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Manitoba government wants to create legislative committee to explore ways to support local journalism
The Manitoba government is planning to look for ways to support local journalism, although it is currently unclear what kind of help might be offered and which outlets might qualify.
2 men found guilty in trial that exposed 'unthinkable cruelty of human smuggling': U.S. prosecutor
A jury deliberated for about an hour Friday before convicting two men on human smuggling charges in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border.
Rules on machete sales, ban on replacement workers passed as Manitoba Legislature session ends
Bills to ban employers from using replacement workers, enact tax changes, and set new rules around the sale of machetes were among those passed into law Thursday as the yearlong session of the Manitoba Legislature wrapped up.
Manitoba considers expanding law on revenge porn, other image sharing
The Manitoba government is looking at strengthening a law that protects people whose intimate photos or videos are shared without their consent.
Manitoba ethics commissioner says Opposition MLA inadvertently broke rules, won't be punished
Manitoba's ethics commissioner says Progressive Conservative MLA Greg Nesbitt broke the province's conflict law, but it was inadvertent and he should not be penalized.
Kinew says he's listening, but no commitments on new tax powers for City of Winnipeg
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew didn't make any commitments Friday on possible new municipal taxes in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg floats ideas for new taxes as it seeks feedback on ways to increase revenue
Winnipeg city hall is gauging the public's appetite for potential new taxes on alcohol, online deliveries, vehicle registration and other items.
Manitoba judges would have to take training on domestic violence, racism under new bill
Manitoba might soon require new provincial court judges to take continuing education classes on intimate partner violence, sexual assault, systemic racism and other topics.
Manitoba's chief electoral officer calls for legal crackdown on spread of election disinformation
Manitoba's chief electoral officer is calling for a legal crackdown on disinformation about provincial elections, including the conduct of election officials and electronic vote-counting machines.
Manitoba premier says he'll look into disclosing more information about travel expenses
The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.