Provincial News Archives

Winnipegosis RCMP are currently investigating a recent armed robbery that occurred at a business located in Camperville, Manitoba. Police are asking the public for any information related to the crime as well as the identity of one of the suspects.

The Manitoba government is introducing legislation that would help expand the provincial table potato and root crop industry in response to concerns among producers and marketing agency Peak of the Market that red tape has prevented growth of the sector.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 12.5 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on March 3, 2022, 165 new cases of the virus have been identified. It is estimated that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant and much diminished PCR testing done by the province.

The Manitoba government introduced two legislative amendments that would allow pharmacists to continue to conduct COVID-19 tests and for co-operative, condominium and corporate directors, shareholders, members and unit owners to be allowed to meet virtually once the same provisions put in place by the Emergency Measures Act expire.

The Director of Risk Management with HAMS Marketing Services expects tight North American hog supplies and potential increased pork demand from China to limit the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on North American hog markets.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have extended the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Agreement, investing close to $98 million over four years to continue building and strengthening regulated child care services for children six years old and under.

The Director of Risk Management with HAMS Marketing Services is advising pork producers to focus on risk management strategies amid the market volatility being created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Based on updated guidance from public health, Manitoba Public Insurance is announcing the suspension of its Third Party Pandemic policy, effective March 1. As a result, individuals who are not fully vaccinated will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result for services where physical distancing or barriers are not possible.

Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female youth from Shamattawa, 17-year-old Glenda Miles.

Flin Flon RCMP are reporting that three suspects have been arrested in connection to a recent attempted murder incident that occurred at an apartment building in the community.