Provincial News

Province announces nearly $7 million in funding to prevent chronic homelessness

As part of the Manitoba government’s first-ever homelessness strategy, A Place for Everyone , $6.87 million is being invested to support community-wide approaches to prevent chronic homelessness and build stronger communities across the province.

Posted: 03/31/2023

New angling regulations take effect April 1, changes include one-day angling licence option

Manitobans and visitors will be able to enjoy year-round fishing opportunities for certain species across the province starting April 1, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt recently announced.

Posted: 03/30/2023

Missing: Courtney Beardy

Selkirk RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female teen from the Rural Municipality of St. Clements, 15-year-old Courtney Beardy.

Posted: 03/30/2023

New Parks Reservation Service launched, Manitobans encouraged to create new accounts

Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced that Manitobans can now begin planning summer camping adventures using the new Parks Reservation Service.

Posted: 03/29/2023

RCMP respond to deceased man on Provincial Road 246

Morris RCMP are currently investigating the death of a 78-year-old Winnipeg man after finding the victim near his vehicle on Provincial Road 246, near Road 13N, in the Rural Municipality of Montcalm.

Posted: 03/27/2023

Manitoba Conservation Officer Service report numerous fines and tickets given in Jan through Mar. 2023

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

Posted: 03/26/2023

RCMP recover stolen firearm while executing search warrant in Lac du Bonnet

Lac du Bonnet RCMP are reporting that as the result of a recent search warrant execution, officers were able to seize an RCMP-issued firearm that was stolen back in 2019.

Posted: 03/25/2023

Province announces members of joint task force to reduce administrative burdens on physicians

The Manitoba government is welcoming appointees to a joint task force focused on reducing administrative burdens on physicians, recognizing this work will help ensure doctors have more time to provide care for patients and help to reduce physician burnout.

Posted: 03/25/2023

IIU investigating motor vehicle collision involving WPS vehicle and civilian vehicle

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a Winnipeg Police Service vehicle and a civilian vehicle.

Posted: 03/23/2023

Province to increase minimum wage twice in 2023, October rate to increase to $15.30

This October, Manitoba minimum wage earners will be making $3.35 per hour more than they were in September 2022 following iterative increases that position Manitoba as one of the top minimum wage provinces in Canada.