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Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A former CTV and CBC reporter hired to serve as Manitoba’s trade envoy to the United …
Read More »Manitoba’s Joss Reimer is named Canada’s new chief public health officer
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Health Minister Marjorie Michel has announced that the face of Manitoba’s pandemic immunization efforts, Dr. Joss …
Read More »Former CTV, CBC reporter hired to run Manitoba’s U.S. trade office earns $387K a year
A former CTV and CBC reporter hired by Wab Kinew’s NDP government to lead Manitoba’s trade office in Washington, D.C., is earning a $387,000 annual salary, the premier’s office disclosed Wednesday. Former White House correspondent Richard Madan will earn more this year leading the D.C trade office than either Kinew …
Read More »Consultation, not legislation: How Manitoba’s approach to major projects is different
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is setting his government apart from neighbouring provinces by insisting he doesn’t need Ottawa’s controversial legislation to fast-track major resource projects. His government can break ground on the kinds of projects Ottawa wants by involving Indigenous communities from the start, he said. “In other parts of the …
Read More »Manitoba’s NDP government caught in fiscal squeeze during first year – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s NDP government, approaching the first anniversary of its election victory, is facing a fiscal squeeze as it tries to fulfil promises to cut living costs, give more money to public sector workers and eliminate chronic deficits. Premier Wab Kinew says some fiscal restraint will be coming. “I think the average Manitoban …
Read More »Manitoba’s Mislawchuk finishes 9th in Olympic triathlon – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size From the concussions to the broken ribs to a torn Achilles tendon, he’s battled through countless injuries throughout his career. But on Wednesday in France, it all paid off for Oak Bluff’s Tyler Mislawchuk in the Olympic men’s triathlon race. Mislawchuk ran …
Read More »Officials work to contain ‘limited infestation’ of zebra mussels at Manitoba’s Clear Lake – Winnipeg
Officials say they’re taking measures to contain the area after evidence of zebra mussels was found in Clear Lake. According to Parks Canada, an adult zebra mussel was found Wednesday near Boat Cove, in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park, during a visual survey of the area. Snorkellers found an adult-sized, …
Read More »AFN head meets with Manitoba’s lieutenant-governor to seek independent inquiry into killings – Winnipeg
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging Manitoba’s lieutenant-governor to establish an independent inquiry into the killings of four Indigenous women in the province. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said she had a productive meeting with Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville on Wednesday. The meeting came days after the AFN …
Read More »Museum still preserving Manitoba’s maritime heritage after 50 years – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Marine Museum of Manitoba, located in Selkirk, Man., is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The grand opening of the 2024 season happened Saturday afternoon with Minister of Sports, Culture and Heritage Glen Simard and other community leaders. “This anniversary not only honours the …
Read More »Manitoba’s cut to youth summer job program leaves some groups scrambling – Winnipeg
The Manitoba government said it was open to discussions Tuesday after facing criticism for cutting support to a major summer job program. The NDP government, elected in October, has reduced funding to the Green Team program this year by $4 million, to $5.6 million. The program helps non-profits, municipalities and …
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