Province Supports Expansion of Curbside Organic Composting in Brandon
BRANDON--The Manitoba government will provide $300,000 over two years to support the expansion of Brandon’s curbside organics collection and composting program, Premier Greg Selinger...December 7, 2012
New Worker Advocacy Centre in Brandon Will Connect Workers With Opportunities: Premier
BRANDON-Premier Greg Selinger officially opened a new worker advocacy centre here today in partnership with members of the Brandon and District Labour Council. “This centre will...December 6, 2012
Provincial Government Getting Results on Priorities of Manitoba Families Through Uncertain Times: Premier
The second session of the 40th Manitoba legislative assembly adjourned today after making progress on the priorities of Manitoba families, said Premier Greg Selinger. “We’ve kept...December 6, 2012
Province Advises Trappping Banned in Provincial Parks that have Heavy, Year-round Use
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship advises all licensed and permitted trapping has been banned effective immediately in provincial parks that have heavy year-round use by families and...December 6, 2012
Statement by Premier Greg Selinger on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
On this day in 1989, 14 women were killed because they were women. Today all of Canada mourns the loss of these young women and all other women who have died as a result of gender-based...December 6, 2012
Province Launches New Smartphone App, Website to Make Recycling Easier
Manitobans can use a new smartphone app and website to conveniently map out recycling depot options, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today. The...December 6, 2012
Consumer Protection Office Reminds Consumers to Use Caution When Making Holiday Purchases
During the holiday season, when many shoppers will be looking for the perfect gift at a great price, the Consumer Protection Office is reminding consumers to take precautions and be aware of...December 5, 2012
New Youth Video Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence
A new video demonstrates that young men have a role to play in speaking out against domestic and gender-related violence, and breaking the cycle of violence, Family Services and Labour...December 5, 2012
Sunrise Memorial Service Remembers Victims of Violence
Manitoba will honour the memory of the 14 young women killed in the Montreal massacre in 1989 and Manitoba women who have died in acts of violence with a special public ceremony tomorrow at 8...December 5, 2012
Annual Legislative Building Open House to be Held Saturday, Dec. 8
On behalf of the members of the legislative assembly, Premier Greg Selinger is inviting Manitobans and all visitors to the province to the annual open house at the Legislative Building on...December 5, 2012
Manitoba Government Providing Over 1,000 Life-saving, Simple-to-use Defibrillators: Premier
The province is providing more than 1,000 free defibrillators to public places to ensure the life‑saving help cardiac arrest victims need is nearby, Premier Greg Selinger said today as...December 4, 2012
Province Supporting Safe and Inclusive Schools by Introducing Strong Anti-bullying Action Plan: Allan
Protecting students from bullying in school, on the street and on the Internet is an important priority for the provincial government, Education Minister Nancy Allan said today as she...December 4, 2012
Province Proposes New Rules to Improve Safety for Manitoba Emergency Crews, Other Roadside Workers
New rules would better protect emergency and other roadside workers by setting lower speed limits for motorists as they pass emergency or other designated vehicles stopped or working on a...December 3, 2012
Circuit Court Review to Result in Swifter Justice: Swan
The Government of Manitoba will provide swifter justice by consolidating circuit court venues around the province, Justice Minister Andrew Swan announced today. The minister said the change...December 3, 2012
Manitoba Proposes to End Exemption Allowing People With Disabilities be Paid Less Than Minimum Wage
Manitoba is introducing an amendment that would eliminate an exemption that allows employees with disabilities to be paid less than the minimum wage, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer...December 3, 2012
Manitoba Government to Introduce New Rules That Would Protect Manitobans Buying a Vehicle
The Manitoba government will ensure greater fairness for families with new protections against false and misleading advertising on cars, and will require dealers to use all-in pricing,...December 3, 2012
