Provincial News Archives

Manitoba Public Insurance confirmed today that it will be completing the previously announced transfer of funds from its non-compulsory Extension line of business to Driver and Vehicle Licensing to ensure the adequate funding of this line of business.

Buoyed by pent-up demand and higher prices, Canada’s food manufacturing industry performed well in 2021, according to the latest FCC Annual Food Report.

The Manitoba government continues to implement initiatives that will improve timely access to health care through the work of the Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force, including a plan to increase orthopedic surgeries at Concordia Hospital to support Manitobans who need hip and knee surgeries.

New emergency medical services (EMS) stations totaling $3.8 million have opened in Crystal City and Portage la Prairie as part of Manitoba’s commitment to building a stronger service that meets the needs of residents in those communities and the broader Southern Health-Santé Sud region.

A partner with Polar Pork Farms suggests escalating tensions in eastern Europe have the potential to destabilize food production globally. Reduced feed grain production due to drought last summer in western Canada followed by problems with trucking made accessing feed grain this winter challenging and now the conflict in Ukraine is impacting global grain production.

Manitobans are reminded the recreational ice fishing season in the southern fishing division will close for the year at 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2022.

Reservations for Manitoba’s provincial park campgrounds, yurts, cabins and group-use areas will begin on April 4 with expanded staggered launch dates and technical improvements for easier site bookings.

A summer experience program offered by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is helping expose veterinary students to working with swine.

Natural Resources and Northern Development advises that conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources through a variety of enforcement activities across the province.

With the spring thaw taking place across the province, motorists are reminded to slow down and exercise caution around pothole repair crews that will be working on Manitoba highways.