Manitoba News

1. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Insitution – maximum security unit

   On August 29, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum-security unit at Stony Mountain Insitution.

2. The Heart of the Parkland will get active with more sustainable and accessible recreational services 

   The Gilbert Plains Recreation Complex will be retrofitted thanks to an investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal government.

3. Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducts second roadside inspection blitz to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels

   Zebra Mussels are an aquatic invasive species that reproduce very quickly, cause negative ecological impacts, deteriorate infrastructure, and negatively impact the economy. Since being introduced into the Laurentian Great Lakes region in the 1980s, Zebra Mussels have spread to southern Ontario, south and central Manitoba, southern Québec and New Brunswick, and are a growing threat.

4. Governments of Canada and Manitoba renew the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement for ten years

   The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have signed a new ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province. Over the first five years, Manitoba will receive more than $415 million to address local infrastructure priorities.

5. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Insitution – medium security unit

   On August 11, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit at Stony Mountain Insitution.

6. Parks Canada honours national historic significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company

   Parks Canada honours national historic significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company.

7. Parks Canada Commemorates the National Historic Significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company

   Parks Canada Commemorates the National Historic Significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company.

8. Building more child care spaces for families in Manitoba

   Families across Canada rely on access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive child care. That is why the federal government and Manitoba are working together to create more early learning and child-care spaces to meet the needs of children and families no matter where they live.

9. Minister Rodriguez to announce funding to enhance regional connectivity and help make life cost less

   The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will announce infrastructure funding to enhance regional connectivity in the Prairies. Minister Rodriguez will be joined by Dan Vandal, the Minister of Northern Affairs, and Joey Petrisor, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Perimeter Aviation.

10. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Over $3.1 million in PrairiesCan funding to support seven projects across Manitoba through the Manitoba Indigenous Critical Minerals Partnerships Initiative.

11. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

12. Norway House Cree Nation celebrates the grand opening of the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence

    Today, Norway House Cree Nation celebrated the grand opening of Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik (Na-Na-Ta-We-Way-Ka-Mik) Health Centre of Excellence.

13. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba.

14. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba.

15. Announcement related to health infrastructure for Norway House Cree Nation and the surrounding region

    Please be advised that Chief Larson Anderson of the Norway House Cree Nation and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an announcement related to new community health infrastructure and programs that will serve residents of Norway House Cree Nation and the surrounding region.

16. Governments of Canada and Manitoba supporting farmers and producers

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $2.025 million in financial support to the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) for Advancing Digital Agriculture Opportunities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and Premier Wab Kinew announced today at the grand opening of the Innovation Farms Centre.

17. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution

    On July 19, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

18. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

    On July 22, 2024, Dean Young, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

19. Minister Vandal announces federal investment for Winnipeg Folk Festival

    The Honourable Dan Vandal announces federal funding for internationally acclaimed Folk Festival

20. Food safety and traceability equipment funding applications now being accepted to support Manitoba agri-food and agri-product producers

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to assist Manitoba agri-food and agri-product producers and processors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

21. Federal government supports upgrades to the Neeginan Centre

    The Neeginan Centre is getting infrastructure upgrades after an investment of more than $21.1 million from the federal government.

22. Minister Vandal announces federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward

    Over $7.5 million in PrairiesCan funding to create opportunities and connect Manitoba to the world.

23. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward

    The Government of Canada is investing $7,501,784 to support five projects in Manitoba. This strategic funding will contribute to building a strong, competitive economy while placing a focus on workforce development, innovation, and trade.

24. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor; and Kevin Chief, Neeginan Centre Incorporated Board Member, Chairperson for the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) Board of Directors, and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Point Douglas.

25. Federal government invests in active transportation and rural transit across Manitoba

    Communities across Manitoba are upgrading their active transportation networks and rural public transit options after investment of more than $1 million from the federal government.

26. Backgrounder: Federal government invests in active transportation and rural transit across Manitoba

    The federal government is investing $1,051,329 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) to support eight projects across Manitoba.

27. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce funding in support of workforce development, innovation, and trade.

28. Minister Vandal announces federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

    Federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

29. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

    The Government of Canada is investing $3,923,289 to support six (6) projects in Manitoba. The combined investments will support economic development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in Manitoba.

30. Minister Vandal to announce federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce funding for economic development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in Manitoba.

31. Governments supporting Indigenous Agriculture

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in the revitalization of traditional food systems under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

32. Government of Canada announces funding for Dakota Community Centre Fitness Playground

    Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Special Advisor for Water, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support for the Dakota Community Centre at the grand opening of the Fitness Playground.

33. Alternating lane closures on St. Andrews Lock and Dam bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be alternating lane closures on the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam, for deck replacement work.

34. Low water level through lock at St. Andrews Lock and Dam

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise boat operators who plan on using the lock at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam to exert caution due to low water levels in the navigation channel. PSPC had completed a partial removal of the dam in response to significant rainfall the past 2 weeks, therefore lowering the water level below what would be typically seen near the lock. We will put the dam back in once conditions permit. Until then, the water level may not be sufficient for boaters travelling through the lock.

35. The award-winning Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre is embarking on an energy-efficient renewal journey with support from the federal government

    The Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre will benefit from green upgrades after a $6 million investment from the federal government.

36. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and Michael Nadler, Chief Executive Officer of Ducks Unlimited Canada.

37. Media Advisory: Housing Announcement in Winnipeg 

    Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and 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.

38. CBSA investigation in the Prairie Region leads to multiple firearms-related charges

    CBSA investigation in the Prairie Region leads to multiple firearms-related charges

39. Possible removal of moveable dam at St. Andrews Lock and Dam

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise boat and property owners on the Red River that, due to significant rainfall in the forecast today through Saturday, the water level will be lowered between the St. Andrews Lock and Dam in Lockport and Winnipeg. Depending on the amount of rainfall, a section of the movable dam may need to be removed if water levels increase rapidly in response to the rainfall.

40. Minister Vandal announces a new commitment to advancing economic reconciliation and the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg 

    Over $31 million of government funding to support economic reconciliation and revitalization of downtown Winnipeg

41. Federal government to announce a new commitment to advancing economic reconciliation and the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal investments in the Southern Chiefs’ Organization in support of a First Nations-led urban development project to advance economic reconciliation and downtown revitalization.

42. Federal government invests in upgrades for child advocacy centre 

    Toba Centre for Children & Youth will receive a $3-million investment from the federal government.

43. Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba

    Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba

44. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg 

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North; and Christy Dzikowicz, Chief Executive Officer at Toba Centre for Children & Youth.

45. Temporary Watercraft Management Measures for Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park

    Measures will be in place during the 2024 season until zebra mussel testing and potential remediation is complete.

46. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program and Zebra Mussel Monitoring in Riding Mountain National Park

    Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program and Zebra Mussel Monitoring in Riding Mountain National Park

47. British Columbia Student Wins National Video Contest

    Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the national 2024 Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest during the national launch of Safety and Health Week.

48. Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba announce partnership to develop a Red Dress Alert together with Indigenous partners

    Ahead of Red Dress Day on May 5, we acknowledge the ongoing national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people, and commit to the next steps in better protecting them.

49. Government of Canada and Manitoba to announce partnership to improve the response to the national crisis of MMIWG2S+

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families of Manitoba, and Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre, will announce a partnership to improve the response to the national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people.

50. Wheelchair accessible transit coming to the Interlake Region of Manitoba

    The Interlake Region of Manitoba will benefit from on-demand public transit with an investment of $97,971 from the federal government.