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The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises progress continues with wildfires, but there is an elevated fire danger in the southern half of the province as well as the northeastern corner.

Riding an off-road vehicle (ORV) is one of the most popular summer activities in Manitoba and, when done safely, can be a fun way to explore the province. However, an increasing number of young people are ending up in the Emergency Department with severe and life-altering injuries after riding ORVs.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service has stated that, effective immediately, there are no longer fire and travel restrictions in place for most of the province, including areas 1 to 22.

Manitoba Public Insurance has filed its General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board, requesting approval of a 2.07 per cent increase to the overall rates of its universal compulsory automobile insurance (Basic) for the 2026/27 insurance year, which begins on April 1, 2026.

Manitoba Agriculture reports that, for the most part, crops are looking good, although dry conditions are resulting in thinner stands and shorter plants in some regions.

The Manitoba government has opened a permanent office in Washington, D.C., led by former White House news correspondent Richard Madan, to build on trade and economic relationships with the U.S. that support Manitoba jobs.

Recent precipitation has lowered the fire danger across most of the province, but pockets of high fire danger continue in the northwest and southern parts of the province.

St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female youth from the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the majority of the province now has a low fire danger level, while the northwest corner has a high fire danger level. Recent precipitation has lowered the fire danger level across the province, except for north of Lynn Lake.

With Canada Post continuing service during the ongoing dispute with the union representing its employees, MPI has begun mailing cheques it was previously holding, through regular mail service, to ensure customers receive their documents as quickly as possible.