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November 20, 2009

Popular Eco Calendar Now Available Throughout Province: Blaikie

The 2010 Eco Calendar, featuring measures that can be taken by Manitobans to protect the environment, is now available, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today.   “For...


November 19, 2009

Province Extends Requirement For Crop Residue Burning Permits

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) advises, as a result of the unusually late fall season, the province today extended the requirement for permits to burn crop residue to...


November 19, 2009

Flu Bulletin #13

H1N1 Vaccine Supply Manitoba Health advises the province received 70,000 doses of vaccine with adjuvant this week.  This vaccine has been distributed to the regional health authorities...


November 19, 2009

Selinger Appoints New Chair Of Manitoba Public Insurance

Veteran lawyer Jake Janzen has been appointed as a director and board chair of the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPI), Premier Greg Selinger announced today.    “I am...


November 19, 2009

Mining Convention Draws Experts From Around World: Chomiak

Members of the world’s mining community will converge on Winnipeg today until Nov. 21 to attend the annual Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention, showcasing Manitoba’s mineral...


November 18, 2009

Manitoba Legislature To Resume Nov. 30: Blaikie

The fourth session of Manitoba’s 39 th legislature will begin on Monday, Nov. 30, with a throne speech that will outline the government’s continued efforts to help the province...


November 18, 2009

Flu Bulletin #12

Effective today, Manitoba Health and regional health authorities are starting to make the H1N1 vaccine available to all Manitobans who need or want and will benefit from the vaccine.   ...


November 17, 2009

Fire Commissioner Urges Caution Outdoors This Fall

Manitoba’s Fire Commissioner is urging landowners, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be fire smart during this extremely dry fall.   The Office of the Fire Commissioner, Manitoba...


November 16, 2009

Manitoba Enacts Canada's Highest Standards For Home-Heating Energy Efficiency: Chomiak

As of Dec. 30, Manitoba will have the highest energy-efficiency standards in Canada for replacement furnaces and boilers used in homes and small businesses, Innovation, Energy and Mines Minister...


November 13, 2009

Flu Bulletin #11

Manitoba Health advises that Manitoba today received authorization from Health Canada and recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada to use the Canadian-made H1N1 vaccine without...


November 13, 2009

Industrial Technology Centre Celebrates 30 Years Of Supporting Manitoba Business

Innovation, Energy and Mines Minister Dave Chomiak today joined entrepreneurs and representatives of Manitoba companies and various levels of government in celebrating the 30 th  anniversary...


November 13, 2009

International Education Week Promotes Benefits Of Worldwide Co-Operation

International students contribute over $74 million to the Manitoba economy while fostering cross-cultural friendship and economic opportunities between the province and the world, Advanced...


November 13, 2009

Manitoba Children's Museum To Be Renovated: Canada-Manitoba Investment Will Help To Create Jobs

Winnipeg, Manitoba - A combined investment by the governments of Canada and Manitoba in 12 new innovative galleries at the Manitoba Children’s Museum will present a world of...


November 12, 2009

Flu Bulletin #10

H1N1 Vaccine Supply Manitoba Health advises the province has received 36,500 doses of vaccine with adjuvant this week. This vaccine has been distributed to the regional health authorities...


November 12, 2009

Province Releases Independent Review Of Disclosure In Real Estate Transactions

A report conducted to review current Manitoba law and practice concerning disclosure of the condition of homes during real estate transactions has been released, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk...


November 11, 2009

Flu Bulletin #9

Manitoba Health and Healthy Living is announcing today the H1N1 flu shot will be offered to all Manitobans over six months and under 18 years of age.   Manitoba has observed an increase...


November 10, 2009

Government Investment Enables the Composites Innovation Centre to Expand its Capabilities

Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba’s composites cluster will solidify its leadership position in the Canadian and international markets, thanks to an investment of more than $11.6...


November 10, 2009

Flu Bulletin #8

Manitoba Health is reporting the death of an adult between the age of 18 and 65 who was confirmed to have H1N1 influenza and other underlying medical conditions. This is the first death...


November 9, 2009

Businesses Are Reminded Of Remembrance Day Act Hours And Pay Regulations

Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises that, in Manitoba, most non-essential businesses are required to close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as Manitobans commemorate the contributions of Canadians in...


November 8, 2009

Province Acknowledges Aboriginal Veterans Day

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson has invited everyone to pay special tribute to the contributions of Aboriginal veterans today and throughout Veterans Week.   ...


November 7, 2009

33 Manitoba Communities To Glow In Light Of Olympic Torch: Selinger

The Olympic Torch arrives in Thompson today and will travel to Churchill tomorrow, launching the first of many celebrations as it is carried through 33 Manitoba communities and lighting the way...


November 6, 2009

2008 Excellence In Law Enforcement Award Winners Honoured

Attorney General Andrew Swan is honouring six police officers who are being given awards for exceptional dedication in helping to make Manitoba a better place to live.   “Police...


November 6, 2009

Manitoba Plans To Win At Olympic Games: Robinson

Manitoba will proudly showcase the province at the Vancouver Winter Olympic and Paralympic games and related Olympic activities in Manitoba, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric...


November 6, 2009

Canada And Manitoba Support Improvements To The Trans-Canada Highway In Headingley

Headingley, Manitoba, November 6, 2009 - The Honourable Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State for Democratic Reform and Member of...


November 5, 2009

Flu Bulletin #7

H1N1 Vaccine Supply Manitoba has received 17,500 doses of vaccine with adjuvant this week. In addition, Manitoba has received 9,200 doses of vaccine without an adjuvant that is being...


November 4, 2009

Ministers Announce Expansion of Midwifery Training Program

An investment of over $400,000 per year will see the University College of the North (UCN) offer midwifery training in southern Manitoba next year, Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Diane...


November 4, 2009

Manito Ahbee Festival Kicks Off with Traditional Ceremony, Performances at the Legislature

Performances by local Métis fiddling and vocal sensation Sierra Noble and Yaqui classical guitar virtuoso Gabriel Ayala officially kicked off the fourth annual Manito Ahbee:  A...


November 4, 2009

Take Our Kids to Work Day Celebrated Across Manitoba

Thousands of Manitoba youth will get on-the-job experience as they take part in Take Our Kids to Work Day today, Education Minister Nancy Allan has announced.   “Grade 9 students...


November 3, 2009

Flu Bulletin #6

Manitoba has received 9,200 doses of vaccine without adjuvant that is being initially targeted for pregnant women in the province. The vaccine is being delivered to regional health...


November 3, 2009

Changes to Manitoba Cabinet Move Province Forward: Selinger

Premier Greg Selinger said today’s appointments of three new ministers and the updated responsibilities of others renew and strengthen the cabinet, the size of which is 19 including the...


November 3, 2009

Applications To Provincial Nominee Program To Be Made Easier By New Service: Allan

Applying to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will be faster and easier thanks to a joint initiative between the province and the Immigrant Centre Manitoba (formerly the International Centre),...


November 2, 2009

Speed Restrictions To Be In Force Due To Repairs On Overpass On Southeast Side Of Winnipeg, On PTH 59 At The Perimeter Highway (PTH 100)

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises that motorists, especially truckers, that repairs to the overpass on PTH 59 at the Perimeter Highway (PTH 100) will result in speed...


November 2, 2009

Land Set Aside For Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION - Manitoba has completed the transfer to Canada of over 33,816 acres of land for the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) to date under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement...


November 2, 2009

Domestic Violence Prevention Month Launched With New Initiatives To Counter Techno-Stalking, Protect Children

Manitoba will launch a new training and education strategy to help identify and prevent the growing challenge of stalking by use of technology and provide $248,000 for two initiatives designed...


November 2, 2009

First Biodiesel Mandate In Canada Now In Effect In Manitoba

Manitoba has taken another step forward as a leader in support of the biofuels industry by becoming the first jurisdiction in the country to implement a biodiesel mandate, Premier Greg Selinger...


November 2, 2009

Christopher Jones Named New Manitoba Fire Commissioner

Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan has announced that Christopher Jones will be Manitoba’s new fire commissioner, responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner and the...


November 2, 2009

Career Week In Manitoba Proclaimed By Ministers

Programs and services to help Manitobans in their search for a career are to be showcased this week during Career Week which was proclaimed today by Competitiveness, Training and Trade Minister...

 

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