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News Releases


Measles Update #80

February 13, 2026
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of ongoing widespread community transmission of measles in the rural municipalities of Stanley,...


Province Advises Ice-Jam Mitigation Underway on Red River

February 13, 2026
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is reminding river users to follow posted warning signs and stay clear of equipment, as the province begins its annual ice cutting program on the Red...


Manitoba Government Supports Festival du Voyageur, Manitobans Invited to Celebrate the Vibrant Cultural Heritage and History

February 13, 2026
The Manitoba government is providing $325,000 to Festival du Voyageur as it celebrates its 57th year showcasing Manitoba’s rich francophone heritage, Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism...


Manitoba Government Invests $3.1 Million for Upgrades to Grunthal Arena

February 13, 2026
The Manitoba government is investing $3.1 million in the Grunthal Arena through the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities (GRO) program, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen...


Manitoba Government Marks Black History Month with More Than $1.2 Million in Investments in Black-Led Organizations

February 13, 2026
The Manitoba government is marking Black History Month by investing more than $1.2 million to support Black-led organizations across the province and announcing $40,000 in new relief funding for...


Manitoba Completes First Nurse-Led Safe Staffing Roadmap to Strengthen Patient Care

February 13, 2026
Manitoba is taking the next step toward safer patient care with the completion of its first collaborative report on safe nurse staffing levels, work shaped directly by front-line nurses and...


Measles Update #79

February 12, 2026
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of significant transmission and exposure to measles across the province, with many new cases...


Manitobans And Visitors Encouraged to Take Part in Free Winter Family Fishing Weekend

February 12, 2026
Manitobans and visitors will be able to try ice fishing for free throughout the province during this year’s Winter Family Fishing Weekend from Feb. 14 to 16, Natural Resources and...


Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Pilots New Satellite-Based Forage Insurance Project For 2026 Crop Year

February 12, 2026
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) is piloting a new approach to offering forage insurance for the 2026 crop year, aimed at reducing reporting requirements and improving...


Manitoba Government Invests $1.49 Million in Deloraine-Winchester Airport Upgrades

February 12, 2026
DELORAINE—The Manitoba government is investing $1.49 million through the Manitoba Growth and Renewal Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program to upgrade the...


Manitoba Government Invests $2 Million to Support Manitoba Families

February 12, 2026
The Manitoba government is increasing funding by $500,000 for United Way Winnipeg’s (UWW) For Every Family initiative, bringing the total investment to $2 million, improving support for...


Manitoba Government Invests More Than $767,000 to Protect Women, Gender-Diverse Manitobans Overcoming Gender-Based Violence

February 11, 2026
The Manitoba government is investing more than $767,000 through the From the Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program in community development projects that support women and...


Manitoba Government Launches Grocery Study, Targets Predatory Pricing

February 11, 2026
The Manitoba government is launching a provincial grocery study to identify new ways to reduce food costs and improve affordability for Manitobans, Premier Wab Kinew and Finance Minister Adrien...


Measles Update #78

February 10, 2026
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of four new measles exposure sites in southern Manitoba. Anyone at these locations on the...


Manitoba Government Updates Fire Safety Framework to Protect Residents and Staff During Sprinkler Upgrades

February 10, 2026
The Manitoba government has updated fire safety regulations to align with the phased construction schedule for retrofitting health-care facilities across the province, Health, Seniors and...


Measles Update #77

February 9, 2026
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of five new measles exposure sites in southern Manitoba. Anyone at these locations on the...


Governments of Nunavut and Manitoba Meet on Shared Priorities

February 9, 2026
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Nunavut Premier John Main, along with Kono Tattuinee, president of Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA), met last week in Winnipeg to discuss alignment and action on...


Manitoba Government Expands Agri‑Food Trade ties with Asia-Pacific through Hong Kong Partnership

February 9, 2026
The Manitoba government has exchanged letters of co-operation with the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), marking a significant...


Manitoba Government Increases School Funding By $79.8 Million, Bringing Total Investment to Nearly $2 Billion

February 9, 2026
The Manitoba government is increasing its investment in schools by $79.8 million for the 2026-27 school year, Education and Early Childhood Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “Our...


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