News - Manitoba

The Manitoba government is bringing forward new measures that would protect children from developing skin cancer by introducing proposed legislation that would ban the use of commercial ultraviolet tanning equipment by minors.

Proposed legislation has been tabled that would establish the new chartered professional accounting (CPA) designation in Manitoba and a new regulatory body that would cover all accountants.

RCMP “D” Division is assisting Santa’s workshop this year by sorting and delivering almost 1,000 toys to children throughout Manitoba as part of the Toys for the North project.

A new initiative supported by the Manitoba government will ensure all students have the opportunity to access post-secondary courses while still in high school.

The Manitoba government is taking important steps to help children succeed by introducing a new bill that would introduce smaller classes for kindergarten to Grade 3 students.

The Manitoba government has met its commitment to hire 50 physician assistants in communities across the province, Health Minister Sharon Blady announced.

Working with municipalities, fire departments and fire chiefs, the Office of the Fire Commissioner has developed a four-year fire protection plan to improve training, emergency response and strategic planning across the province.

Manitoba will become the first province in Western Canada to eliminate provincial interest on all Manitoba student loans and will enhance loan accessibility for students.

A new recently launched program will give high school students and parents new and improved access to employers, connecting them directly with experts and information about career opportunities in Manitoba.

The Canada Border Services Agency is pleased to share a sample of October 2014 highlights from the border crossings in southern Manitoba.