Wab Kinew

• Survey says: Manitoba’s Wab Kinew tops Canadian premier approval rankings

  Wab Kinew is enjoying a post-election honeymoon and sitting at 57 per cent approval in a new poll, making him Canada's most popular premier.

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• Search for answers underway after fatal Winnipeg shooting Sunday

  Winnipeg found two dead and three wounded after they were called to a home in 100 block of Langside Street shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday. One of the wounded later died in hospital.

  Crime

  Nov 27
  
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• Manitoba introduces bill aimed at temporarily lifting provincial fuel tax

  The bill proposes lifting the 14-cent-a-litre tax on gasoline, diesel and natural gas used in motor vehicles from Jan. 1 to the end of June.

  Politics

  Nov 23
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• ‘He has always been the first premier of Manitoba’: Riel to be recognized by new legislation

  Manitoba is set to introduce legislation Thursday recognizing Louis Riel as the province's honourary first premier.

  Politics

  Nov 23
• ‘A pivotal moment’: Manitoba government lays out agenda in first throne speech

  Wab Kinew said the "new day in Manitoba" theme of the government's agenda intends to repair the effects of cuts and closures under his predecessors.

  Politics

  Nov 21
• Legacy of Louis Riel continues to loom large over Manitoba, leaders say

  It's been 138 years since his death, but the impact and legacy of Louis Riel still looms large over Manitoba.

  Canada

  Nov 16
• New regional cabinet office to connect Manitoba government to Westman region

  The establishment of the Westman Regional Cabinet Office aims to connect the region right to the offices of the premier and cabinet ministers.

  Politics

  Nov 10
• Hydro upgrades could lead to benefits on Manitobans’ bills, feds say

  Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced upgrades to Manitoba Hydro to the tune of $475.6 million.

  Politics

  Nov 9
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• Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew joins call for broader carbon tax relief in Halifax meetings

  Premier Wab Kinew added his voice saying "We do think that there should be a similar consideration given to the people of Manitoba to get us through this period of economic pain." 

  Economy

  Nov 6
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• Municipal, provincial, federal leaders meet to create ‘more prosperous’ Manitoba

  On Friday, three leaders from three levels of government met to discuss how their respective levels of government can better work together to deliver results for Manitobans. 

  Economy

  Oct 27