Manitoba Progressive Conservatives

• Planned Manitoba rules are a barrier to safe drug consumption sites, critics charge

  The minister for mental health and community wellness says the province cannot stop supervised consumption sites from opening because the federal government has paved the way.

  Health

  Mar 14
  
• More spending, affordability measures coming in pre-election Manitoba budget

  The budget will be the Tory's last fiscal plan before a provincial election scheduled for Oct. 3.

  Politics

  Mar 6
  
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• Nursing shortage in Winnipeg may give perps ‘free pass’ after sex assault: women’s health worker

  'If they’re not even going to be able to support people that are sexual assault victims, what are your priorities?'

  Politics

  Jan 26
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• Second round of Manitoba inflation aid touted as bigger and more widespread

  Last fall, the Progressive Conservative government issued cheques to low-income seniors and some families with children under 18.

  Politics

  Jan 25
• Manitoba cabinet to be shuffled after some ministers announce plans to retire

  While several Progressive Conservative caucus members recently announced they won't seek re-election in October, the leader says a shuffle is an opportunity for rejuvenation.

  Politics

  Jan 9
• Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

  Shelly Glover denied any wrongdoing from the start, and said she acted after receiving advice from Elections Manitoba.

  Politics

  Jan 3
• Consistently behind in opinion polls, Manitoba Tories are to face voters in 2023

  'The public mood now is one of frustration, disappointment and anger, and that is not going to go away easily.'

  Politics

  Dec 28, 2022
• Kevin Klein sworn in as MLA for Kirkfield Park

  Klein narrowly won the seat with 161 votes more than his closest competitor.

  Politics

  Dec 23, 2022
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• Manitoba considers more private sector work with Crown-owned energy utility

  The government is considering using more private-public partnerships for new capital projects.

  Politics

  Nov 30, 2022
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• Manitoba politician pushes for crackdown on people who leave pets in vehicles

  The proposal is similar to recent changes to Winnipeg's pet ownership bylaw, but it would extend the measure across the province.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022