Provincial News

IIU concludes investigation into man’s death in officer-involved shooting in Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has concluded its investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone.

Posted: 05/16/2023

Day surgeries increasing capacity across province

The Manitoba government increased surgical capacity for hip and knee replacements and other orthopedic surgeries right here in Manitoba, providing more Manitobans a better quality of life and increased mobility as facilities like Boundary Trails Health Centre implement same-day surgeries.

Posted: 05/15/2023

Province welcomes WestJet’s new direct flight from Winnipeg to Atlanta

Manitoba businesses, travelers and tourism operators will soon be one flight away from hundreds of new destinations thanks to a new direct flight from Winnipeg to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

Posted: 05/15/2023

Manitoba Conservation Officer Service report numerous fines given in April through May, 2023

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

Posted: 05/14/2023

Province expands physician supports by reimbursing licensing fees

The Manitoba government has announced that it will invest more than $13 million over the next two years to reimburse physicians practising in the province for their required licensure fees.

Posted: 05/13/2023

Missing: Arlene Tait

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing woman from the community, 48-year-old Arlene Tait.

Posted: 05/13/2023

Provincial tax relief aimed to provide substantial savings for families in coming years

The Manitoba government is making investments that will bring total tax and affordability measures to more than $1.8 billion between 2022 and 2024, providing $5,500 in total savings for the average two-income family by 2024.

Posted: 05/12/2023

Walleye and sauger season opens this weekend in southern fishing division

Manitoba anglers are gearing up for walleye and sauger fishing season, which officially opens tomorrow in the southern fishing division, with the season opening one week later on Lake Winnipeg and in the Northwest and North Central fishing divisions.

Posted: 05/12/2023

RCMP investigating arson incident at St. Andrews residence

Selkirk RCMP are currently investigating an arson incident that recently occurred at a in the driveway of a residence located on Liss Road in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, Manitoba.

Posted: 05/11/2023

Province monitors fire conditions as local firefighters arrive in Alberta to support wildfire fight

As Manitoba firefighters arrive to support the wildfire fight in Alberta, the Manitoba government is closely monitoring fire conditions here at home, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced.