8 h. ago Manitoba government eyes human rights protection for gender expression

The Manitoba government plans to expand the province's human rights code to cover gender expression.

Politics

4 d. ago Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says it wants the federal government to end its ongoing neglect and systemic failures when it comes to First Nations children.

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5 d. ago Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into ‘uncharted waters,’ analyst says

The Manitoba government is entering new territory with a plan to crack down on election disinformation and fine people up to $20,000 a day if offending material is not removed.

Politics

6 d. ago Manitoba to no longer have jail as an option for people with communicable diseases

The Manitoba government is planning to stop using jails to detain people who have communicable diseases that pose a risk to others.

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7 d. ago Manitoba bill takes aim at deepfakes, election disinformation, voter misdirection

The Manitoba government put forward a bill Tuesday aimed at cracking down on election disinformation.

Events

1 week ago Manitoba’s NDP government to deliver annual budget on March 20

Premier Wab Kinew has said the fiscal plan will take into account the economic impact of tariffs threatened or imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Politics

1 week ago Manitoba drops ‘God Save The King’ rule at school, tries to enshrine school nutrition

The Manitoba government put forward sweeping changes to the school day Thursday — eliminating a requirement to sing "God Save The King,"

Society

1 week ago Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Thursday it may curtail exports of hydroelectricity to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of cutting back supply immediately or adding surcharges. The NDP government issued a directive to Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro that says cabinet approval is now needed […]

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1 week ago Plan International Canada calls for urgent investment in girls’ equality this International Women’s Day

Amid increasing threats to girls’ health, education and safety, the leading children’s rights organization emphasizes the need to protect hard-won progress TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, girls and young women around the world face escalating threats to their equality. Underscoring the importance of supporting girls […]

Society

1 week ago Manitoba legislature resumes, government prepares budget as tariff fallout looms

Politicians are set to return to the Manitoba legislative chamber Wednesday amid economic fallout from U.S. tariffs and ongoing challenges in provincial health care.

Politics

2 w. ago Manitoba government moves first encampment resident into home as part of project

Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud says the move happened last week after community agencies built a relationship with the person and found an appropriate housing unit.

Politics

2 w. ago Possible human remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says potential human remains have been discovered at a landfill where search teams have been working to find two slain First Nations women. The province says steps are underway to identify the remains from the site, located north of Winnipeg. It’s believed the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran […]

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