Manitoba·New Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to make a housing announcement in Winnipeg today. Federal budget set to be tabled on April 16 The […]
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Dry winter means wildfire preparations must begin immediately: northern Manitoba leaders
After a dry winter, preparations for wildfire season need to begin immediately, northern Manitoba leaders say. Chief David Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation doesn’t want a repeat […]
Brandon homelessness research project bringing 7 initiatives to southwestern Manitoba
Michelle Klyne wiped tears from her eyes as she shared how chronic homelessness left her feeling unintelligent, unloved and forgotten. She doesn’t want anyone else to […]
NDP to extend contract with at least 1 private health-care clinic, Manitoba health minister says
Manitoba will extend agreements with at least one privately owned clinic to provide crucial surgeries to people in the province, Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says. […]
Affordable housing promise in Manitoba’s budget ‘a start’ but not enough: critics
Making it easier to find an affordable place to stay is a focus of Manitoba’s new budget, but some in the housing sector say the province’s […]
City of Winnipeg report rejects idea of pedestrian scramble at River and Osborne
A proposal to introduce Winnipeg’s first pedestrian scramble at the intersection of River Avenue and Osborne Street has received a cold reception from city staff. […]
Tiny amounts of fentanyl can cause ‘alarming and incredibly sad’ overdose deaths of young children
It wouldn’t take much fentanyl to cause a child to overdose — the amount a toddler would get in hospital for extreme pain probably weighs […]
Province’s rebate changes could mean higher costs, rents: property managers group
Manitoba·New A Manitoba property managers group says it could face increased costs and have to raise rents under changes included in the provincial budget. Budget […]
Manitoba doubling fertility tax credit for those trying to have a baby through IVF
The Manitoba government is doubling the tax credit available to families and individuals trying to have a baby with the help of fertility treatments. Right […]
Decades-long fight over: Airport on Wasagamack First Nation promised in Manitoba budget
A decades-long fight for a new airport on a remote Manitoba First Nation is over The province has committed in its 2024 budget to building […]