Manitoba orders public health emergency as HIV rates rise alarmingly

Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press - May 7, 2026 / 4:35 pm | Story: 613183 Photo: The Canadian Press Manitoba chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin speaks during the daily briefing at the Manitoba Legislative Building, in Winnipeg, …

Manitoba weathers tough year at draft table

Manitoba had its worst showing in many years at the Western Hockey League draft, with just 15 players drafted. The 2011-born crop of players wasn’t considered a strong one, but came one year after the Keystone province set a record with 39 players taken, …

Manitoba declares public health emergency due to high HIV rates

Manitoba has declared a public health emergency over high HIV infection rates.Article content The province “continues to experience some of the highest rates of HIV in Canada,” Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin, said at …

Local explorer plans hike to possible tallest Manitoba waterfall

For most people, planning a spring getaway might mean booking a campsite or mapping out a scenic drive. For photographer and explorer Shayne Thiessen, it means studying satellite imagery, weighing gear down to the pound, and preparing to trek up to 80  …

Manitoba being called on to increase support for hear-of-hearing community

During Mental Health Week, professionals who work in the field say accessibility gaps can leave members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community feeling isolated and unsupported, and they are hoping the province steps up. “That’s one area that is not …

Buffalo Strikes First! | Winnipeg Jets Offseason, NHL Playoffs & Manitoba Moose

Andrew "Hustler" Paterson hosts Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily with Michael Remis. They discuss Round 2 of the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs and begin to look ahead to this year's NHL Draft. Guests: Brandon Rewucki of Skates & Plates, Steven …

Cool, wet spring delays Manitoba seeding operations

Seeding operations across Manitoba are off to a slow start in 2026, as producers contend with cool temperatures, saturated soils, and lingering snow in some regions. According to the first provincial crop report of the season, just two percent of seeding …

Assault on Manitoba retail worker renews calls for more employee safety

Assault on Manitoba retail worker renews calls for more employee safety

WINNIPEG — An attack on a cannabis store employee who was working alone at night has renewed calls for improved worker safety in Manitoba. Police say a man entered the retail store Tuesday night, waited for a customer to leave, and then locked himself …

Manitoba Crown hopes to add terrorism provision to charges in 2024 sword attack

Manitoba Federal prosecutors say they hope to have the case of a youth accused of attacking a fellow Brandon high school student with a sword in June 2024 treated as a terrorist act. A guilty verdict could result in life in prison. Guilty verdict could …