Provincial News

As Canada Road Safety Week begins, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is proud to launch Road Safety Strategy 2030 – Safer Roads: A Shared Journey (RSS 2030), its new five-year plan to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on Manitoba roads.

Manitoba RCMP are marking the start of Canada Road Safety Week by reminding motorists of the potentially life-or-death consequences they face if they choose to operate a motorized vehicle while drunk or high.

Gypsumville RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing female youth from Little Saskatchewan First Nation, 14-year-old Allanis Beardy.

The Manitoba government is reminding drivers to share the roads responsibly by exercising caution around motorcycles and bicycles, and by slowing down and moving over for tow truck operators, roadside assistance operators and emergency vehicles as part of Canada Road Safety Week.

The Manitoba government is confirming its commitment to children, families and lifelong learning by investing an additional $500,000 in the Manitoba Children’s Museum to support programming and outreach for children.

The Manitoba government tabled its Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act (BITSA), which would remove the provincial sales tax (PST) from all food items and non-alcoholic beverages sold at grocery stores, and is calling for its timely passage so Manitobans can benefit starting July 1.

Manitobans gearing up to climbing onto their off-road vehicle (ORV) over the next several months are encouraged to have their fun while keeping safety top of mind.

Manitoba Hydro, local emergency services and other partner agencies will practice responding to a natural gas pipeline emergency in St. Lazare on May 13, 2026.

Manitoba Agriculture reports cool weather continues to slow the start of spring planting across much of the province.

Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is preparing for the 2026 wildfire season by investing in wildfire equipment and resources, hiring additional staff and reminding Manitobans to take preventative steps to help prevent human-caused fires.