News Releases

May 8, 2009

Provincial Parks Improved, Expanded as Camping Season Kicks Off Today: Struthers

Manitobans will have free access to provincial parks with improved and expanded campsites for better summer living in the province this year, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers announced at...
May 7, 2009

Reducing Risk of Wildfires, Environmental Damage Aim of New Rules for All-terrain Vehicles: Struthers

New initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires and environmental damage caused by all-terrain vehicles were announced today by Conservation Minister Stan Struthers.   ...
May 7, 2009

Province Appoints First Nations, MÉtis Representatives to WRHA Board

The province is appointing four new First Nations and Métis directors to the board of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to share their insight and professional expertise while...
May 7, 2009

Commuter Challenge '09 to Run May 31 to June 6 in Manitoba

Manitobans are being challenged to try busing, biking, walking, paddling or carpooling during Commuter Challenge Week in Manitoba, which runs from May 31to June 6, said Science, Technology,...
May 7, 2009

50,000 Low-cost Bike Helmets Distributed Under Successful Child-safety Program

A milestone 50,000 low-cost bike helmets have been distributed to Manitoba families under a popular program that helps young Manitobans ride safely while getting active in the province’s...
May 7, 2009

Rondeau Appoints Members to New Active Transportation Advisory Group

Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau today appointed 11 people to the Active Transportation Advisory Group which will make recommendations for improving Manitoba’s...
May 7, 2009

Province Continues $5.8-million Investment in Manitoba Libraries as Conference Kicks Off

Manitobans will have greater access to information with a $5.8-million investment in libraries, Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Minister Eric Robinson announced today as the three-day...
May 6, 2009

Property Reassessment Underway In Manitoba: Ashton

Property reassessment for the 2010 tax year is now underway to support fairness in property taxation, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton announced today.   “Frequent...
May 6, 2009

Province Supports Short-Line Railway: Wowchuk

The province is contributing $615,000 to the Boundary Trails Railway Company (BTRC) to establish a short‑line freight railway between Manitou and Morden, Agriculture, Food and Rural...
May 5, 2009

Moratorium on Dauphin Lake Fishery to End at Midnight Tonight

Manitoba Water Stewardship advises the closure and fishing restrictions on the Dauphin Lake tributaries put in place April 20 have been lifted.   The measures included a moratorium on all...
May 5, 2009

BULLETIN #11 H1N1 FLU

Public Health ·          To date, there has been one confirmed case of H1N1 flu identified in Manitoba. The Brandon re
May 5, 2009

Province Announces New Initiative Which Allows Manitobans To Recycle Wireless Devices

Manitobans now have the opportunity to recycle used wireless devices such as cellular telephones through the Recycle My Cell program, managed by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications...
May 5, 2009

New Disordered-Eating Program To Expand Treatment And Resources Across Province

The province is developing a new, community-based program that will provide youth, adults and families with timely access to early intervention and treatment of disordered eating, Healthy Living...
May 4, 2009

Bulletin #10 H1N1 Flu

Public Health ·          No additional confirmed cases of H1N1 flu have been reported in Manitoba.
May 4, 2009

Manitoba's Farmland School Tax Rebate To Return More Than $30 Million To Farm Families For 2008: Wowchuk

More than 31,000 applications have been received for the Farmland School Tax Rebate program for the 2008 tax year, with a total of more than $30 million in rebates expected to be paid to Manitoba...
May 4, 2009

Manitoba Fire Commissioner Receives International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Award

Douglas Popowich, Manitoba’s fire commissioner, has received the Martin E. Grimes award from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy...
May 3, 2009

Bulletin #9 H1N1 Flu

Public Health ·          A confirmed case of H1N1 flu has been reported in a female in the 10- to 19-year old age group, who is a resident...
May 2, 2009

Bulletin #8 H1N1 Flu

Public Health ·         At this time, there are no reported confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Manitoba.
May 1, 2009

Bulletin # 7 H1n1 Flu

Public Health ·          At this time, there are no confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Manitoba.
May 1, 2009

Moratorium On Dauphin Lake Fishery Extended To Protect Spawning Walleye

Manitoba Water Stewardship advises the conservation measures put in place to protect walleye populations in Lake Dauphin will be extended until May 8.    The moratorium that was...
May 1, 2009

Emergency Preparedness Week Declared In Manitoba

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton, minister responsible for emergency measures, today announced the launch of Emergency Preparedness Week, May 3 to 9, and encouraged Manitobans to...