Provincial News Archives

Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development is encouraging all snowmobilers to sled safely this season and advising that conservation officers will be conducting snowmobile patrols to help ensure public safety.

A preliminary analysis of the risk factors for weaned piglets during transport suggests trailer type, distance travelled and temperature are among the key factors that will influence death loss during transport.

Manitoba Hydro has advised the Public Utilities Board (PUB) it will update its multi-year General Rate Application (GRA) with the PUB and reduce its requested electricity rate increase to two per cent in each of the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

The Manitoba government is providing almost $1.1 million over three years to Direct Farm Manitoba to support its Manitoba Community Food Currency Program, which works to improve food security for Manitobans in need while also supporting local agri-businesses.

With winter weather and snow arriving throughout the province, Manitoba Public Insurance is encouraging drivers to take steps like adjusting their driving habits and using winter tires, to reduce their likelihood of being in a collision and needing their vehicle repaired this season.

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 fall months of 2022.

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding serious injuries sustained by a female while in custody in Portage la Prairie.

The Manitoba government is introducing the off-road trails safety and maintenance act, which would ensure that users of off-road vehicles (ORV) would have access to safe, high-quality recreation opportunities by supporting organizations that lead this important work.

The Director of Research with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization says having access to in-house pilot scale vaccine manufacturing will help speed up and streamline the development of new vaccines.

Manitoba RCMP are reporting that a quantity of drugs, cash, firearms and illegal tobacco has been seized from a residence located in Hamiota, resulting from a joint police investigation.