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MB government says its hired nearly 900 new health-care providers since Nov. 2022
Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon announced today (May 4) the province has recruited nearly 900 new health-care workers towards its goal of adding 2,000 more health-care providers to the health-c...
May 04, 2023
BPS arrested a man and woman on several charges including break and enter
On May 3, 2023 shortly before 7:00 am, Brandon police responded to a report from a homeowner that an individual had broken in and locked themselves into a utility/storage room. When police arrived, th...
May 04, 2023
Lake Audy Bison Enclosure re-opening in Riding Mountain National Park May 18th
Visitors will once again be able to check out the Lake Audy Bison Enclosure in Riding Mountain National Park beginning May 18, 2023. In a media release, Parks Canada says temporary road repairs a...
May 04, 2023
MB government proposes legislation to aid rural communities address safety concerns
Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen met with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) on Wednewsday (May 3) regarding proposed amendments to the Police Services Act which would provide rural...
May 04, 2023
First wildfire update of the season has been released by the province
In a media release, the Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that wildfire danger across southern Manitoba remains low to moderate, while wildfire danger in northern Manitoba remains low, with some areas...
May 04, 2023
Manitoba hospitals to begin collecting race, ethnicity and Indigenous identity data
As part of efforts to ensure all communities receive equitable health care, patients at Manitoba hospitals will be asked about their race, ethnicity and Indigenous (REI) identity during the registrati...
May 03, 2023
Province spending $33.5-million to repair Trans-Canada through RM of Headingley
The section of the Trans-Canada Highway through the Rural Municipality (RM) of Headingley will receive a number of upgrades over the next two years so traffic can move more safely and efficiently, Tra...
May 03, 2023
CFIA releases updated guidance on plant breeding innovations
Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its updated guidance on plant breeding innovation, bringing a close to a consultation process launched in 2021. According to a media release ...
May 03, 2023
Masking requirements to be lifted in most health-care settings in Manitoba
Masking requirements across Manitoba's health-care system will be lifted next week in most acute, long-term and community settings, Shared Health announced today. In a release on Shared Health's websi...
May 03, 2023
MB government investing to support young entrepreneurs
The Manitoba government is providing $1.2 million over four years to Futurpreneur to support the Startup Program, delivering mentorship programming and financing for young entrepreneurs across the pro...
May 03, 2023
