News - Manitoba

Province invests $1.2 million to train more Manitoba nurses

The province will invest $1.2 million to begin training 74 additional nurses in communities across Manitoba, Advanced, Education and Literacy Minister Diane McGifford and Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.

Posted: 05/13/2009

Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week proclaimed in Manitoba

Manitoba will continue to lead the way in creating public awareness and fighting the sexual exploitation of children with the launch of a public awareness week, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

Posted: 05/12/2009

Camping season kicks off today

Manitobans will have free access to improved and expanded campsites for better summer living in the province this year, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced at Birds Hill Park as most Manitoba campgrounds opened today.

Posted: 05/08/2009

Commuter Challenge 09 to run May 31 to June 6 in Manitoba

Manitobans are being challenged to try busing, biking, walking, paddling or carpooling during Commuter Challenge Week in Manitoba.

Posted: 05/08/2009

50,000 low-cost bike helmets distributed under successful child-safety program

A milestone 50,000 low-cost bike helmets have been distributed to Manitoba families under a popular program that helps young Manitobans ride safely while getting active in the province’s great outdoors, Healthy Living Minister Irvin-Ross announced.

Posted: 05/07/2009

Property reassessment underway in Manitoba

Property reassessment for the 2010 tax year is now underway to support fairness in property taxation, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton announced.

Posted: 05/07/2009

Province continues $5.8-million investment in Manitoba libraries

Manitobans will have greater access to information with a $5.8-million investment in libraries, Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Minister Eric Robinson announced, as the three-day Manitoba Libraries Conference kicked off.

Posted: 05/07/2009

Recycling old cell phones and wireless devices made easy

Manitobans now have the opportunity to recycle used wireless devices such as cellular telephones through the Recycle My Cell program, managed by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA).

Posted: 05/05/2009

H1N1 Flu – Bulletin 9

A confirmed case of H1N1 flu has been reported in a female in the 10 to 19-year old age group, who is a resident of the Brandon health region.

Posted: 05/03/2009

Emergency Preparedness Week declared in Manitoba

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton, minister responsible for emergency measures, today announced the launch of Emergency Preparedness Week, May 3 to 9, and encouraged Manitobans to take a number of simple steps to be ready for emergencies.

Posted: 05/02/2009
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