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Manitoba Appoints New Chair and Board Members to Research Manitoba
The Manitoba government has announced a new chair and several board appointments to Research Manitoba, the provincial agency responsible for supporting and funding research across a wide range of disciplines. Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz says the refreshed board will help strengthen research excell...
Apr 02, 2026
Fresh Measles Alert in Southeastern Manitoba; Western Region Sees No New Cases
Public health officials have identified another measles exposure site in southeastern Manitoba, continuing a pattern of new exposures in the eastern and southern parts of the province. Manitoba Health confirmed the latest exposure occurred at a medical clinic in Selkirk, with potential contact taking place on March 28 ...
Apr 02, 2026
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News - Thursday, April 2, 2026
Brandon's new $120‑million critical care centre opens next month, expanding ICU capacity from 10 to 16 beds and adding 15 internal‑medicine beds as staffing grows. The project is expected to reduce patient transfers to Winnipeg and improve access across the region. Doctors Manitoba says the province's plan to bring...
Apr 02, 2026
Manitoba Boosts Minimum Wage to $16.40 This Fall
Manitoba's minimum wage is set to rise this fall, giving low‑income earners a modest boost as the province adjusts rates to keep pace with inflation. Labour and Immigration officials announced Wednesday that the hourly minimum will increase by 40 cents to $16.40 on Oct. 1. The annual adjustment is required under Mani...
Apr 02, 2026
Manitoba's 2026 Angling Season Gets Underway with Free Fishing Opportunity
The start of Manitoba's 2026 angling season is here, and there's a bonus for fishers eager to get back on the water. The provincial government has released the 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, outlining updated regulations, fees and season details for the year ahead. To help kick off the season, anglers across the provinc...
Apr 02, 2026
Day 4 at the Royal: Forever Royal Kids Day Brings Big Fun for Families
It's Day 4 at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, and today is all about the kids. Forever Royal Kids Day transforms the Keystone Centre into a playground of discovery, excitement, and hands‑on fun - giving families a chance to explore the fair in a way that's designed just for them. Across the fairgrounds, young visitor...
Apr 02, 2026
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