Manitoba Legislature

• Manitoba may face court challenge in attempt to stamp out smoking on First Nations

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says the province does not have the right to enforce its smoking ban unilaterally.

  Politics

  Mar 4
• Manitoba legislature resumes Wednesday amid criticism of 19 ‘mystery bills’

  A number of prominent Manitobans from across the political spectrum are calling on the Pallister government to reveal the text of 19 bills heading to the legislature.

  Politics

  Mar 3
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• Third session of 42nd Manitoba Legislature to open with throne speech Wednesday

  Under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is set to present his vision for the province during Wednesday's Speech from the Throne.

  Politics

  Oct 6, 2020
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• Queen Victoria statue at Manitoba Legislative Building vandalized

  The well-known statue of Queen Victoria outside the Manitoba Legislature appears to have been the target of vandalism.

  Crime

  Jun 24, 2020
• How to be an ally: Winnipeggers’ suggestions to show support for Black community

  Ahead of a Justice4BlackLives rally in Winnipeg Friday, organizers say protests are just one of the ways people can show support for the Black community.

  Jun 2, 2020
• MLA may face salary garnishment for owing money

  A Manitoba legislature member praised for his business experience may be seeing some of his salary garnisheed because of unpaid debts.

  Politics

  Mar 14, 2020
• Manitoba legislature resumes with spring sitting, education reform expected

  The Manitoba legislature reconvenes Wednesday for the first time since December.

  Mar 4, 2020
• 300,000 lights to illuminate Manitoba legislature ahead of province’s 150th birthday

  The free celebration will feature guest speakers, Santa Claus, and an appearance by the Grey Cup, won by the 2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

  Entertainment

  Dec 10, 2019
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• Liberal MLA booted from legislative chamber over outburst on care homes

  Liberal MLA Jon Gerrard was kicked out of the legislative chamber and refused to apologize after shouting at a cabinet minister,

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2019
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• Manitoba’s lieutenant-governor recovering after breast cancer surgery

  Manitoba lieutenant-governor Janice Filmon is recovering after undergoing breast cancer surgery and will not be able to perform her duties for a period of time.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2019