News - Manitoba

As part of the work of Manitoba’s Home Care Leadership Team launched earlier this year, Manitobans are invited to share their perspectives and recommendations on home care in an online consultation.

New equipment that allows for more targeted treatment and better outcomes after radiation for patients with ovarian, cervical, uterine and other cancers will soon be offered at CancerCare Manitoba.

Starting in 2017, small businesses in Manitoba will be able to earn even more income and still pay no provincial corporate income tax as the small business threshold will increase to $500,000.

This is certainly the time of year to celebrate and enjoy the Holidays and their festivities, but far too many people are still choosing high-risk driving behaviours and drive while impaired.

With the holiday season fast approaching, the Manitoba government has put in place new rules to further protect consumers by prohibiting businesses from charging inactivity fees on gift cards.

Wheelchair passengers will be safer during transportation under changes to the Highway Traffic Act that came into December 1, 2015.

Legislation that will enhance the Rent Assist shelter benefit and help support low-income earners in Manitoba is now in effect.

Following investigations into the sale of contraband cigarettes, members of the Manitoba Finance Taxation Special Investigations Unit have seized a total of 882,800 contraband cigarettes in two separate incidents this month.

Manitobans who drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol or who commit other serious driving-related offences now face much harsher penalties.

Manitoba Labour and Immigration, the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization and the Canadian Red Cross have established a help line for people wanting to assist refugees displaced by the crisis in Syria.