News - Manitoba

Premier Brian Pallister and 12 Progressive Conservative MLAs were sworn-in today as members of Manitoba’s new executive council in a ceremony conducted by Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon.

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises current dry conditions along with above average temperatures and increasing winds are pushing the fire danger to high in some areas of the province.

April 19, 2016, is election day in Manitoba and all voting places are open today from 7am to 8pm.

Approximately 109,000 Manitobans cast their ballots during the eight days of advance voting for the 2016 provincial election.

Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors has identified the first two confirmed cases of Zika virus infection in the province.

A stronger focus on healthy aging initiatives could net Manitoba billions of dollars in benefits in coming years. That’s the message Seniors Vote 2016 sent at Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre where members of the coalition of seniors’ organizations met prior to election day.

After three days of advance voting, approximately 36,800 Manitobans have cast their ballots in the 2016 provincial election.

Keystone Agricultural Producers asked Manitoba’s political parties today to prioritize investment in agricultural innovation in order to build on what existing ag tech companies have done in the province.

Eight days of advance voting and locations throughout the province make it convenient for Manitobans to exercise their democratic right. Election day in Manitoba is April 19, 2016, but Manitobans may vote in advance beginning April 9 until April 16.

On Friday, April 8, 2016 from 8pm to 11pm, the Manitoba RCMP will be tweeting emergency calls received by its Operational Communications Centre.