Manitoba Supports Green Leaders With New Climate Change Investments
January 31, 2012Projects that will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 2,000 tonnes a year over the next decade are receiving more than $230,000 in grants through the Manitoba Climate Investment Pilot Program,...
Justice Minister Encouraged by Meetings with Other Provinces, Territories, Federal Government
January 30, 2012Justice Minister Andrew Swan today said he was encouraged by the consensus reached at recent meetings of justice ministers on the need to focus on crime prevention as the best way to assure...
Province Announces Increased Public School Funding
January 30, 2012The Manitoba government will increase funding for public schools by $25.5 million or 2.2 per cent in 2012-13 and expand successful new programs that are giving students more of the attention...
Province Prepares to Open New Women's Correctional Centre
January 26, 2012HEADINGLEY-A new correctional centre for women is set to open as early as the end of this month and will offer female offenders more opportunities to participate in programming that will...
Province Supports Rural Communities With Nearly $2.5 Million in Post-flood Economic Stimulus Grants: Kostyshyn
January 23, 2012Manitoba communities affected by the unprecedented flood of 2011 will receive much-needed financial support totalling nearly $2.5 million, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron...
Additional Temporary Closure on Moose Hunting put in Place in Eastern Manitoba
January 20, 2012Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises it is temporarily closing all moose hunting in strategic areas north of Pine Falls and south of Bissett. The closure comes a year...
Deputy Ministers Appointed to Support New Cabinet: Premier
January 20, 2012Premier Greg Selinger today announced the appointment of deputy ministers to support the recently announced changes in cabinet and departments. “I want to thank these dedicated civil...
Province Celebrates Move by South Korea to Lift Ban on Canadian Beef Imports
January 20, 2012Following an eight-year ban, the South Korean government has announced it will almost immediately start accepting Canadian beef imports from animals younger than 30 months, a move welcomed today...
Justice Minister Pushes for Stiffer Penalties for Knife Crimes, Home Invasions and Carjackings
January 20, 2012Justice Minister Andrew Swan today announced he will push the federal government at the upcoming meeting of federal, provincial and territorial justice ministers to adopt new and more serious...
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Celebrate 34 New Affordable Co-op Housing Units for Seniors in Brandon
January 20, 2012BRANDON, MANITOBA– The Governments of Canada and Manitoba today announced $2.03 million in joint funding for a new affordable co-op housing development. The 34 units will enhance...
Government of Canada, Manitoba and 14 Municipalities Deliver BizPaL Services
January 20, 2012Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 20, 2012—Starting and running a business in 14 Manitoba communities just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that...
Students to Help Peers Make Smart Decisions About Smoking: Rondeau
January 19, 2012Manitoba students in grades 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to create their own anti-tobacco videos as part of Create and Rate, an anti-tobacco video challenge announced today by Healthy...
Province Continues to Enhance and Streamline Services for Businesses to Help Them Thrive: Bjornson
January 18, 2012DAUPHIN—Entrepreneurs and business owners will now have access to even more support, programs and information to help get their businesses going and growing following the establishment of...
Nomination Bid for Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Site Complete, Ready for Submission to UNESCO
January 18, 2012A proposal to secure world heritage site designation for a large area of boreal forest in eastern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario is complete and ready for submission to the United Nations...
Province Launches New Biomass Energy Support Program
January 17, 2012BRANDON—A new Manitoba Biomass Energy Support Program (MBESP) will provide up to $400,000 in grants to encourage coal users to switch to biomass energy products and support the expansion...
Province Supports Farmers With Increase in AgriInsurance
January 17, 2012BRANDON--Farmers and their families will benefit from an increase in AgriInsurance that will help them deal with extreme weather and marketing challenges, Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Manitoba Agricultural Machinery Equipment Manufacturers Project More Than $45 Million in Sales After Attending International Trade Show
January 16, 2012Manitoba companies are projecting $45 million in sales after attending Agritechnica 2011 in Germany last fall, Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson said today....
New Cabinet Committee to Focus on Jobs, Services for Families
January 13, 2012Premier Greg Selinger said today he will lead a newly created committee of cabinet ministers, which will co-ordinate major economic and policy initiatives. “Our priorities are those of...
Cabinet Shakeup Brings in New Energy: Selinger
January 13, 2012Premier Greg Selinger today announced the creation of a new children and youth opportunities department and made changes to cabinet, which he said will create new energy. The newly appointed...
International Year of Co-operatives Celebrated in Manitoba
January 12, 2012The United Nations International Year of Co-operatives was launched in Manitoba today at the Legislative Building by Housing and Community Development Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister...
RCMP Presents Minister With Prestigious Honour Signifying Excellent Working Relationship
January 11, 2012A framed ensign was presented to Attorney General and Justice Minister Andrew Swan today by Assistant Commissioner Bill Robinson, commanding officer of RCMP “D”...
Province Supports Families Affected by Alzheimer's Disease With New Funding for First Link Program
January 11, 2012Over the next three years, the province will provide $555,000 to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba (ASM) to support the delivery ofFirst Link, a new program that provides information, education...
Significant Boreal Forest Protection Secured by Province, Bloodvein First Nation
January 11, 2012More than 3,900 square kilometres of Bloodvein First Nation’s traditional land has been legally designated as a traditional-use planning area which defines how the land and resources...
Online Guide Helps Grandparents, Extended Family Involved in Custody Disputes: Mackintosh
January 10, 2012A new guide offering tips and information to help grandparents and other family members understand the court process related to applying for access to minor children is now available online,...
ANIM, Manitoba's Bilingual Trade Agency, Receives Government Funding in Support of Centrallia 2012
January 10, 2012Winnipeg, Manitoba – Business leaders from around the world will have an opportunity to participate at Centrallia 2012, a global trade and foreign investment initiative, thanks to...
New Provincial Grant Program to Help Youth Develop Social Justice, Community Development Projects
January 10, 2012Nine schools and one youth-serving organization from across Manitoba are the first recipients of the province’s new Youth Making a Difference (YMAD) grants, Healthy Living, Youth and...
Finance Minister Hosts Pre-budget Consultations
January 9, 2012Tonight marks the first of six pre-budget consultation meetings allowing all Manitobans the chance to have their voices heard as the government works toward announcing the 2012 budget this...
New Regional Library to be Built in Selkirk
January 9, 2012SELKIRK—A new regional library will provide services for families in Selkirk as well as the rural municipalities of St. Clements and St. Andrews, Premier Greg Selinger announced here...
Manitoba's Labour Market Ends 2011 on a Strong Note
January 6, 2012More Manitobans were working in December 2011 than in November and total employment now stands at 626,300, according to figures released by Statistics Canada, Entrepreneurship, Training and...
Selinger Congratulates New Manitoba Hydro President
January 6, 2012Premier Greg Selinger today congratulated Scott Thomson on becoming the new Manitoba Hydro president and chief executive officer following a unanimous recommendation of the Manitoba Hydro board...
Province Announces Mel Holley Appointed Acting Ombudsman
January 4, 2012Irene Hamilton has accepted a newly created position in Manitoba Justice as director of justice innovation, Justice Minister Andrew Swan announced today, adding the new branch will lead efforts...
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Help Youth and Unemployed Workers in the Minnedosa Area Prepare for the Job Market
January 4, 2012Minnedosa, Manitoba, January 4, 2012—People who face barriers to employment in the Minnedosa area will get job preparation training through federal-provincial support for an employment...
Province Improves Maintenance Enforcement Program with New Computer System
January 3, 2012Families who count on the provincial Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) to help collect payments such as child support can now use electronic banking and pre-authorized debits, Justice...
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