News - Manitoba

The province is asking families to have their say on dealing with cable TV, Internet and phone providers to ensure that families are treated fairly and get all the facts when they sign up for these services.

The Manitoba Council for International Cooperation presents its all new Fair Trade Challenge, where thousands of people throughout the province take on one or more of six challenges to use certain Fair Trade products for thirty days.

Manitoba Municipal Government reminds Manitobans that daylight saving time will end in the province early November 3 when clocks will be set back one hour.

The Manitoba government has added 93 new drugs to the provincial medicare formulary and negotiated lower drug prices, which will save families $5 million annually.

Manitoba is leading the nation in providing teachers with an online resource that will allow educators to share learning resources, network with specialists and share best practices to enhance quality of education.

Manitobans looking for beautiful vacation land now have an opportunity to choose from among 140 cottage lots, including 70 waterfront and lake-view lots in existing subdivisions across the province, through the province’s cottage lot draw program.

The provincial government is helping local food producers by joining with Food Matters Manitoba in implementing a pilot project geared at helping break down barriers to buying locally grown food by government and non-government institutional purchasers.

The Manitoba government has pledged $100,000 in support of relief efforts currently underway in the Philippines resulting from the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

As a result of inspections and the investigation of consumer complaints, the Consumer Protection Office has determined that Cash Store Financial Services Inc., operating as The Cash Store Inc. (Cash Store) and Instaloans Inc. (Instaloans), was in violation of Manitoba’s maximum legal cost of $17 per $100 on payday loans.

RCMP D Division are advising outdoor enthusiasts to follow some basic hunting tips to ensure a safe experience.