Manitoba News

Manitoba axes group set up by former PC government to tackle surgery backlog

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is dissolving a group created nearly two years ago to tackle a backlog of surgeries and diagnostic tests caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 17, 2023 3:18 PM Read more >

Manitoba Tories say new NDP government is paying political staff higher wages

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hiring new political staff in cabinet ministers' offices and is paying some of them more than what backbench members of the legislature make. The NDP government, which is hiring staff after winning the Oct.

Nov 17, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Manitoba Tories eye new rules for leadership races, following 2021 controversy

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are considering changes to the way they choose a party leader, following complaints of missing ballots and a lawsuit after the last contest.

Nov 17, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

Manitoba government says holiday open house to resume this year

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reviving its annual holiday open house at the legislature.

Nov 16, 2023 2:02 PM Read more >

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson leaves door open to exit in the near future

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson may step down as leader of the Progressive Conservatives sooner than expected.

Nov 15, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Connor's three-point effort lifts Jets to 6-3 victory over Devils

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor’s scoring prowess is nothing new, but it still impresses his teammates.

Nov 14, 2023 10:35 PM Read more >

'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

WINNIPEG — Coin collectors across the country will soon be able to get their hands on a piece of history as the first Canadian coins bearing the image of King Charles go into production.

Nov 14, 2023 4:11 PM Read more >

Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

THE PAS, Man. — A northern Manitoba man who went to fight alongside the Ukrainian army has died, the chief of Opaskwayak Cree Nation said Tuesday.

Nov 14, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

Royal Canadian Mint to begin circulation of coins with image of King Charles

WINNIPEG — The first Canadian coins bearing the face of King Charles are soon to be circulated across the country.

Nov 13, 2023 3:16 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson knew the Blue Bombers’ defence was dialed in this week to try to propel the team to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance. It was mission accomplished in a 24-13 victory over the B.C.

Nov 11, 2023 9:59 PM Read more >