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Manitoba government's spending targets too optimistic, Conservative critic says
The Manitoba government's plan to balance the budget in two years will require tighter spending restraint, something the Opposition Progressive Conservatives say is unrealistic.
Manitoba Tory leadership candidates talk crime, taxes and health care in last official square-off
The two candidates vying for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party squared off Wednesday night in a debate that touched on crime, health care, taxes and other issues.
Manitoba plans to introduce human rights protection for gender expression
The Manitoba government plans to expand the province's human rights code to cover gender expression, which it says will bring Manitoba in line with most other provinces.
Manitoba proposes new restrictions for motorists driving near snowplows, cyclists
The Manitoba government is looking to set new rules for motorists who drive near snowplows, tow trucks and cyclists.
Manitoba government introduces election bill to ban 'deep fakes' and other misinformation during campaigns
The Manitoba government has put forward a bill that would crack down on election disinformation, including expanding existing prohibitions on disseminating false information about candidates and impersonating election officials.
Amazon agrees to province's request to halt sales of machetes to Manitobans
Online retail outlet Amazon says it has halted all shipments of machetes and other long-bladed weapons to Manitoba addresses.
U.S. companies could be barred from Manitoba energy infrastructure work, Kinew says
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province's Crown-owned energy corporation could use its purchasing power to fight back against tariffs imposed by the United States.
Almost 11,000 Progressive Conservatives eligible to vote for new Manitoba leader
Just under 11,000 people have taken out memberships in the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba in time to vote for next month's leadership race — up from approximately 2,200 members the party had when the race was launched last summer, party officials said Monday.
Trio of education bills includes bid to scrap God Save the King requirement in Manitoba schools
The Manitoba government put forward sweeping changes to the school day Thursday — eliminating a requirement to sing God Save the King, paving the way for more Indigenous instruction, and enshrining its school nutrition program in a way that one expert called constitutionally dubious.
Accusations over U.S. trade dispute dominate 1st day of Manitoba legislature session
Politicians accused each other of failing to stand up against U.S. tariffs Wednesday as the Manitoba legislature reconvened after a winter break.