News - Manitoba

Experienced and new entrepreneurs will once again have the opportunity to see if they have what it takes to go the distance and conquer opportunities in business.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) programming in Manitoba will receive $47,300 for new support services for families coping with the disorder, Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors Minister Jim Rondeau announced.

As the result of an investigation into tobacco smuggling, the Manitoba Finance Special Investigations Unit recently seized 240,000 contraband cigarettes contained in unmarked plastic bags, each holding a carton equivalent of 200 cigarettes.

The latest estimates of oil and gas industry expenditures in Manitoba for 2010 total a record-breaking $800 million and the spin-off effects will further improve the province’s economy.

A new Workplace Safety and Health regulation providing protection for workers against psychological harassment takes effect tomorrow, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard announced.

Manitoba’s first Winter Family Fishing Weekend will be held on the Louis Riel long weekend, Feb. 19 to 21, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced.

Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino reminded Manitobans to partake in the many winter events and festivals beginning soon across the province.

Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors Minister, Jim Rondeau, announced that a chronic-disease prevention program will receive provincial funding on an ongoing basis.

Education Minister Nancy Allan announced today the Manitoba government is investing an additional 2.7 per cent or $30 million in public schools this year.

The province will invest $22 million in equipment and technology to improve flood-fighting capacity and preparedness as Manitoba faces the potential for widespread spring flooding, Premier Greg Selinger announced.