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Manitoba government committee to support local journalism could be running by summer
The Manitoba government is aiming to have an all-party committee on journalism up and running this summer, but the Opposition says there are a lot of questions.
Tories call for changes to Manitoba bill adding gender expression to human rights code
Manitoba's Opposition leader says he is hoping for changes to a bill that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.
New Manitoba PC leader apologizes for landfill search campaign ads
Manitoba's new Opposition leader apologized Monday for campaign advertisements the Progressive Conservative party ran in the last election that promoted their decision to not search a landfill for the remains of two murder victims.
Praise, criticism aimed at Manitoba plan to add gender expression to human rights code
Dozens of people lined up Thursday night to air opposition to and support for Manitoba's plan to add gender expression to the human rights code — a move that would include protections for people to be called by their preferred pronouns.
Manitoba handed out $1.3M in Tesla rebates before vehicles were pulled from EV program
Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show.
Speaker apologizes for saying PC question about therapy contract question was out of line
The Speaker of the Manitoba Legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line but is also threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.
Manitoba NDP slams Tories for questions over government therapy contract
Tempers flared at the Manitoba legislature Tuesday as the Opposition Progressive Conservatives questioned the NDP government about a contract for mental health therapy, suggesting it may have been for the benefit of Finance Minister Adrien Sala.
About half of inmates at Winnipeg-area jail didn't get to vote in last Manitoba election, report suggests
A report from Manitoba's elections commissioner says roughly half of the inmates at a jail west of Winnipeg did not get the chance to vote in the last provincial election.
Premiers Kinew, Akeeagok ink deal to build hydro transmission line from Manitoba to Nunavut
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok have signed a memorandum to work together on a proposed hydroelectric and fibre optic project and ask Ottawa for capital funding.
Manitoba PCs pause bills on booze, elections, housing and more until fall session
The Opposition Progressive Conservatives have exercised their right under legislature rules to hold back five bills for further debate beyond the summer break.