Skip to content

Manitoba News

Manitoba government plans to stick to set election date of October 2023

Manitoba government plans to stick to set election date of October 2023

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says the Progressive Conservative government is not planning to call an early election.
Northern health leader says language test is a barrier to Indigenous nurses

Northern health leader says language test is a barrier to Indigenous nurses

WINNIPEG — An English proficiency test for prospective registered nurses in Manitoba, even those who receive all their education in English, is a racial barrier that disproportionately affects Indigenous people, a health official in northern Manitoba
'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

WINNIPEG — Chiefs of four remote First Nations in northeastern Manitoba are calling for the provincial and federal governments to build a health facility that can treat ongoing mental health andaddictioncrises for their growing populations.
Former Winnipeg police chief to help create new police training, province says

Former Winnipeg police chief to help create new police training, province says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hiring a former Winnipeg police chief to help develop new public safety training across the province.
Two charged after some Winnipeg children given Halloween candy labelled with THC

Two charged after some Winnipeg children given Halloween candy labelled with THC

WINNIPEG — Two people are facing charges for allegedly giving out Halloween candy in Winnipeg that included THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis.

WHL roundup: McClennon's four-point night lifts ICE to 14th win

WINNIPEG — Connor McClennon scored twice and added two assists as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the Everett Silvertips 5-4 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday. The ICE, who won their 14th game in 15 starts, were listed at No.
Manitoba's Opposition promise to freeze hydroelectric rates, but offer no details

Manitoba's Opposition promise to freeze hydroelectric rates, but offer no details

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats promised Tuesday to freeze electricity rates if they win next year's provincial election but offered no details on how they might do so.
Winnipeg police investigating reports of THC edibles found in Halloween candy

Winnipeg police investigating reports of THC edibles found in Halloween candy

WINNIPEG — Police say they have received half a dozen reports about what appear to be THC-infused candy given out to children in Winnipeg for Halloween.
Manitoba government injects more money into safety program for downtown Winnipeg

Manitoba government injects more money into safety program for downtown Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $3.6 million to improve safety in downtown Winnipeg and addressing homelessness and addiction.
Manitoba licence plate on missing, murdered Indigenous women in the works

Manitoba licence plate on missing, murdered Indigenous women in the works

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says a new licence plate could be in place by next summer to raise money for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks