News - Manitoba

Manitoba Public Health is urging Manitobans to use caution when working around or cleaning out areas where it appears that mice are living.

As part of the province’s commitment to improving workplace safety for health professionals and reducing workplace injuries, paramedics will test new power lift stretchers in several ambulances across the province.

Manitobans are reminded that daylight saving time will end in the province early Nov. 4 when clocks will be set back one hour.

Education Minister Nancy Allan proclaimed today Manitoba School Library Day and kicked it off by reading to Grade 1 students.

The Government of Manitoba will help community-based organizations, which support Manitobans with barriers to employment to get training and find jobs by supporting two new initiatives.

The sale of property seized under Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Act will provide new grants to help police and victims of crime.

More emergency group-home beds and a new website to connect foster parents with children who need a temporary place to stay while waiting for a permanent placement will ensure children coming into care get faster access to safe, nurturing homes.

For many smokers, the thought of saving a few dollars is enough to buy contraband tobacco. What smokers must realize is that there are serious consequences if tobacco products are not purchased or sold legally.

A record number of schools and daycares will participate in this year’s Farm to School Healthy Choice Fundraiser.

All Manitobans are encouraged to get the shot, not the flu to protect themselves and the people they care for during the 2012 annual influenza immunization program.