News - Manitoba

The first week of the RCMP Christmas Checkstop program from December 4, 2009 to December 13, 2009 has resulted in numerous charges.

The province’s electronic health record (EHR) project continues to move forward with the design and implementation of a system that will offer authorized health-care providers immediate access to selected patient information, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.

Manitoba Health advises the H1N1 virus has continued to circulate across the province and serious illness has continued to occur.

The arrival of colder weather and snow signals the start of Manitoba’s winter recreation season and outdoor enthusiasts are reminded to put safety first, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie said.

Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs advises, due to technical difficulties following required computer maintenance, some provincial cheques and direct deposit payments have been delayed.

A new website gives Manitobans a quick and easy way to find information about financial benefits and social services offered by the province, Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

A pair of pilot projects that help low-income families participate in recreational activities and support single parents experiencing mental-health issues are already showing positive results, Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

Manitobans are being asked for their views on the best way to reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.

“The last time Manitoba’s population grew by close to 17,000 people in 12 months, Shaft and Dirty Harry were playing at the box office, John Lennon’s Imagine topped the Billboard charts and The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty was listed amongst the New York Times’ bestselling novels,” Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson said.

The 2010 construction season will see another record investment of $366 million on major highway and bridge projects, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced.