Provincial News Archives

Manitoba Hydro is trimming more trees, clearing more brush and taking more steps to manage vegetation around power lines to enhance the safety and reliability of Manitoba’s electrical system.

The Public Utilities Board (Board) approved the application of Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. (Centra) to decrease the Gas Commodity rate from $0.0961/m3 to $0.0799/m3 effective August 1, 2025.

Manitoba Agriculture reports, despite isolated rainfall over the past week, accumulations are ranging from about 50 to 70 percent of the 30-year average across much of the province.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the wildfire situation in Leaf Rapids has escalated, with fire entering the north side of the community and causing damage to an estimated five to seven structures.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced joint support measures to aid Manitoba’s livestock producers affected by drought conditions.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female youth from the community, 15-year-old Leera Spence.

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is reminding the public that a stolen vehicle means more than the loss of a valuable object and personal transportation. It can lead to fraud and fuel criminal behaviour, and every year, stolen vehicles cost Manitobans millions of dollars.

Fisher Branch RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from Peguis First Nation, 21-year-old Adam Sinclair.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the eastern and northern parts of the province have a high to very high fire danger level, with some areas of extreme fire danger level. The western and central regions of the province are at a low to moderate fire danger level.

The Manitoba government has signed new economic co-operation agreements with the governments of New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island.