Manitoba

Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
On July 28, August 1 and 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.
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Canada advances new Medical Countermeasures Laboratory Facility in Winnipeg (Wed, 05 Aug 2026)
Drawing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is strengthening Canada’s capacity to respond to future public health emergencies through the development of a new medical countermeasures laboratory facility.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with Manitoba Government to complete third aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz of the season on Highway 1 (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS threaten aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, and creating costly challenges for industries and local communities. Canadians can help prevent the spread of AIS by properly cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft before moving them to new bodies of water.
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Communities Included in Agristability Late Application Filing Penalty Waiver (Thu, 23 Jul 2026)
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing targeted AgriStability enhancements for producers impacted by flooding in June and July 2026.
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Governments of Canada and Manitoba provide flood recovery support for producers through AgriStability (Thu, 23 Jul 2026)
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing targeted enhancements to AgriStability to support producers impacted by significant flooding in June and July, helping affected farmers access timely support to manage recovery and maintain their operations.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with Manitoba government to complete second aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz of the season on Highway 1 (Tue, 21 Jul 2026)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba government, has completed the second aquatic invasive species (AIS) roadside inspection blitz of the 2026 summer season. The operation took place on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border, from June 19 to 21, 2026. These inspections support ongoing efforts to protect freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity by intercepting vehicles transporting watercraft and equipment that may carry aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels.
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The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027 nearly 153,000 families in Manitoba benefiting from more generous payments starting this month (Fri, 17 Jul 2026)
The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.
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Parliamentary Secretary Lavack to highlight the Canada Child Benefit's more generous support for families (Thu, 16 Jul 2026)
Please be advised that the Honourable Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, will be in Winnipeg to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada.
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EMILI marks 10 years of agriculture innovation with new support from the Government of Canada (Wed, 15 Jul 2026)
Federal investment announced at EMILI Field Day will help more digital agriculture companies test, grow and bring new technologies to market
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Government of Canada backs Manitoba companies using AI to scale, compete and lead (Tue, 07 Jul 2026)
PrairiesCan announces more than $10.2 million in federal funding to support six innovative Manitoba businesses expanding their use of AI and digital technology
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