News - Manitoba

Manitoba is now home to nearly 150 nurse practitioners, up from just four 10 years ago, who provide essential health services to Manitobans across the province including in rural and northern communities.

The Manitoba government is investing nearly $20 million in several significant information technology projects in 2015 to improve access to digital health-care services for Manitobans.

Manitobans needing support for drug, alcohol or gambling addictions will now have easy, seamless access to information about addictions services and resources in one place.

The Manitoba government will invest $270,000 over two years to support programs for at-risk youth, including refugees from Syria expected to arrive in the province soon.

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises the winter nutrient application ban has been implemented effective immediately given recent snowfall accumulations throughout Manitoba.

Manitobans are invited to take part in public consultations on the regulation of registered nursing in Manitoba as the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba continues to work towards regulations under the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Nineteen economic development projects will receive $140,268 in funding through the province’s Partner 4 Growth grants.

Manitoba Labour and Immigration is reminding employers to ensure workplaces are safe and workers are adequately supervised to perform their duties safely, after a number of businesses were prosecuted for Workplace Safety and Health violations.

Premier Greg Selinger and Deanne Crothers, special envoy for military affairs, officially opened a Hall of Honour in the Legislative Building.

As hunting season ramps up with the opening of the rifle season for white-tailed deer, Manitoba Beef Producers are asking hunters to be respectful of the property of members and to observe all provincial regulations.