Pallister has ‘no plans to call an immediate election’ for several weeks
Premier Brian Pallister says he has no plans to call an election for at least several weeks. Continue reading
Province of Manitoba
Independent grocer faces $10,000 fine for opening Winnipeg store on Good Friday
A man who owns a chain of independent grocery stores in Winnipeg says he was fined $10,000 for opening one of his stores on Good Friday. Continue reading
Second round of rural Manitoba cannabis stores selected by random draw
Several new pot stores will spring up in rural Manitoba after the second round of selections by the Province. Continue reading
WSO frustrated by province’s lack of support for repairs to shell
WSO executive director Trudy Schroeder told 680 CJOB Tuesday morning that the concert hall is in dire need of repairs to its shell – an integral piece of equipment to make the symphony sound its best. Continue reading
‘Crime doesn’t pay’: criminal property forfeiture fund provides $130K to Brandon Police
The investment includes more than $86,000 for a drone, $20,000 for night-vision goggles, $18,000 for gas masks, and $8,000 for the youth cadet program. Continue reading
Memorial Park, roads to receive major upgrades as part of Manitoba 150 celebrations
By Marek Tkach Reporter
The provincial government has announced $45 million in funding for infrastructure projects across the province for Manitoba 150th birthday. Continue reading
Highway 75 staying open for now, says province
The province said Thursday that based on updated information on the Red River’s water levels from the U.S., the highway will remain open as long as possible. Continue reading
Elections Manitoba launches online voter registration
Elections Manitoba is making it easier for voters to participate in the next provincial election. Continue reading
Pallister produces proof of Costa Rica tax payment
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has produced evidence that he has now paid a luxury tax he owed on his vacation home in Costa Rica. Continue reading
Manitoba government says opposition delays could derail July 1 PST cut
The Manitoba government says stalling tactics by the opposition in the legislature could threaten a provincial sales tax cut set to take effect July 1. Continue reading