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Tariff threats could impact visits to International Peace Garden, officials worry
With U.S. President Donald Trump's talk of imposing tariffs on Canada and making it the 51st state, some people are feeling a bit less neighbourly and saying they have no plans to visit the International Peace Garden this year.
Manitoba Hydro looks for feedback on possible electricity rate hike, different rates during the day
While the Manitoba government has promised to keep electricity rates low, the province's energy Crown corporation is asking people for their thoughts on a rate hike for electricity and changes that could see different rates applied at different times of the day.
Manitoba's $140K 'Buy Local' ad campaign includes spending on social media like Facebook, Instagram
The Manitoba government's new advertising campaign encouraging people to spend their dollars in Manitoba and support local businesses is being questioned because some of the government money is being spent on international social media sites.
Province spending $72M to expand Transcona personal care home
The Manitoba government is spending $72 million to expand a personal care home in the Transcona area of Winnipeg.
Efforts to temporarily fill Manitoba RCMP vacancies working so far, commanding officer says
Efforts to have RCMP officers from other provinces temporarily fill empty slots in Manitoba and help out with a rising vacancy rate are bearing fruit, the province's top Mountie said Friday.
Manitoba premier says tax deferrals could be used to help businesses hurt by U.S. tariffs
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's hoping Canada can still avoid United States tariffs but our country can't be a punching bag.
Dauphin-area school division decision puts God Save the King on hold
Trustees with the Mountain View School Division in Manitoba have voted to pause a plan to play God Save the King during morning announcements and see whether it is legally required and supported by area residents.
Manitoba finance minister says he won't engage in 'hypothetical talk' of possible U.S. hydro tariffs
The Manitoba government and officials at Manitoba Hydro say it's too early to discuss the potential fallout from tariffs threatened by incoming U.S. president Donald Trump.
Work underway on new bill to fight election interference: Manitoba premier
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says work is underway on a bill aimed at protecting provincial elections from foreign interference, forged images and videos, and other issues that could unfairly affect the vote
Kinew would consider financial aid if Trump follows through on tariff threat
Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for Manitobans affected by tariffs or other actions that might be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump.