Manitoba Tory ethics probe strips critic duties

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

A Manitoba Progressive Conservative member has been stripped of his critic duties amid an ongoing ethics probe related to a proposed silica sand mine. Party leader Khan removed the MLA from his role while allowing him to remain in caucus, intensifying political controversy in the province.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but remains in caucus after ethics probe

winnipegfreepress.com / Khan removes MLA from critic role after ethics breach

thestar.com / Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but will remain in caucus after ethics probe

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 18 hours ago #politics #conservatives #manitoba #ethics +

Investigation underway after assault on Assiniboine Park bike path

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

Winnipeg police are investigating an assault and attempted robbery on a bike path in Assiniboine Park, with a suspect now in custody. Residents are left wondering if a simple bike ride has suddenly become the scene of a thriller.

globalnews.ca / Woman assaulted on bike path in Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg police say

winnipegfreepress.com / Woman assaulted in attempted robbery at Assiniboine Park 

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 25 hours ago #crime #manitoba #winnipeg #cycling +

Recycling facility mystery death disrupts Winnipeg services

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

A grim discovery at a recycling depot has Winnipeg authorities investigating a suspicious death that forced pickup services to grind to a halt. Residents now face disrupted pickups while police probe the unsettling demise at the facility—a bizarre twist for the mundane world of waste management.

winnipegfreepress.com / Recycling pickup postponed after body found at depot

globalnews.ca / Winnipeg cops investigate suspicious death at recycling plant

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 26 hours ago #crime #infrastructure #manitoba #winnipeg +

Manitoba ethics inquiry targets ex-premier’s mining project push

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm more...

Investigations in Manitoba have zeroed in on former Premier Heather Stefanson and her cabinet ministers over their controversial push for a silica sand mining project. Accusations of ethical breaches have spurred calls for hefty fines, spotlighting a highly charged debate over political accountability and propriety in government decision-making.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

winnipegfreepress.com / Real question is why Stefanson and ministers put reputations on line for Sio Silica

winnipegfreepress.com / Former premier Stefanson, cabinet ministers broke ethics law: investigation

theglobeandmail.com / Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

thestar.com / Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 47 hours ago #provincial #manitoba #ethics #mining +

Manitoba homeowners outraged over missing $1500 tax credit on bills

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:20 pm more...

Provincial officials are scrambling as frustrated homeowners report the absence of a promised $1500 property tax credit on their annual bills. The dispute has ignited public outcry and political sparring over oversight failures, with citizens demanding swift corrective action to remedy the rebate blunder.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba government says it’s working to get promised tax credit to homeowners

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Terribly unfair’: some homeowners slam province after property tax rebate left off bill

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #provincial #finance #housing #manitoba +

Manitoba Wildfire Battle in Lac du Bonnet Amid Rainy Relief

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In eastern Manitoba’s Lac du Bonnet, intense wildfires have devastated communities—destroying 28 homes and cottages and causing two fatalities—while mandatory evacuations remain in effect. Despite a brief, somewhat indifferent bout of rain offering scant relief, crews continue their uphill battle against a fire that refuses to take a day off.

thestar.com / Manitoba bear cub that sustained burns from forest fire dies from injuries

winnipegfreepress.com / Bear cub rescued from Lac du Bonnet fires dies

lapresse.ca / Manitoba | L’ordre d’évacuation est maintenu pour l’incendie de Lac du Bonnet

theglobeandmail.com / Evacuation orders still in place in Lac du Bonnet, Man. as crews continue to battle wildfires

permalink / 7 stories from sources in 6 days ago #rural #environment #manitoba #fire +

Manito Ahbee powwow marks 20-year cultural milestone in Winnipeg

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Celebrating 20 years of one of North America’s largest powwows, the Manito Ahbee event in Winnipeg continues to dazzle with vibrant traditions and dynamic performances. The festival not only honors enduring indigenous heritage but also proves that cultural celebrations remain refreshingly spirited—even when compared to modern distractions.

citynews.ca / Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America’s largest, celebrates 20 years

thestar.com / Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America's largest, celebrates 20 years

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 6 days ago #indigenous #culture #manitoba #winnipeg +

Wildfires rage across eastern Manitoba cottage areas

Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:21 am more...

Firefighters continue their valiant battle against out-of-control wildfires in eastern Manitoba, with flames consuming thousands of hectares amid popular cottage regions. The situation took a tragic turn when authorities discovered bodies amid the ashes, sparking urgent responses and grim reflections on the escalating crisis.

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba

winnipegfreepress.com / Community spirit soars amid wildfire fight

theglobeandmail.com / Rain offers some help for crews battling deadly wildfires in eastern Manitoba

thestar.com / B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba

permalink / 8 stories from sources in 7 days ago #environment #manitoba #canada #fire +

Manitoba Border Smuggling Sparks Fatal Convictions Push

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

U.S. attorneys are seeking prison sentences for two men convicted in a harrowing human smuggling case at the Manitoba border that resulted in a family freezing to death. Authorities insist the stern measures will deter such deadly border-crossing attempts in the future.

cbc.ca / Prosecutors want 19-year and 10-year sentences for men convicted after family froze at Manitoba border

globalnews.ca / Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths

thestar.com / Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 8 days ago #crime #justice #manitoba #canada +

Manitoba declares state of emergency amid wildfire crisis

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Manitoba officials have been forced to declare a state of emergency in a provincial park as wildfires rage, a crisis compounded by the grim discovery of two bodies. The escalating blaze has prompted swift evacuations and stirred serious concerns over emergency preparedness and public safety.

ledevoir.com / Des feux forcent à déclarer l’état d’urgence dans un parc du Manitoba

lapresse.ca / Manitoba | Des incendies de forêt forcent à déclarer l’état d’urgence dans un parc provincial

citynews.ca / Manitoba declares state of emergency in provincial park due to wildfires

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 8 days ago #provincial #environment #manitoba #fire +