Manitoba Hydro Power Imports Nearly Match Export Sales as Drought Weighs on 2025-26 Results

Manitoba Hydro imported nearly as much electricity and fuel as it sold outside the province during the 2025-26 fiscal year, as persistent drought conditions sharply reduced hydroelectric generation and contributed to a $446-million loss for the Crown …

Critical mineral development: Grid Metals promotes southeast Manitoba cesium deposit

An exploration company says it’s found the second-largest cesium deposit to be developed in the Western world — and it’s looking to mine in southeastern Manitoba. Cesium is used in the defence sector, solar panels, internet and phone networks and GPS …

Manitoba harvest reaches halfway point: crop report

The harvest in Manitoba is now 51 percent complete, according to the latest provincial crop report However, the northwest region is only 40 percent complete, while the southwest is just 32 percent complete. The harvest in Manitoba is now 51 percent …

Manitoba's labour board rules Dynacare medical lab staff to be essential workers

The terrain of the ongoing collective bargaining battle involving workers who do medical tests across Manitoba shifted Thursday with a ruling from the province’s labour board. The board, in a written decision, said the staffers who carry out and interpret …

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives criticize Obby Khan for airing caucus infighting

Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Progressive Conservatives …

New coalition calls out Manitoba’s new rent control measures

New sick note rules take effect in Manitoba

New rules limiting when Manitoba employers can request sick notes take effect today. Employers will no longer be allowed to request sick notes for short-term absences from work unless a worker misses more than one consecutive week of work or more than 10 …

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Manitoba

Breadcrumb Trail Links PR Newswire OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 1, 2026 /CNW/ –The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following …

Manitoba’s new sick note rules are now in effect

Employees in Manitoba no longer need to provide a sick note when missing work for a minor illness or injury. Under the new rules, which come into effect today, employers can’t ask for medical documentation when an employee misses a week or less of work, or …