Manitoba sports organizations would track under-represented groups under new bill
WINNIPEG -- Provincial amateur sports organizations in Manitoba may soon be required to track demographics and show efforts to make their sport more inclusive.
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More details emerge on pay of Manitoba trade representative in Washington D.C.
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is defending its trade representative in Washington, D.C. after more details have emerged about how much taxpayers are paying the consultant.
Manitoba government proposes new grocery rules, rent control, some hydro hikes
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to expand rent control, set new rules for grocers and charge higher electricity rates for some large users.
Manitoba government introduces election bill ahead of scheduled 2027 vote
WINNIPEG -- An election in Manitoba is not scheduled until October of next year, but political parties have started laying some of the groundwork.
Manitoba government plans steps toward reducing nurse overtime, improving care
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to set up two committees as part of its promise to improve health care.
Manitoba Tory Bob Lagasse leaves caucus, plans to sit as Independent
A Manitoba politician has announced he is leaving the Progressive Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent. Bob Lagasse has represented the Dawson Trail constituency east of Winnipeg since 2016. He rose in the legislature today and said he intends to sit as an Independent and run for re-election as an Independent in the next general election. He says...
Manitoba Tory Bob Lagasse leaves caucus, plans to sit as Independent
WINNIPEG -- A Manitoba politician has announced he is leaving the Progressive Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent.
Manitoba Tories say minors may have access to planned drug consumption site
WINNIPEG -- Minors will not be allowed to use Manitoba's supervised drug consumption site, although staff may have to use their own judgment for young-looking people without identification, the province's addictions minister said Monday.
Manitoba's first supervised consumption site to open in a few weeks, minister says
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's first supervised drug consumption site could be open within a few weeks, as some nearby residents continue to oppose the idea.
Third-party election ads had false info but didn't break law, commissioner rules
WINNIPEG -- Election advertising run by a political action group contained false information about Manitoba's New Democratic Party but did not violate election laws, the province's commissioner of elections, Bill Bowles, has ruled.
Developer faces questions at public inquiry about money given to Winnipeg officials
WINNIPEG -- A developer rejected suggestions Thursday that money he gave to two Winnipeg city officials was a thank you for getting a contract for the city's new police headquarters.
New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
WINNIPEG -- The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic.
Former Winnipeg bureaucrat questioned at inquiry on money from contractor
WINNIPEG -- A former chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg is facing more questions about money he received from a contractor who was doing business with the city on a major capital project.
Former Winnipeg bureaucrat grilled over meetings, emails with contract bidder
WINNIPEG -- A former chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg testified Tuesday it wasn't right of him to meet with a contractor bidding on a major project.
Former Winnipeg bureaucrat defends meetings, emails with contract bidder
WINNIPEG -- A former chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg is being asked at a public inquiry why he met with and emailed a contractor about a major redevelopment project.
Former Winnipeg mayor questioned about money received from contractor
WINNIPEG -- Former Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz faced questions at a public inquiry Thursday about money he received from a contractor leading a major construction project that ran over budget.
Former Winnipeg mayor says he told people to keep project cost under control
WINNIPEG -- Former Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz has told a public inquiry he instructed others at city hall to control the rising cost of the city's new police headquarters.
Public inquiry examines cost overruns of Winnipeg police building project
WINNIPEG -- A public inquiry into cost overruns at a Winnipeg construction project has heard of an unusual change that helped the winning bidder.
Public inquiry to examine cost overruns of Winnipeg police building project
WINNIPEG -- A public inquiry is set to begin today on cost overruns and controversy linked to a building project led by the City of Winnipeg.
Coalition says Manitoba needs to spend more to meet environmental targets
WINNIPEG -- A coalition of environmental, labour and other groups says the Manitoba government has to spend more money on climate protection in the spring budget in order to meet emissions and land-protection targets.
Manitoba recruits U.S. doctors, one points to political climate as a factor
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government says that in recent months it has attracted 13 physicians who were trained in the United States as part of the province's effort to reduce wait times.
Manitoba Hydro looks to battle drought, debt and looming expenses
WINNIPEG -- The head of Manitoba Hydro says the Crown-owned utility is facing dry conditions and low water levels as it aims to expand generating capacity and replace aging infrastructure.
Manitoba hydro looks to battle drought, debt, and looming expenses
WINNIPEG -- The head of Manitoba Hydro says the Crown-owned utility is facing dry conditions and low water levels as it aims to expand generating capacity and replace aging infrastructure.
Manitoba offers security funds for places of worship following hate symbol attacks
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million to help boost security at places of worship following recent cases of vandalism with hate symbols.
Grocers say they're being squeezed by Manitoba milk-price freeze
WINNIPEG -- A group that represents independent grocers says its members are being hurt by the Manitoba government's freeze on the retail price of one-litre cartons of milk.
Federal gun buyback program inefficient, not well run, Manitoba premier says
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's NDP government has joined some other provinces in pushing back against a planned federal gun buyback program.
Three airlifted to Winnipeg after bus crash are being released, health officials say
WINNIPEG -- Health officials say most of the people taken to hospital after a school bus crash in western Manitoba are being released from hospital.
Manitoba Premier Kinew asks Ontario counterpart Ford to rethink Crown Royal boycott
GIMLI -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew called on Ontario Premier Doug Ford Tuesday to drop plans for a boycott of Crown Royal whisky, and wrote Ford's name on a barrel outside the plant north of Winnipeg where some of the whisky is mashed, distilled and aged.
Manitoba PC board member suspended over ICE social media post
A regional director with the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives had his board position and party membership suspended Monday after posting a social media message that appeared supportive of ICE — the immigration enforcement agency in the United States. Patrick Allard is also banned from running as a candidate in the next election, Tory Leader Obby Khan said. "This party does not...
Manitoba PC board member suspended over ICE social media post
WINNIPEG - A regional director with the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives had his board position and party membership suspended Monday after posting a social media message that appeared supportive of ICE — the immigration enforcement agency in the United States.
Manitoba government's new digital wallet offers storage of personal data
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is launching a new app to let people store their health cards, and eventually other government documents, on their smartphones or tablets.
Manitoba Tory leadership candidate faces penalty for not filing paperwork
WINNIPEG -- One of the two candidates who ran for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives last year is facing a penalty for not filing his campaign financial statement.
Public inquiry into Winnipeg construction project gets more funding
WINNIPEG -- A public inquiry examining cost overruns on construction of the Winnipeg Police Service's headquarters is looking at higher-than-expected costs.
Mark Wasyliw, ousted from the Manitoba NDP caucus, files defamation lawsuit
A Manitoba politician who was kicked out of the governing NDP caucus is suing Premier Wab Kinew and two other New Democrat legislature members. Mark Wasyliw, in a statement of claim, alleges that Kinew, Billie Cross and Ian Bushie defamed him with false and reckless statements during his removal from caucus in September 2024.
Mark Wasyliw, ousted from the Manitoba NDP caucus, files defamation lawsuit
WINNIPEG -- A Manitoba politician who was kicked out of the governing NDP caucus is suing Premier Wab Kinew and two other New Democrat legislature members.
Popularity persists for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew two years into government mandate
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of sagging, more than two years after his NDP government was elected. The support remains despite ongoing challenges in reducing health-care wait times, ending chronic homelessness and stopping a string of provincial budget deficits. Kinew has consistently ranked at the top of monthly Angus Reid polls on the popularity of the country's...
Popularity persists for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew two years into government mandate
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of sagging, more than two years after his NDP government was elected.
Large flag that was draped outside Manitoba's legislature is back with football club
WINNIPEG -- A large Canadian flag that hung on the front of the Manitoba legislature has been returned to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team.
Wally Daudrich eyes legislature seat after losing Manitoba Tory leadership bid
Wally Daudrich, who finished a close second in this year's Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race, is now hoping to run for a legislature seat. Daudrich is seeking the Opposition party's nomination in the Turtle Mountain constituency -- a Tory stronghold where incumbent Doyle Piwniuk has announced he will not seek re-election in 2027.
Wally Daudrich eyes legislature seat after losing Manitoba Tory leadership bid
WINNIPEG -- Wally Daudrich, who finished a close second in this year's Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race, is now hoping to run for a legislature seat.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew drops promise to regulate gas prices
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's not going to fulfil a 2023 election campaign promise to regulate gas prices.
Manitoba premier plans to target 'differential pricing' for groceries in new year
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is looking at cracking down on so-called "differential pricing" on groceries and implementing further controls on milk as part of its ongoing attempts to contain the rising cost of living.
Paddlers and others bemoan impending loss of Manitoba government map store
WINNIPEG -- For biologist and avid canoeist Jim Duncan, nothing beats the old-fashioned way of planning a multi-day wilderness outing -- pulling out a large paper map, gathering his travelling companions around it, and discussing the itinerary.
Manitoba committee recommends tax credits and advertising to support local journalism
WINNIPEG -- A report from a committee set up by the Manitoba government is recommending tax credits and government advertising to support media outlets, but the report is not unanimous.
Third straight dry year means projected loss at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro
WINNIPEG -- Faced with a third straight drought, Manitoba Hydro says it could be looking at its biggest financial loss in years once the fiscal year ends in March.
Ron Schuler, longtime Manitoba Progressive Conservative, won't run again
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Progressive Conservative Ron Schuler has announced he will not seek re-election.
Manitoba projects $1.6-billion deficit, more than double original forecast
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government's deficit for the current fiscal year is expected to reach $1.6 billion, more than double the $794 million estimated in the spring budget, the province's second-quarter report released Monday showed.
Manitoba projects $1.6-billion deficit, more than double the original forecast
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is looking at another larger-than-expected deficit.
Federal equalization payments to Manitoba to rise by $355M next year
WINNIPEG -- New figures from Ottawa show the Manitoba government is forecast to see its federal equalization payments jump by $355 million, or 7.5 per cent, in the next fiscal year.
Manitoba commissioner dismisses complaint about Tory pamphlet, volunteer comments
WINNIPEG -- A Progressive Conservative pamphlet before the 2023 Manitoba election campaign that detailed Premier Wab Kinew's criminal past, along with related comments made by volunteers, did not violate the province's Elections Act, elections commissioner Bill Bowles has ruled.
Kelvin Goertzen, former Manitoba cabinet minister and premier, won't run again
WINNIPEG -- Kelvin Goertzen, a veteran Manitoba politician who briefly served as premier, has announced he will not run in the next election.
Kelvin Goertzen, former Manitoba cabinet minister and premier, won't run again.
WINNIPEG -- A longtime Manitoba politician who served briefly as premier has announced he will not run in the next election.
More consultation, possible delay offered by Manitoba government on consumption site
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is promising more consultation, and a possible delayed opening, for the province's first supervised drug consumption site.
Stephen Carter, veteran campaign manager in Alberta, to lead Manitoba Tory effort
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Progressive Conservatives have hired Alberta strategist Stephen Carter to guide their next election campaign.
Manitoba informs residents of revised location for supervised drug consumption site
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government appears to have chosen a new location for its proposed supervised drug consumption site.
Parents ask Manitoba to offer insulin help for younger students in schools
WINNIPEG -- Some Manitoba parents whose children have Type 1 diabetes are asking the provincial government to help their kids in school.
Manitoba premier calls for more public notifications about sex offenders
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking a provincial committee to take another look at how it notifies the public about convicted sex offenders being released from custody.
Manitoba signs on to Ontario memorandum aimed at boosting power transmission
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba is renewing its call for a national electricity grid that would move more power between provinces and territories and help the province's exports.
Manitoba legislature members trade insults over tofu, lattes and criminal past
WINNIPEG -- Tofu-eaters. Misogynists. Criminal.
Alert system for missing Indigenous women in Manitoba appears to be one step closer
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is welcoming a report on a potential Red Dress Alert system that could protect missing Indigenous women and girls.