Manitoba News

The Manitoba News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg 

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement in the presence of the Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba; Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba’s Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; the Honourable Eileen Clarke, Manitoba’s Minister of Municipal Relations; and His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg.

  2. Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba invest in water infrastructure upgrades

    Canada and Manitoba invest in water infrastructure upgrades

  3. Canada and Manitoba Invest in Water Infrastructure Upgrades

    Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; the Honourable Wayne Ewasko, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lac du Bonnet; and His Worship Ray Schirle, Mayor of Beausejour, announced more than $42 million in funding for four water projects that will improve system efficiency and protect local communities and their environments in Manitoba.

  4. Canada and Fisher River Cree Nation partner to launch the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre

    The Government of Canada is providing $1.24 million towards construction of the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre, where members of the Fisher River Cree Nation will gather, learn and share traditional practices with a special focus on the needs of women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

  5. Canada supports monument to honour Survivors of the Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg

    Canada supports the building of a monument and gathering place to commemorate the Survivors of the Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg.

  6. Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation announce housing investments from Budget 2022

    Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation announce an investment of $31 million over seven years towards housing priorities for citizens of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

  7. Government of Canada to celebrate Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Project

    Government of Canada and Fisher River Cree Nation to celebrate launch of Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Project.

  8. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence Across Canada 

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada. Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services.

  9. Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to make Budget 2022 echo announcement

    Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to announce housing investments

  10. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines Across Canada 

    Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines Across Canada

  11. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Manitoba 

    In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced its ambitious plan for an average $10-a-day early learning and child care system across the country. Now that the Government of Canada has signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, great progress is being made in this regard across the country.

  12. Government of Canada Invests More Than $150,000 to Advance Gender Equality in Manitoba 

    Indigenous women, women with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2 communities, as well as newcomers, Black, racialized, and migrant women are all disproportionately impacted by longstanding inequities. Through support for Manitoba-based organizations that advance gender equality and work to break down barriers, individuals in these communities will be able to fully participate in the economic, social, and democratic life in Canada.

  13. Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to make Budget 2022 echo announcement

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, and Will Goodon, Minister of Housing and Property Management for the Manitoba Métis Federation – to announce housing investments.

  14. Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects

    Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects

  15. Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, announced more than $34.4 million in funding for 10 wastewater and waste management projects in Manitoba.

  16. Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital to receive new inpatient monitors with funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba  

    Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Audrey Gordon, Manitoba Minister of Health; and the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; , announced funding for inpatient monitor upgrades and new monitors to support care and remote monitoring capabilities at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Children’s Hospital.

  17. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre

    Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement regarding hospital infrastructure with the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Audrey Gordon, Manitoba Minister of Health, the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, Jennifer Cumpsty, Executive Director of Acute Health Services at Health Sciences Centre and Stefano Grande, President and CEO, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

  18. Minister Vandal unveils new PrairiesCan service location and announces investments in projects across northern Manitoba

    Unveiling of PrairiesCan Thompson service location, and support for northern Manitoban organizations.

  19. Minister Vandal unveils new PrairiesCan Service Location and announces investments for projects across northern Manitoba, and the Hudson Bay Railway

    Unveiling of PrairiesCan Thompson service location, and support for northern Manitoban organizations.

  20. Arctic Gateway Group’s Hudson Bay Railway on track to support northern connectivity through a historic partnership between Canada and Manitoba

    Up to $147.6 million to support national interest, regional connectivity and economic prosperity of northern Manitoba

  21. Minister Vandal to unveil new PrairiesCan service location, announce investments in projects across northern Manitoba and the Hudson Bay Railway

    The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will be in Thompson to unveil the new PrairiesCan Thompson Service Centre and announce investments to support businesses and organizations across northern Manitoba.

  22. Minister Vandal announces federal funding to upgrade and improve St. Vital Mustangs’ football field in Winnipeg

    Federal funding for St. Vital Mustangs to upgrade and improve football field in south Winnipeg.

  23. Minister Vandal and Premier Stefanson to announce major funding for the Arctic Gateway Group, connecting Northern Manitoba communities

    Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce investments for the Arctic Gateway Group Partnership Limited and Northern Connectivity.

  24. Minister Vandal to announce funding in support of St. Vital Mustangs 

    The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce funding to the St. Vital Mustangs, at a sod turning event, at the St. Vital Mustangs football field.

  25. Government of Canada invests in foundational skills training for workers in Manitoba

    Canada’s economic recovery is well underway. We have recovered 115% of the jobs lost during pandemic. In fact, our economic growth is beginning to outpace the ability of some employers to find workers. The country has faced shifting demographics, new technologies, and different practices, such as gig and part-time work. New sectors like green technology are growing rapidly. The ways we work, such as teleworking and digitalization, are creating more options for people. Now, more than ever, it’s critical that workers have the foundational and transferable skills they need to adapt, and thrive in the evolving workforce of today.

  26. Minister Qualtrough to announce new investments in skills training for workers in Manitoba

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will be joined by the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, in Winnipeg, to announce a federal investment in a new local initiative that will provide skills training to workers in Manitoba.

  27. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work.

  28. #EVWeek in Canada: PS Duguid Announces over $2.5 million in Funding for New Chargers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

    As part of #EVWeek in Canada, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a total investment of over $2.5-million in the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association and Eco-West Canada to help support the installation of up to 400 EV chargers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

  29. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work

  30. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work

  31. Canada and Manitoba invest in public transit infrastructure in Winnipeg

    Today, the Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba; Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change; the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; and His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg, announced funding to improve the City of Winnipeg’s public transit infrastructure.

  32. Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba invest in public transit infrastructure in Winnipeg

    Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba invest in public transit infrastructure in Winnipeg

  33. Media Advisory -  Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement regarding public transit infrastructure

  34. Investments to upgrade the Caboto Centre in Winnipeg

    Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, Obby Khan, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fort Whyte, Tony Pesce, President of the Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Inc., and Vincenzo Gabriele, Executive Director of the Caboto Centre announced funding to upgrade the Caboto Centre in Winnipeg.

  35. New investment in patient-oriented research in Manitoba

    Patients, their families, and caregivers are best placed to know what is important and what is not when receiving health care services. That’s why patient-oriented research and care is so vital. Through their lived experience, patients bring valuable firsthand perspectives to research that, in turn, help lead to new and better ways of delivering care that ultimately improve the health of all people in Canada.

  36. Media Advisory - Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement

  37. Helping Indigenous families in Winnipeg benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices 

    The early learning and child care sector is evolving in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better meet the needs of children and families will improve early learning and child care for the benefit of families in Canada.

  38. New supports for families and early childhood educators in Manitoba help strengthen the Canada-wide early learning and child care system

    Supporting the valuable work of the early childhood workforce is key to the success of a high-quality child care system, especially as the number of spaces expands across the country. That is why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are working together to increase the number of licensed child care spaces available in the province and investing in early childhood educators who do important work every day to nurture our children.

  39. Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

    Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

  40. Minister Gould to participate in a joint announcement on initiatives to improve  early learning and child care in Manitoba

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, Wayne Ewasko, to announce an increase in licensed child care spaces and the implementation of a wage grid for the child care workforce.

  41. Government of Canada to make an announcement on innovative Early Learning and Child Care practices in Manitoba

    Government of Canada to make an announcement on innovative Early Learning and Child Care practices in Manitoba

  42. Cancellation of planned bridge closure to motorists at St. Andrews Lock and Dam

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will no longer be closed to them for 1 night during the week of June 20, from 10 pm to 6 am, as the closure has already taken place.

  43. Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce funding to support upcoming season of great tastes of Manitoba

    Great Tastes of Manitoba (GTOM) will receive $60,000 through the Ag Action Manitoba program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership toward the production of Season 33 of its television series, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

  44. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work.

  45. Cancellation of planned bridge closure to motorists at St. Andrews Lock and Dam

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will no longer be closed to motorists for 1 night during the week of June 13, from 10 pm to 6 am, as the work has been postponed to the week of June 20.

  46. Minister Vandal announces major support for Manitoba’s tourism comeback 

    More than $10.8 million to support Manitoba’s travel, tourism, and recreation initiatives .

  47. Backgrounder - Minister Vandal announces major support for Manitoba’s tourism comeback 

    Details on the more than $10.8 million to support Manitoba’s travel, tourism, and recreation initiatives.

  48. Minister Vandal to announce major funding in support of Manitoba’s tourism comeback

    The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, Minister for PrairiesCan, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister for CanNor will announce investments in travel, tourism and recreation initiatives across Manitoba, supporting the sectors to safely welcome visitors back to new and unique destinations and experiences.

  49. Indigenous Services Canada investing in Four Arrows Regional Health Authority and Keewatin Tribal Council in Manitoba

    Through their Emergency Medical Responder and Medical Transportation Initiative, Keewatin Tribal Council and Four Arrows Regional Health Authority are doing important work to increase the number of Indigenous Emergency Medical Responders in Manitoba.

  50. Lower Fort Garry officially kicks off 2022 summer visitor season

    Lower Fort Garry officially kicks off 2022 summer visitor season