Provincial News Archives

The Manitoba government has launched the Affordable Home Energy Program, making it easier for homeowners to upgrade to energy-efficient heat pumps and start saving on their energy bills.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding a hit-and-run involving an off-duty officer.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites in Winkler.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises progress continues with wildfires, but there is an elevated fire danger in the southern half of the province as well as the northeastern corner.

Riding an off-road vehicle (ORV) is one of the most popular summer activities in Manitoba and, when done safely, can be a fun way to explore the province. However, an increasing number of young people are ending up in the Emergency Department with severe and life-altering injuries after riding ORVs.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service has stated that, effective immediately, there are no longer fire and travel restrictions in place for most of the province, including areas 1 to 22.

Manitoba Public Insurance has filed its General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board, requesting approval of a 2.07 per cent increase to the overall rates of its universal compulsory automobile insurance (Basic) for the 2026/27 insurance year, which begins on April 1, 2026.

Manitoba Agriculture reports that, for the most part, crops are looking good, although dry conditions are resulting in thinner stands and shorter plants in some regions.

The Manitoba government has opened a permanent office in Washington, D.C., led by former White House news correspondent Richard Madan, to build on trade and economic relationships with the U.S. that support Manitoba jobs.

Recent precipitation has lowered the fire danger across most of the province, but pockets of high fire danger continue in the northwest and southern parts of the province.