Provincial News

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that Reg Toews will lead the implementation of paramedic self-regulation in Manitoba.

Steinbach MLA and Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that Manitobans are invited to take part in surveys on mental health, substance use and addictions challenges in Manitoba as part of the development of a mental health and addictions strategy.

The acting Executive Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance expects the less contentious issues under the North American Free Trade Agreement to be dealt with first before negotiators move on to the more contentious issues.

The Manitoba government has proclaimed The Protecting Children (Information Sharing) Act, which gives service providers the ability to collect and share personal information about at-risk children, their parents and legal guardians.

Manitoba Public Insurance is launching a broad public awareness and education campaign to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of drug-impaired driving, in readiness for the expected federal legalization of recreational use of marijuana in 2018.

Manitoba Pork has expanded its swine health management team. In an effort to enhance response to disease threats Manitoba Pork has created the new position of Manager of Swine Health Programs.

The launch of Budget 2018’s pre-budget consultations will give Manitoba families the opportunity to share their views on three key issues for Manitoba’s future: sustaining health care, controlling marijuana use and balancing the budget.

During the early morning hours of September 11, 2017, Westman RCMP officers conducted a court imposed compliance check on Cory Alexander Burke, a 31-year-old male from Virden, Manitoba.

On September 9, 2017, between the hours of 4:30am and 5:35am, Oakbank and Beausejour RCMP responded to three reports of a firearm being discharged in the local area, with two new reports coming in after the fact.

Manitobans are encouraged to learn about and experience modern agriculture with farm families and other experts during the third annual Farm and Food Awareness Week, which kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 17 with Open Farm Day.