Manitoba Health and Healthy Living is reporting 227 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu this past week based on positive lab tests reported by Cadham Provincial Laboratory.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation is reminding motorists of a speed limit increase on two sections of the Trans-Canada Highway that takes effect July 1, 2009.
Steinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen, has written Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux asking him to make a priority the requests from the RM of Hanover on road repair in the Municipality.
The provinces forest-fire fleet consisting of seven water bombers is being upgraded with advanced avionics through a $1.4-million investment to improve firefighting capabilities and pilot safety, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced.
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises that rain over the weekend ranged from 75 to 110 millimetres (2.9 to 4.3 inches) in most areas from the Red River east to the Ontario boundary.
Manitoba Water Stewardship has issued a flood advisory for southeast Manitoba.
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises that testing has shown that levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) were within recreational water quality guidelines at most beaches monitored this week by the department.
The federal government has passed legislation proposed by Manitoba to help police and prosecutors fight organized crime and gang violence and support Manitoba’s anti-gang efforts, Attorney General Dave Chomiak said in welcoming the changes.
Manitoba Health and Healthy Living is reporting the death of an adult over 18 years of age.
Manitoba Water Stewardship has issued a high water watch for southeastern Manitoba due to a forecasted weekend rainstorm.
