Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz called on the provincial candidates Tuesday to make infrastructure spending a priority in the election. Joined by the president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Katz said the campaign promises so far neglect basic infrastructure...
Premier Greg Selinger unveiled his plans for negotiating the next national health accord on Tuesday. Speaking at the Fort Garry Hotel, the provincial NDP leader called for fighting for a minimum 10-year deal with stable funding increases, creating a national strategy...
By Sarah Klein The Manitoba Liberals would work to increase the number of community police stations and foot patrols in the city if elected on October 4. Party leader Jon Gerrard singled out Fort Rouge on Tuesday to make an example, saying the area has become less...
Elections Manitoba is taking into account the many residents who are still displaced due to flooding this past spring. To assist residents in casting their ballot away from home, mobile advance voting stations in Winnipeg and Gimli motels will be setup for Interlake...
Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives would invest $5 million into building a new facility for Osborne House. Watch: Leader Hugh McFadyen announced Monday the new home would improve public safety and provide for the much-needed $1 million in renovations for Manitoba's...
Greg Selinger's NDP committed on Monday to build a new indoor soccer complex in north Winnipeg and nine new synthetic grass soccer fields across the city over the next four years. Speaking at the Winnipeg Indoor Soccer Complex at the University of Manitoba, Selinger...
By Sarah Klein Manitoba Liberals would make it easier for applicants to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to settle in the province. Under the current law, immigrants must show proof of $10,000 worth of assets. The rule is intended to ensure their...
Greg Selinger -- NDP While in Brandon, the NDP promised to add another ambulance to the road, and expand home care at a cost of $190,000. Also in Brandon, party leader Greg Selinger pledged 2,500 new private-sector rental housing units across the province to increase...
By David Klassen Advance voting in the provincial election opens today across the province. Manitobans unable to vote on October 4 can cast their ballot early at numerous locations until Saturday, October 1. There are approximately 300 advance voting locations...
By Sarah Klein Progressive Conservative leader Hugh McFadyen made improving the St. James Civic Centre one of his campaign commitments on Friday. McFadyen said the PCs will invest $3.9 million into the centre to include a second ice rink, provide a new home to the St....
Manitoba's NDP will provide the Grace Hospital with a new MRI machine if re-elected on October 4. Premier Greg Selinger said Friday the hospital would be expanded, building on a new ACCESS Centre and emergency room currently under construction. The MRI -- at a cost of...
Contrary to the political attack ads, Hugh McFadyen says he will actually clean up Lake Winnipeg. The Progressive Conservative Party leader said Thursday his government would reduce phosphorus flows into the lake from Manitoba sources by 20% from current levels by...
