to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights during the Justice 4 Black Lives rally.Jun 5, 2020
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Manitoba man takes to the steps of legislature demanding end to prohibition on home-grown cannabisJesse Lavoie spent several weeks collecting signatures in support of his legal challenge against Manitoba’s ban on personal cultivation of cannabis for recreational use. On 4/20, he presented it on the steps of the legislative building with the opposition parties at his side.Apr 20, 2021