News - Manitoba

Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson and Conservation Minister Stan Struthers celebrated education for sustainable development (ESD) and Eco-Globe schools at the site of a tree planting to mark National Forest Week at The Forks today.

Manitoba Water Stewardship advises, during the fall period, testing of beaches still continues, but on a more limited frequency relative to the summer months.

D Division Traffic Services has observed that following a decline in the number of fatal vehicle collisions from 2005 to 2008, the number of fatal collisions for 2009 is increasing.

Following input from Manitobans, consumer organizations and business, there will be no change to provincial legislation prohibiting expiry dates and fees on most gift cards, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced.

Attorney General Dave Chomiak will meet with his western counterparts tomorrow and Friday in Saskatoon to share information on best practices and discuss initiatives for fighting organized crime.

Emergency responders, health-care providers and good Samaritans have new protection and peace of mind when providing medical care or responding to a crime scene, fire or accident following the proclamation of the Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police “D” Division (RCMP) with the Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. (MMF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding supporting common goals to enhance relations and public safety, prevent potential conflict and improve police service delivery to Metis Citizens in Manitoba.

Manitoba is continuing its role as a leader in the development and support of biofuels by becoming the first province to implement mandated biodiesel, Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau announced.

Amendments to the Public Schools Act requiring food and nutrition policies for schools and banning the sale of foods with high levels of trans fats have been proclaimed, Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson and Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced.

The province is investing more than $1.6 million to improve access to diagnostic services and expand resources for Manitobans living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.