Manitoba News

Legislation would make Louis Riel honorary first premier of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Métis leader Louis Riel will be recognized as Manitoba's honorary first premier if a bill put before the legislature Thursday is passed into law.

Nov 23, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Manitoba introduces bill to temporarily lift provincial tax on fuel

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government introduced a bill Thursday to suspend the province's fuel tax for six months, and possibly longer.

Nov 23, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

Crown stays sex assault charges against Manitoba high school teacher

WINNIPEG — The Crown has stayed sex assault charges against a former Manitoba high school teacher and coach.

Nov 22, 2023 5:01 PM Read more >

Manitoba premier says previous government's school plan was not funded

WINNIPEG — The new NDP government in Manitoba is reconsidering a plan to build nine new schools started by the previous Progressive Conservative government.

Nov 22, 2023 4:33 PM Read more >

Winnipeg gives honorary street name to celebrate sister city relationship with Lviv

WINNIPEG — A portion of a street north of Winnipeg's downtown has been given an honorary name as Manitoba's capital celebrates 50 years since it formed a relationship with a city in Ukraine.

Nov 22, 2023 11:05 AM Read more >

Manitoba promises more health-care workers, fuel tax suspension in throne speech

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he intends to keep his election promises, but some discretionary spending will be looked at and some capital projects may have to be pushed back.

Nov 21, 2023 4:59 PM Read more >

Oliveira looks south, Blue Bombers face questions after Grey Cup loss

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira wants to head south this winter, but not for a vacation.

Nov 21, 2023 3:46 PM Read more >

Elaborate Manitoba swearing-in ceremony almost took place outdoors, documents show

WINNIPEG — The ceremony that saw Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and his cabinet ministers sworn in at the province's new horticultural showcase cost $19,600 and was almost held outside, information obtained by The Canadian Press shows.

Nov 20, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

Scheifele, with a goal and two assists, leads Winnipeg Jets over Arizona Coyotes 5-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele had a goal and two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night.

Nov 18, 2023 10:05 PM Read more >

Jets close five-game homestand wit 5-2 victory over Coyotes

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele is feeling good about himself and looking to grow his game more. The Jets assistant captain had a goal and two assists in leading Winnipeg to a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night.

Nov 18, 2023 9:40 PM Read more >