Manitoba to receive more equalization money, but the increase is smaller than in 2024
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is set to receive $337 million more in equalization payments from the federal government in...
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Popularity continues for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, but challenges lie ahead
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of waning more than a year after he led the provincial New...
Popularity continues for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, but challenges lie ahead
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of waning more than a year after he led the...
Manitoba government to reinstate fuel tax, but at a reduced rate
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is ending its yearlong fuel tax holiday but bringing back the levy at a lower...
Manitoba government to reinstate fuel tax at a lower rate
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is ending its yearlong fuel tax holiday but bringing back the levy at a lower...
Manitoba's promised plastic health cards pushed to January: premier
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government's plan to replace paper health cards with more durable and modern plastic ones is running...
Manitoba auditor general calls for better cybersecurity, financial reporting
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's auditor general is calling for better cybersecurity at the province's main health care planning body, and better...
Manitoba government's deficit-cutting path not clear, political analyst says
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the NDP government remains committed to balancing the budget before the next...
Higher property taxes, chance of reduced snow plowing in Winnipeg budget plan
WINNIPEG -- Winnipeg is eyeing the largest property tax increase in decades and considering a cut to snow plowing in...
Manitoba government's promise to boost health care being questioned
WINNIPEG -- Two health-care groups said Tuesday Manitoba's health-care system is facing more strain, even as the government has promised...
Rural emergency room closures this month up from last year, Manitoba doctors say
WINNIPEG -- The group representing physicians across Manitoba says emergency room closures are set to rise this holiday season.
Manitoba premier says conservation officers to help patrol Canada-U.S. border
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to have conservation officers help patrol efforts along the Canada-United States border.
Manitoba impaired-driving bill introduced as tensions rise at the legislature
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is looking to bring in tougher penalties for people who are convicted of impaired driving...
Manitoba bill would toughen penalties for some impaired-driving offences
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is looking to bring in tougher penalties on people who are convicted of impaired driving...
Manitoba government promises trade office in U.S. capital to boost economy
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to open a trade office in Washington, D.C., in the new year to...
Poll suggests Winnipeg residents believe city needs more money, are split on taxes
WINNIPEG -- Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says new poll results show residents understand the need for the city to collect...
Manitoba government plans to explore ways to support local media outlets
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to look for ways to support local journalism, although it is currently unclear...
Manitoba government plans to explore ways to support print media outlets
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to look at ways to support print journalism, ranging from big daily newspapers...
Replacement-worker ban, machete sale rules are among the new laws in Manitoba
WINNIPEG -- Bills to ban employers from using replacement workers, enact tax changes, and set new rules around the sale...
Manitoba ethics commissioner says politician broke conflict law inadvertently
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's ethics commissioner says a politician broke the province's conflict law, but it was inadvertent and he should...
'Beam of light that cut through injustice': Tributes for TRC chair Murray Sinclair
Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, died Monday in...
'Beam of light that cut through injustice': Tributes for TRC chair Murray Sinclair
WINNIPEG -- Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, died...
Manitoba premier says he'll listen to Winnipeg's requests for new tax powers
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is not making any commitments on possible new municipal taxes in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg gauges public mood on potential taxes on liquor, online deliveries and more
WINNIPEG -- Winnipeg city hall is gauging the public's appetite for potential new taxes on alcohol, online deliveries, vehicle registration...
Two men vying for the helm of the Manitoba Tories make their pitch to party members
WINNIPEG -- Obby Khan and Wally Daudrich, the two candidates for the leadership of Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives, made their...
Manitoba bill would require judges to undergo education on domestic violence and more
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba may soon require new provincial court judges to take continuing education on intimate partner violence, sexual assault...
Manitoba chief electoral officer calls for legislation against disinformation
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's chief electoral officer is calling for a legal crackdown on disinformation about provincial elections, including the spread...
Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew...
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG -- The federal and Manitoba governments have signed a deal to expand food programs.
Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found
WINNIPEG -- After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government...
Manitoba bill eyes higher threshold for people fighting municipal zoning changes
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is looking to change some of the rules governing municipal zoning bylaws to speed up...
No penalty for Manitoba candidate who forged two signatures, withdrew from race
WINNIPEG -- A candidate in last year's Manitoba provincial election has been found to have forged two signatures on her...
Manitoba cabinet ministers' travel expenses now online, but not those of staff
WINNIPEG -- Out-of-province travel expenses for Manitoba cabinet ministers are being posted online again after a hiatus of more than...
Changes now in effect to allow more kids in Manitoba to be kept in care of families
WINNIPEG -- Changes to Manitoba's child welfare system aimed at keeping more families together are now in effect.
Manitoba advocate says progress has stalled on curbing sleep-related infant deaths
WINNIPEG -- A new report says Manitoba has made little progress in reducing the number of sleep-related infant deaths and...
Manitoba government apologizes as part of $530M child welfare lawsuit settlement
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government has apologized in the legislature for clawing back federal benefit payments to kids in the...
'It will take time': Wab Kinew reflects on first year as Manitoba premier
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was...
Lawsuit settlement, collective agreements and Hydro losses drive up Manitoba deficit
WINNIPEG -- New documents show the Manitoba government posted a deficit in the last fiscal year of just under $...
Manitoba's NDP government caught in fiscal squeeze during first year
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's NDP government, approaching the first anniversary of its election victory, is facing a fiscal squeeze as it...
Obby Khan announces bid for the helm of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives
WINNIPEG -- Former provincial cabinet minister and pro football player Obby Khan is launching a bid for the leadership of...
Obby Khan announces bid for the helm of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives
Former provincial cabinet minister and pro football player Obby Khan is launching a bid for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive...
Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister
The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member...
Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister
WINNIPEG -- The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by...
Manitoba NDP accuse Tory of failing to disclose a government contract
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba New Democrats are accusing a member of the Progressive Conservatives of violating ethics guidelines -- a charge...
Manitoba Metis president ticketed for fishing without a licence, province says
WINNIPEG -- A recent interaction between a conservation officer and David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Metis Federation, appears set...
Poll suggests Manitobans worried about costs, less confident in institutions
WINNIPEG -- Manitobans are increasingly worried about the cost of living and crime, and are becoming less confident in the...
Weather has affected search for missing boaters on Lake Winnipeg, RCMP say
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba RCMP have been dealing with poor weather as they search for two missing boaters on Lake Winnipeg.
Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead
Nine months after being elected, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters. His NDP government has...
Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead
WINNIPEG -- Nine months after being elected, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters.
Manitoba's independent commissioner rules on pay raises for politicians
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba provincial politicians will be getting raises in the coming years, along with more money for expenses such...
Manitoba Tories decide not to proceed with online voting in leadership race
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are kicking off their leadership race and have decided not to use online voting.
Manitoba spring legislature sitting ends; more than 20 bills become law
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba politicians sat late into the night Monday to give final approval to more than 20 bills that...
Manitoba promises new money for Winnipeg police to target assaults and retail thefts
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government promised new money Wednesday to fight a spike in violence and retail theft that has...
Manitoba premier says he wants stability, increases in federal transfer payments
WINNIPEG -- With questions being raised about equalization payments to the provinces, Manitoba is seeking predictability, with room for increases...
After a four-week campaign, Manitobans to decide on Tories’ bid for a third term
Manitobans are to make history today as they cast final ballots in an election that has followed four weeks of...