Provincial News Archives

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating a motor vehicle collision resulting in serious injuries that occurred at the intersection of Inkster Boulevard and Keewatin Street in Winnipeg.

Manitoba Agriculture reports crop yields this year have been extremely dependent on the amount of rain received.

MPI is further expanding its contingency planning during the ongoing labour interruption by resuming Class 1-4 and Air Brake knowledge testing. Customers in Winnipeg whose knowledge test appointments have been cancelled will be contacted directly by MPI to reschedule.

Manitoba voters can register or update their information until September 14, to get on the voters list. Voting is faster and easier when registered before the election, but Manitobans can still register at the poll when they vote.

The Manitoba government is making changes to the Agricultural Crown Lands (ACL) Leases and Permits Regulation to support improving forage productivity, growing the livestock industry and advancing sustainability after receiving public feedback.

Elections Manitoba has announced that nominations closed Monday, September 11 at 1 pm for the province’s 43rd provincial general election – with 189 candidates running.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has concluded its investigation into an allegation of perjury against a Brandon Police Service (BPS) officer during a provincial court proceeding in Brandon in January 2021.

Viterra Canada Inc. (Viterra) announced that it is continuing it’s long-standing partnership with STARS to sponsor the 2024 edition of the non-profit’s fundraising calendar. This is the ninth consecutive year that Viterra has covered the full printing costs of the calendar, representing a cumulative value of more than $2 million in sponsorship to support of STARS fundraising efforts.

The Manitoba government has chosen March of Dimes Canada (MODC) to provide services under the recently announced Manitoba Seniors Home Modification Grant program that will allow older Manitobans to safely age in their homes and communities for as long as they choose.

The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) continues to reject Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)’s offer to proceed to binding arbitration on the issue of general wage increases, choosing instead to keep employees on strike in an attempt to disrupt services for Manitobans.