Provincial News

The Manitoba Government is prepared for the respiratory virus season with a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the strain on the health-care system and keep Manitobans healthy, safe and informed.

Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from Ebb and Flow First Nation, 35-year-old Joseph Sean Flett.

The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects that focus on community renewal, disaster mitigation, climate resiliency and recreation.

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is advising pork producers to step up their focus on biosecurity heading into the fall manure application season.

The Manitoba government continues collaborating with retailers, workers, law enforcement and community members on initiatives to enhance safety and security for businesses across the province.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into an off-duty RCMP officer uttering threats in Winnipeg.

Manitoba RCMP officers and agents from United States Border Patrol recently met in Pembina, North Dakota and Emerson, MB to talk about border safety and showcase some of the equipment used in preventing border incursions.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is introducing legislation that would regulate the retail sale of long-bladed weapons, including machetes, knives and swords.

Limited rainfall over the past week allowed the Manitoba harvest to move forward rapidly. Anne Kirk, a Cereal Crop Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says a lack of precipitation allowed the harvest to move forward over the past week and farmers are now sitting at about 85 percent complete.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that respiratory virus season is here and all Manitobans six months of age and older are encouraged to get their free influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines.