Provincial News

The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council suggests it’s important to ensure any changes to Canada’s pig code of practice are science based and actually improve animal care.

Three male suspects have recently been arrested and charged after RCMP discovered cash and drug-related paraphernalia as part of an investigation in Tataskweyak Cree Nation.

In the wake of last week’s U.S. election, the General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on the federal government to develop a national strategy for agriculture and food trade.

The Manitoba government is supporting a wide variety of initiatives aimed at keeping Winnipeggers safe and enhancing officer safety by providing the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) with $647,000 from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced that they are jointly investing in training for skilled trades and growing Manitoba’s economy through support for StandardAero.

The Manitoba government is providing $13.7 million in funding for the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) this year, representing an eight per cent increase, showing a renewed commitment to supporting artists, arts and cultural professionals, Indigenous knowledge keepers and arts and cultural organizations.

The Manitoba government has released its Securing Our Critical Mineral Future strategy to stand up critical minerals projects faster, while respecting the environment and forming strong Indigenous partnerships.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded a recent investigation into allegations of breach of trust. As a result, three Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) officers have been charged.

The Manitoba government is contributing $25 million toward capital projects at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Children’s Hospital as part of the Children’s Hospital Foundation Better Futures Campaign, including funding for a renovated and modernized emergency department.

Powerview RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from Fort Alexander, 26-year-old Christian James Letander.