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August 8, 2018 MANITOBA TO REPLACE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE – – – Expanding Coverage, Protecting First Responders and Keeping Manitobans Safe: Premier THOMPSON—The Manitoba government is awarding the tender for the replacement of the province’s public safety communications service … Continue reading →

June 15, 2018 PROVINCE ISSUES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEPAWA—The Manitoba government is accepting expressions of interest (EOI) from across the province to identify priority cost-shared infrastructure projects, Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced here today at … Continue reading →

June 19, 2018 PROVINCE ANNOUNCES BYELECTION SET FOR JULY 17 IN ST. BONIFACE Premier Brian Pallister today announced that a byelection for the provincial constituency of St. Boniface will be held on Tuesday, July 17. This is the second byelection … Continue reading →

June 13, 2018 PROVINCE ANNOUNCES WALK-IN CONNECTED CARE CLINIC TO OPEN AT CONCORDIA HOSPITAL – – – Clinic will be Open Extended Hours, Offer Alternative to Non-life-threatening Care: Goertzen A walk-in connected care clinic opening at Concordia Hospital next summer … Continue reading →

May 30, 2018 PROVINCE RECEIVES RECOMMENDATIONS OF MANITOBA RED TAPE REDUCTION TASK FORCE The provincial government has now received and is implementing recommendations from the Manitoba Red Tape Reduction Task Force report, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “Reducing red … Continue reading →

May 22, 2018 PROVINCE PROVIDES RESPONSE TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON CANNABIS LEGISLATION Public Health, Safety Remain Primary Concerns: Stefanson, Goertzen Background Information The Manitoba government has provided a submission to the federal Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and … Continue reading →

May 14, 2018 MANITOBA GOVERNMENT EXPANDS SUPPORT TO AT-RISK YOUTH IN SELKIRK – – – Investment will Prevent Crime, Increase Access to Community Supports for Youth and Their Families: Stefanson SELKIRK—The Manitoba government is increasing its support to the Selkirk … Continue reading →

May 14, 2018 MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS STRATEGY SETS OUT BOLD PLAN TO ADDRESS LONG-STANDING SERVICE GAPS – – – Strategy Identifies Historical and Systemic Issues, Focuses on Opportunities for Provincial-level Care Planning, Community-based Care: Goertzen Backgrounder Background Information A … Continue reading →

April 26, 2018 PROVINCE LAUNCHES INTAKE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING APPLICATIONS The Manitoba government is seeking grant applications for community development projects and initiatives, Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton and Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status … Continue reading →

April 16, 2018 MANITOBA GOVERNMENT APPLAUDS POLICE FOR INTRODUCING THIRD-PARTY REPORTING The Manitoba government is applauding efforts to introduce third-party reporting in the province. Justice Minister Heather Stefanson and Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of … Continue reading →