Provincial News

As part of Budget 2024, the Manitoba government has earmarked an additional $15 million for Manitoba student loans to help more students access the supports they need to pursue post-secondary education.

Manitoba RCMP are reporting that a 22-year-old Emerson man has died as the result of a recent vehicle collision that occurred on Provincial Road 200.

The Manitoba government is taking action to prevent Manitobans from sexual exploitation by launching a 45-day public consultation on the hospitality sector customer registry regulation.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has recently concluded its investigation into the death of a male suspect while in police custody in Winnipeg.

The Manitoba government reiterated its commitment to making rural communities safer and Manitobans feel safe through its five-point plan that includes strengthening the province’s bail system and developing a new provincewide strategy to reduce crime and make communities safer.

With the assistance of Police Service Dog (PSD) Marook, Winnipegosis RCMP were able to track and successfully rescue an infant from a fleeing male suspect.

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is reminding Manitobans to be vigilant as overall conditions remain extremely dry and communities across the province have experienced several human-caused wildfires this season.

The province of Manitoba has announced that licensed and funded child-care facilities will be receiving a joint-government funding increase to support wages for child-care professionals.

Research conducted by North Carolina State University shows effective cleaning and disinfection of swine transport vehicles disrupts the movement of disease.

Manitoba Agriculture’s first crop report of the season indicates an average of two percent of this year crop had been planted across the province before work was interrupted by rain. The report was released on Tuesday, April 30.