News - Manitoba

The dog days of summer will soon be upon us, and this summer dogs and cats will be allowed at no extra charge in designated pet-friendly cabins and yurts in Manitoba provincial parks.

The Manitoba government is increasing the matching funding available to municipalities outside of Winnipeg to $16 million in 2015 to improve roads, bridges and infrastructure.

The province is providing more support to Manitoba seniors by reducing the school taxes seniors pay by doubling the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate.

The Manitoba government is helping local technology companies build successful businesses, Jobs and the Economy Minister Kevin Chief announced.

Manitoba’s place as a leader in the global grains industry will be strengthened by a $2 million investment in new, specialized equipment at the Canadian International Grains Institute in Winnipeg.

The Manitoba government has partnered with two community organizations to help people with barriers to employment obtain skills and qualifications they need to find work.

Manitobans will have better access to quality care as a result of a newly negotiated four-year agreement between the Manitoba government and the province’s doctors.

The Manitoba government is continuing to support nutrition programs in schools with additional funding for the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba.

The Canada and Manitoba governments will invest nearly $1.5 million in 289 on-farm food safety projects.

Manitoba families, residents and visitors will soon have access to expanded and improved snowmobile trails, thanks to support from the Government of Canada through the National Trails Coalition and the Province of Manitoba in partnership with Snoman (Snomobilers of Manitoba).