News - Manitoba

All Manitobans are encouraged to join in this year’s Commuter Challenge Week by cycling, walking, running, taking a bus or forming a carpool to get to school or work.

The province is introducing a new advanced-care paramedic program and transitioning part-time positions to full-time, an initiative that will strengthen the health-care system and provide quicker, better emergency medical services (EMS) in rural Manitoba.

While spring run-off and the threat of flooding have subsided in many areas of Manitoba, higher-than-normal precipitation in some areas of the province has resulted in persistent high flows on streams and high lake levels.

The province will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs and upgrades along PTH 59 including immediately undertaking design work on the PTH 59 and PTH 101 interchange, major paving projects and bridge rehabilitation.

The Manitoba government is investing in recreational, cultural and learning opportunities for families in communities across Manitoba, with support of $2.9 million under the Community Places program.

As the waterways become crowded with summer-starved Manitobans, it is important to remember that while boats are a lot of fun and a great recreational vehicle, they are also subject to the laws set out by Transport Canada.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises spring road restrictions introduced in April to protect Manitoba’s paved road system will end just before midnight on Monday, May 26, for Zone 1 in southern Manitoba and Thursday, May 29, for Zone 2 in northern reaches of the province.

Manitobans have chosen the walleye, plains bison and big bluestem grass to become official symbols under proposed amendments to the coat of arms, emblems and the Manitoba tartan act.

Manitobans will soon be taking advantage of the warmer weather to enjoy more outdoor activities, and Manitoba Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid illness and injury.

Finance Minister Jennifer Howard announced the interest rates for Manitoba Builder Bonds, Series 14, on sale May 20 to June 3 throughout the province.