News Releases

News Releases


Manitoba Government Adds Community Capacity to Help Patients Move to the Right Care

October 6, 2026
Watch news conference The Manitoba government is adding 103 community spaces to help patients who no longer need acute care move safely into more appropriate care settings, creating...


Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Michael Sankar

October 6, 2026
A standing hearing will take place to determine who may participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of Michael Sankar, 30, of Winnipeg. The circumstances of Sankar’s death are...


Manitoba Government Now Accepting Nominations for 2026-27 Excellence in Education Awards

October 6, 2026
The Manitoba government is launching the nomination period for the 2026-27 Excellence in Education Awards, which recognize the outstanding contributions of educators across the province,...


Manitoba Government Introduces Amendments to Further Protect Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

October 5, 2026
The Manitoba government has introduced amendments that would remove limitation periods for civil claims arising from intimate partner violence involving coercive control, ensuring survivors are...


Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety for Cannabis Store Workers

October 5, 2026
The Manitoba government is introducing Bill 56, which would amend the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act to improve safety for workers in cannabis stores, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe...


Manitoba Government Invests $100,000 in Dauphin's Maamawi Park

October 2, 2026
The Manitoba government is investing $100,000 through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program to support Dauphin’s third phase of upgrades to Maamawi Park,...


Measles Update #115

October 2, 2026
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of a new location where exposure to measles may have occurred within the past six days:...


École Mino Pimatisiwin School Opens Doors to Students and Families in Northwest Winnipeg

October 2, 2026
Watch news conference École Mino Pimatisiwin School, a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in the Seven Oaks School Division, is now open to students and families, federal...


Sturgeon Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park Reopens Following Safety Upgrades

October 2, 2026
The Manitoba government has completed safety upgrades at Sturgeon Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park, and the trail and viewing areas have reopened, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike...


Manitoba Government Invests More Than $8 Million in New 24-7 Safe Space for Indigenous Women and Their Children in Thompson

October 2, 2026
Watch news conference The Manitoba government is investing $8 million through the Mino'Ayaawag Ikwewag: All Women Doing Well strategy to support the development of a new 24-7...


Manitoba Government Celebrates Conservation Officers Recognition Day

October 1, 2026
The Manitoba government celebrated Conservation Officers Recognition Day and recognized the dedicated members of the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service, whose work helps protect public...


Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Ricardo Pereira

October 1, 2026
A standing hearing will take place to determine who may participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of Ricardo Pereira, 23, of Winnipeg. The circumstances of Pereira’s death are...


Manitoba Government Invests in Seniors, Moves Forward on 380 New Personal Care Home Beds

October 1, 2026
The Manitoba government is marking National Seniors Day and the beginning of Seniors and Elders Month by strengthening the voices of older Manitobans, highlighting progress by...


Provincial and Territorial Ministers Meet to Discuss Federal Health Funding and Concerns of Imminent Fiscal Cliffs

October 1, 2026
Provincial and Territorial (PT) [1] Ministers of Health and PT Ministers Responsible for Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery (MHAR) met to discuss the importance of the federal government...


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