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Manitoba Appoints New Chair and Board Members to Research Manitoba
The Manitoba government has announced a new chair and several board appointments to Research Manitoba, the provincial agency responsible for supporting and funding research across a wide range of disciplines. Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz says the refreshed board will help strengthen research excell...
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Fresh Measles Alert in Southeastern Manitoba; Western Region Sees No New Cases
Public health officials have identified another measles exposure site in southeastern Manitoba, continuing a pattern of new exposures in the eastern and southern parts of the province. Manitoba Health confirmed the latest exposure occurred at a medical clinic in Selkirk, with potential contact taking place on March 28 ...
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Sports Shorts - Thursday, April 2, 2026
It's do‑or‑die for the Brandon Wheat Kings tonight as they try to stay alive against Calgary, trailing the series 3-0. Puck drop is 7 p.m. at Tundra Oil & Gas Place in Virden. If Brandon wins, they'll play again on Friday for Game 5. If they lose, it's time to clean out the lockers. In the NHL, Macklin Celebrin...
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News - Thursday, April 2, 2026
Brandon's new $120‑million critical care centre opens next month, expanding ICU capacity from 10 to 16 beds and adding 15 internal‑medicine beds as staffing grows. The project is expected to reduce patient transfers to Winnipeg and improve access across the region. Doctors Manitoba says the province's plan to bring...
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Manitoba Boosts Minimum Wage to $16.40 This Fall
Manitoba's minimum wage is set to rise this fall, giving low‑income earners a modest boost as the province adjusts rates to keep pace with inflation. Labour and Immigration officials announced Wednesday that the hourly minimum will increase by 40 cents to $16.40 on Oct. 1. The annual adjustment is required under Mani...
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