Provincial News Archives

As part of Fire Prevention Week 2023, which runs October 8 to 14, Manitoba Municipal Relations is reminding all Manitobans of the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from fire.

Manitoba RCMP have recently recovered a large quantity of stolen property as the result of a recent property search that occurred in the Rural Municipality of Gimli, Manitoba.

Selkirk RCMP are reporting that two stranded boaters were recently rescued from a location on Hardmans Lakes, located on the south shore of Lake Winnipeg.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a male in Brandon on September 24, 2023.

Manitoba Health advises that the first shipments of updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines are now being sent throughout the province, beginning with high-priority locations such as personal care homes and hospitals.

The Swine Health Information Center is inviting input from all pork sector stakeholders as it completes the development of its 2024 plan of work.

All members of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly must follow new disclosure requirements in The Conflict of Interest (Members and Ministers) Act. The act came into force on Oct. 4, 2023.

As the labour interruption enters its sixth week, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is introducing new and expanded contingency plans to ensure customers have continued access to MPI services, including expanded estimating capacity and increased driver testing options.

Manitoba Agriculture reports 85 percent of this year’s crop has now been harvested. Dennis Lange, a pulse and soybean specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and editor of the provincial crop report, says provincially the harvest now sits at 85 percent complete with most of the cereals wrapped up.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into an adult male’s death in an officer-involved shooting in Winnipeg.