Provincial News Archives

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.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is signing a new five-year funding agreement with Justice Canada to further support the Winnipeg drug treatment court program with $800,000 a year in funding.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) of Manitoba has concluded its investigation into a serious injury that was a result of a motor vehicle pursuit that occurred in September of 2022.

The Manitoba government is investing up to $1 million to support the Winnipeg Sea Bears’ bid to host the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) Championship Weekend in summer 2025.

Manitoba RCMP are reporting that a 32-year-old woman has died as the result of a recent off-road vehicle collision that occurred on the main road in Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (Pukatawagan).

Norway House RCMP are asking the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing male youth from the community, 14-year-old Diraye Al Mecas.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has concluded its investigation into a serious incident that occurred on Feb. 6, 2023, on the Redwood Bridge in Winnipeg.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the Manitoba government is investing an additional $4.3 million in capital funding for the 48-unit affordable housing project being developed at the site of the former Fleming School and providing $2 million for the establishment of a state-of-the-art sobering centre, along with $1.5 million in annual operating funding and $4 million for an attached transitional housing facility in Brandon.