Ottawa will provide up to $6M over three years for Manitoba to hire new family doctors, particularly in northern and rural communities.
Ottawa to Provide Up to $6M to Hire More Family Doctors in Manitoba
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Canadian Dental Association Report Finds Dental Care Program Limits Coverage
The national dental care program has “transformed access to care for millions of patients” but claims are being denied without explanations and too many people are confused about what’s covered, says a new report from the Canadian Dental Association.
Manitoba Labour Board Rules Dynacare Needs Essential Services Agreement
The Manitoba Labour Board has ruled that an essential services agreement is required for Dynacare, overturning a March 2026 signed consent between the company and the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals that said none was needed.
Employees in Manitoba No Longer Need Sick Notes for Short Absences
Employees in Manitoba no longer need to provide a sick note when missing work for a minor illness or injury.
Manitoba to Expand Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Firefighters
The Manitoba government will introduce legislative changes to expand presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters.
Massive Mural Unveiled at St. Boniface Hospital, Honouring Grey Nuns’ Legacy
A large-scale mural celebrating St. Boniface Hospital’s history and connection to the community has been unveiled on the building’s Taché Avenue-facing front.
Victoria Hospital Foundation Receives Largest Ever Donation
WINNIPEG — A donation of more than $531,000 from a Manitoba man, given in memory of his late wife, has made him the largest donor in Victoria Hospital Foundation’s history.
Grifols Says Plasma Donor Safety Was Not Compromised as It Works to Regain Licence
A for-profit company that oversees plasma collection says it is working with Health Canada on a reopening plan after the federal health agency suspended one its operating licences for a clinic in Winnipeg.
Manitoba Premier Throws Down Fitness Challenge for Students
Manitoba’s premier is challenging students in the province to get faster, stronger or even just walking more.
Manitoba Adding More Emergency Medicine Training Seats
The Manitoba government has expanded emergency medicine residency training at the University of Manitoba, increasing the number of annual training seats to 17 from 11.
‘Dynacare Sucks’: Kinew Calls Out Company as Striking Employees Ordered Back to Work
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, a day after his government intervened to end a medical workers strike, called out their employer and suggested he may de-privatize lab testing.
HSC Foundation Launches 2026 Millionaire Lottery
The 2026 HSC Millionaire Lottery has launched, offering Manitobans the chance to win more than $2.1M in prizes in support of Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg.
