Category Archives: News
Manitoba Boosts Minimum Wage to $16.40 This Fall
Manitoba's minimum wage is set to rise this fall, giving lowincome earners a modest boost as the province adjusts rates to keep pace with inflation. Labour and Immigration officials announced Wednesda...
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Manitoba's 2026 Angling Season Gets Underway with Free Fishing Opportunity
The start of Manitoba's 2026 angling season is here, and there's a bonus for fishers eager to get back on the water. The provincial government has released the 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, outlining ...
Apr 02, 2026 Image - File Photo
Day 4 at the Royal: Forever Royal Kids Day Brings Big Fun for Families
It's Day 4 at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, and today is all about the kids. Forever Royal Kids Day transforms the Keystone Centre into a playground of discovery, excitement, and handson fun - givin...
Apr 02, 2026 Photo credit: Provincial Exhibition
Manitoba Expands Access to Measles Vaccine Through Pharmacies
The Manitoba government is expanding access to measles vaccinations by allowing pharmacists to administer the publicly funded vaccine to eligible children and youth. Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care...
Apr 01, 2026 mary_smn / Depositphotos.com
Province Expands Vet Training Seats, Offering Long‑Awaited Relief for Westman Producers
Manitoba's livestock sector may soon see some longneeded support, as the province moves to expand veterinary training seats at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). The announcement, rele...
Apr 01, 2026 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com
Royal Highlights - Tuesday & Wednesday
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Rolls Into MidWeek With Big Crowds and Bigger Performances The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair kept the Keystone Centre buzzing on Tuesday, with packed barns, strong showings in ...
Apr 01, 2026
News - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Rural Health Care Upgrades Moving Ahead Manitoba is pushing forward with major rural healthcare expansions this year, including ER and acutecare upgrades in Neepawa, Brandon, Portage, Winkler-Morden a...
Apr 01, 2026 Pattison Media
Manitoba Hosting Provincewide Hiring Forum to Help More Nurses Enter the Workforce
The Manitoba government is launching a provincewide hiring forum aimed at helping more nurses and healthcare aides enter the workforce by connecting them directly with employers from across the provin...
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Wheat Kings pushed to the brink after game three loss
Another close game, this one in regulation, went against the Brandon Wheat Kings in Virden as they faced the Calgary Hitmen in game three of their first round series. Luke Mistelbacher scored, and Fil...
Mar 31, 2026 Prbah Bhathal is turned aside point-blank by Eric Tu in the third period against the Calgary Hitmen. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Spring Thaw Weakens Ice on Brandon Waterways as Province Issues Safety Advisory
Spring thaw has officially begun across southern Manitoba, and provincial officials are warning that ice conditions are deteriorating rapidly-including on the Assiniboine River, the Little Saskatchewa...
Mar 31, 2026 Image - City of Brandon
