CityNews Winnipeg: Manitoba reacts to Trump’s film tariff threat

May 7, 2025 —  University of Manitoba, Film Professor Brenda Austin Smith, like many in the industry, questions how the tax would work, given how intertwined the global film industry is.  “It’s impulsive, it’s not really all that informed, but it has the …

Seeding in Manitoba picking up the pace

Overall spring planting in Manitoba reached eight per cent complete as of May 6, with some areas of the province much further along, the latest provincial crop report said. Manitoba Agriculture said about half of the spring wheat in the central and …

Crime stats in new police report encouraging, Manitoba justice minister says

Manitoba’s justice minister says the results of the Winnipeg Police Service’s annual report show the province’s public safety measures are working. Matt Wiebe said Wednesday that the 2024 report — which shows a decrease in violent crime and crime severity …

Some new Manitoba measles cases not connected to other known ones, officials say

WINNIPEG — The number of measles cases in Manitoba has jumped to 20, and health officials say some of the recent cases had no contact with previous ones. Dr. WINNIPEG — The number of measles cases in Manitoba has jumped to 20, and health officials say some …

Manitoba mulls lowering measles vaccine age as illness begins to spread through community transmission

Manitoba is considering lowering the age children have to be to get vaccinated against measles, as more cases of the highly contagious disease are detected across the province — including some believed to have been spread through community transmission. Dr …

Manitoba Flexible Learning Hub (MB Hub) is Searching for Content Authors to Develop Learning Resources in 2025

May 7, 2025 —  MB Hub, hosted by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, is seeking content authors who are willing to share their expertise with a province-wide audience. Selected authors will develop a 60–90 minute self-paced course and …

Manitoba measles outbreak continues, 10 confirmed, 4 probable cases

Nurses union bemoans lack of health-care progress in Manitoba, rally planned

More than 500 Manitoba nurses are expected to attend a rally at the legislature Wednesday, calling for changes in the province’s health-care system. Despite a change in provincial government almost two years ago, the Manitoba Nurses Union says its members …

The path towards PEDv elimination in Manitoba

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus (PEDv) has been troubling North America’s swine industry for over a decade. Waves come and go, but every time it gives a headache. Various US states and Canadian provinces are now planning for a long-term mitigation …

Manitoba Health tracks potential measles spread across schools and bus routes

Manitoba Health is warning of additional measles exposure sites and says some recent infections no longer have clear links to known cases or travel, suggesting possible spread within the community.Article content Until now, all confirmed measles cases in …