Manitoba economy

• Manitoba’s June employment rates fall behind other provinces: Statistics Canada

  The Canadian economy added more than 230,000 jobs from May to June, while Manitoba lost one per cent on its employment, accounting for 6,400 positions.

  Economy

  Jul 10
• Manitoba COVID-19 restrictions “not fair” to local businesses: Winkler mayor

  "You can't tell me that you are locking down spreading coverage by leaving the big box stores open and and shutting down small ones, because that that hasn't worked."

  Health

  Feb 6
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• ‘Big jump’ in Manitoba unemployment rate shows slow economic recovery, expert says

  'We lost something like 6,600 jobs in a period of 30 days,' says U of M economics professor Fletcher Baragar of the latest unemployment numbers from Statistics Canada.

  Jan 9
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• Manitoba’s level red COVID-19 restrictions reflected in latest employment numbers

  The latest look at Manitoba's job numbers since the COVID-19 second wave lockdown began shows considerable losses, mainly in the services-producing sector.

  Economy

  Jan 8
• Coronavirus: Code Red restrictions ‘devastating’ on Manitoba retailers: RCC

  "This is the key time of the year when high sales make up for softer sales from the balance of the year."

  Economy

  Nov 15, 2020
• Coronavirus: Manitoba businesses, services set to open Monday amid provincial reopening plan

  Manitoba is set to reopen as the province's COVID-19 statistics slowly dwindle and the infection curve remains flat.

  Economy

  May 31, 2020
• Back at the track: Assiniboia Downs set to resume racing Monday

  Although it won't feature a raucous crowd of over 10,000 spectators, live horse racing will resume at Assiniboia Downs this week.

  Sports

  May 24, 2020
• Manitoba berry picking season uncertain amid coronavirus

  Berry picking is a summer pastime for many Manitobans, and some farms are adjusting their operations to include social distancing for the upcoming season amid COVID-19.

  Canada

  May 9, 2020
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• Winnipeg businesses learning on the fly how to operate during a pandemic: week one

  The first week of May was also the first week certain businesses were allowed to reopen their doors in Manitoba since public health orders shuttered much of the province to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  Economy

  May 8, 2020
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• Manitoba’s unemployment doubles in two months amid COVID-19

  Manitoba's unemployment rate rose from 5.2 per cent in February to 6.4 per cent in March.

  Economy

  May 8, 2020