Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Benjiman Richard
October 28, 2020A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of Benjiman Richard, age 23, of Long Plain First Nation. On April 2, 2019, Manitoba...
COVID-19 Bulletin #235
October 28, 2020Public health officials advise three additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, a male in his 80s from Winnipeg linked to the Victoria Hospital outbreak, a female in her 80s from the...
Province Advises Construction to Begin on West Perimeter Highway
October 27, 2020Manitoba Infrastructure is advising that surface texturing work will begin tomorrow morning on PTH 101 (Perimeter Highway) and that some traffic delays may occur. Work in the...
COVID-19 Bulletin #234
October 27, 2020Public health officials advise three additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported from the Winnipeg region, a female in her 60s linked to the Parkview Place outbreak, a male in his 80s...
Province Invests in Futurpreneur Youth Pandemic Recovery Project
October 27, 2020The Manitoba government is providing $750,000 to Futurpreneur to support a three-year youth economic recovery project to combat the economic effects of COVID-19, Economic Development and...
Province Advises Employers Prosecuted for Workplace Incidents
October 27, 2020Manitoba Finance is reminding employers to ensure that workplaces are safe and workers are adequately trained to perform their duties after employers were prosecuted for violations of the...
Province Advises of Temporary Flow Reduction at the Fairford River Water Control Structure
October 26, 2020Manitoba Infrastructure advises the flow through the Fairford River Water Control Structure will be temporarily reduced tomorrow morning for a period of several days at the request of the...
COVID-19 Bulletin #233
October 26, 2020Watch news conference Public health officials advise one death due to COVID-19 has been reported from the Winnipeg region, a female in her 80s related to the outbreak at Parkview...
Statement from Justice Minister Cliff Cullen on Support for Manitoba Corrections
October 26, 2020Watch news conference Our government and Manitoba Corrections continues to be responsive and flexible to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of its staff and people...
Significant Improvements Introduced to Protect Manitobans, Enhance Access to COVID-19 Testing
October 26, 2020The Manitoba government has recently introduced a number of significant improvements to protect Manitobans and enhance access to COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, Premier Brian Pallister...
Province Proposes Legislative Amendments for COVID-19 Job-Protected Leave
October 26, 2020The Manitoba government plans to introduce amendments today to the Employment Standards Code so more workers can take protected leave due to the COVID-19 pandemic and apply for federal benefits,...
COVID-19 Bulletin #232
October 25, 2020Public health officials advise four deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported from the Winnipeg health region including: • a male in his 50s; • a female in her 90s, linked to...
COVID-19 Bulletin #231
October 24, 2020Public health officials advise the 49th and 50th deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, both females in their 70s from the Winnipeg health region. Both cases were previously announced and...
Red River College COVID-19 Micro-Credential in High-Demand
October 23, 2020Today, Red River College and the Manitoba government announced three additional intakes to the COVID-19 micro-credential to further expand testing efforts in Winnipeg, with plans already...
COVID-19 Bulletin #230
October 23, 2020Public health officials advise the 48th death due to COVID-19 has been reported, a male in his 80s from Winnipeg health region. The case is linked to the outbreak at Parkview Place and was...
COVID-19 Testing Appointments Now Available at Rural, Northern Manitoba Sites
October 23, 2020Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living advises that starting on Monday, Oct. 26, COVID-19 testing appointments will be able to be made at testing sites in Dauphin, Swan River, Brandon...
Manitoba Authorizes Municipal Bylaw Officers to Issue Tickets for Breaches of Public Health Emergency Orders
October 23, 2020The Manitoba government has made regulatory amendments to allow municipal bylaw enforcement officers to enforce public health orders in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Justice...
COVID-19 Bulletin #229
October 22, 2020Watch news conference Public health officials advise the 44th, 45th, 46th and 47th deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported: a male in his 80s and a male in his 70s...
Province Officially Opens Newly Completed Duff Roblin Provincial Park Viewing Platform and Interpretive Landscape
October 22, 2020The Manitoba government has officially opened a viewing platform and interpretive landscape at Duff Roblin Provincial Park, dedicated to former premier Duff Roblin and located just south of...
Province Flowing Safe Restart Agreement Funding to Municipalities
October 22, 2020Watch news conference The Manitoba government is flowing over $100 million to Manitoba municipalities as part of the federal Safe Restart Agreement, Municipal Relations Minister...
Province Announces Successful Innovation Growth Program Projects
October 22, 2020The Manitoba government has selected five small businesses to receive more than $290,000 through the Innovation Growth Program (IGP) to support the development and commercialization of new,...
Manitoba Conservation and Climate Enforcement Update
October 21, 2020Manitoba Conservation and Climate advises that ongoing enforcement by conservation officers against night hunting and hunting in moose closure areas continues to address illegal hunting. A...
Province to Support New Customized Home for People with Significant Intellectual Disabilities
October 21, 2020Construction will soon begin on a new, custom-built home designed to help adults with intellectual disabilities and challenging support needs make the transition to living in the community,...
COVID-19 Bulletin #228
October 21, 2020Public health officials advise the 43rd death due to COVID-19 has been reported, a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region. This case was previously announced and is connected to the...
Province Taking Action to Reinforce Public Health Orders
October 21, 2020Watch news conference The Manitoba government is increasing the fine amounts for those who fail to comply with public health and emergency orders, Premier Brian Pallister announced...
Province Continues to Seek Input on Climate Issues from Youth
October 20, 2020The province has opened another selection process for membership to the Youth Advisory Council on climate, Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard announced today. ...
Province Announces New Bridge on PTH 9 in West St. Paul
October 20, 2020The Manitoba government has completed the construction of a new bridge over the Grassmere Drain on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 9 through the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul,...
COVID-19 Bulletin #227
October 20, 2020The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 4.3 per cent and 110 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. However, a case was removed due to duplication. This brings...
Manitoba Leads Canadian Delegation at Tri-National Agricultural Accord
October 20, 2020Agricultural trade goes virtual this week, as Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen leads the Canadian delegation at the 29th Annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord,...
COVID-19 Bulletin #226
October 19, 2020With the growing number of cases in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, the province has introduced targeted measures under the Restricted (orange) level of the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System...
Province Helping Protect Manitobans by Enhancing Access to COVID-19 Testing, Test Results
October 19, 2020The Manitoba government is introducing new, more convenient ways for people to access COVID-19 testing in Winnipeg and positive test results online, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister...
COVID-19 Bulletin #225
October 19, 2020Public health officials advise the 41st and 42nd deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, a female in her 80s and a male in his 70s, both from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the...
Province Partners with Doctors Manitoba to Expand COVID-19 Testing Capacity
October 19, 2020The Manitoba government and Doctors Manitoba are working together to enable COVID-19 testing at community medical clinics by physicians, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron...
Manitoba Government Permanently Amends Regulations to Allow Electronic Business Submissions
October 19, 2020Manitoba Finance is permanently implementing measures introduced as part of the COVID-19 response to reduce red tape and allow more work to be handled electronically. Changes to...
COVID-19 Bulletin #224
October 18, 2020Public health officials advise the 39th and 40th deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, a male in his 70s and a female in her 70s, both from the Winnipeg health region. These cases were...
COVID-19 Bulletin #223
October 17, 2020The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 4.9 per cent and 85 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m., bringing the total number of cases in Manitoba to 3,258....
Governments Invest in New Affordable Housing Project for Seniors in Gimli
October 16, 2020Watch news conference Construction is nearly complete on a new, $12.9-million affordable housing project in Gimli for seniors who want to live independently in their community while...
COVID-19 Bulletin #222
October 16, 2020Watch news conference With the growing number of cases in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, the province is introducing targeted measures under the Restricted (Orange) level of the...
Province Invests in Lake Winnipeg Monitoring and Data Collection
October 16, 2020Watch news conference GIMLI—The Manitoba government has committed $375,000 to the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium to upgrade research equipment and $175,000 to Fish Futures...
Province Opens New Testing Site in Brandon, Partners with Red Cross to Conduct Contact Tracing
October 16, 2020A new drive-up site for COVID-19 testing will open tomorrow at the Keystone Centre, 1175-18th St. in Brandon, and additional contact tracing capacity is being activated, Health, Seniors and...
COVID-19 Bulletin #221
October 16, 2020The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 5.2 per cent and 75 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. bringing the total number of cases in Manitoba to 3,173....
Manitoba Government Invests $16.6 Million in Provincial Park Upgrades
October 16, 2020The Manitoba government is investing approximately $16.6 million in a variety of projects that will improve visitors’ experiences and protect the environment at provincial parks, while...
New Agricultural Crown Land Credit Supports Beef Producers Affected by Dry Conditions
October 16, 2020The province is helping position the Manitoba beef industry for success through a number of new and ongoing measures, including a one-time rent credit for agricultural Crown land leaseholders...
Manitoba Extends Fall Commercial Fishing Season
October 16, 2020Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development advises the fall commercial fishing season will be extended on Lake Winnipeg by seven days, until Nov. 6 at 11:59 p.m. The...
COVID-19 Bulletin #220
October 15, 2020Watch news conference Public health officials advise the 38th death due to COVID-19 has been reported, a male in his 40s from the Winkler district in the Southern...
Province Launches New Flu Vaccination Campaign, Encourages Manitobans to `Add A Layer This Fall' to Prepare for Challenging Flu Season
October 15, 2020Watch news conference As the province prepares for a flu season made more challenging by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manitoba government is launching a new flu vaccination campaign...
Manitoba Conservation and Climate Enforcement Update
October 14, 2020Manitoba Conservation and Climate advises that ongoing enforcement by conservation officers under the new Wildlife Amendment Act continues to address illegal hunting at night and in moose...
Province Moving Ahead with Ambitious Legislative Agenda
October 14, 2020The Manitoba government is introducing a number of bills as part of its ambitious legislative agenda, government house leader Kelvin Goertzen announced today. ...
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest in Manitoba's Beekeeping Industry
October 14, 2020The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $210,000 to monitor and improve the health of the province’s bee colonies, with the goal of supporting the long-term...
Red River College Joins Fight Against COVID-19
October 14, 2020Red River College, in partnership with the Province of Manitoba, is proud to announce the creation of a new micro-credential that will provide essential training to help increase the COVID-19...
COVID-19 Bulletin #219
October 14, 2020Public health officials advise the 36th and 37th deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, a male in his 80s and female in her 70s both from Winnipeg. These were previously announced...
Province Announces More Than $5 Million for Projects Under Quarry Rehabilitation on Private Land Program
October 14, 2020The Manitoba government has approved 55 projects valued at more than $5 million under the Quarry Rehabilitation on Private Land Program, Agriculture and Resource Minister Blaine Pedersen...
Manitoba Conservation and Climate Enforcement Update
October 14, 2020On Saturday, Oct. 10, Manitoba’s new Wildlife Amendment Act (Safe Hunting and Shared Management) took effect with a goal of protecting the moose population and ensuring a safe hunting...
COVID-19 Bulletin #218
October 13, 2020Watch news conference Public health officials advise the 35th death due to COVID-19 have been reported, a male in his 70s from the rural east district in Southern Health. This was a...
Manitoba Government Removes PST from Personal Income Tax Return Preparation
October 13, 2020Manitobans no longer have to pay the provincial sales tax when they get their personal income tax returns prepared, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced today. “We are...
COVID-19 Bulletin #217
October 12, 2020Public health officials advise the 33rd and 34th deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported. One is a previously announced case, a female in her 100s from Winnipeg linked to the Parkview Place...
COVID-19 Bulletin #216
October 11, 2020The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 3.1 per cent and 54 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today, bringing the total number of cases in Manitoba to...
Manitoba Government Recognizes International Day of the Girl
October 11, 2020The Manitoba government is recognizing the International Day of the Girl and investing in the cyber security of young women, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible...
COVID-19 Bulletin #215
October 10, 2020Public health officials advise the 31st and 32nd deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, a female in her 90s and a female in her 80s, both from Winnipeg. These cases were previously...
Province Advises Employer Prosecuted for Workplace Incident
October 10, 2020Manitoba Finance’s Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) reminds employers to ensure workplaces are safe and safeguards are in place for machines after an employer was prosecuted for...
Manitoba Offers Grants to Support Ethnocultural Organizations and Special Projects
October 10, 2020The Manitoba government is once again issuing a call for applications from ethnocultural organizations for funding that will support their core goals as well as special projects, Sport, Culture...
State of Emergency Extension Supports COVID-19 Pandemic Work
October 9, 2020The Manitoba government will extend the provincewide state of emergency under the Emergency Measures Act to continue to protect the health and safety of all Manitobans and reduce the spread of...
COVID-19 Bulletin #214
October 9, 2020Public health officials advise the 28th, 29th and 30th deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, a female in her 80s and a female in her 70s, both from Winnipeg and linked to the outbreak at...
Provincial Labour Market Gains 15,100 Jobs in September
October 9, 2020The latest economic indicators from Statistics Canada show a strong September in which Manitoba’s employment gained 15,100 jobs compared to August, Finance Minister Scott Fielding...
Province Presents 2020-21 Budget Implementation Bill
October 9, 2020The Manitoba government has introduced legislation required to implement the tax cuts announced in Budget 2020 and bring relief to Manitoba households and businesses, Finance Minister Scott...
New Legislation Establishes Safer Hunting, Sustainable Wildlife Management
October 9, 2020Watch news conference The Manitoba government is enacting into law the Wildlife Amendment Act (Safe Hunting and Shared Management), which will protect Manitoba’s moose...
Province Seeks Spending Authority for Half-a-Billion Dollars on COVID-19 Response
October 9, 2020The provincial government is seeking authority from the Manitoba legislature to spend an additional half-a-billion dollars on its COVID-19 response to protect Manitobans, Premier Brian Pallister...
Manitoba Families Extends Supports as Part of Pandemic Response
October 9, 2020The Manitoba government is providing clarity on how it will treat new federal income supports for provincial Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) clients, and is extending other important...
Province Invests $7 Million for Creation, Maintenance and Enhancement of Manitoba Trails
October 9, 2020In partnership with Trails Manitoba, the Manitoba government is investing $7 million to support the creation, maintenance and enhancement of active transportation trails across the province and...
Province Welcomes Report on Oversight of Post-Secondary Institutions
October 8, 2020The Manitoba government, along with Manitoba’s publicly funded post-secondary institutions, are welcoming a report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) that will help guide efforts...
COVID-19 Bulletin #213
October 8, 2020Watch news conference The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is three per cent and 67 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. One previously announced...
Manitoba Conservation and Climate Enforcement Update
October 8, 2020Manitoba Conservation and Climate advises that during an early-morning patrol in the Interlake region on Sept. 18, conservation officers intercepted a vehicle after seeing a spotlight shine...
Province Announces Conservation Trust, GROW Trust and Wetlands GROW Trust Now Accepting Proposals
October 8, 2020The Manitoba government is making up to $8.6 million available for Manitoba-based groups to support conservation projects through the Conservation Trust, GROW Trust, and Wetlands GROW Trusts,...
Standing Hearing for Inquest into Deaths of Patrick Gagnon, Michael Bagot and Sean Thompson
October 8, 2020A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquests into the deaths of: • Patrick Gagnon, of Winnipeg – date of birth Jan. 17, 1977;...
Province Presents `Protecting Manitobans Agenda' in Speech from the Throne
October 7, 2020As outlined in today’s speech from the throne, the Manitoba government unveiled its ‘Protecting Manitobans Agenda’, with five guaranteed commitments to protect Manitobans,...
COVID-19 Bulletin #212
October 7, 2020Public health officials advise the 25th, 26th and 27th deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, a female in her 90s from Winnipeg linked to the outbreak at Parkview Place, a male in his 70s...
Manitoba Drives COVID Alert App Adoption Among Public Service
October 7, 2020Following the Sept. 30 launch of the Health Canada COVID Alert app to Manitoba residents, the Manitoba government is taking additional steps to increase widespread use of this vital tool in the...
Province Set to Strengthen Conflict of Interest Legislation
October 6, 2020Watch news conference The Manitoba government will reintroduce legislation that would expand the role and authority of the province’s ethics commissioner to provide...
COVID-19 Bulletin #211
October 6, 2020Public health officials advise the 24th death due to COVID-19 has been reported, a female in her 70s from the Whitemud district in Prairie Mountain Health region. This was a previously announced...
Province Provides Update on Dams at Rapid City and Rivers
October 6, 2020RIVERS—The Manitoba government is looking to engage with municipalities in southwest Manitoba on the rehabilitation of two dams, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced here today as...
New CT Scanner Now Operational in Brandon
October 6, 2020BRANDON—A new computerized tomography (CT) scanner has been installed and is now operational at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, bolstering diagnostic services for patients by providing...
Two Community Partnerships Chosen to Lead New Program to Support and Keep Families Together
October 6, 2020The Manitoba government is investing more than $1 million in a new program designed to help keep families together by matching them with community-based support workers who can help them feel...
Third Session of the 42nd Manitoba Legislature to Open Tomorrow with Speech from the Throne
October 6, 2020The third session of the 42nd Manitoba legislature is expected to open at approximately 1:35 p.m. tomorrow, with the reading of the speech from the throne by Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon. ...
Amazon Announces First Operations Building in Manitoba
October 5, 2020Watch news conference The Manitoba government is proud to welcome Amazon Logistics to the province, Economic Development and Training Minister Ralph Eichler announced today....
COVID-19 Bulletin #210
October 5, 2020Watch news conference Public health officials advise the current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 2.4 per cent and 51 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30...
Province Announces Opening of New Addictions Therapy Program at Women's Correctional Centre
October 5, 2020A new trauma and addictions therapy unit at the Women’s Correctional Centre (WCC) will provide a positive support system and proven approach to addictions treatment for people with...
Province Launches $5-Million Fund for Fire Protection Grants as Part of Fire Prevention Week
October 5, 2020The Manitoba government has created a one-time, $5-million fund to provide fire protection grants to support fire protection and emergency response across the province, Municipal Relations...
Province Announces Appointment of Two New Provincial Court Judges
October 5, 2020The Manitoba government has appointed Cindy Lee Sholdice and Samuel Raposo as provincial court judges to serve in Winnipeg, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. ...
Manitoba's Excellence in Education Awards Call for Nominations
October 5, 2020Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020-21 Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards to recognize achievements in education, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today....
COVID-19 Bulletin #209
October 4, 2020Public health officials advise the 23rd death related to COVID-19 has been reported in a previously announced case from the Winnipeg health region, a male in his 50s. The current...
Statement from Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke on MMWIG Honouring and Awareness Day
October 4, 2020Today Manitoba honours the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people who have been taken from us far too soon. I want to offer my sincere respect to the families who...
COVID-19 Bulletin #208
October 3, 2020Public health officials advise the 22nd death related to COVID-19 has been reported in the Winnipeg health region. The individual was a female in her 80s and a previously announced case...
Province Advises Outflow from Shellmouth Reservoir Increasing
October 2, 2020Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports the outflow from Shellmouth Reservoir will be increasing this afternoon to 350 cubic feet per second (cfs) from 120 cfs as part...
Province Seeks Service Provider to Deliver Residential Program for Men Affected by Domestic Violence
October 2, 2020The Manitoba government is issuing a request for expression of interest (REOI) for a service provider to deliver a residential program for men affected by domestic violence, Sport, Culture and...
Governments Invest $2 Million to Support Home Ownership in Manitoba
October 2, 2020The Canada and Manitoba governments will partner with a number of local organizations to create home ownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income Manitobans, federal Minister of...
COVID-19 Bulletin #207
October 2, 2020Public health officials advise the 21st death related to COVID-19 has been reported in the Winnipeg health region. The individual was a male in his 70s and a previously announced case connected...
Manitoba Calls on Federal Government to Remove Block on Rapid Test for COVID-19
October 2, 2020Watch news conference The Manitoba government is calling on the Government of Canada to reverse its ban on the direct sale to provinces of a new rapid test for COVID-19, Central...
Manitoba Announces Heritage Grant Program Funding
October 2, 2020The province has approved more than $130,000 that will be shared by groups, institutions and communities under the Heritage Grant Program, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox...
Province Provides Update on Police Service Act Review
October 1, 2020The Manitoba government has received an update on some initial findings of the review of The Police Services Act (PSA) to support continued transparency and accountability in policing, Justice...
COVID-19 Bulletin #206
October 1, 2020Watch news conference The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 2.1 per cent and 36 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today, bringing the number...
COVID Alert App Launched in Manitoba
October 1, 2020The Health Canada COVID Alert app is now available to Manitoba residents and will provide digital COVID-19 exposure alerts once the app is downloaded to a smartphone, Health, Seniors and Active...
Fall Legislative Session to Begin with Speech from the Throne
October 1, 2020The Manitoba government will unveil its new legislative agenda focused on protecting Manitobans and safely restarting the economy through the global COVID-19 pandemic in a speech from the throne...
Province to Invest in New Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine Resources
October 1, 2020PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE—As part of its continued commitment to improving addictions services, the Manitoba government will open a sixth Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic while...
Manitoba Introduced Legislation to Join Class Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers
October 1, 2020The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would enable the province to join a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced...
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