News Releases

November 20, 2006

Proposed Legislation Would Enact Healthy Child Manitoba Strategy

New legislation that would legally enshrine Manitoba’s nationally-recognized Healthy Child Strategy was introduced today by Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, chair of the Healthy...
November 20, 2006

Province's Burgeoning Mining Sector Showcased At Mines And Minerals Conference

More than 800 national and international visitors will meet in Winnipeg today through Wednesday for the annual Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention, Science, Technology, Energy and Mines...
November 17, 2006

Province And Ducks Unlimited Canada Expand Protected Areas

BRANDON—The Province of Manitoba and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) have signed an agreement to include DUC-owned lands in Manitoba’s network of protected areas.   The...
November 17, 2006

$400-Million Record-Setting Road Budget Additional Tendering Announced

The first tenders under Manitoba’s historic $400-million highways investment for this year were released for advertising today, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux has...
November 17, 2006

Province Introduces Amendments To Employment Standards Code

Changes to the Employment Standards Code would modernize the act to better reflect the current realities of the economy, the changing face of the labour force and the demands on today’s...
November 17, 2006

Province Welcomes National Hemp Trade Alliance Conference

Industrial hemp has excellent potential as a value-added crop for Manitoba producers and rural communities, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk said today as she...
November 16, 2006

Local, Emergency Prevention Order Declared For Waterhen Due To River Flooding

An emergency prevention order has been issued for the community of Waterhen, located north of Dauphin, due to rising water levels on the Waterhen River. The Amphibex ice-breaking machine is...
November 16, 2006

Removing Barriers: Winnipeg Partnership Agreement Invests In Community Financial Service Centre Project

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Low-income households with limited access to traditional banking services will benefit from a $300,000 investment by the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement (WPA) in the...
November 16, 2006

Province Invests $10 Million In University Of Winnipeg Capital Program

Premier Gary Doer today announced an investment of $10 million in the University of Winnipeg’s capital program that will make possible the construction of a new science complex at the...
November 15, 2006

Portage La Prairie Traffic Detour Opens

Effective today, motorists are advised that the detour route for PTH 1 at Portage la Prairie will open to traffic for motorists wishing to bypass the city.  The detour utilizes Saskatchewan...
November 15, 2006

2006 Throne Speech Highlights

Building Manitoba ·          $4-billion plan to modernize highways over the next 10 years, the largest commitment ever made in Manitoba....
November 15, 2006

Retaining Youth, Building The Province For The Future Highlight Provincial Government's Throne Speech

Building Manitoba’s economy through the development and export of clean, renewable energy and keeping young people living, learning and working in the province through a new tax initiative...
November 15, 2006

Fall 2006 Provincial Cottage Lot Draw Underway In Winnipeg

Manitoba’s sixth cottage lot draw is underway in Winnipeg with 520 lots available as the province continues to provide new lots for Manitobans through sale or lease.   To date,...
November 14, 2006

Manitoba's Wood Products Industry To Benefit From Wood-Finishing Specialist

Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba’s wood-manufacturing industry will soon have access to a specialist who will help firms overcome technical challenges, as well as provide information...
November 14, 2006

Throne Speech to Open Fifth Session of the 38th Legislature

Lt.-Gov. John Harvard is to read the speech from the throne to open the fifth session of the 38 th  Manitoba legislature tomorrow afternoon.   The lieutenant governor’s...
November 14, 2006

Province to Pay for Ambulance Transfers

Manitoba patients will save roughly $7 million each year when the province begins funding the full patient cost of inter-facility transports, effective tomorrow, Health Minister Theresa Oswald...
November 14, 2006

Province Announces Tire Stewardship Regulations

Sustainable management of tire recycling in Manitoba will now fall under industry responsibility according to regulations announced today by Conservation Minister Stan Struthers.  ...
November 13, 2006

CAIS, Wheat Board, Business Risk Management on Table for Discussion at Agriculture Ministers' Meeting

Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk will address a range of key agricultural issues Tuesday at a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers in...
November 13, 2006

Province Provides $3-million Loan for New $14.6-million Peat Moss Packaging Plant

The province of Manitoba is helping pave the way for a $14.6-million peat moss packaging plant in Richer with a $3-million loan to Premier Horticulture Ltd., Competitiveness, Training and Trade...
November 11, 2006

Premier Gary Doer Today Issued the Following Statement upon Hearing of the Passing of the Rev. Harry Lehotsky

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Rev. Lehotsky.   For years, Rev. Lehotsky worked shoulder to shoulder with people to address the challenges facing their...
November 10, 2006

Chomiak Congratulates Ottawa for Targeting Drug-impaired Drivers

Attorney General Dave Chomiak today congratulated the federal government for proposing to give police new powers to apprehend drug-impaired drivers.  The announced change would complement...
November 10, 2006

Provincially-funded Police Officers Posted to Permanent Assignments: Chomiak

Twenty-three new Winnipeg police officers funded by the province in Budget 2006 will officially graduate today and be posted to permanent field assignments as fully-trained officers, Attorney...
November 10, 2006

Manitoba and Saskatchewan Support the Canadian Wheat Board

The provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba today jointly called on the federal government to hold a plebiscite on the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) single-desk marketing authority as soon...
November 10, 2006

Minister Proclaims Nov. 13 to 19 Bullying Awareness Week in Manitoba

Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson launched new anti-bullying resources and a revamped Safe Schools Manitoba website today while proclaiming Nov. 13 to 19 Bullying...
November 10, 2006

Second Phase Completed of PTH 59 Twinning Project

The $41-million project to twin PTH 59 to south of Ile des Chênes is now complete and will improve an important transportation corridor, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron...
November 8, 2006

Government Addresses CEC Recommendation To Review Hog Industry

Conservation Minister Stan Struthers has announced the province has addressed the recommendation of the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) to review the hog industry in Manitoba and today released...
November 8, 2006

Provincial Water Plan Referred To CEC For Public Input And Review

Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced today that Manitoba’s water protection plan will be referred to the Clean Environment Commission (CEC) for a full, independent and public...
November 8, 2006

Manitoba Announces Further Action On Water Protection Plan

Conservation Minister Stan Struthers today announced a third phase in the province’s Water Protection Plan that focuses on curbing the impact of people, communities and industry on...
November 8, 2006

New Hybrids Added To Manitoba's Vehicle Fleet

The Manitoba Fleet Vehicles Agency today announced 11 new hybrid vehicles will be added to the government’s vehicle fleet including six new Ford Escapes.   Manitoba currently has...
November 7, 2006

Province Supports Red River Basin Commission

Manitoba will support the Red River Basin Commission’s ongoing work in the areas of water stewardship, flood protection, public outreach and education with a $55,000 funding contribution,...
November 7, 2006

Economic Performance Report Released

The Manitoba Bureau of Statistics today released The Manitoba Economy Projected 2006 Performance which predicts Manitoba’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2006 will be above the national...
November 6, 2006

Minister Congratulates Manito Ahbee For Successful Weekend

Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Eric Robinson today saluted the organizers of and participants in the Manito Ahbee Festival for a highly successful and exciting weekend.  ...
November 6, 2006

Selinger Announces Investor Protection

Amendments to increase investor protection and harmonize securities legislation are now in effect, Finance Minister Greg Selinger announced today.   “These amendments will increase...
November 6, 2006

2006-07 Manitoba Trapping Guide Now Available

Conservation Minister Stan Struthers today announced the 2006-07 Manitoba Trapping Guide which identifies changes in seasons and licensing for the coming year is now available.  ...
November 6, 2006

Manitoba Presents National Child Day Forum

Manitoba parent-child coalitions, community partners and world-renowned speakers are coming together at the annual National Child Day Forum in Winnipeg to focus on supporting communities in...
November 6, 2006

2007 Consumer Tips Calendar Available Throughout Province

Manitoba consumers will receive helpful consumer hints in the 2007 Protect Yourself calendar now being distributed free throughout the province.   “An informed consumer is the best...
November 4, 2006

Province Provides Funding to Career Trek

The Manitoba government has committed ongoing funding of $175,000 to Career Trek Inc. to support innovative programs that encourage children to complete high school and pursue post-secondary...
November 3, 2006

Snowmobile Season About To Begin

Before the winter recreation season gets underway, snowmobile operators are reminded to be safe while enjoying Manitoba’s winter, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers said today.  ...
November 3, 2006

$2.2-Billion Power Sale Arrangement Reached By Manitoba Hydro, Minnesota

Manitoba Hydro has signed a ‘term sheet’ with Northern States Power (NSP) Company – Minnesota, an Xcel Energy company, to provide approximately $2.2 billion in clean, renewable...
November 2, 2006

Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Awards Support Young Aboriginal Students

  Attorney General Dave Chomiak and Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Oscar Lathlin today congratulated winners of the sixth annual Helen Betty Osborne scholarships.   ...
November 2, 2006

Province Announces New Awareness Campaign And `At The Roots' Fund For Children Exposed To Domestic Violence

Information about the cycle of domestic violence and its impact on children of the family is the focus of a new public awareness campaign launched for domestic violence prevention month by...
November 2, 2006

2006 Flu Vaccine Campaign Launched

Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross today officially launched Manitoba’s 2006 influenza immunization campaign at a Winnipeg day care, encouraging Manitobans most at risk to get the...
November 1, 2006

Province Extends Federal Tax Supports To Manitoba Seniors

Finance Minister Greg Selinger today announced that beginning in 2007, Manitoba will parallel the federal tax supports recently announced and allow pensioners to split eligible pension income for...
November 1, 2006

Manitoba `Shining Star': National Energy Efficiency Report

Manitoba continues to lead the Canadian provinces in promoting and supporting energy efficiency according to a new national report card authored by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance...