Feds impose temporary boat ban on popular Manitoba lake
The threat of zebra mussels has prompted the federal government to temporarily ban watercraft from a Manitoba lake popular with tourists.
Manitoba First Nation sues three levels of government over lack of flood protection
The most recent major flood happened in 2022. It forced more than 2,000 residents to flee and left hundreds of homes damaged or in need of replacement. Some 500 residents are still unable to return, the lawsuit says.
Trudeau says provinces must put a price on carbon as Manitoba plans an alternative
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew appeared at odds over carbon pricing on Thursday.
Manitoba Hydro losing money as need for more power draws near
The Crown utility is forecasting a $190-million net loss for the fiscal year that will end in March.
Manitoba government says fuel-tax cut helped lower inflation rate
Manitoba's NDP government touted its recent fuel-tax cut as an inflation-buster on Tuesday, while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives accused the government of letting costs rise elsewhere.
N.W.T. plane crash claims six lives with sole survivor in hospital
The charter plane, a British Aerospace Jetstream 3212 operated by Northwestern Air Lease, was headed Tuesday morning to the Diavik Diamond Mine, some 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife.
Wab Kinew's NDP win majority in Manitoba election
Wab Kinew, who is to become Canada's first First Nations provincial premier, spoke to young Indigenous people and those from all backgrounds in his victory speech on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, after the NDP won a majority in the Manitoba election.
Manitobans head to the polls today
Manitobans are to make history today as they cast final ballots in an election that has followed four weeks of promises, debates and controversial advertisements.
Premiers urge feds to advance infrastructure plan to boost economic growth
Canada's premiers ended their annual three-day conference on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, with a call for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on infrastructure needs ranging from highways to housing.
Manitoba bus and truck crash leave 15 dead and 10 injured
A day trip to the casino for a busload of seniors turned to devastation and unimaginable loss on Thursday, June 15, 2023, after a fiery crash with a truck on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Winnipeg.