Manitoba news

The Manitoba government put forward sweeping changes to the school day Thursday — eliminating a requirement to sing God Save the King, paving the way for more Indigenous instruction, and enshrining its school nutrition program in a way that one expert called constitutionally dubious.

The Manitoba government is planning to eliminate a little-used rule that says students must sing "God Save the King" every school day.

Manitoba bill seeks to end controlled-access licences in urban areas  StratCann

Manitoba moves to get rid of rule for singing of ‘God Save King’ in schools  CityNews Winnipeg

LIVE NOW: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks to media  CTV News

Manitoba moves to get rid of rule for singing of 'God Save the King' in schools  SteinbachOnline.com

Manitoba moves to get rid of rule for singing of 'God Save the King' in schools  PembinaValleyOnline.com

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is expected to speak about U.S. tariffs at 4 p.m. CT on Thursday, after the White House announced the U.S. is once again pausing tariffs it imposed this week on nearly all Canadian goods.

Premier Wab Kinew says the Manitoba government will continue countermeasures announced in response to U.S. tariffs announced earlier this week, even though some of those tariffs have now been put on hold.

Manitoba adopting 'buy Canadian' strategy, will scrutinize U.S. hydro contracts: premier  CBC.ca

Premier Wab Kinew says the Manitoba government will prioritize buying from Canadian companies, while also scrutinizing hydro contracts and keep American alcohol off the Liquor Marts in response to the dangling threat of U.S. tariffs, even after some of those levies have now been put on hold.

All 2025 Doctors Manitoba Award winners associated with UM medical college  UM Today

A 19-year-old driver who lost control of a speeding car and killed cyclist Rob Jenner on Wellington Crescent last year has been sentenced to three years in behind bars.

Manitoba moves to get rid of rule for singing of ‘God Save King’ in schools  Hamilton Spectator

Winnipeg native headed to Manitoba Moose after Jets, Panthers make goalie trade  Global News Toronto

Winnipeg native headed to Manitoba Moose after Jets, Panthers make goalie trade  Global News Kingston

manitoba dunstone canada gushue  TSN

Manitoba’s neighbours in North Dakota respond to Canada-U.S. tariff issues  Global News Toronto

Manitoba’s neighbours in North Dakota respond to Canada-U.S. tariff issues  Global News Kingston

Manitoba's Matt Dunstone came back for a 7-6 win over Canada's Brad Gushue on Thursday to hand the three-time defending champion his first loss at the Montana's Brier in Kelowna, B.C.

It's like a ghost town — that's how the owner of the Emerson Duty Free shop at the Manitoba-United States border describes the highway leading to the crossing once new tariffs kicked in.

RCMP arrest 19 violent offenders in northern Manitoba  Winnipeg Sun

Manitoba PCs apologize to families for refusing landfill search  APTN News

Colleen Bready’s Forecast: Here comes the sun  CTV News

Manitoba’s top doctor warns of ‘very late surge’ of influenza A  CTV News

Manitoba 55+ Games are having great success in Steinbach  SteinbachOnline.com

$100,000 catch of a lifetime at northern Manitoba ice fishing derby  Global News Toronto

$100,000 catch of a lifetime at northern Manitoba ice fishing derby  Global News Kingston

Uncovering the genetic blueprint of the Prairies  UM Today

A 32-year-old man from Winnipeg died after being hit by a train west of the city earlier this week.

Ottawa has reached a proposed settlement agreement with Indigenous survivors of the segregated health facilities known as Indian hospitals, to provide individual compensation ranging from $10,000 to $200,000.

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods has prompted widespread concerns among small business owners in Winnipeg, who fear increased costs and reduced profit margins.

Faced with U.S. tariffs, Manitoba’s ag sector promotes Canadian goods  Hamilton Spectator

Cooking for hunters: Make that wild game taste good  Manitobe Co-Operator

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is again pausing his tariffs on Canadian goods, offering the country yet another roughly month-long reprieve from a punishing 25 per cent levy.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is pausing his tariffs on some Canadian goods, offering the country yet another roughly month-long reprieve from a punishing universal 25 per cent levy.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that his phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump was 'colourful' with moments of tension as the two hashed out how to bring the American-led trade war to an end.

Fraud charges pile up against Manitoba business owner, totaling $700K in Losses  Classic 107

Four years after Jana Williams' remains were found outside a Winnipeg building, there is still little known about her death — a homicide that has no arrests and her family searching for answers.

Manitoba transit to receive millions in federal funding  CityNews Winnipeg

Update on ‘Your Way Home’ plan to end homelessness in Manitoba  CityNews Winnipeg

Carole Vivier, champion of Manitoba’s arts scene, dies at 73  CHVN Radio

Manitoba cities get $120M for transit service upgrades  MSN

Ottawa has reached a deal with the majority of provinces to allow Canadian booze to flow more freely across the country just as U.S. liquor is pulled from their store shelves. 

Ottawa has reached a deal with the majority of provinces to allow Canadian booze to flow more freely across the country just as U.S. liquor is pulled from their store shelves. 

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025  CBC.ca

Bereza slams NDP inaction as Manitoba legislature resumes, demands, “Start Doing”  PortageOnline.com

Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce research and innovation funding to support crop health projects  PembinaValleyOnline.com

At least one Winnipeg restaurant is making changes to its menu to avoid costly tariffs on some ingredients amid the trade war between the United States and Canada.

Thursday brings another seasonal day for much of the province. High temperatures are expected to reach close to the freezing mark for the south, with cooler temperatures in the north.