Search for more remains of slain Indigenous women in Manitoba landfill concludes

Open this photo in gallery:The Manitoba government says a search for the remains of two slain First Nations women at the Prairie Green Landfill, shown on February 26, officially concluded on July 9.David Lipnowski/The Canadian Press The Manitoba …

NDP urge Ottawa to revisit foreign student program decisions with Manitoba in mind

The provincial government is urging Ottawa to review its immigration policies, as Manitoba colleges face the brunt of changes made to Canada’s international student program. The province is also asking for a seat at the table when critical decisions are …

Manitoba needs more fire rangers to keep communities safe from future risks, chief says

The province is going to need to shore up its force of wildfire fighters in the future if it hopes to save more remote communities from having to endure the worsening cycle of forced evacuations, destroyed property and destruction of forests, says a …

Air quality warnings issued in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, as wildfire smoke lingers

Air quality warnings remain in effect for parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to linger over the region. Environment Canada says the northwestern Saskatchewan community of Buffalo Narrows will see some of the poorest conditions, …

Carney's Bill C-5 summit does little to allay concerns, say Manitoba chiefs

A group of Manitoba chiefs have emerged from a summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney with many of their concerns remaining over his government's major projects legislation, and how its fast-tracked approval process could sidestep consultations and …

Manitoba wildfires picking back up with dry weather, officials say

Manitoba officials say wildfires are picking up again in the province after a brief reprieve thanks to some wet weather. Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister, Conservation Officer Service and Manitoba Wildfire Service, and Christine Stevens, …

‘Cracking down’: Manitoba justice minister announces expanded ankle monitoring program

Manitoba’s justice minister says an expansion of its electronic monitoring program — to the tune of $1.2 million — will contribute to improvements in public safety. Matt Wiebe said Thursday that the funding — now totalling $2.7 million for this year — will …

Manitoba man arrested in Teulon homicide: RCMP

Possible class action against Loblaw over meat pricing filed in Manitoba

Manitoba expands ankle bracelet program to monitor people released on bail

The Manitoba government is expanding its use of ankle bracelets that keep electronic tabs on people released on bail. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe says the 100 bracelets currently available are often fully used, so the province is adding up to 100 more, at …