Provincial Enforcement Blitz Results in Numerous Charges and Seizures of Illegal Tobacco
October 19, 2018Manitoba Finance’s Taxation Special Investigations Unit (SIU) seized 10,412 contraband cigarettes, 19,024 grams of sheesha product containing illegal tobacco, $10,689 in cash and impounded...
Manitoba Government Adding Coverage for 154 New Medications to Pharmacare Program
October 18, 2018Patients now have access to an additional 154 medications through the Manitoba Pharmacare Program, including enhanced access to drugs used to treat diabetes, Health, Seniors and Active Living...
Manitoba Launches Review of Manitoba Hydro Development of Keeyask, Bipole III Projects
October 18, 2018The Manitoba government has appointed Gordon Campbell to conduct an economic review of the development of two major Manitoba Hydro projects, Crown Services Minister Colleen Mayer announced...
Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine Clinics Open in Brandon and Thompson
October 18, 2018BRANDON—Two more Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics have opened in Brandon and Thompson, offering front-line help for Manitobans in different regions of the province...
Province Appoints New Board Member to Insurance Council of Manitoba's General Business Council
October 16, 2018The Manitoba government has appointed one new member to the General Insurance Council of the Insurance Council of Manitoba, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced today. “The...
Manitoba Streamlines Enforcement Efforts for Aquatic Invasive Species
October 16, 2018The Manitoba government has streamlined the enforcement efforts aimed at ensuring boaters and watercraft users follow all the required steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species...
New Penalties for Distracted Driving to Come Into Effect Nov. 1
October 16, 2018Changes under The Highway Traffic Act and the Drivers and Vehicles Act that come into force Nov. 1 will allow for short-term roadside licence suspensions for using a cellphone or other...
Manitoba and North Dakota Continue to Collaborate in the Agricultural Sector
October 15, 2018Manitoba and the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to encourage greater collaboration in the agricultural sector at the Tri-National Agricultural...
Manitoba Renews Recycling Plan for Used Oil and Antifreeze
October 15, 2018The Manitoba government kicked off Waste Reduction Week by confirming the approval of the stewardship program plan for the continued collection and recycling of used oil and oil containers,...
Pre-budget Consultations Soon Underway
October 15, 2018Budget 2019’s pre-budget consultations will soon be underway and Manitobans are encouraged to take the opportunity to share their ideas and views for the upcoming provincial budget,...
Province Announces South Perimeter Safety Upgrades Planned
October 12, 2018Work to support safety and improve traffic flow on the South Perimeter Highway will take place over the next three years as part of the South Perimeter Highway Safety Plan, Infrastructure...
Manitoba Working with Landlords and Community to Improve Public Safety
October 12, 2018The Manitoba government is working with community leaders and landlords to help ensure they are aware of the tools and resources available to help deal with drugs, criminal activity and...
Province Announces Appointment of Provincial Court Judge in The Pas
October 11, 2018The Manitoba government has appointed Theresa McDonald, QC, as a provincial court judge to serve in The Pas, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “It is an honour to appoint...
Province Seeking Nominations for Appointment as Queen's Counsel
October 11, 2018The Manitoba government has recently reinstated the practice of appointing Queen’s counsel to recognize Manitoba lawyers who demonstrate exceptional merit in the practice of law and is now...
Accessibility Standard for Customer Service Comes Into Effect Nov. 1 for Businesses, Non-Profits
October 11, 2018The Disabilities Issues Office of Manitoba Families advises the customer service accessibility standard comes into effect for businesses, non-profits and smaller municipalities Nov. 1. The...
Province Announces Details of New School in Waterford Green
October 11, 2018One of Winnipeg’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods will benefit from a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in Waterford Green, details of which were announced today by Premier Brian...
Manitoba Prepares for Federal Cannabis Legalization
October 10, 2018The Manitoba government is preparing for the legalization of non-medicinal cannabis across Canada Oct. 17. Today, the province officially launched its public education campaign on...
Province Updating Board Membership for Manitoba Securities Commission, Tax Appeals Commission
October 9, 2018The Manitoba government is appointing two new members to the Manitoba Securities Commission, as well as appointing one new member and reclassifying one other member to the Tax Appeals...
New Regulations Under The Non-Smokers Health Protection and Vapour Products Act to Provide Exceptions for Medical Cannabis Use
October 9, 2018Regulations made under The Non-Smokers Health Protection and Vapour Products Act will allow medical cannabis users to medicate in some public places, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minster...
Manitobans Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine
October 9, 2018MORDEN—The seasonal flu vaccine is once again available free of charge to all Manitobans aged six months and older, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced...
Manitoba Urges Ottawa to Support Agriculture and Foster Economic Growth by Dropping Carbon Tax
October 5, 2018The Manitoba government is calling on the federal government to respect all Manitobans and the Made-In-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan by not forcing an unwanted new federal carbon tax, Premier...
Manitoba Justice Reports In-custody Death
October 5, 2018Manitoba Justice is reporting the death of an 82-year-old male in custody of the Headingley Correctional Centre. The individual died on Oct. 4 in hospital and his family has been notified....
Province Opens Nominations for Excellence in Education Awards
October 5, 2018Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen is inviting Manitobans to nominate a deserving educator for a Manitoba Excellence in Education Award. “Today is World...
Province Introduces New Legislation that Would Modernize Agriculture Crown Lands, Enhance Community Pastures
October 4, 2018The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would improve how agricultural Crown lands (ACL) and community pastures are managed, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced today....
Manitobans Encouraged to Show Support for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day
October 4, 2018Manitobans are encouraged to show support for the women and girls and their families who have been impacted by violence by taking a moment to honour them today, Indigenous and Northern Relations...
Manitoba Invests in Drug Enforcement, Specialized Tools and Training for Winnipeg Police Service
October 4, 2018The Manitoba government is investing nearly $350,000 in the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), with over half the funding dedicated to specialized resources and training to protect officers and the...
Manitoba Rejects Carbon Tax, Moves Ahead with Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan
October 3, 2018The Manitoba government will move forward with its Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan, without a carbon tax, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. Last year, the Manitoba...
Twelve New Members Appointed to Mental Health Review Board
October 3, 2018Twelve new members have been appointed to Manitoba’s Mental Health Review Board, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “By providing...
Province and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Organize Northern Economic Development Tours
October 3, 2018The Manitoba government is partnering with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to support a series of Economic Development Tours to northern communities, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister...
Statement from Premier Brian Pallister on Breaking Down Internal Trade Barriers
October 2, 2018The federal government has achieved a tentative new trade deal with the United States and Mexico, but our work at the provincial and territorial level is not finished. We must now refocus...
U.S.-based Public Alerting Test Tomorrow May Reach Manitoba
October 2, 2018Manitoba Infrastructure’s Emergency Measures Organization advises the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is expected to conduct a countrywide test of the American Integrated...
Province Invests in Pilot Project to Educate Teachers, Families on Keeping Children Safe from Victimization
October 2, 2018The Manitoba government is investing over $390,000 in the Canadian Centre for Child Protection this year including $20,000 for a pilot project that provides educational materials and training to...
Province Updating Board Membership for Pension Commission
October 2, 2018A new member is being appointed and two other members are being reclassified on the Pension Commission board, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced today. “We know how important...
Province Names Independent Advisor to Review Acquisition of Flood-fighting Equipment and Security Services
October 2, 2018The Manitoba government has appointed Umendra Mital, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., as an independent advisor to review the acquisition of flood-fighting equipment and security services, Infrastructure...
Province Reduces Red Tape Surrounding Fuel Storage Rules
October 1, 2018The Manitoba government is making changes to a regulation governing the storage of fuel to support the unique scheduling needs of Manitoba farmers and municipalities, while...
Province Announces Appointments to Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund Board
October 1, 2018Six new members and 11 returning members have been appointed to the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF) board of directors, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced...
Manitoba to Help Improve Police Responses to Mental Health Crisis Situations
October 1, 2018Manitoba is investing over $310,000 in a new tool that will allow nine police agencies to improve how they respond to people experiencing a mental health crisis, with the goal of...
Statement from Premier Brian Pallister on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
October 1, 2018We congratulate the federal government on achieving a tentative new trade deal with the United States and Mexico. Manitoba deeply values its trading relationships. We have been...
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