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News Releases
Province Releases Early Learning and Child-Care Transformation Review
April 12, 2021A report prepared for the province by KPMG has identified several opportunities to improve Manitoba’s early learning and child-care (ELCC) system to ensure it better protects families by...
Manitoba Reaches New COVID-19 Immunization Milestone: Vaccinates 20 Per Cent of People Over 18
April 12, 2021More than 20 per cent of Manitobans 18 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19, Health and Seniors Care Minister...
COVID-19 Bulletin #399
April 12, 2021Watch news conference Public health officials advise that no additional deaths in a person with COVID-19 are being reported today. The current five-day COVID-19 test...
COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #63
April 12, 2021A spring storm is expected to result in very difficult driving conditions in many parts of the province today and tomorrow. Manitobans are encouraged to stay safe and assess their travel plans...
Manitoba Joins eTick Program to Help Protect Against Tick-Borne Illnesses
April 12, 2021The Manitoba government has joined the eTick platform for expert advice to help Manitobans determine their risk of Lyme disease, Manitoba Health and Senior Care Minister Heather Stefanson...
COVID-19 Bulletin #398
April 11, 2021Public health officials advise that no additional deaths in a person with COVID-19 are being reported today. The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 5.9 per cent provincially and...
COVID-19 Bulletin #397
April 10, 2021Public health officials advise that one additional death in a person with COVID-19 is being reported today: • a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region; The current...
Fire Bulletin #2
April 9, 2021The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that, following recent rainfall in eastern Manitoba and with a forecast for cooler weather this weekend and next week, Manitoba is lifting some of the...
Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Enforcement Update
April 9, 2021Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development advises that conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources, including compliance checks for winter...
Province to Engage Youth on Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education Transformation
April 9, 2021The provincial government is inviting students from all diverse backgrounds and all corners of the province to have a seat on the Minister of Education’s Student Advisory Council and join...
COVID-19 Bulletin #396
April 9, 2021Public health officials advise that three additional deaths in people with COVID-19 are being reported today: • a male in his 20s from the Northern health region; • a...
COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #62
April 9, 2021Watch news conference Another vaccination super site will soon open to help protect Manitobans from COVID-19. The second super site in Winnipeg will open at the Winnipeg...
Province to Amend Bill 33: The Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act
April 9, 2021After consultations with post-secondary student groups, the Manitoba government will be making an amendment to language in Bill 33: The Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act, Advanced...
Statement from Premier Brian Pallister on the Passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
April 9, 2021Today, I was saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. From his first visit to Manitoba in 1951 to his last in 2010, Manitobans have had a...
COVID-19 Bulletin #395
April 8, 2021Public health officials advise that three additional deaths in people with COVID-19 are being reported today: • a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region; • a...
Statement from Premier Brian Pallister on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
April 8, 2021This morning I received my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, administered by Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, at Winnipeg’s immunization super...
Province Invests in Wildfire Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness Across Manitoba
April 8, 2021With the arrival of warmer weather, the province reminds Manitobans to be careful with any spring burning activities and to ensure they have the required burn permits from either their local...
Province Appoints New Deputy Ministers
April 7, 2021The Manitoba government has made changes to the senior ranks of the Manitoba public service with the appointment of two new deputy ministers, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. Ann...
Budget 2021: Protecting Manitobans, Advancing Manitoba
April 7, 2021Today, Finance Minister Scott Fielding released Budget 2021: Protecting Manitobans, Advancing Manitoba and shared the Manitoba government’s plan to protect Manitobans and their services...
COVID-19 Bulletin #394
April 7, 2021Public health officials advise that one additional death in a person with COVID-19 is being reported today: • a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region. The current...
COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #61
April 7, 2021Two telephone towns halls focused on the province’s COVID-19 immunization campaign will be held next week. Participants will include Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson, Dr....
COVID-19 Enforcement Update
April 7, 2021The Manitoba government is providing an update on ongoing enforcement efforts to protect Manitobans from the spread of COVID-19. A total of 42 warnings and 26 tickets were issued for the...
Manitoba Government Releases Third Quarter Financial Update
April 7, 2021The Manitoba government has released its third quarter financial results for the 2020-21 fiscal year, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced today. “The unforeseen impacts of the...
COVID-19 Bulletin #393
April 6, 2021Watch news conference Public health officials advise that two additional deaths in people with COVID-19 are being reported today: • a female in her 80s from the...
Province Commits $1.2 Billion for COVID-19 Response in Budget 2021
April 6, 2021Watch news conference The Manitoba government is budgeting nearly $1.2 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year to protect Manitobans through COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemic...
COVID-19 Bulletin #392
April 5, 2021Public health officials advise that two additional deaths in people with COVID-19 are being reported today: • a female in her 60s from the Prairie Mountain Health region, and...
COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #60
April 5, 2021Delays in two deliveries of Moderna vaccine to the province from the federal government will affect upcoming appointments at pop-up clinics. A delivery of 28,300 doses expected the week of March...
Fire Bulletin #1
April 3, 2021The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that due to high wildfire danger levels, Level 2 travel restrictions will take effect immediately across the southwest and eastern regions of the province....
Manitoba Reaches New COVID-19 Vaccine Milestone at 200,000 Doses
April 3, 2021Significant progress has been made in the battle against COVID-19, as Manitoba has hit the milestone of 200,000 doses of vaccine administered, Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson...
COVID-19 Bulletin #391
April 3, 2021Public health officials advise that one additional death in a person with COVID-19 is being reported today: • a female in her 60s from the Winnipeg health region. The current...
Province Providing $6.4 Million to 24 Community-Based Agencies to Deliver Enhanced Supports and Services to Victims of Crime
April 1, 2021Watch news conference The Manitoba government is providing $6.4 million to 24 community organizations to deliver programs that address the diverse needs of victims, including...
Manitoba Government Extends State of Emergency to Protect Health and Safety of Manitobans
April 1, 2021The Manitoba government is extending the provincewide state of emergency to continue its efforts in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and its variants, Infrastructure Minister Ron...
COVID-19 Bulletin #390
April 1, 2021Public health officials advise that two additional deaths in people with COVID-19 are being reported today: • a female in her 40s from the Northern health region; and • a...
Province Announces More Tax Relief to Protect Manitobans
April 1, 2021Watch news conference The Manitoba government is moving forward with commitments to reduce taxes and make life more affordable for Manitobans as part of Budget 2021, Premier...
Province Announces 2021-22 Angling Licenses Now Available Online
April 1, 2021Manitobans can now purchase 2021–22 angling licenses online through the province’s e-licensing portal, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today....