Former Manitoba justice minister Andrew Swan seeks federal NDP nomination
Former Manitoba justice minister Andrew Swan says he is seeking the federal NDP nomination in Winnipeg Centre. Continue reading
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Increases in communicable diseases linked to meth use, NDP call for action
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Manitoba’s NDP leader is calling for safe injection sites after acquiring a WRHA document showing a dramatic jump in blood borne diseases tied to meth use. Continue reading
Manitoba NDP calls for inquest into death of Thompson bus passenger
The leader of Manitoba’s Opposition is calling for an inquest into the death of an Indigenous man while he was on a bus travelling to Winnipeg for a medical appointment. Continue reading
Manitoba Liberal calls for ban on talk about Kinew’s past in legislature
Liberal MLA Judy Klassen wants to ban members of the Tory government from discussing NDP Leader Wab Kinew’s criminal convictions inside the legislature. Continue reading
Future of Manitoba’s cosmetic pesticide ban unclear
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Manitobans have been unable to use certain pesticides on their lawns for three years. Continue reading
More questions raised over altered Manitoba addictions and mental health report
More questions are being raised after government revealed a report on Manitoba’s mental health and addiction services was altered prior to its release. Continue reading
Manitoba NDP eyes raising taxes on high-income earners as part of platform
Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats appear set to campaign on higher corporate and personal income taxes in the next provincial election, promoting the idea as an alternative to the Progressive Conservative government’s cuts to health care and other services. Continue reading
Manitoba NDP pushing for non-binary identification
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The Manitoba New Democratic Party introduced a private member’s bill Wednesday that would allow people to put a ‘X’ on their provincially-issued government ID. Continue reading
Passover tweet showing family baking bread causes backlash for Manitoba NDP
Leavened goods like bread and items made from yeast, such as beer, are banned during the Jewish holiday. Continue reading
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‘It gives everybody a chance to move on’: Greg Selinger stepping down
After almost two decades in politics, Greg Selinger has announced he will leave public office in March. Continue reading