Jeff Wharton

• Manitoba NDP asks ethics commissioner to probe alleged Tory silica mining push

  Manitoba's governing New Democrats are asking the provincial ethics commissioner to investigate the Progressive Conservatives over a proposed mining project.

  Politics

  Jan 12
  
• Manitoba government economic outlook predicts improving fiscal position

  Manitoba's economic growth is forecast at 0.9 per cent compared to 0.5 per cent nationally.

  Politics

  Feb 15, 2023
  
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• Province funds green Manitoba projects with $1.5 million in grants

  The province is giving a funding boost to 14 green initiatives in Manitoba as part of $1.5 million in grants from the Conservation and Climate Fund.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2022
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• Manitoba provincial park gets dark-sky designation from astronomical society

  Spruce Woods Provincial Park was designated as Manitoba's first 'dark-sky preserve,' parks minister Jeff Wharton said Wednesday.

  Science

  Aug 31, 2022
• Free long-weekend admission to Manitoba provincial parks

  Vehicle permits won't be needed to visit provincial parks between Friday and Monday, the province announced.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 30, 2022
• Manitoba green fund accepting new applications

  Grants are available to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, businesses and Indigenous communities.

  Environment

  May 13, 2022
• Manitoba government ups green economy grant fund

  The province says the Conservation and Climate Fund is getting an increase to $1.5 million to support local green projects.

  Environment

  Apr 22, 2022
• Manitoba invests $50M to clean up orphaned, abandoned mines

  The Province says work is ongoing to mitigate abandoned Manitoba mine sites, including removing debris, installing shaft caps and covering tailings.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2022
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• 17 Manitobans take home share of $950,000 in cash and scholarships via Vax to Win

  Seventeen more Manitobans are sitting pretty — and fully vaccinated — with a share of $950,000 in cash and scholarship prizes as part of the province's second Vax to Win draw.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2021
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• MPI files request for another customer rebate in early 2022

  The Crown corporation has filed a request to the Public Utilities Board for a one-time rebate cheque to be sent to customers, with an average between $150 and 200.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021