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Regulatory amendments that will require functional passenger heating systems on all buses travelling on Manitoba roadways and mandate daily inspection checks for the systems on some buses are coming into force November 1.

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

Manitoba businesses, travelers and tourism operators will soon be one flight away from hundreds of new destinations thanks to a new direct flight from Winnipeg to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

The Manitoba government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta to advance economic corridors and support the movement of products within Western Canada and to various markets.

The Manitoba government is allocating over $34 million over two years to help alleviate transit operating shortfalls related to reduced ridership caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to address affordable housing supply and density.

A preliminary analysis of the risk factors for weaned piglets during transport suggests trailer type, distance travelled and temperature are among the key factors that will influence death loss during transport.

The Manitoba government recently announced that it has developed a new standard for assigning safety ratings to companies operating commercial vehicles in the province.

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced that all northern communities now have access to Manitoba’s winter road system, allowing for the delivery of supplies.

For the first time in the province’s history, the Manitoba government is set to undertake a 30-day online public consultation on regulatory changes.

The Manitoba government will bring forward legislative amendments which would allow for testing and use of autonomous vehicles on provincial highways.