Manitoba asks tourists to stay away as 21,000 people flee wildfires
Provincial government says hotel spaces are limited and should be reserved for evacuees.
Two men convicted after migrants froze to death on Canada-US border will be sentenced
Two men are to be sentenced today for their role in a human smuggling operation that saw a family of four freeze to death on the Canada-US border south of Winnipeg.
Manitoba to repatriate hydroelectricity from US
The Manitoba government says it is repatriating energy by not renewing two hydroelectric export contracts to Minnesota. Premier Wab Kinew says the contracts are set to expire at the end of this month and amount to 500 megawatts of power that will now be available for Canada.
Manitoba government's push for an electricity rate freeze questioned by consumer group
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a rate freeze on electricity in 2025 is achievable, despite another forecasted financial loss at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro.
Survivor of icy cross-border walk to testify at human smuggling trial
Steve Shand and Harshkumar Patel are charged with organizing several illegal crossings, from Manitoba to Minnesota, of people from India.
After one year as Manitoba premier, Wab Kinew understands change takes time
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was elected, but there are challenges ahead in fulfilling promises to improve health care and balance the budget.
Liberals lose a seat to the Bloc Québécois in byelection
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a second Liberal stronghold, this one to the Bloc Québécois in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun.
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.