Mass Slaughter of Caribou Cows and Calves in Manitoba Prompts Calls for Change

The mass slaughter of as many as 75 caribou in Manitoba, including cows carrying unborn calves, is prompting calls for changes to the way the species is managed in the province, especially as it relates to Indigenous hunting rights. Residents of a local …

Manitoba homeowners say they aren't getting $1,500 property tax credit promised by province

The Manitoba government faced more questions about its property tax reforms Tuesday after some homeowners did not receive a promised $1,500 credit on their annual bill. Finance Minister Adrien Sala said there was a problem with some homeowners not …

Manitoba says no to some U.S. bidders, but Tories say U.S. firms still getting work

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is formally barring U.S. companies from bidding on some government contracts, but the Opposition Progressive Conservatives say that's not the case for at least two big-dollar projects. WINNIPEG — The Manitoba …

Skilled workers invited to apply for provincial immigration in latest Manitoba draw

Last week, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a draw targeting candidates outside Canada who have a strong connection to the province. On May 15, a total of 62 candidates received Letters of Advice to apply for provincial nomination …

Portage newcomers struggle with Manitoba's housing affordability crisis

Miriam Ghitale, a settlement manager working with immigrants in Manitoba, with the Portage Learning and Literacy Centre, describes a growing crisis as newcomers face impossible choices between housing and basic necessities. Many work minimum-wage jobs …

Manitoba woman killed after vehicle rolls in ditch: RCMP

Manitoba man pleads guilty in U.S. killing of woman 27 years ago

Manitoba·New A Manitoba man has admitted he strangled a woman in New Jersey in the late '90s, putting an end to a homicide case that had remained unsolved for decades. Robert Creter, 61, has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in 1997 killing of …

Manitoba’s Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Act to come into force on June 1

June 1 will be a big day for Manitoba’s Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHRs). That’s when Bill 233, The Chartered Professional in Human Resources Act, will officially be proclaimed and come into force. According to CPHR Manitoba, “This …

Winnipeg brewery owner says Manitoba-Ontario trade plans won't help beer producers

Manitoba A Winnipeg brewery owner says promises to increase trade between Manitoba and Ontario do little to help Canadian beer producers hoping to see their product line shelves in other provinces. Premiers signed a memorandum of understanding to increase …

Manitoba spending $6M this year on new plastic health cards that lack features other provinces have

Manitoba is spending almost $6 million and hiring the equivalent of 20 full-time workers this year to roll out new plastic health cards that replace often frayed pieces of paper, but they lack features found in health cards from other provinces. The new …