Pallister

• 2 toppled statues and a Manitoba premier’s response set in motion major changes

  Few might have foreseen it at the time, but the toppling of two statues on the Manitoba legislature grounds in July would end up having far-reaching effects on Manitoba politics.

  Politics

  Dec 28, 2021
  
• Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister looks back on career before stepping down Wednesday

  Pallister, who announced his intention to step down earlier this month, said he has decided to leave well before the Progressive Conservative leadership vote on Oct. 30.

  Politics

  Aug 29, 2021
  
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• Even from within, Manitoba premier faces opposition to completing his agenda

  Low opinion polls and opposition within Premier Brian Pallister's own caucus as he heads toward retirement have raised doubts about how graceful an exit he will make.

  Politics

  Aug 21, 2021
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• Manitoba government is ‘rewriting history,’ former senior bureaucrat says

  Two Indigenous men have quit their positions on Manitoba economic development boards in the wake of controversial remarks by Premier Brian Pallister and a cabinet minister.

  Politics

  Jul 18, 2021
• Manitoba premier issues ‘call to arms’ for more COVID-19 vaccines from U.S.

  'We have trucks with freezers ready to go to points in the United States within a few hours to pick up those vaccines,' Brian Pallister said during a press conference Saturday.

  Health

  May 22, 2021
• Province announces expanded rural broadband in Manitoba

  Premier Brian Pallister and Central Services Minister Reg Hewler made the announcement Thursday morning.

  Politics

  May 13, 2021
• Long-awaited Bipole III, Keeyask review to be released Friday, premier says

  A years-long review into two controversial and costly Manitoba Hydro projects will be released on Friday, Premier Brian Pallister announced Wednesday.

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2021
• Manitoba premier not firm on staying for full 2nd term, commits to seeing end of COVID-19

  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister appears to be leaving the door open to an exit from political life before the next provincial election slated for October 2023.

  Politics

  Dec 19, 2020
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• Pallister accused of racist language in fundraising letter on blockades

  Nationwide blockades and protests over the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline are hurting the cause of reconciliation, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said.

  Feb 14, 2020
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• Manitoba offering disaster aid to those affected by severe October snowstorm

  The Manitoba government is offering disaster assistance to municipalities, homeowners, farms and small businesses pummelled by a vicious snowstorm in October.

  Weather

  Jan 23, 2020