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News Releases
Appointments Made to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Board
November 13, 2018Two new members have been appointed to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation (MBLL) board of directors, Crown Services Minister Colleen Mayer announced today. “The board of...
Manitoba Agriculture Investment Results from Generous Donation
November 13, 2018Manitoba Agriculture has established two new grant programs totalling $900,000 to support agricultural and economic development, following a generous gift from the estate of Alexander Cherban,...
Northern Economic Development Tours Launch in Thompson
November 13, 2018THOMPSON—The Manitoba government is working with economic development and business leaders to continue to advance the Look North initiative and strengthen the northern economy, Growth,...
Remembrance Day Message from Premier Brian Pallister
November 11, 2018When we speak of remembrance, we often say our veterans gave us our freedom. There is no doubt about this, though it goes much deeper. Our veterans, both past and present, have...
Appointments Made to License Suspension Appeal Board
November 9, 2018Five new members have been appointed to the License Suspension Appeal Board (LSAB), Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “The License Suspension Appeal Board...
Federal Government, Province Fund Highway Signage for First Nations Communities throughout Manitoba
November 9, 2018The governments of Canada and Manitoba have entered into an agreement to purchase and install directional highway and community boundary signage for Manitoba First Nations, Minister of...
Province Announces Support for Bear Clan Patrol
November 8, 2018The Manitoba government is investing nearly $200,000 to provide support and assistance to the Bear Clan Patrol’s community crime prevention and intervention efforts, Justice Minister Cliff...
Province Seeks Manitoba-based Service Provider to Treat Those with Severe Addiction and Mental Health Disorders
November 8, 2018The Manitoba government will issue a request for proposals (RFP) later this month to engage a residential addictions facility within the province to treat individuals experiencing severe...
Province Honours Canadian Indigenous Veterans
November 8, 2018Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke today acknowledged Indigenous veterans who served Canada during times of war and international conflict as well as in peacetime....
Manitoba Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the End of the First World War
November 7, 2018The Manitoba government will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War with a number of special events and an open house at the Archives of Manitoba, Sport, Culture and...
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Announces Change to Western Livestock Price Insurance Program
November 7, 2018Manitoba Agriculture’s Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) would like to notify livestock producers about an upcoming change to the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program...
Province Appoints New Member to Pension Commission Board
November 6, 2018Manitoba Finance has appointed a new member to the board of the Pension Commission of Manitoba. Kevin Harold (Winnipeg) started his career in 2007 as an advisor and senior manager with a...
Fourth Session of the 41st Manitoba Legislature to Open Tuesday, Nov. 20 with Speech from the Throne
November 5, 2018The fourth session of the 41st Manitoba legislature is expected to open at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 with the reading of the speech from the throne by Lt.-Gov. Janice C....
Province Invites Applicants for Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
November 5, 2018The Manitoba government is inviting private-sector businesses to apply for the new Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit, Finance Minister Scott Fielding and Families Minister Heather...
Manitoba Renews Recycling Agreement for Used Household Batteries
November 2, 2018As Manitobans get ready to ‘fall back’ this weekend by turning their clocks back one hour, the province is encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to gather up and recycle used...
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, Nov. 4
November 2, 2018Manitoba Municipal Relations reminds all Manitobans that daylight saving time will end in Manitoba early Nov. 4 when clocks will be set back one hour. Under The Official Time Act, daylight...
Province Announces Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction
November 2, 2018Apprenticeship Manitoba and the Apprenticeship and Certification Board hosted the 12th annual Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction last night at the RBC Convention Centre, where Education and...
Manitoba Government Fixing Flawed Hiring Processes
November 1, 2018The Manitoba government is taking steps to ensure its hiring processes reflect and uphold the principles of merit, equity and fairness, Finance Minister Scott Fielding, minister responsible for...
Province Proclaims November as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
November 1, 2018Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, is proclaiming November as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urging Manitobans to speak out...
New President and Chief Executive Officer Appointed to Lead Manitoba Hydro
November 1, 2018Premier Brian Pallister today announced that Jay Grewal will succeed Kelvin Shepherd as president and chief executive officer of Manitoba Hydro, effective Feb. 4, 2019. “I am honoured...
Province Urges Long-term Care Facility Residents to Get Special High-dose Seasonal Flu Vaccine
November 1, 2018The province is reminding Manitoba seniors that the high-dose influenza vaccine is once again available for residents of long-term care facilities aged 65 years and older, Health, Seniors and...
Manitoba Announces New Immigration Pathways for International Students
November 1, 2018The province has introduced two new pathways for international students under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced...