Provincial News Archives

An expanded program aimed at helping Manitobans who make the choice to quit smoking is now available provincewide, providing counselling, nicotine replacement medications and other supports.

The Manitoba government has re-launched the Manitoba 511 highway and traffic information service following enhancements to the Manitoba 511 website, mobile app and 511 phone system.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 3, 2022, in Winnipeg.

A new service will support safe, consistent and timely emergency care by offering health-care providers in rural, northern and some Winnipeg facilities improved access to specialist consultation for clinical advice and transfer of patients.

Manitoba Health advises that a bivalent booster vaccine has been approved and recommended for children aged five to 11. Children in this age group have previously been eligible for a booster dose with the monovalent (original) Pfizer pediatric vaccine.

Virden RCMP are reporting that a 26-year-old Sioux Valley Dakota First Nation woman has been charged with second degree murder in connection to a stabbing incident that happened in the community.

Morris RCMP are currently investigating the death of a Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation man who was recently found deceased near the railroad tracks located in Dominion City.

The Swine Health Information Center is requesting broad input from industry as it formulates the Plan of Work that will guide its activities during the coming year.

Swan River RCMP are reporting that a quantity of drugs, firearms and cash were recently seized as the result of a search that occurred at a residence located on Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred this past summer at a location on Gertrude Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba.