Manitoba Politics
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Manitoba Opposition member raises idea of government action on grocery pricesA member of Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats has raised the prospect of a government 'clampdown' on grocery prices if the party wins the election slated for Oct. 3.PoliticsMay 26
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Manitoba Crown corporation head ousted after review, board chair saysThe chief executive officer of Manitoba's auto insurance Crown corporation was let go on the long weekend after an internal review of his conduct, officials said Tuesday.PoliticsMay 24
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Manitoba government says document that floats school funding cuts has been rejectedManitoba's Opposition New Democrats are accusing the government of planning to cut education, but the PC government says the NDP is using outdated information.PoliticsMay 11
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Direct Winnipeg-to-Atlanta flights take off this fallBeginning in September, Winnipeg travelers will be able to fly directly from the Richardson International Airport to Atlanta, Ga.CanadaMay 11
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Manitoba promises new money to keep rents low at private non-profit housing complexesFamilies Minister Rochelle Squires says one-point-four-million dollars will be available this year alone, with more in future years.CanadaMay 10
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Critics say Manitoba’s million-dollar ad campaigns are aimed at buying votesCritics accuse the Progressive Conservative government of using public money to improve Tory chances in the election slated for October.PoliticsApr 24
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Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats play to prevent liquor bills from passingThe Opposition New Democrats say they plan to use procedural rules to hold back two bills awaiting a vote in the legislature.PoliticsApr 17
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Manitoba cracks down on criminal use of bear spray with new regulationsRegulatory changes include an ID requirement to buy the spray, as well as serial number registration when two or more cans are sold.CrimeApr 13
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Manitoba government says partnering with private sector will get schools built fastThe Progressive Conservative government announced last month a plan to build nine schools under a public-private partnership model, commonly called a P3 system.EducationApr 10
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Former Winnipeg police chief announces provincial public safety training committeeDevon Clunis, Winnipeg's top cop from 2012-2016, now runs a consulting firm and was tapped by the province in late 2022 to head up a steering committee for the new program.CrimeApr 5
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