Former Manitoba commissioner says province knew she was working from Florida
WINNIPEG -- A woman who recently served as Manitoba's commissioner of teacher professional conduct is disputing Premier Wab Kinew's version of what led to her departure.
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Non-profit group says the number of unhoused people in Winnipeg is rising
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government said Monday it remains focused on its promise to eliminate chronic homelessness, even as new numbers suggested the problem in Winnipeg is growing.
Charity group says the number of unhoused people in Winnipeg is rising
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government says it remains focused on its promise to eliminate chronic homelessness even as new numbers suggest the problem in Winnipeg is growing.
Northern trade corridor top of mind as Manitoba premier plans meeting with PM
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is planning to go to Ottawa next week for a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Manitoba premier works on grocery tax-cut pledge as business group calls for more
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government has a major detail to flesh out as part of its budget plan to eliminate the provincial sales tax on food in grocery stores -- the legal definition of a grocery store.
Manitoba premier works on tax-cut pledge as business group calls for more
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government is working on the definition of a grocery store as it considers where to apply a tax cut on food.
Manitoba food tax cut could be broadened, budget passes key vote in legislature
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is hinting the provincial government may broaden a tax cut on food items but not as much as some people are demanding.
Manitoba government says enforcement continues, but reporting stops on COVID tickets
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government has stopped publicly releasing data on how much money it has collected from fines issued to people accused of violating public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba Tory leader rebuked for comments to non-binary cabinet minister
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Opposition leader Obby Khan has been rebuked by legislature Speaker Tom Lindsey for comments Khan made to a non-binary cabinet minister.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew mentions possible gas-tax cut in question period
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has told the legislature his government might cut the provincial fuel tax, but it's not clear how seriously he is considering it.
Credit rating agency says Manitoba's budget plan is inconsistent with economic growth
WINNIPEG -- A report from a major credit-rating agency is raising questions about the Manitoba government's plan to reduce the deficit this year and balance the budget next year.
Cost of hiring U.S. firm for Manitoba doctor hunt is 'minimal': health minister
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is paying a U.S. firm to help find emergency room physicians south of the border for temporary posts, largely in rural and northern communities.
Manitoba finance minister says he'll talk with critics of a planned food tax cut
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government indicated Friday it will meet with critics who say a planned grocery tax cut is unfair and excludes many businesses, but it did not promise any changes.
Manitoba finance minister says he'll talk with critics of a food tax cut
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala says he is open to talking to people who want a tax break on food expanded, but he is not making any commitments to change.
Former premier Brian Pallister reflects on political life as his portrait is revealed
WINNIPEG -- Former Manitoba premier Brian Pallister was lauded by friends and colleagues as his portrait was unveiled at the legislature.
Manitoba restaurants say tax cut on groceries puts them at a disadvantage
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government's plan to eliminate the provincial sales tax on all food sold in grocery stores was questioned Wednesday by restaurant owners who argue they're being put at a disadvantage.
Restaurant group says Manitoba tax cut puts them at a disadvantage
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association says the new provincial budget contains a tax cut that puts restaurants at a disadvantage.
Tax help and affordability: Highlights from the Manitoba budget
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala tabled on Tuesday the provincial budget for 2026-27. Here are some highlights:
Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government laid out a provincial budget Tuesday that promises savings for snack lovers, many homeowners and young people who ride buses.
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food, aims to cut deficit
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is making more food tax-free and boosting property tax credits for many homeowners.
Manitoba Premiers promises to end provincial tax on food from grocery store
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says today's budget will take the tax off food from the grocery store.
Manitoba Premier promises to end provincial tax on food from grocery store
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says today's budget will take the tax off food from the grocery store. Kinew, in a post on social media, says everything from rotisserie chicken to salads would be free of the provincial sales tax of the budget passes. The change is a key part of a budget that promises to focus on affordability and health...
Manitoba Premier promises to end provincial tax on food from grocery store
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says today's budget will take the tax off food from the grocery store.
Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is set to deliver its annual budget today, with a focus on affordability and health care.
Manitoba budget to try to ease some of the pressure from rising property taxes
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is set to offer relief to some homeowners hit by rising property taxes in its budget Tuesday, while asking people with million-dollar homes to pay more.
Politicians praise Amanda Lathlin, first First Nations woman in Manitoba legislature
WINNIPEG -- Politicians at the Manitoba legislature have paid tribute to Amanda Lathlin, a members of the NDP caucus who died after battling illness.
Manitoba's upcoming budget to boost child care funding: finance minister
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba budget, set to be delivered Tuesday, will include more money for child care and a smaller deficit, Finance Minister Adrien Sala said Friday.
Next week's budget will boost child care funding, Manitoba finance minister says
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's finance minister says next week's budget will include more money for child care.
Former Manitoba Tory leadership candidate buys former party headquarters
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives have sold the building that housed their headquarters to a former leadership candidate.
Manitoba training fee could drive up costs on large construction projects, groups say
WINNIPEG -- Three large construction groups say a new fee in Manitoba will drive up the cost of major projects in the province.
Manitoba NDP, Tories trade accusations and insults in testy legislature session
WINNIPEG -- The insults and accusations are flying in the Manitoba legislature.
Winnipeg councillors point to steep school tax hikes following provincial changes
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is facing calls to contain rising education property taxes.
Manitoba bill targets technology that could alter grocery prices for some shoppers
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government says it's moving to ban what it calls "predatory pricing" on groceries, even though the issue hasn't been seen locally.
Manitoba sports organizations would track under-represented groups under new bill
WINNIPEG -- Provincial amateur sports organizations in Manitoba may soon be required to track demographics and show efforts to make their sport more inclusive.
More details emerge on pay of Manitoba trade representative in Washington D.C.
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is defending its trade representative in Washington, D.C. after more details have emerged about how much taxpayers are paying the consultant.
Manitoba government proposes new grocery rules, rent control, some hydro hikes
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to expand rent control, set new rules for grocers and charge higher electricity rates for some large users.
Manitoba government introduces election bill ahead of scheduled 2027 vote
WINNIPEG -- An election in Manitoba is not scheduled until October of next year, but political parties have started laying some of the groundwork.
Manitoba government plans steps toward reducing nurse overtime, improving care
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is planning to set up two committees as part of its promise to improve health care.
Manitoba Tory Bob Lagasse leaves caucus, plans to sit as Independent
A Manitoba politician has announced he is leaving the Progressive Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent. Bob Lagasse has represented the Dawson Trail constituency east of Winnipeg since 2016. He rose in the legislature today and said he intends to sit as an Independent and run for re-election as an Independent in the next general election. He says...
Manitoba Tory Bob Lagasse leaves caucus, plans to sit as Independent
WINNIPEG -- A Manitoba politician has announced he is leaving the Progressive Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent.
Manitoba Tories say minors may have access to planned drug consumption site
WINNIPEG -- Minors will not be allowed to use Manitoba's supervised drug consumption site, although staff may have to use their own judgment for young-looking people without identification, the province's addictions minister said Monday.
Manitoba's first supervised consumption site to open in a few weeks, minister says
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's first supervised drug consumption site could be open within a few weeks, as some nearby residents continue to oppose the idea.
Third-party election ads had false info but didn't break law, commissioner rules
WINNIPEG -- Election advertising run by a political action group contained false information about Manitoba's New Democratic Party but did not violate election laws, the province's commissioner of elections, Bill Bowles, has ruled.
Developer faces questions at public inquiry about money given to Winnipeg officials
WINNIPEG -- A developer rejected suggestions Thursday that money he gave to two Winnipeg city officials was a thank you for getting a contract for the city's new police headquarters.
New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
WINNIPEG -- The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic.
Former Winnipeg bureaucrat questioned at inquiry on money from contractor
WINNIPEG -- A former chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg is facing more questions about money he received from a contractor who was doing business with the city on a major capital project.
Former Winnipeg bureaucrat grilled over meetings, emails with contract bidder
WINNIPEG -- A former chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg testified Tuesday it wasn't right of him to meet with a contractor bidding on a major project.
Former Winnipeg bureaucrat defends meetings, emails with contract bidder
WINNIPEG -- A former chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg is being asked at a public inquiry why he met with and emailed a contractor about a major redevelopment project.
Former Winnipeg mayor questioned about money received from contractor
WINNIPEG -- Former Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz faced questions at a public inquiry Thursday about money he received from a contractor leading a major construction project that ran over budget.
Former Winnipeg mayor says he told people to keep project cost under control
WINNIPEG -- Former Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz has told a public inquiry he instructed others at city hall to control the rising cost of the city's new police headquarters.
Public inquiry examines cost overruns of Winnipeg police building project
WINNIPEG -- A public inquiry into cost overruns at a Winnipeg construction project has heard of an unusual change that helped the winning bidder.
Public inquiry to examine cost overruns of Winnipeg police building project
WINNIPEG -- A public inquiry is set to begin today on cost overruns and controversy linked to a building project led by the City of Winnipeg.
Coalition says Manitoba needs to spend more to meet environmental targets
WINNIPEG -- A coalition of environmental, labour and other groups says the Manitoba government has to spend more money on climate protection in the spring budget in order to meet emissions and land-protection targets.
Manitoba recruits U.S. doctors, one points to political climate as a factor
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government says that in recent months it has attracted 13 physicians who were trained in the United States as part of the province's effort to reduce wait times.
Manitoba Hydro looks to battle drought, debt and looming expenses
WINNIPEG -- The head of Manitoba Hydro says the Crown-owned utility is facing dry conditions and low water levels as it aims to expand generating capacity and replace aging infrastructure.
Manitoba hydro looks to battle drought, debt, and looming expenses
WINNIPEG -- The head of Manitoba Hydro says the Crown-owned utility is facing dry conditions and low water levels as it aims to expand generating capacity and replace aging infrastructure.
Manitoba offers security funds for places of worship following hate symbol attacks
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million to help boost security at places of worship following recent cases of vandalism with hate symbols.
Grocers say they're being squeezed by Manitoba milk-price freeze
WINNIPEG -- A group that represents independent grocers says its members are being hurt by the Manitoba government's freeze on the retail price of one-litre cartons of milk.
Federal gun buyback program inefficient, not well run, Manitoba premier says
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's NDP government has joined some other provinces in pushing back against a planned federal gun buyback program.
Three airlifted to Winnipeg after bus crash are being released, health officials say
WINNIPEG -- Health officials say most of the people taken to hospital after a school bus crash in western Manitoba are being released from hospital.