Provincial News Archives

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $2.85 million over the next five years for Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in southwestern Manitoba.

Due to Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union strike action, all Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) locations will be closed and all scheduled appointments will be cancelled on Monday, August 28.

Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development are reporting that conservation officers, through a variety of enforcement activities, have charged and fined numerous individuals for illegal activities during the months of June and July, 2023.

Despite tabling an enhanced four-year collective agreement, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has been notified by the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) of planned strike action by its 1,700 unionized employees effective August 28.

Manitoba Health is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023, along with three other probable WNV cases currently under investigation.

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is reporting that their most recent offer to the Manitoba Government and General Employee’s Union (MGEU) has been rejected, signaling that strike action will likely be pursued.

Manitoba Agriculture reports yield variability as the result of variable moisture has been the big story so far this harvest.

Manitoba Hydro recently released its first-ever Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which shows electrical demand in the province could more than double in the next 20 years – and new sources of electricity could be needed within the next decade.

The Swine Health Information Center reports five new research projects have been approved for funding under the 2.3 million dollar Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have now opened the second round of program intake for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant in 2023, which helps businesses meet training and workforce development needs for new and existing employees.