Nurses union bemoans lack of health-care progress in Manitoba, rally planned

More than 500 Manitoba nurses are expected to attend a rally at the legislature Wednesday, calling for changes in the province’s health-care system. Despite a change in provincial government almost two years ago, the Manitoba Nurses Union says its members …

The path towards PEDv elimination in Manitoba

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus (PEDv) has been troubling North America’s swine industry for over a decade. Waves come and go, but every time it gives a headache. Various US states and Canadian provinces are now planning for a long-term mitigation …

Manitoba measles outbreak continues, 10 confirmed, 4 probable cases

Manitoba Health tracks potential measles spread across schools and bus routes

Manitoba Health is warning of additional measles exposure sites and says some recent infections no longer have clear links to known cases or travel, suggesting possible spread within the community.Article content Until now, all confirmed measles cases in …

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Manitoba, Ottawa say $4.8-B lawsuit over Lake Winnipeg should be tossed

The Manitoba and federal governments denied any wrongdoing as they asked a court to reject a lawsuit filed by First Nations over the effect of sewage spills and pollution on Lake Winnipeg. In separate statements of defence, the two levels of government say …

Manitoba Museum visitors may have been exposed to measles

The Manitoba Museum has been identified as a potential measles exposure site last week. Provincial health officials announced Tuesday that some of the most recent exposures involved people who were unaware they had been in contact with a person who had the …

Manitoba film industry braces for impact as Trump vows to impose tariffs on foreign movies

Donald Trump's announcement that his administration is looking to put tariffs on movies produced outside the country has cast a cloud over Manitoba's film sector, people in the industry say. The U.S. president said on social media this weekend that …

Tories call for changes to Manitoba bill adding gender expression to human rights code

Manitoba's new Opposition leader says his party wants changes and clarity on a bill by the NDP government that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code. The bill, now making its way through the legislature, would include …

Manitoba health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Dugald School

Manitoba·New Provincial health officials say members of the public may have been exposed to measles at an elementary school in Dugald and multiple bus routes servicing it. Additional exposure sites on multiple bus routes, emergency department waiting room …