Labour Market News

Want to find out more about local or provincial labour market history? The labour market news archive may be a good place to start.

In this section, you can browse archived news titles, whose links are no longer functional, for up to one year from the current date. The archived news can help you understand the labour market trends in geographic areas and industries that are of interest to you.

• Week of 2023-05-22 to 2023-05-26

  • Assiniboine Community College will offer its rural rotating Comprehensive Health Care Aide program at three community sites in September 2023. These are Reston, Birtle, and Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School in Brandon. Each site has seats for 22 students.

    assiniboine.net

  • Construction of new homes in Manitoba slowed during April, down 47% from the previous month and 37% when compared with April 2022.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $21.6M to the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba, for the redevelopment of their building in Winnipeg’s North End. The project includes accessibility upgrades and the installation of solar panels and a geothermal heating and cooling system.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $12M to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation for the construction of a new water treatment plant. The design for the plant is nearly complete and building is expected to take 52-68 weeks.

    canada.ca

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are spending a combined $13.1M to upgrade ventilation systems in 32 schools and health care facilities across the province.

    canada.ca

  • The provincial government is suspending the Social Responsibility Fee currently collected from cannabis retailers, and has begun the process of issuing refunds retroactive to January 2022. Revenue from the 6% fee has totalled approximately $18M.

    stratcann.com

  • The City of Winnipeg and the Government of Canada are spending a total $5.4M to plant more than 70 new trees over two years along the city’s Broadway corridor. The funding will also cover improvements to roadways and sidewalks.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is opening 19 of its 23 spray pads in time for the May Long Weekend. The City’s outdoor pools will begin opening in mid-June, and its wading pools on July 1.

    cbc.ca

  • The Manitoba Government’s $45.7M expansion of the Selkirk Regional Health Centre is currently under construction. It includes 30 new acute care inpatient beds and three emergency department treatment spaces, and is expected to be complete in summer 2024.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba provided $370,000 to the Manito Ahbee Festival. The six-day celebration of Indigenous culture and sport took place from May 18 to 23 at the Red River Exhibition Park in Winnipeg.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction is underway on a new aquatic centre in Boissevain, slated to open in July. The new facility will have nearly twice the capacity of the community’s old pool, and includes water slides, swimming lanes, and a gradual entry for improved accessibility.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The provincial government is donating six homes to non-profit or Indigenous organizations to create affordable housing. The homes, located in Winnipeg's Point Douglas neighbourhood, were obtained by the Criminal Property Forfeiture unit.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction has begun on a short stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway just west of the Manitoba-Ontario border. The Province is twinning this 700m section immediately, and has hired Tetra Tech Canada to complete a conceptual design study for a larger, 16km project.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $220M over 10 years to improve infrastructure in its provincial parks. Projects include campsite and trail upgrades, yurt expansions, and roadway renewal.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Obsolete Brewing is opening a taproom and brewery this June in Dauphin.

    730ckdm.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing nearly $350,000 to the Brandon Police Service and Brandon Bear Clan community organization for crime prevention projects. The funding is offered through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-05-15 to 2023-05-19

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $25M to 428 community development projects across the province. These include upgrades to community and recreation centres as well as the development of new programs and services.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • True North Real Estate Development is proposing a $550M redevelopment of the Portage Place mall in downtown Winnipeg. The company's three-year plan begins with the construction of a 15-storey health care facility, followed by a 16-storey residential tower that will include a grocery store and community services space.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is inviting public feedback on a new plan to revitalize its downtown core. CentrePlan 2050 sets a target of 350 new housing units per year until 2030, and then 500 per year until 2050. It also outlines the redevelopment of the Graham Avenue bus corridor.

    cbc.ca

  • Canadian Mennonite University is launching a social work program at its Winnipeg campus in 2023-2024. The program will graduate 30-35 students each year.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • NurseX, a private Manitoba nursing agency, was established in August 2022 and has since recruited 100 nurses and 40 health care aides. The company was founded by a Winnipeg couple, who intend to eventually expand across Canada.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • WestJet is adding a new direct route from Winnipeg to Atlanta in September, connecting the city to the busiest airport in the world. The Government of Manitoba is spending up to $5M over two years to help create the route.

    cbc.ca

  • Winnipeg’s three downtown Business Improvement Zones are hosting the Back Downtown Spirit Week this month. The series of events and activities is part of a campaign launched last fall encouraging Winnipeggers to spend more time in the city centre.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.2M to grow its youth workforce through the First Jobs Fund. The fund is open to non-profit or non-government organizations and includes a wage subsidy program as well as a job readiness program for youth facing employment barriers.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal government, through PrairiesCan, is spending $3.75M to increase Indigenous communities’ involvement in critical minerals projects. A new partnership with Indigenous Services Canada will fund a variety of projects, creating jobs in northern Manitoba.

    canada.ca

  • The Canadian Cancer Society is providing $300,000 to the Manitoba Métis Federation to conduct research on inequities in cancer care services. The focus is on Métis citizens’ access to cancer screening and treatment in rural and remote areas.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Brandon University has formed a partnership with Bioenterprise Canada, an Ontario-based agri-technology business accelerator. The deal will connect the university with mentorship and funding opportunities that could help grow the agri-food sector in Western Manitoba.

    manitobacooperator.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $13M to reimburse physicians' licensing fees for the next two years, part of an effort to retain more doctors in Manitoba. A 2022 survey by Doctors Manitoba found that more than half of physicians are considering retiring, reducing hours, or leaving the province.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has recruited nearly 900 new health care staff since setting a target of 2,000 new hires in November 2022. These include doctors, nurses, health care aides, physician and clinical assistants, and allied-health providers.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • The provincial government is providing a total $4M to 24 newcomer support organizations across Manitoba, for projects relating to social and economic integration. Twelve of these will be covered by three-year funding agreements.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Winnipeg-based Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. has secured a purchase order from a cultivation facility in British Columbia for up to 12 of its modular Grow Pods. The contract also includes development of operating procedures and sanitation programs, marketing and other services, and has a total value of about $1.2M.

    globenewswire.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $1.3M to northern food security projects through its Northern Healthy Foods Initiative. Programming is delivered by community organizations such as Food Matters Manitoba and Four Arrows Regional Health Authority.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-05-08 to 2023-05-12

  • The Government of Manitoba is increasing funding to Research Manitoba to $13.6M in 2023-24, a $1.55M increase from the previous year. Part of the funding will allow Research Manitoba to co-create an Indigenous research and innovation framework that will include new grant programs to advance research and innovation opportunities for Indigenous students.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Red Seine Rat Wastewater Cooperative is planning to issue contracts in 2024 for a $110M wastewater treatment system for the town of Niverville and rural municipalities of Hanover, Ritchot and Tache. The facility is currently in the preliminary design stage with completion projected in 2027.

    constructconnect.com

  • Five municipalities in Manitoba have received funding from the federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to help them develop better asset management plans.

    constructconnect.com

  • The Real Brokerage Inc., an international publicly traded real estate brokerage, has expanded into Manitoba with an initial complement of 22 agents.

    businesswire.com

  • Winnipeg Transit has been operating at six per cent below pre-pandemic (2019) levels and efforts to ramp up service have been hampered by a lack of bus drivers. Transit hired 108 drivers last year and more than 60 drivers this year, but retirements and resignations have prevented the service from increasing its staff levels.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Thompson is soliciting bids for a new Aquatic Centre that will house an indoor pool. The former Norplex pool closed permanently in 2019.

    cbc.ca

  • Google Canada is partnering with ComIT, a Winnipeg charity that provides tech skills training to newcomers and marginalized communities, to provide free tech training to individuals facing barriers to employment.

    iheartradio.ca

  • Gateway Resources is planning two new building projects in Winkler in 2023. One building will house a seniors activity centre and accommodations for Supported Independent Living participants. The second building project is a pair of new accessible homes that will each accommodate three individuals.

    pembinavalleyonline.com
• Week of 2023-05-01 to 2023-05-05

  • The Government of Manitoba is adding almost $10M to a summer jobs for youth grant program. The funding is directed towards non-profit organizations, education authorities, municipal governments and northern community councils for hiring summer workers between the ages of 15 and 29.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing nearly $33.5M for infrastructure upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway through the Rural Municipality (RM) of Headingley over the next two years.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating approximately $3M in new and ongoing funding in mental health service improvements for children and youth across the province. The funding supports new staff, increased training, and expanded facilities that improve the access to mental health services.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. has entered into an agreement with Yukon Liquor Corporation (“YLC”) to supply recreational use cannabis products to YLC for sale in Yukon Territory. The first shipment of cannabis for retail sale in the Yukon is expected in Q2 2023.

    globenewswire.com

  • BuildForce Canada, in its recent 2023-2032 forecast, expects that the non-residential construction sector should see moderate, but sustained employment growth between 2025 and 2030 as a series of projects cycle up and down. Demand for several Manitoba trades may exceed the supply of new journeypersons required by 2032. Trades within this group include Bricklayer, Carpenter, Mobile Crane Operator, Roofer, and Welder.

    globenewswire.com

  • Winnipeg-based Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. has secured a purchase order from a United States based customer for up to 8 of its modular Grow Pods for an integrated pre-licensed cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Alabama. The contract includes development of the cannabis production facility, training, and other services and has a total value estimated at $600,000.

    globenewswire.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending almost $30M to add up to 20 more beds to the existing 10-bed intensive care unit at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. Design work will begin soon, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2024.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government and the Little Saskatchewan First Nation, are jointly spending more than $4.9M to build the MINO-AYA-WIN Centre in Little Saskatchewan First Nation, located in the Interlake region. The new multi-purpose space will include a geothermal ice rink and training facility.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-04-24 to 2023-04-28

  • The federal and provincial governments are increasing the funding available to Manitoba food processors. Businesses can apply for up to $2.5M toward capital investments and capacity building, and $30,000 for market development.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Winnipeg Transit is planning to build a hydrogen production facility, part of its $280M plan to replace 100 diesel buses with zero-emission alternatives by 2027. Transit is aiming to have the facility operational at its Osborne St. garage by the end of 2024.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal and provincial governments are allocating $10M to workforce training efforts through the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant. Employers can receive up to $10,000 per employee and $100,000 per project to contract third-party training for their staff.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $2.1M to two Indigenous-led mental health and addictions projects. The funds will be split between the mobile crisis response teams of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The University of Manitoba and the Manitoba Egg Farmers are opening a $4M research station in Glenlea, south of Winnipeg. The centre will provide educational tours to the general public beginning in May.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Salisbury House location in Winnipeg’s North End has closed after 60 years in business. Just six staff remained at the restaurant after it scaled back its hours during the pandemic, and all were offered jobs at other Salisbury House locations.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Thompson General Hospital is facing a shortage of laboratory staff, according to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals. Nine out of 12 laboratory technologist positions are currently unfilled, representing a 75% vacancy rate.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is re-opening a business loan program aimed at creating jobs and promoting economic growth in the province’s North. Loans of up to $2M are available, with a focus on natural resources projects and Indigenous economic development.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing a total $240,000 to 30 organizations through its Community Museum Project Support Program. This grant enables museums to promote reconciliation, accessibility, COVID-19 recovery, and collections management.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Two-thirds of Manitoba health care workers are experiencing burnout and more than half have considered quitting, according to a recently-released report by Deloitte. The firm recommends revisiting staff ratios and developing new strategies for employee well-being.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is redeveloping Air Canada Park, located on Portage Avenue downtown. The $2.5M rejuvenation project could include a performance stage, improved lighting, and added green space. Work begins in August and will wrap up next spring.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-04-17 to 2023-04-21

  • The provincial government is providing $400,000, through its Innovation Growth Program, to four Manitoba-based businesses developing new products or services. The companies plan to create a total of 94 new jobs over the next five years.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre has completed construction on 22 new supportive tiny homes for people experiencing homeless in Winnipeg. The project, which received $7.3M in federal funding, includes onsite services such as cultural mentors and nurse practitioners.

    cmhc-schl.gc.ca

  • The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation is providing more than $10M to conservation organizations. The majority of the funding is earmarked for Manitoba’s Watershed Districts, while $2.79M will support projects by 15 conservation organizations across the province.

    mhhc.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $3M to two seniors housing programs. The funds will allow the supportive housing program to increase its per diem rate for residents, while a new home modification grant program will fund renovations to help seniors who choose to remain in their homes.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Prairie Mountain Health Region is launching a travelling recruitment expo this spring, visiting seven southwestern Manitoba communities to promote careers in health care.

    730ckdm.com

  • Manitoba will need to recruit 4,800 construction workers by 2027 to keep up with anticipated retirements, according to BuildForce Canada. The Manitoba Construction Sector Council is holding a job fair in Winnipeg in April, with more than 40 companies participating.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The University of Manitoba is planning to increase enrolment in several of its health care programs. It aims to add 15 undergraduate seats to its medical degree and a total 55 seats to various master’s degree programs, including nursing and physical therapy.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $200,000 in additional funding to Candace House, a Winnipeg non-profit that supports victims and survivors of violence. The organization plans to expand the wraparound supports it provides to families affected by homicide.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Chilli Chutney, an East Indian restaurant in Brandon, is planning a location in Winnipeg. Chilli Chutney Street Food will open on Kenaston Blvd in the next few weeks.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The Original George’s Burgers & Subs chain is adding a new location in Winnipeg’s Tuxedo neighbourhood, moving into a space formerly occupied by Monstrosity Burger and Tuxedo Village Family Restaurant. The new location is expected to open this fall and employ 10-15 staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba’s lifeguard shortage continues as municipalities try to recruit staff for their seasonal pools. According to Lifesaving Society Manitoba, just 900 people were certified to be lifeguards in 2022, compared to nearly 1,100 prior to the pandemic.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Aveda Institute Winnipeg is spending $4M to relocate downtown from its current space in the Exchange District. The cosmetology school will increase enrollment by 30-35 students and add a café, yoga studio, and a rooftop patio to its new building. The Portage Avenue campus opens in early May.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Shared Health has issued a request for proposals for physician recruitment services. The provincial health care organization is seeking firms to recruit 150 doctors to Manitoba: 50 in each of Winnipeg, the Northern Health Region, and other rural areas.

    cbc.ca

  • Rogers Communications Inc. will move 300 overseas call centre jobs to Western Canada following its acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. The federal government’s approval of the merger requires that the company create 3,000 new jobs in the region. The call centre positions will relocate to Manitoba, Alberta, and B.C.

    cbc.ca

  • Whiteout Parties are returning to Winnipeg now that the city’s NHL team has secured a playoff spot. Economic Development Winnipeg and True North Sports Entertainment will host the street parties, which bring about 5,000 fans downtown to watch the games on outdoor screens.

    ctvnews.ca
• Week of 2023-04-10 to 2023-04-14

  • The federal and provincial governments are spending $221M on agricultural initiatives in Manitoba over the next five years. These include enhancements to business risk management programs and funding for greenhouse gas reduction projects on farms.

    canada.ca

  • River East Transcona School Division is eliminating 13 library technician positions due to a budgetary shortfall. In 2023-2024 the Winnipeg School Division will reduce its contingent of librarian technicians from 42 to 29 full-time equivalent positions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Lifesaving Society of Manitoba is recruiting lifeguards to work in rural and northern Manitoba this summer. Its Northern Water Smart Program offers a 19-week paid training with job placements upon completion.

    chrisd.ca

  • The Winnipeg Indigenous Friendship Centre is building a new facility in the city's Lord Selkirk neighbourhood, replacing a centre that closed in 2018. The project will include elders’ housing, a 24/7 safe space for youth, and a new friendship centre.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is seeking a contractor to draft plans for a microgrid to supply solar power for its new electric buses. Winnipeg Transit will add 100 emission-free buses to its fleet by 2027, including 16 in 2024.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Construction is underway on the second phase of upgrades to Portage la Prairie’s main street. The $40M project is a partnership between the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, and is expected to be completed in 2024.

    constructconnect.com

  • The Santa Summit, a Hallmark Christmas movie, is filming in Winnipeg’s Exchange District during the month of April.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $5M to add 70 operating room assistants to surgical teams across the province. A free 12-week micro-certification is available to those with health care aide credentials seeking these new positions.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Canadian dollar store chain Dollarama has added five new Manitoba stores in the past year, for a total of 47 in the province.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Chopped Leaf has opened a location in Winnipeg’s South Tuxedo neighbourhood. It is the restaurant chain’s second franchise in Manitoba and its sole location in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Bake Oven, a Dutch bakery and deli in Winnipeg, is closing permanently April 15th when its owner retires.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2023-04-03 to 2023-04-07

  • Beauty retailer Sephora is opening a location at the Brandon Shoppers Mall. The store is the company’s first in Brandon and its fifth in Manitoba.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Minnova Renewable Energy is researching the feasibility of large-scale green hydrogen production in Flin Flon. The company is partnering with the City of Flin Flon to study the area's potential as a northern trading hub for green hydrogen produced from renewable hydroelectric power.

    minnovacorp.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is offering a second intake at its Practical Nursing program in Morden. The rural rotating site will accept 25 students in January 2025, with priority given to those living within 100km of Morden.

    assiniboine.net

  • Red River College Polytechnic is partnering with the CWB Welding Foundation to offer a tuition-free program for women hoping to pursue careers in welding. The Women of Steel program is 17 weeks and includes a two-week work placement.

    www.rrc.ca

  • The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is opening a Zellers store in Winnipeg’s St. Vital Centre in April. Most Zellers retail outlets closed in 2013, but HBC is reviving the discount brand through pop-up shops and online sales.

    chrisd.ca

  • The Mobile Tech Lab, a mobile device repair and retail company, recently opened a location in Brandon’s Corral Centre.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing more than $375,000 to a child care centre expansion project in Winnipeg’s Sage Creek neighbourhood. The expansion will create 60 new child care spaces at Living Prairie Childcare, in addition to the 74 it already offers.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.3M to expand its sexual assault response program, adding 6-8 staff at two Winnipeg community organizations. The Province will place nurses and crisis workers at Klinic Community Health and a mobile response team at Ka Ni Kanichihk.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction is underway on a $110M expansion to the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The work is expected to be complete in 2025, resulting in 30 additional beds, a new intensive care unit, and an expanded neonatal intensive care unit.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Southern Chiefs Organization recently opened a new office in Brandon. It will be responsible for delivering programs and services to southern First Nations citizens in the city and in surrounding communities.

    scoinc.mb.ca

  • The Paul Albrechtsen Foundation is contributing $3.5M to the expansion of Brandon's Western Manitoba Cancer Centre. The $26M project is slated for completion next year, and includes a new "Centre for Hope" that will provide supportive care services to patients and families.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $10.9M to the Keystone Centre, a Brandon facility that hosts sporting, recreational, cultural, and agricultural events. The funds include $3M for major renovations and $7.9M toward a multi-year sustainability plan.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal government has selected Winnipeg as the headquarters of its Canada Water Agency, bringing potentially hundreds of new jobs to the city. Budget 2023 dedicates $85.1M over five years to create the new federal entity, and $21M annually in operational funding.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Southern Chiefs Organization has assumed ownership of the former Hudson’s Bay building in downtown Winnipeg, and plans to reopen the space in 2026 as Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn. The $130M project includes a museum, childcare facility, and 300 units of affordable housing.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $7.5M to the City of Winnipeg to assist with road repairs. These funds are in addition to the municipal infrastructure spending announced by the Province earlier this year.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-03-27 to 2023-03-31

  • Hanover School Division, which operates 19 schools in southeastern Manitoba, will cut 10.5 teaching positions in 2023-2024 due to a budgetary shortfall. The division has also shelved its plans to add 15 new positions that would account for increasing student enrollment.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is establishing a stretcher service in Brandon, Selkirk, and Morden-Winkler to increase transportation options for low-acuity patients. The goal is to ease the demand on ambulances, freeing them up for emergencies and higher-need patients.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is planning to build nine new schools by 2027 through a public-private partnership with a single contractor, still to be selected. These include six schools in Winnipeg, one in Brandon, and one each in the southeast and southwest regions of the province.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Canadian Border Services Agency is returning to pre-pandemic operating hours at 42 ports of entry across Canada, including 14 in Manitoba.

    newswire.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is expanding its chronic pain health care program, opening a new clinic in Selkirk and adding 32 staff. The province will provide $4M annually to the restructured Manitoba Pain Care Program, which focuses on psychology as a pain management tool.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Steel Creek Developers will soon begin construction on Niverville’s first hotel. The $13M Blue Crescent Hotel will feature 73 rooms and an indoor water park. Construction is set to begin in June and is expected to create up to 25 jobs.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The provincial government is providing $7M to improve services for Manitobans experiencing homelessness. The bulk of the funding will go to supports for youth transitioning out of care. The rest will be divided among 19 organizations working to prevent homelessness.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Montreal-based jeweller Maison Birks is closing its downtown Winnipeg location after 120 years in the city.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Southern Chiefs Organization is launching a Traditional Healers Program. Traditional healers will respond to the health and wellness needs of southern First Nations citizens, facilitating healing services such as sweat lodges, sundances, and naming ceremonies.

    scoinc.mb.ca

  • The indoor pool at the City of Winnipeg’s Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex is reopening in April after a months-long closure. The city shut down the pool for maintenance last June, and extended the closure to allow time to recruit and train new lifeguards.

    cbc.ca

  • Manitoba needs to recruit 4,300 new transport truck drivers over five years to keep up with industry demand, according to the provincial government’s Labour Market Outlook for 2022-2026.

    trucknews.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is accepting applications for the summer intake of its temporary patio program, established in 2020 to allow businesses to offer outdoor service that complied with COVID-19 public health orders. The city is considering making the program permanent.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is adding $150,000 to its 2023 budget for lifeguard recruitment and retention efforts. Staff shortages caused the cancellation of some swim programs last year, prompting the city to offer free lifeguard training.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba will increase the minimum wage twice this year, to $14.15 in April and to $15.30 in October. The minimum wage in the province is currently $13.50 following a $1.55 increase in October 2022.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending more than $50M on road and highway projects in Western Manitoba. The majority of the funds are dedicated to paving and resurfacing sections of the Trans-Canada Highway and connecting roads in and around Brandon.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Winnipeg film company Julijette Inc. is partnering with Los Angeles-based Volume Global to build a film and television production studio in Niverville. Construction will begin in June on Jette Studios, a $30M project that includes both pop-up and permanent soundstages.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is spending $420M on transportation infrastructure in Northern Manitoba, part of a five-year plan first announced earlier this month. Projects include airport improvements, roadway repairs, and a $74M northern corridor through the Port of Churchill.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $15.3M toward three water infrastructure projects in rural communities. These include water and wastewater treatment projects in the rural municipalities of Headingley, Macdonald, and West St. Paul.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-03-20 to 2023-03-24

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation recently opened a 20-unit transitional housing complex in downtown Winnipeg. The project, Fre Maachi, cost nearly $5M to build and will include ongoing supports such as employment training and addictions services.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Prairie Mountain Health region recently launched a new mobile clinic pilot program together with Shared Health, and almost $900K in funding from Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program. The Mobile Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine clinic will serve three communities in southwestern Manitoba. Physicians, nurses, and counsellors will visit Russell, Virden, and Wuskiwi Siphik First Nation on a rotating basis, offering care without the need for appointments or referrals.

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is spending nearly $5M to increase wages for conservation officers, hoping to bolster numbers as the vacancy rate surpasses 20%. The goal is to add 37 new officers by 2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Canadian Football League selected Winnipeg to host the 2025 Grey Cup. The Province of Manitoba anticipates the championship game will generate $90M in economic activity, benefiting hotels, restaurants, and local attractions.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone is offering grants of up to $20,000 to organizers hosting events that occur downtown between May 1, 2023 and April 1, 2024. The funds are available to non-profits, businesses, or individuals and to new or expanded events.

    downtownwinnipegbiz.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is granting $35M to the City of Portage la Prairie for the expansion of its water treatment plant. Construction could begin in about a year and will take about two years to complete.

    portageonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.5M to Ka Ni Kanichihk, an Indigenous-led non-profit in Winnipeg. The funds will support the operation of Velma’s House, a 24/7 safe space for women who have been sexually exploited.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $12M to increase addictions treatment capacity in the province. It will create seven new medical withdrawal management beds in rural communities, and fund service providers to expand their treatment options.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $4.5M in support for Manitoba seniors. The majority of the funds will be split among the five regional health authorities. Seniors groups will also receive funds for professional development, elder abuse prevention, and other programs and services.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $2M to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet for the expansion and modernization of its campus in downtown Winnipeg.

    newswire.ca

  • The City of Flin Flon is moving ahead with its plans to replace the Flin Flon Aqua Centre, despite rising project costs. The revised cost of the facility is $17M, a substantial increase over the original $9M estimate.

    thereminder.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is offering a second intake at its Practical Nursing program in Otterburne. The rural rotating site will accept 25 students when it opens in 2024, with priority given to those living within 100km of Otterburne.

    assiniboine.net

  • The Government of Manitoba’s Budget 2023 allocates $50M to be disbursed to more than 400 arts, culture, and sports projects across the province. This includes funding for special projects, facility upgrades, and community events.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation will begin construction this spring on a transitional housing project in Winnipeg. The $7M Mazoun project, which is expected to be completed in summer of 2024, includes 12 suites for youth ages 16-24 leaving care with Métis Child, Family and Community Services.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is adding $50M to a venture capital fund it established last spring. The province has now committed $100M to the Manitoba First Fund, which is intended to help businesses access the capital needed to expand operations and hire new staff.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Staff shortages contributed to long wait times last year at the City of Winnipeg’s 311 contact centre. The city set a target of 74 full-time positions in 2022, but just 55.5 were filled at year's end. A group of 24 new staff are set to begin work at 311 next month, some full-time and some part-time.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is spending $2.1M to create a co-ordinated inter-agency missing persons unit. The Winnipeg Police Service will lead the unit, hiring four new coordinators to work on missing persons cases across the province.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2023-03-13 to 2023-03-17

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $450,000 to Indigenous Tourism Manitoba. The non-profit organization will use the funding to offer coaching and training to its members and host a Manitoba Indigenous Tourism Conference.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is offering a second intake at its Practical Nursing program in Virden. The rural rotating site will accept 25 students in 2024, with priority given to those living within 100km of Virden.

    assiniboine.net

  • The Government of Manitoba is increasing the number of skilled immigrants that can come to the province in an effort to address labour shortages. As many as 9,500 people may be nominated through the provincial nominee program in 2023, a record high and an increase of 3,175 over last year.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is providing $12.6M to restore the Carnegie Library. The building was damaged by flooding in 2013, requiring the City of Winnipeg Archives to be temporarily housed elsewhere. The renovations will take about three years to complete.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $323,000 to 67 community events across the province. These include winter festivals, sporting events, concerts, celebrations, and art exhibitions.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction has concluded on upgrades to the Wawanesa and District Recreation Centre. Federal funding of $832,000 allowed the Rural Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa to replace the facility’s two ice plants and upgrade its HVAC system.

    canada.ca

  • Activate Games is opening a second Winnipeg location this month, in the Transcona neighbourhood. The Winnipeg-based interactive gaming company has 10 facilities across Canada and the U.S., and its newest will employ about a dozen staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Brandon School Division will increase staffing in 2023-2024, adding 27 full-time equivalent teaching positions and 23 educational assistants. The division also reinstated four previously-cut positions, including a psychologist and research and evaluation specialist.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The Manitoba Government is providing a total $2M to nine women’s resource centres across the province. The funding will help with operating costs and programming related to preventing family violence.

    cbc.ca

  • Winnipeg School Division is hiring 25 new educational assistants and six bilingual language teachers in 2023-2024. The division received a funding increase this year, but not enough to reinstate 130 teaching positions eliminated in previous years due to budget shortfalls.

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is budgeting $7.9B for health care in 2023, up $668M from the previous year. This includes the first stages of a $1.2B multi-year capital campaign that will add capacity to nine health care facilities across the province.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority recently launched a recruitment drive to address the shortage of home care workers in Manitoba. The health authority is offering a free, four-week training program with the goal of adding 300 new staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government released a $4.1B, five-year infrastructure plan that outlines more than 800 capital projects. Highway projects account for over $2.5B and include expanding the highway to Ontario to four lanes, and converting Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway to a freeway.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • In its 2023 budget, the Government of Manitoba is allocating $81M to help disability services organizations raise wages for their support workers. The average hourly funding rate will increase to $19 from the current $15.11 per hour.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $2.1M to create a province-wide child abuse investigation unit. It will begin work in June 2024 and will be located at the Toba Centre for Children and Youth’s new facility in Winnipeg.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing over $1M to five Indigenous tourism initiatives across Manitoba. Projects include launching new exhibits at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, reopening a fishing lodge in Norway House, and supporting the work of the Manitoba Indigenous Tourism Association.

    canada.ca

  • Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre is opening a new minor-treatment clinic to reduce stress on its emergency room. Staff will initially consist of one doctor and one nurse, and eventually social workers and nurse practitioners. The provincial government is providing $2.4M toward annual operating costs.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2023-03-06 to 2023-03-10

  • The provincial government is allocating $3.6M from Budget 2023 to safety initiatives in downtown Winnipeg. The funds will go to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership, which works with community groups, government departments, and mental health providers to offer support services.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Keewatin Tribal Council and Four Arrows Regional Health Authority recently graduated 12 new emergency responders from seven northern First Nations under a specialized medical training and transportation program. Thirteen communities also received new transport vehicles, equipment, and supplies.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • Alamo Gold received approval from the federal government for its Lynn Lake Gold Project. The company will extract gold from two Northern Manitoba mines over a 13-year period. The project is expected to create more than 400 jobs during both construction and operation.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $1.7M to five mineral exploration projects through its Manitoba Mineral Development Fund. The approved projects are in Northern Manitoba, near Lynn Lake, Snow Lake, and Flin Flon.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg has begun construction on the $52M St. Vital Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The first phase of construction is expected to be complete in November 2023, and the second phase in October 2024.

    constructconnect.com

  • The St. James-Assiniboia School Division in Winnipeg will eliminate 12 full-time teaching positions in 2023-2024 due to declining enrolment, according to its draft budget. The school division will maintain class sizes and programs despite financial constraints.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $780,660 to 21 projects aimed at protecting fish and wildlife in the province through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund. Non-profits, academic institutions, and community organizations may apply for funding that will cover eligible expenses that promote sustainability.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Steinbach has begun construction on the $66.2M Southeast Event Centre and anticipates its completion by fall of 2024. The project includes an indoor rink, concert venue, walking track, and multi-use hall.

    constructconnect.com

  • Merit Functional Foods, a Winnipeg plant protein processor, recently closed. Its facility opened in 2021 to extract protein from peas and canola, but global market conditions have limited its success. The number of employees affected is not yet known.

    cbc.ca

  • Bahay Kubo, a tiki-themed Filipino restaurant, recently opened in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. The restaurant began as a pop-up but now operates out of the Royal Albert Arms Hotel.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is spending $5M to hire and train 24 transit security officers by the end of 2023. The team will patrol city buses and bus stops, focusing on five routes that have been found to have the most serious safety incidents.

    cbc.ca

  • Crampton’s Market, a Headingley grocer specializing in locally grown food, is closing permanently this month due to rising costs and low profitability.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is providing $10.7M to Main Street Project, a Winnipeg non-profit that serves people experiencing homelessness. The funds will enable the organization to upgrade its Martha Street facility, adding a withdrawal management space.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba will begin offering regulated child care at a maximum $10 a day for children under 12 in April 2023, three years ahead of schedule. The province is inviting post-secondary institutions to apply for funding to develop new training programs for early childhood educators and assistants.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba recently issued funding letters to personal care homes, indicating that they may begin hiring new direct care staff. The new jobs are part of a $16M funding increase that was announced in 2022 to increase the number of health-care aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses.

    cbc.ca

  • Red River College Polytechnic is launching a series of free micro-credential programs; short courses that allow workers to upgrade their skills quickly without interrupting their careers. Three of the new microcredentials are in environmental technology and three focus on building relationships with Indigenous communities.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has finalized a health care deal with the federal government. The province will receive an additional $6.7B in health care funding over 10 years. This includes $1.2B for priority areas for which the province needs to account for its spending.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Vionell Holdings Partnership began Phase One of a new housing development in Brandon. The Edge, a seven-building, 252-suite complex at the southeast end of the city, is expected to be completed in fall 2023.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Manitoba health care officials extended nearly 350 job offers on a recent recruitment trip to the Philippines. Potential recruits include about 240 nurses and 110 health care aides.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-02-27 to 2023-03-03

  • The City of Winnipeg is hiring for hundreds of seasonal positions this summer, including recreation technicians, wading pool attendants, gardeners, labourers, meter readers, and office support.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • Seven Oaks School Division, which serves northwest Winnipeg, may cut up to 50 teaching positions during its March budgeting process. Division administrators say provincial funding has not kept pace with operating costs, and staffing and programming will be affected.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is implementing a new homelessness strategy, adding $58M in funding to $68M in previously announced measures. The plan will create 700 social housing units this year, fund emergency shelters for 24/7 service in winter months, and increase support for youth exiting the child and family services system.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing a total of $5.3M to two projects at the Université de Saint-Boniface in Winnipeg. The first involves the management of student records and the second involves promoting the university and recruiting new students.

    canada.ca

  • The provincial government is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 intake of its Teachers’ Idea Fund. Project proposals are developed by educators across Manitoba, with priority given to submissions that focus on mental health.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Tantalum Mining Corp. of Canada Ltd., is spending $176M to build a lithium concentrator in Manitoba, increasing processing capacity from 500 to 3,000 tonnes per day. This will allow the company to extract additional lithium from tailings at its Tanco Mine near Lac du Bonnet, as well as do processing for other companies.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Portage Centennial Academy for the Arts, a community arts space, recently opened in Portage la Prairie. The centre offers programming in dance, theatre, crafting, painting, and culinary arts, and has space available for community events.

    portageonline.com

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing $60M in grants to Manitoba child care providers. The funds can be used for infrastructure and equipment improvements, curriculum development, and staff recruitment and retention initiatives.

    canada.ca

  • Manitoba health care officials extended more than 100 job offers on a recent recruitment trip to the Philippines. The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba has developed a new licensing process that will allow applicants to begin working shortly after arriving in the province this summer.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing more than $13M to 16 Indigenous-led community development initiatives, creating an estimated 270 jobs. A total $6.3M is earmarked for Winnipeg non-profit Ka Ni Kanichihk, to expand its campus and programming.

    canada.ca

  • Festival du Voyageur, a French cultural festival in Winnipeg, hosted its first fully in-person event since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance at the 10-day festival exceeded pre-pandemic levels.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is planning to build an $89.2M recreation complex in the Transcona neighbourhood. The East of the Red Rec Plex will include a pool, waterslide, track, and gym. A recent feasibility study set the construction start date in 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government, through PrairiesCan, is providing $1.3M over three years to the Business Council of Manitoba’s new Workplace Integrated Learning Program. The program arranges summer work placements for Indigenous students and offers cultural competency training for employers.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new health centre is now open in Lake Manitoba First Nation. Construction began in August 2021 on the facility, which received $6.9M in funding from Indigenous Services Canada.

    canada.ca

  • The provincial government is adding $12.6M in funding to its Self and Family Managed Care program, which helps people coordinate home care services. It is also spending $1.3M to expand palliative care in Manitoba, beginning in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $2.1M to Assiniboine Community College, allowing it to offer its practical nursing program in Neepawa. The two-year program will train 25 nurses in an effort to staff the new Neepawa hospital, scheduled to open in 2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation is opening a 20-unit residential facility in downtown Winnipeg in March, offering affordable housing and wraparound supports for Métis citizens facing homelessness.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2023-02-20 to 2023-02-24

  • The federal government is providing over $3M to eight tourism projects across the province. These include cabin renovations near Flin Flon, winter recreation outings in Pinawa, and a new four-season Nordic Spa near Riding Mountain National Park.

    canada.ca

  • Housewares retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond is closing all of its Canadian stores, including its Winnipeg location near CF Polo Park mall. The company is also shutting down its buybuy Baby locations, including a store on St. James Avenue in Winnipeg.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • Super Thrifty Drugs recently opened a new retail store and pharmacy in Brandon.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Manitoba Health is closing its COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Winnipeg’s Notre Dame Avenue at the end of February. The site is the last provincially-run vaccine clinic still operating in Manitoba.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.4M to hire 10 new prosecutors, as well as support staff to manage caseloads and work with victims and witnesses. The new positions will be part of the firearms working group and criminal organization unit.

    cbc.ca

  • Wittypeg, a gift shop specializing in Manitoba-made goods, recently opened in Winnipeg’s Transcona neighbourhood.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Campus Suites is on track to complete the second phase of its student rental housing development by summer 2024. The 397-unit residential mixed-use building, located in southwest Winnipeg, began construction last spring.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Attendance at The Forks in Winnipeg has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with more than 250,000 visitors in January. The gathering and event space includes restaurants, shops, and outdoor attractions such as a skating trail.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Exchange Income Corp. is providing $1M to a new urology centre scheduled to open in Winnipeg next year. The facility will be located in the former women's hospital building at 735 Notre Dame Avenue.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Pembina Trails School Division has released its draft budget, adding 28.7 full-time teaching positions. The division, which serves southwest Winnipeg, anticipates 16,000 new learners in 2023-2024.

    pembinatrails.ca

  • Construction is underway on the expansion of the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre in Brandon. The project will add 7,000 sq. ft. of treatment and examination space to the facility.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The provincial government is spending $123M on initiatives to recruit and retain nurses, part of a plan outlined last fall to hire 2,000 more health care staff and end mandatory overtime. The new incentives include a referral program, weekend shift premiums, and payments to nurses who work full-time, delay retirement, or travel to work in remote locations.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $94M to add 1,004 child care spaces in rural and First Nations communities. This is the second phase of a ready-to-move pilot project, and brings the total new spaces to 1,670 since 2022.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-02-13 to 2023-02-17

  • PTI Transformers is recruiting staff for the second shift at its manufacturing plant in Winnipeg. The company, which makes power transformers, has recently hired some workers from Ukraine.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $600,000 to Indigenous non-profit Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata for two projects aimed at reducing gender-based violence.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • New Age Metals Inc. has acquired a new property near Leaf Rapids, in Northern Manitoba. The company plans to explore the area for lithium.

    juniorminingnetwork.com

  • In an effort to address its physician shortage, the provincial government is offering financial incentives to doctors who increase patient hours. It is also adding 80 physician training seats and spending $450,000 to fund a peer support program.

    cbc.ca

  • Home sales in Winnipeg were down 16% last month, according to data from the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board. There were 582 sales in January 2023 compared with 690 in January 2022, and the average price of a residential detached home fell 8% in the same period.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Pizza Depot recently opened its fourth Winnipeg location, replacing a former Little Caesar’s Pizza in the Charleswood neighbourhood.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • Fast food chain Arby’s is opening a new location in Winnipeg’s Seasons at Tuxedo mall. This will be the company’s sole Winnipeg location following its exit from the city in 2020.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • The owners of A Maze in Corn, a tourist attraction near St. Adolphe, recently opened a seasonal eatery on the site of their snow maze. The Den Restaurant is carved out of snow and seats about 100 diners.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The MS Clinic at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre recently hired three neurologists. The clinic, which was on the verge of closing altogether last spring, can now reduce its wait times. The centre is recuiting two more doctors, which will bring the centre to full capacity.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is allocating $5M to create a transit security service; a team of individuals trained to respond to violence on city buses. Details have not yet been released on the number of new staff required for the service.

    cbc.ca

  • Farm and ranch retailer, Peavey Mart, is opening a store in Steinbach, its sixth in Manitoba. The company expects to hire 18-25 workers at the new location. Construction on the new building will begin this summer, and is expected to be completed in spring 2024.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Royal Canadian Mint is indefinitely laying off 56 people at its Winnipeg facility, citing falling demand for foreign coins. The Mint employed 351 people in Winnipeg prior to the layoffs.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-02-06 to 2023-02-10

  • Four new restaurants recently opened in Portage la Prairie. Taste of Spice, Benvenuto Pizzeria, Prairie Donair, and BarBURRITO all set up shop within two weeks of one another.

    portageonline.com

  • Flair Airlines is adding routes to and from Winnipeg this year. Flights to Victoria, Kelowna, and London, Ont. are set to begin in June. The low-fare airline is also expanding the number of flights it offers from Winnipeg to Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary.

    cbc.ca

  • Glenboro Health Centre temporarily suspended emergency services due to staffing shortages. The health authority did not announce a timeline for services to resume. Prairie Mountain Health is actively recruiting physicians, nurses and health care staff for the region.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The federal government is providing $363,000 towards Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre's new facilities and Dig Tour program. The centre anticipates increased tourism, following a trend of rising attendance. A paleontologist is being recruited to lead the Dig Tours in the spring.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Killarney-Turtle Mountain municipal government is hiring a recruiter to find two community physicians to fill vacancies that have been open since last spring.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Søbr Market, a non-alcholic beverage business, has opened a brick-and-mortar shop in Winnipeg's Exchange District. The company has been selling its products online since last summer.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Manitoba government is permanently increasing the budget for school divisions by $106M to support student learning and supports. There will be an additional 6.7% (approx. $100M) increase for the 2023-2024 school year for k-12 schools across all school divisions, including $62.9M in operating support.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Granola Heights, a five-storey multi-use development, is under construction in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. The project includes 28 units of affordable housing and 3,000 sq-ft. of commercial space, and is slated for completion in fall 2023.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is providing $7.1M toward integration supports for newcomers in 2023-2024. Of this, $3M is earmarked for the settlement agency Manitoba Start, and $4M is available for projects by other non-profits and service providers.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2023-01-30 to 2023-02-03

  • The federal government is providing $3.3M for upgrades to Winnipeg’s Mount Carmel Clinic. The expansion will include new programming space as well as an energy efficiency retrofit.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba Hydro is planning to build a new distribution supply centre north of Altona. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring or summer and the project should be operational by the fall.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Steinbach-based software company RocketRez plans to increase staffing by about 50% this year. The company currently employs about 60 people, including 35 in Steinbach. Its clients are tourism attractions such as aquariums and theme parks.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • St. Louis Bar and Grill, a Canadian sports bar chain, is opening locations in Brandon and Winnipeg.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The provincial government is accepting applications for its Manitoba Accessibility Fund. Businesses, organizations, schools, and non-profits can receive up to $50,000 for initiatives that remove barriers for people with disabilities.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Castle View Developments recently acquired an acreage near Pelican Lake and is planning to create an overnight destination for weddings, camping, and corporate retreats. The $30M project would be among the largest developments in the area.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A Maze in Corn, the world's largest snow maze, has opened for the season just south of Winnipeg. About 65 staff work at the attraction, which has recently expanded with support from the Tourism Innovation and Recovery Fund.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new nightclub, Club 1202, has opened in Brandon. The establishment is the city’s first sober bar, which offers only alcohol-free beverages and is open to all ages.

    cbc.ca

  • The Southern Chiefs' Organization is launching a land-based healing fund, providing up to $25,000 to projects that address problematic substance use. Community-led initiatives from member nations and organizations are eligible for the funding.

    scoinc.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $893,000 to open a Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinic at Winnipeg’s Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre. The Indigenous-led clinic will open this spring, offering up to 2,300 patient visits per year.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba health and immigration officials will visit the Philippines in February in an effort to recruit hundreds of internationally educated nurses to work in the province. Preference will be given to those with at least two years experience in acute or long-term care.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is opening a new K-8 school in Winnipeg’s Waverly West neighbourhood. The $32M Bison Run School, which can accommodate up to 800 students, opens at the end of January.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg earmarked $180,000 from a federal grant for local tree-planting efforts. Community groups can apply for up to $20,000 for tree-planting projects, with preference given to those who work with underserved communities or in higher poverty areas.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Over three million passengers flew through Winnipeg’s Richardson International Airport in 2022. This total was 2.5 times higher than the previous year, but still well below the 4.5 million people who flew in and out of the airport in 2019.

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is allocating $100M to water and wastewater projects in eight communities. These include Portage la Prairie, Morden, Brandon, Winkler, Letellier, Powerview-Pine Falls, and the rural municipalities of Springfield and St. Francois-Xavier.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-01-23 to 2023-01-30

  • Some rural school divisions are relaxing their criteria for substitute teachers due to ongoing challenges trying to recruit staff. Sunrise, Western, and Brandon school divisions are now considering applicants without a teaching degree.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • UM Properties is planning a $6B residential development near the University of Manitoba. The $1.5B first phase could begin in the second quarter of this year and will include 3,000 units as well as commercial space and outdoor amenities.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $10M toward Assiniboine Community College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture. The project will create 16 new or expanded agricultural programs at the Brandon college, adding 600 students.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is opening a Zellers store in Winnipeg’s St. Vital Centre, within its current The Bay location. Most Zellers retail outlets closed in 2013, but HBC is reviving the discount brand through pop-up shops and online sales.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is granting $150,000 to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership’s Clean Slate program. The group hires at-risk individuals to provide clean-up services in downtown Winnipeg.

    cbc.ca

  • A delegation of musicians and industry representatives are travelling to Los Angeles to promote the use of Manitoba music in Hollywood productions. Networking trips could increase following WestJet’s addition of a direct flight to L.A. from Winnipeg last fall.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Sunwing Vacations is cancelling two of its direct routes between Winnipeg and Mexico due to “operational constraints.” Flights to Los Cabos and Mazatlán will end in February.

    cbc.ca

  • Towne Cinema 8, the last commercial movie theatre in downtown Winnipeg, is shutting down permanently. The building is now up for sale six months after a temporary closure due to pandemic challenges and a lack of funds for capital investments.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new winter festival recently kicked off in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. Lights in the Exchange features light-based artworks installed around the neighbourhood, in an effort to attract more visitors to the city’s downtown.

    globalnews.ca

  • RnR Family Restaurant recently closed its McPhillips St. location. Low customer volumes contributed to the closure, as well as labour shortages and rising food prices. Staff have been transferred to the eatery’s two other Winnipeg locations.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The owners of the Northgate Shopping Centre, in Winnipeg’s Garden City neighbourhood, are planning a new apartment development. The complex would include 204 suites in three buildings and be located in the mall’s south parking lot.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Thompson's only veterinary clinic is scaling back services due to a lack of staff. North of 55 Veterinary Services will no longer provide blood tests and x-rays beginning January 31, and could close entirely by June.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The City of Winnipeg is facing labour shortages across several departments. Bus drivers, lifeguards, mechanics, recreation staff, and library workers are among the most difficult positions to fill.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • D Spot Dessert Café is opening a location in Winnipeg in the Seasons of Tuxedo mixed-use development.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • Fast food chain Five Guys is opening its fourth Winnipeg location, at Garden City Shopping Centre.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • Equal Housing Initiative is renovating the McLaren Hotel in downtown Winnipeg, converting it to affordable housing with social and health supports for tenants. Construction on the $12M project will begin this summer.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing $8M toward the construction of a new community centre in the Rural Municipality of Taché. The complex will include a library and an arena, which will replace the existing Lorette Arena.

    canada.ca

  • The Tiger Hills Health Centre in Treherne has resumed emergency services on a limited basis after a seven-month closure due to staff shortages. Inpatient services are expected to resume in May.

    portageonline.com
• Week of 2023-01-16 to 2023-01-20

  • NFI Group, a Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer, laid off 30 employees in December. The company has laid off 2,000 people from its global operations since the start of the pandemic. It currently employs 2,500 people locally.

    cbc.ca

  • Opaskwayak Cree Nation is building a $17.4M apartment complex in downtown Winnipeg, offering affordable housing for Indigenous students, elders, and families. Paragon Design Build and Bockstael Construction are contracted for the project, slated for completion in summer 2024.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has issued a tender for the construction of a K-8 school in Winnipeg’s Sage Creek neighbourhood. The French language school will accommodate 450 students and a 74-space daycare. It is scheduled to open in fall 2024.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Shindico Realty and Cadillac Fairview are planning a residential development near Winnipeg’s Polo Park shopping centre. Dozens of apartment towers will provide a total of 4,000 units and some commercial space, and could open as early as 2026.

    cbc.ca

  • Krispy Kreme, an American multinational doughnut chain, is opening its first Winnipeg location. Construction could begin this summer on the new shop, located in the Seasons development on Kenaston Boulevard.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre is eliminating COVID-19 screening at its entry points, ending the contracts of 32 access screeners. Entrances at the downtown hospital will instead be staffed by private security guards.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Tiber River, a Winnipeg-based wellness company, is cutting ties with its 800 ambassadors: contractors who sell the company’s products. Tiber River is moving to online and in-store sales only, citing inflation and supply chain issues.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government is providing $264,732 to a COVID-19 vaccination project run by the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg. The organization will host mobile vaccine clinics for Indigenous and marginalized people in downtown Winnipeg.

    canada.ca

  • High vacancy rates in nursing persist in the surgical departments of two Winnipeg hospitals. In September 2022, 18.4% of nursing jobs were unfilled at Grace Hospital, and 14.4% at St. Boniface Hospital. In 2021, vacancies averaged 12% at both hospitals.

    cbc.ca

  • Festival du Voyageur, a winter festival celebrating French culture and language, is returning to Winnipeg in February for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers are currently recruiting over 300 volunteers.

    chrisd.ca

  • Construction has begun on a new detention facility for the Brandon Police Service, replacing its temporary modular holding cells with permanent ones. The $8.9M project, which has doubled in cost due to inflation, should be completed by January 2024.

    constructconnect.com

  • Aqua Essence Swim Academy recently opened its own pool, converting a former retail store in a Winnipeg strip mall into a space to offer swim lessons. Aqua Essence instructors previously held classes in hotel pools or city-owned facilities.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Holiday Mountain Ski Resort reopened in December after being shut down last winter due to drought conditions. The ski hill, located in La Rivière, is under new ownership and undergoing renovations.

    winnipegsun.com

  • MELTwichFood Co., a gourmet sandwich chain, recently opened a new location in Brandon.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Fast food chain Edo Japan recently opened a new location in Brandon.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The Town of Altona is beginning Phase One of its $3.7M industrial park expansion, which will add 30 new lots. Fast Brothers Ltd. has been selected as the contractor for the project.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Construction has begun on a fire hall and public works facility in Plum Coulee. The $800,000 project involves the conversion of a former cardboard box plant, and is slated for completion this spring or summer.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $600,000 toward the expansion of the child-care centre at Brandon’s YMCA. Capacity at the facility will double from 48 to 96 spaces when the project is expected to be completed in November 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2023-01-09 to 2023-01-13

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $300,000 to Foremost Lithium Resource and Technology Ltd. from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund to support drilling at the Jean Lake Lithium Project near Snow Lake.

    marketscreener.com

  • The Municipality of Deloraine aims to begin construction on a new swimming pool this year, with a planned opening in 2024.

    discoverwestman.com

  • According to the Manitoba Teachers’ Society, substitute teachers are in short supply. This has been the case in rural areas for years and has begun to affect cities as well, due to staff illness and lower rates of retirees returning as substitutes.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The City of Steinbach expects to spend $2.6M on upgrades to two streets this year, which includes replacing water and sewer lines and asphalt.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is seeking proposals for the construction of a new performing arts space at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School. The school is located in the community of Swan River.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba-based Delta 9 Cannabis is temporarily laying off 40 people from its cultivation operations to cut costs amid industry-wide over-supply and price compression. Staff at retail operations will not be affected. The company currently employs 450 people.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $6.6M to CancerCare Manitoba to create a specialized cancer therapy program, offering treatment previously only available out-of-province. The program is scheduled to launch this spring.

    cbc.ca

  • The emergency medical services station in Wawanesa permanently closed on January 1 after several staffing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The province has had difficulty finding paramedics to work in rural areas, and is currently developing local recruitment strategies.

    cbc.ca

  • Snow Lake Lithium Ltd. recently acquired nine additional land claims in Northern Manitoba, expanding its land position by 8%. The new land holdings are in the Snow Lake mining district.

    juniorminingnetwork.com

  • KUB Bakery began production this month under new ownership for the first time since November 2022. The new owners hope to create more new jobs by creating a centralized operation that leverages the brand in small bakeries.

    cbc.ca

  • Delta 9 Cannabis recently opened a retail store at the Marion Street Hotel, in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface neighbourhood. It is the company’s 18th location in the city.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Myrowich Staffing Agency, a new employment service in the province, matches Ukrainians displaced by war with job opportunities in Manitoba. The company estimates that it has placed 100 people since it formed in 2022, with the goal of matching 10,000 people with jobs.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-12-19 to 2023-01-06

  • The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority will pay approximately 50% more overtime hours to nurses in 2022 than in 2020. The provincial government has pledged to end mandatory overtime in favour of incentives and premiums for weekend and full-time work.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba Ag Days will return to Brandon in mid-January after a three-year hiatus. The annual agricultural exhibition held its last show in January 2020.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Two longtime used book stores in Winnipeg are closing permanently. Family Book Exchange has operated in the St. Vital neighbourhood for 50 years, and Nerman’s Books and Collectibles opened in South Osborne in 1996.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.7M to upgrade tools and equipment for its conservation officers, as well as implementing a centralized dispatch communications system.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain is trying to recruit more doctors for its Tri Lake Health Centre. There are normally five full-time doctors on staff, but the centre is currently operating with only two.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is providing more than $500,000 to seven community centres to complete upgrades, repairs, and other renovation projects.

    cbc.ca

  • Cannabis retailer Canna Cabana recently opened a new location in Winnipeg’s St. Vital Centre. It is the city’s first cannabis shop within a shopping mall, and the company’s 10th store in Manitoba.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has purchased the lease and operations of Grand Valley Park, a campground, cultural site, and winter tubing attraction near Brandon.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is spending over $286,000 through its Local Food Infrastructure Fund to build a greenhouse near Gambler First Nation. The new facility will include food processing and packaging equipment, and other farming inputs and technology.

    www.msn.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating a total $794,000 to projects that conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations. Non-profit groups, research organizations, and local agencies are invited to apply.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College (ACC) and the Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology are offering an applied building construction program. The six-month program is free for Indigenous youth. Classes will begin on February 27th at ACC’s Parkland campus in Dauphin.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Municipality of Boissevain-Morton is building a new aquatic centre, with a planned opening date of July 2023. The community’s Parks and Recreation board will soon begin hiring lifeguards and other staff.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Steinbach Community Outreach began construction on The Bridge, a 24-unit affordable housing complex. The project is expected to be completed in late 2023.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Beef and Barrel, a restaurant in Brandon, is closing in March after 36 years in business.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Misericordia Terraces, an assisted living complex, is currently under construction in Winnipeg. The 97-unit building is expected to open in the summer of 2023.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Hobby•ism, a new menswear store, recently opened in downtown Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg School Division reduced the number of librarians since 2013 due to ongoing budget limitations. The division had 35 librarians in 2013-2014, compared to just six in 2022-2023.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a $50M commercial loan to NFI Group, a bus manufacturer based in Winnipeg. The loan will help relieve pressures that the company has faced due to supply chain issues that led to unfilled orders for the company.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Two new businesses recently opened in downtown Winnipeg. Devil May Care Brewery opened a taproom on Fort Street, while Cntrbnd, a high-end streetwear retailer, launched its fifth Canadian location in True North Square.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is providing $13.4M to transit systems in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson, Selkirk and Flin Flon. The funding will help offset losses caused by declining ridership.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada may have to reduce capacity at Indigenous Services Canada-run nursing stations in Manitoba due to a critical shortage of nurses. The Canada-wide nursing shortage is having an impact on many remote and isolate Indigenous communities.

    cbc.ca

  • The government of Manitoba is launching a centralized emergency care service, allowing rural health care providers to consult virtually with specialist physicians, paramedics, and respiratory therapists. The program will cost approximately $5.5M annually and be online in May 2023.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The Government of Manitoba and the Canadian government signed an agreement in principle to align provincial and federal tree planting plans under the 2 Billion Trees program. The Manitoba government will plant an additional 500,000 trees each year to help reach the federal goal to plant two billion trees in Canada by 2031.

    newswire.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are spending over $600,000 to create an action plan for the growth of Manitoba’s protein industry. The plan is part of the province’s goal to create 1,550 new jobs in the animal and plant protein sectors by 2025.

    canada.ca

  • The Bunker youth ministry in Winkler is upgrading its food truck into a dine-in restaurant, and plans to employ young people, seniors, and others who have difficulty finding work. The opening date is scheduled for fall of 2023.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Agowiidiwinan Centre, a new interactive treaty education facility, recently opened at The Forks in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The former Kapyong Barracks in Winnipeg are now officially the lands of Naawi-Oodena, forming the largest urban reserve in Canada. Construction on the $1.2 billion project will begin in the spring and last approximately 15 years.

    cbc.ca

  • The Town of Ste. Anne, with funding support from the provincial and federal governments, is spending $13M to upgrade the town lagoon.

    steinbachonline.com
• Week of 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-16

  • The Government of Canada is providing $1.5M for a solar project in St. Theresa Point First Nation. The remote community in the Island Lake region will equip its school with solar panels.

    canada.ca

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) has opened a new regional governance building in Dauphin. The three-storey office space employs more than 100 MMF staff members and houses a pharmacy on its main floor.

    www.mmf.mb.ca

  • CentreVenture Development Corporation is planning a project on the site of Winnipeg’s former Public Safety Building. Market Lands will include 100 units of mixed-income housing and space for four arts organizations. Construction will begin late in 2023.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The emergency room in Eriksdale will remain closed until January due to a lack of staff to provide diagnostic services. Shared Health is currently training two new staff from the area, a strategy that may be used in other rural communities.

    cbc.ca

  • A new restaurant, Jeremiah’s Korner Kafe, is opening in Wasagamack First Nation. The eatery is the community's first dine-in restaurant, and will employ about 20 staff.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Flin Flon is now moving forward with plans for a new Aqua Centre. Construction was scheduled to begin last summer, but the project was delayed when materials costs drove the budget up to $11M from the original $9M estimate.

    thereminder.ca

  • The Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies estimates that $150M will be invested in mineral exploration in the province this year, nearly three times the average in recent years. The global demand for lithium is partly driving exploration.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The University of Manitoba added four seats to its bachelor of respiratory therapy program this year. Manitoba Health is reviewing the university’s proposal to double enrolment from 20 to 40 seats in 2024-2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Activate Games Inc., an experiential gaming retailer, is opening a production and manufacturing facility in Winnipeg. The facility will produce components for new active gaming locations planned across Canada in 2023.

    westerninvestor.com

  • Red River College received no applicants for the January intake of its advanced care paramedic program. The Paramedic Association of Manitoba states that the closure of rural hospitals is leading to a lack of job opportunities in the province.

    citynews.ca

  • Rosé, a new coffee shop and wine bar, recently opened in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg and the federal government are making additional funding available to create affordable housing for vulnerable individuals. The third intake of the Rapid Housing Initiative is underway, with the City accepting applications until February 3, 2023.

    winnipeg.ca

  • Swoop, a low-cost airline, has added a new direct route from Winnipeg to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

    chrisd.ca

  • A new sitcom, “Maria and The Mennos,” will begin filming in Winkler in January, employing local residents in the cast and crew.

    pembinavalleyonline.com
• Week of 2022-12-05 to 2022-12-09

  • The City of Winnipeg is facing a bus driver shortage as it tries to restore transit service to pre-pandemic levels. Winnipeg Transit needs to recruit 50 more drivers for a full complement of 1,100.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • An East Coast seafood restaurant, the Friskee Pearl Bar and Eatery, is opening in downtown Winnipeg in February 2023, and will employ about 40 staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Western School Division is accepting construction proposals for a new school to be built in Morden. The K-8 school will accommodate 600 students and a 74-space childcare facility. Construction will begin next spring and conclude in fall 2024.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is planning to build 270 modular homes for people experiencing homelessness. The City will be seeking six parcels of land for the project, with the goal of building the homes within eight to 12 months of securing the sites.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The St. Charles Hotel in Winnipeg’s Exchange District will be developed into affordable housing units.

    cbc.ca

  • The Northwest Métis Council and Under One Roof are opening a warming space in Dauphin, for those experiencing homelessness to find shelter at night. Waskaa'igan Neegan Safe & Warm Space will employ outreach workers and security staff.

    730ckdm.com

  • The Manitoba Mineral Development Fund is providing $275,000 to Wolfden Resources Corporation to support exploration in the Island Lake area. The site is believed to contain deposits of nickel, copper, cobalt, gold, and other metals.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • Albert House, a non-profit in Winnipeg, is planning its first housing project. The $18M, 84-unit complex will offer addictions and mental health supports for tenants, and is expected to be open by summer 2024.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Youth for Christ is undergoing a $1.8M renovation of its Carman drop-in centre, adding 4,000 square feet and updating the building’s exterior.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The federal government is providing over $1.4M to the Manitoba Métis Federation for the training of EnerGuide energy advisors from underrepresented groups. These advisors help homeowners improve their energy efficiency through retrofit projects.

    newswire.ca

  • The federal government is providing $2.85M toward the launch of the Chief Elsie Bouchie Cultural Camp. Located in Berens River First Nation, the camp focuses on revitalizing Anishinaabe culture and supporting women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

    canada.ca

  • Pizza Express is opening a new restaurant location in Winnipeg in early 2023. The new eatery will be on Roblin Blvd, near Assiniboine Park.

    bdnmb.ca
• Week of 2022-11-28 to 2022-12-02

  • Ventura Developments is building a $200M mixed-use project in Winnipeg’s Bridgewater neighbourhood. The EpiCentre will include 500 apartments and 30,000 square feet of commercial space, housing a restaurant, pub, and retail stores.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is spending $33M to purchase 16 electric buses from NFI Group, a local manufacturer. More than $500M is earmarked from the tri-level Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for about 110 buses over five years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A transitional housing project for people facing homelessness is opening soon in Winnipeg. Astum Api Niikinaahk includes 22 furnished units as well as cultural and healing programming.

    cbc.ca

  • The Sobeys Family of Support is providing $150,000 annually for three years to a new mental health program for rural children. The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba will run the program, which focuses on digital health services.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Grandview hospital is suspending admissions due to a nursing shortage, with just four of 14 positions currently filled. The facility was one of several in Prairie Mountain Health Region that shut down or scaled back emergency services this summer.

    cbc.ca

  • The province’s physician shortage is worsening, according to a recent report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Manitoba has the third-lowest rate of doctors nationally, and would need 405 more doctors to reach the Canadian average.

    cbc.ca

  • The Thompson Regional Airport Authority recently purchased a winter weather testing facility formerly owned by Ford. The airport plans to significantly expand its capacity for cold weather vehicle testing and grow the industry in Thompson.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The Government of Canada is providing $5.9M to three flood protection projects in Selkirk. These include improvements to the city's existing storm water retention ponds as well as the creation of a new one.

    canada.ca

  • Foremost Lithium is contracting with BRL Drilling to begin a diamond drill program on its Jean Lake Lithium Project, near Snow Lake.

    flinflononline.com

  • The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is introducing the Digital Manitoba Initiative, which helps businesses to implement digital technologies. Supports offered include assessments, legal services, and cybersecurity audits.

    mbchamber.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is creating 20 training seats for early childhood educators in both Dauphin and Virden. Its two-year ECE Workplace program is open to those already working in the field and wanting to upgrade their credentials.

    730ckdm.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is spending $90,000 to address its lifeguard shortage, offering free training to 60 applicants. The 14-week certification program includes six courses required to become a lifeguard and swim instructor.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government is providing $23.7M for health services and safety initiatives in northern Manitoba First Nations. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. will design and deliver services.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-11-21 to 2022-11-25

  • Brandon University formed a partnership with the Brandon Flight Centre, offering credit hours toward degree programs to those who have taken pilot training. The aim is to promote careers in aviation in Manitoba.

    brandonu.ca

  • KUB Bakery recently closed its doors after nearly 100 years of operation in Winnipeg. The owners cited rising costs and pandemic-related losses as contributors to the closure, which will affect 30 employees.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new brewery is opening in downtown Brandon in December. Section 6 is the city’s second brewery, and will include a taproom, a space for private events, and a warm-weather patio.

    brandonsun.com

  • The City of Winnipeg will delay the reopening of the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex due to staff shortages. Lifeguards are in short supply, causing the extended closure of the pool until April 2023.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Sleepy Owl Bread is reopening under new ownership in Winnipeg’s West End after a six-month closure. Diversity Food Services, which runs restaurants in the University of Winnipeg and FortWhyte Alive, has taken over operations.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba introduced the Minimum Wage Adjustment Act, formalizing its plan to increase the minimum hourly wage to $14.15 on April 1, 2023. The minimum wage will increase again on October 1, 2023, to $15.00.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is partnering with Brock University to provide a new option for Early Childhood Education students. Graduates can now pursue a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Honours online, allowing them to study without relocating.

    assiniboine.net

  • LotLinx, a U.S.-based tech company, will be hiring in Winnipeg over the next year. The company plans to bring on 30-50 new staff, including at its three Canadian sites. It currently has 25-30 people working from Winnipeg.

    economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

  • The federal government is providing $22.7M for 16 business expansion and innovation projects across Manitoba. The projects are expected to create nearly 850 new jobs, and include a virtual production studio and a drone-testing facility in Winnipeg.

    canada.ca

  • The Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg is opening a comedy club in January. The new venue, Yuk Yuk’s, will feature local and visiting performers and host live music through a partnership with the Winnipeg Jazz Festival.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Construction has begun on Osborne Terraces, a six-storey multi-use building in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village neighbourhood. The project will include 90 residential and seven commercial units, and is expected to be completed by July 2024.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A $130M horticultural attraction will be opening in Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park in the coming weeks. The Leaf is currently hiring and training staff, with plans to begin receiving visitors over the holiday season.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-11-14 to 2022-11-16

  • Beauty retailer Sephora Canada is opening its fourth Manitoba location, at the Crossroads Station Shopping Centre in Winnipeg.

    newswire.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.1M over three years to a food security program run by Direct Farm Manitoba. The program will provide food currency to 700 families, allowing them to purchase locally produced foods at 26 participating markets.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is launching a website to help connect job seekers and employers. The Work in Manitoba portal allows job seekers to create a profile and receive notifications when employers post ads relevant to their qualifications.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are spending $70M to create 600 new childcare spaces in rural Manitoba. New facilities are planned for nine communities, including Stonewall, Portage la Prairie, and Peguis First Nation.

    cbc.ca

  • Robertson College is partnering with Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network to offer training for newcomers in Winnipeg who want to work in early childhood education. The 19-week course focuses on both English language and job skills training.

    newswire.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is planning to install a temporary fire paramedic station in the Waverly West neighbourhood, providing service to the area until a permanent station can be built. The temporary station will be operational by late next year.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $900,000 to 12 projects through its Innovation Growth Fund, a business incentive program meant to encourage the development of new products.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal government is providing $2.5M to the Building Business Fund administered by the Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone. Grants are now available to companies that open a new location downtown or expand an existing one.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Assinboine Community College recently opened a rural rotating training site in Otterburne, at Province University College. This Practical Nursing program is part of the provincial government's pledge to add 400 new nursing seats in Manitoba.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Charbone Hydrogen Corporation is building a facility in Selkirk to produce and distribute green hydrogen. The project is the first of its kind in Manitoba, and is expected to be operational by fall of 2023.

    myselkirk.ca

  • Shagal Jeans, a vintage clothing store, is reopening in Winnipeg after shutting down more than 30 years ago. The store was in business from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College recently opened a rural rotating training site in Virden. Fifteen students from the area will study Practical Nursing at the site over the next two years.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The non-profit organization Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. has opened a transitional housing complex in Winnipeg’s North End, providing supports to 24 Indigenous tenants between the ages of 17 and 24.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $5M to support mining and mineral exploration in the province. This includes streamlining regulatory processes as well as adding 19 full-time positions to address increasing demand for exploration permits.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is aiming to add 2,000 workers to the public health care system. Its $200M action plan will expand training, remove barriers to immigration, end mandatory overtime, and offer tuition rebates and other financial incentives.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2022-11-07 to 2022-11-11

  • The provincial government is providing an additional $900,000 to help schools support newcomer students. The increased need for one-to-one supports and other resources is due to families fleeing war-affected countries, such as Ukraine.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Canada is allocating $3.7M to equipment and infrastructure upgrades at 12 northern airports. These include wildlife fencing, snow removal machines, and compactors used for maintaining gravel runways.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • Winnipeg music store Quest Musique is closing its Portage Avenue location after nearly 30 years in business. Supply chain challenges, labour shortages, and rising inflation all contributed to the decision to close.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $390,000 to add staff at Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinics in Winnipeg, Thompson, and Portage la Prairie. One Winnipeg clinic will also expand its hours to offer services on Saturdays.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Steinbach has awarded the contract for its Southeast Event Centre to Graham Construction and Engineering Inc. Work on the $61M facility will begin in January and is expected to conclude in fall 2024.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation recently opened a childcare centre in Swan River. The Elbert Chartrand Child Care Centre offers culturally relevant programming to Red River Métis families, with 40 spaces for infants and pre-school children.

    www.mmf.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $1.5M to create an interactive digital media studio in Winnipeg. StudioLab XR will open in spring of 2023, providing training in the field of virtual production to 250 people over three years.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is launching a Swine Production Foundations program, to begin in December. The self-directed online program was developed in partnership with the Manitoba Pork Council.

    assiniboine.net

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $5.75M on pavement and signal upgrades to a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway within the city of Brandon. Construction is underway and should be completed by next summer.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Winnipeg ad agency Uphouse is acquiring Dooley PR & Marketing to create a single firm employing about 30 people. The merger will allow the company to compete for national contracts requiring both public relations and advertising services.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is providing more than $150,000 to the Safe and Warm shelter in Brandon, run by Samaritan House. The shelter was already over capacity in October, and can now operate an additional warming space for the winter.

    cbc.ca

  • Paragon Living is building a five-storey housing complex in Winnipeg’s Bridgewater community. It is slated for completion in fall of 2024 and will be among the first affordable housing options in the fast-growing neighbourhood.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $8.9M to the Brandon Police Service to build a detention facility, allowing the city to transition away from temporary modular cells. Construction on the new cells is scheduled to be completed by August 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A Winnipeg restauranteur plans to open a 1950s-themed diner in the St. James neighbourhood this winter. The Dreamland Diner will employ about 10 staff, who will be hired this month.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $625,000 to three harm reduction programs. The province is expanding access to naloxone through its distribution sites and take-home kits, as well as allocating funds to St. Boniface Street Links.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $3.2M to create an integrated violent offender apprehension unit. The unit will employ 12 officers, six each from the Winnipeg Police Service and RCMP, and will begin operation in 2023.

    cbc.ca

  • Oriental Market, located in Winnipeg’s Chinatown, is closing permanently after 43 years in business.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2022-10-31 to 2022-11-04

  • Sunshine House, a Winnipeg non-profit organization, recently opened a mobile overdose prevention site. Staff work out of an RV, offering harm reduction supplies and supervising clients as they use or test drugs.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $3.6M to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership. The organization offers outreach, harm reduction, and other social services in Winnipeg’s core areas.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is increasing funding for agencies working to address homelessness, raising its total annual support from $6.1M to $15.1M for organizations in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson, and The Pas.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing more than $4M to a tuition reimbursement program for Manitobans studying to be early childhood educators. Students can receive up to $5,000 per year to cover program costs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Traveller traffic is increasing at the Winnipeg International Airport. The period of July to September 2022 was the busiest quarter since before the pandemic, and marked an increase of 23% in passenger volumes over the previous quarter.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Tito Boy Restaurant, a new Philippine eatery, recently opened in Winnipeg’s St. Vital neighbourhood.

    chrisd.ca

  • Maple Leaf Foods continues to increase production at its Bacon Centre of Excellence in Winnipeg, adding 350 jobs since the project's completion late last year. The company expects to reach full production in the second half of 2023.

    mapleleaffoods.com

  • The provincial government approved 89 disaster management projects under its 2022 Mitigation and Preparedness Program. A total $2.6M in disaster financial assistance deductibles can be used by municipalities to complete these projects.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $12.5M to develop a new health care training centre and add 115 new nursing seats at Red River College Polytechnic. The facility is expected to be completed in the next two years.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing a combined $31.6M for infrastructure projects in Berens River First Nation. These include road construction and repair, water treatment plant upgrades, and a new arena and multiplex.

    canada.ca

  • Manitoba has the lowest growth rate among provinces in its number of physicians, according to Doctors Manitoba. A survey of membership also found that 40% of doctors planned to retire, relocate, or reduce their hours in the next three years.

    cbc.ca

  • The province’s Crown prosecutors are leaving their jobs at a higher than normal rate, according to the Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys. Twenty-six have left the department in the last two years, and 17 of 175 positions are currently vacant.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A delegation of government officials and film industry leaders recently visited Los Angeles to promote Manitoba as a location for business investment. Film production in Manitoba has doubled in volume since 2017.

    economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com
• Week of 2022-10-24 to 2022-10-28

  • The provincial government is committing up to $40M toward upgrades to CentrePort, the tri-modal inland port located in Winnipeg and the Rural Municipality of Rosser. Construction could begin within 18 months and take place over as many as 20 years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new K-12 school recently opened in Poplar River First Nation, allowing students to complete their high school education closer to home. The $36.5M facility includes several specialized classrooms and labs, as well as a sports field and hockey rink.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada is building a small craft harbour at Hollow Water First Nation, on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. The $1.3M construction contract has been awarded to Zhemaak Inc., in Berens River.

    canada.ca

  • Rutherford Farms is partnering with the Enterprise Machine Intelligence & Learning Initiative to create Canada’s largest commercial smart farm. The farm near Grosse Isle will become an $8M digital agriculture lab testing new food production technologies.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Construction has begun on an affordable housing fourplex in Dauphin’s Parkland Crossing Community Improvement Zone. The building includes four two-bedroom units and is expected to be complete this winter.

    730ckdm.com

  • Alamos Gold Inc. was one of over two dozen recruiters at a recent job fair in Thompson. The company will require about 500 workers for the construction phase of its gold mines in Lynn Lake, and an additional 400 once mining begins.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The Manitoba Emergency Services College has opened its new emergency services training structure in Brandon. The building allows MESC to simulate emergencies in a controlled environment, and is a training site for first responders across the province.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Turning Leaf Support Services opened a new location in Brandon. The non-profit organization works with vulnerable populations such as those with mental health needs, cognitive disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction is set to begin on the first phase of the $64.4M Boundary Trails Health Centre expansion. New community services and inpatient buildings will be constructed next to the current facility, located between Morden and Winkler. All work is expected to be completed in 2026.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $60M to upgrade Provincial Road 201 in the rural municipalities of Emerson-Franklin, Stuartburn, and Piney. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is granting $3.2M to 38 education projects through the Teachers’ Idea Fund. Project proposals are developed by educators across Manitoba and include teacher training, mental health supports, and new learning tools for students.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing a temporary subsidy for small businesses with over 20 employees. Businesses may receive up to 50 cents per hour for each worker earning minimum wage, ending March 31, 2023.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Wow Hospitality is opening a restaurant, coffee bar, and burger spot in downtown Winnipeg next spring. Located at the intersection of Portage and Main, 529 Uptown will be a sister location to the steakhouse 529 Wellington.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $8.7M to waste diversion initiatives across the province. Projects include: composting incentives, a hazardous waste disposal project, and a program that recycles plastic components from car seats.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $400,000 to help revitalize the downtown core in Brandon. Grants will be available to local businesses through the Brandon Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program, administered by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Mr. Ride Taxi Service recently opened in Brandon. The new company has four vehicles, and is open 24-hours per day.

    bdnmb.ca
• Week of 2022-10-17 to 2022-10-21

  • The Canada Council of the Arts is granting $250,000 to the imagiNorthern and Uptown Emporium. The project was founded by the Flin Flon Arts Council to promote northern artists, and includes a webstore, a shipping service, enterprise, and a Flin Flon storefront.

    thereminder.ca

  • The Portage la Prairie School Division is recruiting spare bus drivers to cover routes when regular drivers are unavailable. After lower demand for drivers during the first two years of the pandemic, the division is now dealing with a driver shortage.

    portageonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $200,000 to The Link, which offers health, wellness, and cultural programming to at-risk youth in Thompson. It also operates a four-bed Youth Resource Centre for those needing a short-term safe place to stay.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $292,000 on resources for Employment and Income Assistance recipients in Thompson and area. The Thompson YWCA and FireSpirit Inc. will receive grants to deliver job readiness and employability programs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Sakeenah Homes recently opened a shelter in Winnipeg, offering 13 beds for Muslim women and children experiencing family violence.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg recently opened registration for its temporary winter patio program. The program was introduced in spring of 2020 and allows bars and restaurants to serve customers outdoors, provided that heating and snow removal requirements are met.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Canada is allocating $3.6M to five economic development projects across the southwest region of the province. This includes $2.2M for Assiniboine Community College to support digital media industries in rural Manitoba.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada recently opened a new PrairiesCan location in Brandon. The office will deliver economic development programs and services for the southwestern Manitoba region.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing over $2M to create 300 new trade-apprenticeships in Brandon. The Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation will grant funding to local businesses that hire apprentices, including those from underrepresented groups.

    canada.ca

  • A new healing centre has opened in Thompson, with beds for up to 100 people in the winter and 70 the rest of the year. The shelter replaces the city’s current 24-bed facility.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction begins next month on a new hospital in Neepawa. The $127M facility will replace the town’s existing health centre, increasing the number of acute care inpatient beds from 38 to 63. The project is scheduled for completion in 2025.

    cbc.ca

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are spending over $1M to create 40 new childcare spaces in Oakville. A childcare centre will be developed in Oakville’s community hall, and is expected to open in 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal government is providing $6.9M to Winnipeg non-profit Ka Ni Kanichihk, which operates a shelter for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people at risk of violence. The funds will allow for the purchase of a new building to expand capacity.

    canada.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing a total of $33.1M to the Manitoba Métis Federation for the creation of the new Métis Nation Heritage Centre. The centre will be located at the former Bank of Montreal building in downtown Winnipeg.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-10-10 to 2022-10-14

  • A new non-profit organization, SubZero North, has formed in Thompson. Its goal is to promote the city as a location for the cold weather testing of winter vehicles.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The Winkler Fire Department is actively recruiting new members to train under experienced firefighters set to retire over the next several years.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Harvest Manitoba is partnering with the Island Lake Tribal Council to establish food banks in the province's north. Services will be available to about 15,000 residents in St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack, Garden Hill, and Red Sucker Lake.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Canada, through PrairiesCan, is providing over $11.7M to 24 economic development projects across Manitoba. Initiatives include community improvements, expansions to local businesses, and accessibility upgrades.

    canada.ca

  • The Prairie Mountain Health Region in southwestern Manitoba has a shortage of registered nurses. As of July 2022, nearly one in four positions in the region was unfilled, causing increased spending on hiring nurses from private agencies.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is creating a $15M economic development fund for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project. Funding is open to the 39 Indigenous groups involved in this construction and flood mitigation project.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport (Odé Aki) hotel has opened in Winnipeg. It is the first urban reserve hotel in the city, located on land owned by the Long Plain First Nation.

    constructconnect.com

  • The federal government is providing $1.68M to the Manitoba Métis Federation to address the overrepresentation of Métis people in the criminal justice system. Funds will cover community justice programs, new training resources, and a mediation service.

    cbc.ca

  • A new daycare is opening in Minto later this month, offering spaces for 20 preschool-aged children and four infants. The Minto Mustang Mini Corral board is spending $300,000 to convert a former restaurant into a daycare building.

    discoverwestman.com
• Week of 2022-10-03 to 2022-10-07

  • Marymound is launching a three-year program aimed at keeping Indigenous youth in Winnipeg and Thompson out of the criminal justice system. The provincial government has agreed to contribute $2.25M if the program meets its outcomes.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing a total $300,000 to 24 child-care facilities to help implement Indigenous cultural programming for children, and professional development for staff.

    cbc.ca

  • Cineplex is opening a new entertainment complex at Winnipeg’s Kildonan Place mall, creating 60 new jobs. Cineplex Junxion will open in November and will feature six movie auditoriums, an arcade, a dining hall, and a space for live events.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Frontier School Division in Northern Manitoba is seeking 24 teachers and 39 support staff. The division recently hired a full-time recruiter amid a worsening staff shortage, and is offering signing bonuses to new teachers.

    cbc.ca

  • Beauty retailer Sephora is opening a store in Brandon, its fourth location in Manitoba and its first outside Winnipeg. The 5,000 sq.ft. store will be located in the Brandon Shoppers Mall.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $539,000 to add five more seats for Manitoba students at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College for Veterinary Medicine. Twenty students from Manitoba will be guaranteed seats beginning in 2023-2024.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending nearly $27M to reconstruct a section of Provincial Trunk Highway 12 in the southeastern region of the province. The tender for the project will be posted shortly. The expected deadline is the end of November.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A new clinic is opening in Brandon next month, focusing on women’s health as well as family mental health and counselling services. Staff at the Wellness Clinic Brandon include physicians, nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, and counsellors.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Google is granting $1.3M to ComIT, a Winnipeg-based charity that provides information technology training to people facing employment barriers. The funds are specifically earmarked to support Indigenous trainees.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2022-09-26 to 2022-09-30

  • The provincial government is spending $1.4M to help hire additional staff at Winnipeg's five connected-care medical clinics in an effort to expand hours and ease pressure on the city’s emergency rooms.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $2.5M to substance use programs and services across the province. Eight organizations will receive funding, including St. Boniface Street Links in Winnipeg, which offers outreach and overdose prevention services.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $1.5M to 14 green initiatives across the province. These include climate-friendly infrastructure upgrades, active transportation projects, and electric vehicle charging stations.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is offering a second intake of its tuition-free Heavy Duty Technician program to Indigenous youth aged 18-30. The eight-month program is at the Brandon campus and includes a paid work placement.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Construction has begun on a $31.6M expansion to the Selkirk Regional Health Centre. The project will add 30 acute care inpatient beds and three emergency department spaces, as well as allow for more surgeries to be performed at the site.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Council for the Rural Municipality of Ritchot has approved a residential development in Île-des-Chênes. The first phase, by Terracon Developments Ltd., will include about 100 to 110 single-family homes and 60 multi-family dwellings.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Ka Ni Kanichihk, an Indigenous-led non-profit in Winnipeg, plans to begin construction on an $8M building expansion this winter. It will triple the organization’s capacity and include a wellness clinic, community kitchen, and expanded child-care centre.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Manitoba government is accepting applications for its Journey to Independence fund until October 24. Eligible non-profit organizations can receive up to $300,000 for programming that helps Manitobans on social assistance to find employment.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba Construction Sector Council is hoping to recruit more women to the industry. The group will be hosting the Manitoba Women in Trades Conference in Winnipeg on November 16. The province will require 4,800 new workers through 2027.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Snow Lake Resources signed an agreement with LG Energy Solution to establish a lithium supply chain in Manitoba. Potential projects will require over $1B in capital spending, including a new mine in Snow Lake and a processing plant in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government is providing over $1.4M to the Manitoba Métis Federation for a project related to the location, recovery, and commemoration of missing children who attended residential schools. The funding will last through 2024.

    www.mmf.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba government is spending $1.4M to construct new healing lodges within correctional centres in Brandon and The Pas. A further $1.2M in annual funding will cover staffing and operating costs of new culturally relevant rehabilitative programs.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2022-09-19 to 2022-09-23

  • The City of Selkirk and Canadian Premium Sand Inc. entered into an agreement for the company to purchase land for a new patterned solar glass manufacturing plant. The $400M plant project is expected to begin construction in 2023 and create 300 jobs.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Topigs Norsvin, a Dutch hog breeding company, is opening a $35M facility in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone later this month. It is expected to create 35 jobs.

    manitobacooperator.ca

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation recently opened two child care facilities in St. Laurent. The Li Pchi Pwayson child care and school age centres provide a combined 70 spaces for Métis children and infants, and will employ up to 17 staff.

    www.mmf.mb.ca

  • The School District of Mystery Lake filled 19 teaching positions over the summer. The board’s superintendent reported that recruitment was challenging this year, with fewer people willing to relocate to Thompson for work.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • Turnover is high at Winnipeg’s call centre for emergency services, with 30% of new staff quitting within the first year. This may be due to an increase in severity of calls, as the number considered to be life-threatening has risen 26% since last year.

    cbc.ca

  • Callinex, a Vancouver-based mining company, recently located a new mineral deposit at its Pine Bay property near Flin Flon. The deposit includes high-grade copper, zinc, gold, and silver.

    thereminder.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is currently accepting applications for its Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund. A total $1.3M is available to organizations planning projects that conserve and enhance local fish and wildlife populations.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A recent study of foot-traffic in North American cities found that visits to Winnipeg’s downtown are approaching half of pre-pandemic levels. Visits to downtown in the spring of 2022 were at about 48% when compared to spring of 2019.

    cbc.ca

  • Four Arrows Regional Health Authority recently launched a 15-month pilot project to provide addiction services in remote First Nations. A mobile medical team is working in St. Theresa Point and one other community yet to be selected.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $482,000 to train more respiratory therapists at the University of Manitoba. Four new training seats will be added to the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy program this month, for a total of 20 seats.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2022-09-12 to 2022-09-16

  • The Manitoba Real Estate Association launched a campaign to attract business investment from nearby U.S. cities. The $100,000 digital campaign will market the province to realtors in Chicago and Minneapolis, and will run until December 2022.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Hanover School Division hired the equivalent of four full-time teachers in response to increased student enrollment. The southeastern school division is also undertaking expansion projects at Green Valley School and Mitchell Middle School.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Tourism spending in the province could return to 2019 levels by 2023, according a forecast commissioned by Travel Manitoba. Travel by Canadians, including Manitobans traveling within the province, is driving the recovery.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Aritzia recently opened a new location in Winnipeg’s CF Polo Park shopping mall. The new space is three times the size of the fashion retailer’s previous location, and includes an in-store eatery called the A-OK Café.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is providing $65,000 to Compost Winnipeg to support outreach and fund a new truck. The organization is finishing a two-year organic waste collection pilot program that ends in March 2023.

    cbc.ca

  • The Melita Health Centre reopened this month for the first time since staffing shortages forced it to close this summer. The Health regions and RMs are working to provide new incentives to attract nurses and retain physicians in the area.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.3M to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s First Link program, which connects people affected by dementia to community supports and services.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has launched an engagement survey to gather public feedback on the role of immigration in addressing labour shortages. The survey is open until the end of September.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitobah opened its first permanent retail outlet in The Forks Market on September 9th. The company has sold Indigenous-crafted footwear online and through other retailers since its founding in 1997.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • SkipTheDishes recently laid off 350 workers from its logistics team in Winnipeg. This includes contact centre employees who are based in Winnipeg but support operations in other countries.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2022-09-05 to 2022-09-09

  • The Manitoba Technology Accelerator, a Winnipeg-based business accelerator, opened its International Centre for Innovation. The non-profit provides capital, coaching, and mentorship to start-ups, including entrepreneurs coming to Canada from abroad.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Potash and Agri-Development Corporation of Manitoba, the province’s first potash operation, will soon begin production. The mine is located near Russell and will initially produce 50,000 to 100,000 tonnes of potash per year.

    constructconnect.com

  • The City of Winnipeg cancelled several of its fall swimming classes due to a shortage of instructors. With many facilities shut down during the pandemic, new lifeguards and swim instructors were unable to be trained and certified in time.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Brandon’s Keystone Centre partnered with Ticketmaster to provide ticketing and fan engagement services. As of September 1st, all programming including hockey games, concerts, and events inside Westoba Place are sold through a new on-line system.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The Village, a new strip-mall, is opening in the R.M. of Springfield, near Oakbank. Twelve small businesses will open locations in the space near Pineridge Hollow event hub, including Nuburger, Teekca’s Boutique, and Hildegard’s Bakery.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is providing $155,100 from its criminal property forfeiture fund to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service. The funding will allow the service to purchase new equipment and provide additional training to staff.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $1.3M to the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba to expand the K-12 breakfast, lunch, and snack programs. The funds will allow the council to support the 22 schools currently on the wait-list.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government is spending $13M to upgrade recreation facilities in Manitoba. Funding includes a new arena in God’s Lake Narrows First Nation and renovations or expansions in four other communities.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $7.9M to renovate the Centennial Arena in Winkler. Upgrades will improve the accessibility and functionality of change rooms, washrooms, lobby and concession areas, and multi-use spaces.

    constructconnect.com

  • Brandon City Council has approved the second phase of the Brandon Police Service headquarters expansion. Phase 2 will cost $7.22M, will add 17 new permanent detention cells, and additional space for bail hearings, storage, and food preparation.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Winnipeg Airports Authority held its first-ever job fair in August at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. Staff shortages across the sector are affecting the industry as companies look to bring back staff and expand hours.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Manitoba government plans to twin the last undivided section of the Trans-Canada Highway in the province, between Falcon Lake and the Ontario border. The project timeline is expected to be announced this fall.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Bell MTS is expanding its all-fibre broadband network to provide faster internet service in rural Manitoba. The expansion affects 6,500 locations in Blumenor, Ile des Chênes, Landmark, Matlock, St. Adolphe, Stony Mountain and Winnipeg Beach.

    newswire.ca

  • The federal government is providing $500,000 to Winnipeg’s Centre Flavie, which distributes free furniture and clothing to low income families. The funds will cover renovation costs for the organization's new building.

    canada.ca

  • Construction has begun on the $6.4M Stanley Corridor Reservoir, which will supply water to the Boundary Trails Health Centre in the R.M. of Stanley. The project is expected to be completed in the summer or fall of 2023.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Canadian Union of Public Employees reached a tentative agreement with the Province of Manitoba. The general wage of approximately 18,000 health-care support workers will increase 9.6% over seven years.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-08-29 to 2022-09-02

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.1M to improve accessibility at provincial parks. This includes adding accessible campsites and updating seating, fire pits, signage, and walkways to be more inclusive to visitors with disabilities.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending almost $70M on upgrades to Provincial Road 227, in the rural municipalities of Portage la Prairie and Woodlands. Construction will take place over the next five years.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $2M toward K-12 student supports and remote learning ahead of the 2022-2023 return to school. The federal government is also contributing $4.5M for ventilation projects at 250 schools across Manitoba.

    cbc.ca

  • The Ma-Mow-We-Take Friendship Centre is planning to build a 12-unit affordable housing complex at a former day care property in Thompson.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The federal government has extended the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program in the Town of Altona and Municipality of Rhineland until February 2024. Officials credit the program with bringing 160 new residents to the area since it began in 2019.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The owners of Winnipeg’s Promenade Café are selling the building and equipment after closing the restaurant two months ago due to persistent labour shortages.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Brandon Regional Health Centre is facing extended bed closures due to understaffing. Twelve beds in the chronic medical unit have been closed for about two months, according to the CEO of Prairie Mountain Health.

    brandonsun.com

  • While national data shows restaurant sales are recovering, Manitoba is lagging behind. A recent survey by the Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Association found that the province’s restaurants are seeing sales 30-40% below pre-pandemic levels.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Freedhome Developments is building a 65-unit apartment block in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface neighbourhood. Two-thirds of the main floor has been set aside for commercial use, with priority given to local businesses.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Regional Connections, an immigrant services group serving south central Manitoba, is holding a job fair in Winkler. The goal is to fill 200 jobs in the region in 20 days, with 20 employers recruiting workers.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Southern Chiefs' Organization is launching a Restorative Justice Digital Wellness Program for First Nations clients. The video-based program was developed by community justice workers as an alternative to in-person sessions during the pandemic.

    scoinc.mb.ca

  • Altona Town Council is promoting downtown residential construction through a tax incentive for developers. Municipal taxes will be stabilized for three years on new multi-family builds, as well as on underused buildings converted to rentals.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is spending $500,000 on improvements to three parks in the Transcona area. This includes the construction of a new playground at Kildonan Meadows Park.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $37M to assist long-term care homes in Manitoba with developing and maintaining procedures to control the spread of COVID-19.

    canada.ca

  • Indigenous Services Canada is tripling its recruitment and retention bonuses for nurses working in federal nursing stations. Vacancy rates at Manitoba’s 21 nursing stations are at nearly 60 percent, according to the union representing their staff.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The federal, provincial, and city governments are providing $1M to complete urgent repairs to a seniors’ housing co-operative in Winnipeg. Flood mitigation work will prevent the Red River from damaging Columbus House, a six-storey apartment building.

    cmhc-schl.gc.ca

  • In an effort to reduce Manitoba’s surgical backlog, the provincial government is arranging for some patients to have their knee and hip replacement surgeries done out of province. Up to 750 people could travel to Ontario, Ohio, or North Dakota for care.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $756,000 to 30 projects aimed at improving accessibility for people with disabilities. Benefiting organizations include non-profits, businesses, schools, and municipalities.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending more than $61M to repair a section of Provincial Trunk Highway 75, from Morris to Ste. Agathe. Work will begin in spring of 2023 and be completed later that year.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2022-08-22 to 2022-08-26

  • Assiniboine Community College is offering a new Applied Electrical Installation program at its Dauphin campus. Funding incentives covering the full program cost are available for underrepresented groups such as women and Indigenous students.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The Government of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce are providing $1M to create 68 fully subsidized child-care spaces for newcomer families. These spaces are open to jobseekers taking part in the Newcomer Employment Hub program.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Winnipeg’s Aqua Essence Swim Academy has launched a new swim instruction curriculum, hoping to fill the gap that will be created when the Canadian Red Cross ends its programming later this year.

    chrisd.ca

  • WestJet is adding a route from Winnipeg to Los Angeles that will run three times per week beginning October 31, 2022. The new route is expected to strengthen ties between Hollywood and the local film industry.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are spending a total $550M on upgrades to the North End Sewage Treatment Plant. This is the second phase of upgrades, which will increase the plant’s capacity.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba will increase the province’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by October 2023, beginning with an increase to $13.50 from $11.95 on October 1, 2022.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Leaf Rapids emergency department is now closed indefinitely after shutting down temporarily earlier this month due to staffing shortages.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba plans to contract a service for the transportation of low-acuity hospital patients and personal care home residents, reducing the demand on rural ambulances. The Province will select a company before the end of the year.

    cbc.ca

  • Travel Manitoba and PrairiesCan are accepting applications for the new Winter Tourism Development Fund. A total of $350,000 is available to support tourism projects, with priority given to Indigenous-led projects and those located in tourism communities.

    mbchamber.mb.ca

  • Four southeastern communities are building a $110M wastewater treatment facility, expected to add 3,400 new jobs over ten years. Funding comes from the federal and provincial governments and the municipalities of Niverville, Hanover, Ritchot and Taché.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Canada and the Town of Neepawa are spending $687,500 to develop new multi-use trails in the community. The all-season trail system will be used for walking, cycling, snowshoeing, and skiing.

    canada.ca

  • Vermillon Growers began construction on a greenhouse project in Dauphin. The $32M first phase will accommodate 10 acres of tomatoes when completed this December.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction has begun on a new renal unit at Steinbach’s Bethesda Regional Health Centre. The unit’s six renal dialysis stations will open next summer. It is part of a $32M expansion to the health centre announced last year.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-08-15 to 2022-08-19

  • The Women’s Equity Lab, a new investment group in Winnipeg, is aiming to increase the number of women investing in Manitoba-based startups.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • NiCAN Ltd., a new nickel exploration company, is drilling at former mine sites in Northern Manitoba. The company has acquired the Wine project near Snow Lake, and the Pipy project near Thompson.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Dynasty McCor Development Inc. is building an 84-unit luxury apartment tower in Winnipeg’s Tuxedo neighbourhood. Construction will be complete by summer 2024.

    chrisd.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $1M to Manitoba’s 24/7 crisis hotline, run by Klinic Community Health. Volunteer numbers at the Winnipeg-based organization dropped from 150 to 30 during the pandemic, while call volumes increased by 231%.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Sabe Peace Walkers, a new community group providing Indigenous-led crisis intervention services, has begun patrols in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village. It will operate for 17 weeks on a pilot basis, funded by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $167,000 to Circles for Reconciliation, an organization that facilitates educational discussions between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The funding will cover staff salaries for 2021-2023.

    cbc.ca

  • Manitoba Justice will be adding two new investigators and a financial analyst to its criminal property forfeiture branch. There are currently six people in the branch, which investigates money laundering and organized crime.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $1.24M to the new Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre in Fisher River Cree Nation. The centre will serve as a community gathering space and provide support to women and children experiencing family violence.

    canada.ca

  • The provincial government is distributing $5.4M to projects addressing homelessness. These include the low-barrier shelter N’Dinawemak, and the West Central Women’s Resource Centre’s planned transitional housing complex in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $538,000 to expand opiate treatment at the Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinic in Selkirk. A new full-time opiate agonist treatment (OAT) clinic will accommodate 100 additional patients at the site.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is ordering the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba remove some of its testing requirements. Internationally educated nurses licensed in other parts of Canada and returning to Manitoba will no longer need to take an exam.

    cbc.ca

  • Most of the City of Winnipeg’s wading pools will close early this year due to a shortage of lifeguards. Fifty-five pools will close between August 17 and 26, while four others will remain open until after Labour Day weekend.

    cbc.ca

  • Nursing vacancies in the Northern Health region are at 29%, up from 22% in November 2021. Vacancy rates vary between communities; as high as 89% in Lynn Lake and 60% in Snow Lake, and lower in The Pas (26%) and Flin Flon (13%).

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $30M to the Winnipeg-based Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada. The association will offer loans of up to $50,000 to women entrepreneurs across Canada.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing a total of $42M for four water infrastructure projects. These include upgrades in Oakview, St. Adolphe, and Stonewall as well as a new water treatment plant and reservoir in Beausejour.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $280,000 to 22 non-profit organizations providing ethnocultural programming across the province.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $4.8M to Winnipeg Airports Authority to increase direct flights from Winnipeg to major international centres. The funding is part of the Province’s $50-million Pandemic Long-Term Recovery Fund.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is disbursing $8M in the first intake of its Canada-Manitoba Job Grant, allowing 375 businesses to subsidize training and professional development costs for nearly 5,500 employees.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $215,000 to 38 community festivals in rural and Northern Manitoba. These include Morden’s Corn and Apple Festival, Gimli’s Islendingadagurinn, and Norway House Cree Nation’s Treaty and York Boat Days.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Canada is spending $2.4M to install electric vehicle chargers at 58 sites across the country. Three of these sites are in Winnipeg.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Brandon Friendship Centre’s Gakina Abinoojiiyag Program is holding employment workshops for Indigenous youth at risk of homelessness.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-08-08 to 2022-08-12

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $34.4M for 10 wastewater and waste management projects across the province. The largest of these is a $9.1M expansion to the lagoon system in Dauphin.

    canada.ca

  • WestJet is once again offering direct flights from Winnipeg to Phoenix, Arizona and Montego Bay, Jamaica. These routes were cancelled during the pandemic but will resume later this year.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The CRTC Broadband Fund is providing $1.3M to Bell MTS to expand high-speed Internet and cellphone service in northern Manitoba. Snow Lake, Camperville, and Cranberry Portage will receive new infrastructure or upgrades.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Entertainment One and CTV are filming a new television series in various locations around southern Manitoba. Much of the cast and crew of "The Spencer Sisters" was recruited from the local film industry.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Health care facilities in Winnipeg are postponing at least 300 surgeries in September due to a shortage of anesthesia staff. According to Shared Health, recruitment efforts are in progress at the local, national, and international levels.

    cbc.ca

  • PrairiesCan, a federal economic development agency, has opened an office in Thompson. PrairiesCan is providing over $2.3M to seven projects across northern Manitoba, including tourism, recreation, and education initiatives.

    canada.ca

  • Riverwood House has opened 40 supportive recovery housing units in Winnipeg. The Government of Manitoba and its community partners have now added a total 100 new addictions recovery beds since 2020.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Steinbach is accepting bids for the construction of the Southeast Event Centre, a 2,500-seat venue that will host sporting, recreational, and cultural events. The tender will close at the end of August with construction to begin soon after.

    steinbachonline.com

  • A survey by the Gimli Chamber of Commerce found more than 100 staff vacancies at local businesses heading into the summer season. This may mean reduced hours and slower service at some shops in the small lakeside community.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba signed forestry revenue sharing agreements with Mosakahiken Cree Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Up to 45% of revenues collected from timber dues will be returned to the communities as part of a two-year pilot agreement.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • NFI Group’s global workforce has shrunk by 2,000 since the start of the pandemic, including 500 job losses in Winnipeg. The bus manufacturer expects a strong recovery in 2023, with its largest order book ever and an increasing demand for electric buses.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • FP Newspapers Inc., which owns the Winnipeg Free Press, is spending $10M on new printing presses and mailroom equipment. The upgrades will allow the company to take on additional contracts for commercial printing.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $200,000 to the Bear Clan, a Winnipeg group that runs community safety patrols and food security programs. Half of the funding is for ongoing operational needs, and half for safety and first-aid equipment.

    cbc.ca

  • The University of Manitoba is increasing the capacity of its nursing program by 50%, adding a third intake of 120 students in May 2023.

    globalnews.ca
• Week of 2022-08-01 to 2022-08-05

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing up to $147.6M over two years to the Arctic Gateway Group to maintain, upgrade, and operate its Hudson Bay Railway. The railway provides year-round access, food, and supplies to northern communities.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Norway House Cree Nation will receive up to 45% of revenues from treaty land timber. The provincial government will also provide $150,000 for a tree-planting program, timber for about 500 homes, and $190,000 for consultation and land-use practices.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government is providing $9.9M to the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg to expand HIV testing in northern, remote, and isolated communities.

    canada.ca

  • The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is funding a tuition-free counselling program offered at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon this fall to help meet demand for services. The course has 25 seats and is geared to Indigenous learners living off-reserve.

    brandonsun.com

  • Winnipeg Comiccon will return to the RBC Convention Centre from October 28 to the 30th. Last year's event attracted over 14,000 visitors, organizers hope this year’s event will bring even more visitors.

    chrisd.ca

  • The Folklorama festival returns for the first two weeks of August in Winnipeg after a pause during the pandemic.

    chrisd.ca

  • Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport hotel located near the James Richardson International Airport will start operating August 17th, and officially open on October 5th, 2022. The hotel pushed back its intended August 4th opening due to supply chain delays.

    chrisd.ca

  • Manitoba Hydro is sending two industrial generators to Pukatawagan to return power to the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation so crews can repair infrastructure damaged by recent wildfires. Evacuated residents could be able to return home by the second week of August.

    globalnews.ca

  • Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. has leased the Neechi Commons building in Winnipeg to create a centralized location for their child and family service offerings. The First Nations-led not-for-profit organization plans to renovate the space and open in March 2023.

    cbc.ca

  • Leaf Rapids Health Centre’s emergency department will remain closed until the end of August due to a staff shortage.

    thereminder.ca

  • The City of Selkirk paid its aquatic program coordinator to become a certified lifeguard trainer who recertified nine staff. In-house training has allowed the City to maintain qualified staffing levels and continue current aquatic programs.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-07-25 to 2022-07-29

  • Vancouver-based Silverton Metals Corp has begun the process of acquiring land northeast of Snow Lake. The company plans to explore the property for lithium.

    newswire.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $600,000 to expand the child-care centre at Brandon’s YMCA Downtown Early Learning Centre, doubling its capacity to 96 spaces. The expansion is expected to open in November 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $34M this year for the new Arts, Culture, and Sport in Community Fund. Eligible initiatives will be capital projects, community celebrations, and small capital and special initiatives.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Brandon is inviting bids for a $30M project that would expand the drainage network around the City’s cemetery and add storm water storage. Construction is expected to take place over the next four to six years.

    constructconnect.com

  • The City of Steinbach issued over $55M in building permits so far this year, up $21M from the same period last year. Almost $10M in building permits were issued in July for the construction of 32 dwelling units.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin unveiled its new economic development master plan. The proposal includes the construction of a logistics park and industrial park near the Canada/U.S. border along Highway 75.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Construction has begun on Winnipeg’s $2.5M Northwest Hydro Corridor Multi-use Path Project. The pedestrian and cycling pathway is a partnership between the municipal and provincial governments, Manitoba Hydro, Trails Manitoba, and Bike Winnipeg.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The Rainbow Resource Centre will begin development of a 21-unit housing complex for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors this fall in Winnipeg. Residents entering long-term care are expected to move in to the new facility at 545 Broadway in 2 years.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg will go forward to develop the new $37.7M North District Police Station at 100 Sinclair St. Due to increasing prices, the project is expected cost $6M more than originally planned.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The provincial government is providing $5.2M to two programs aimed at addressing health care labour shortages. The Skills Development and Indigenous Adult Health Internship programs offer career counselling, financial support, and paid work practicums.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Disaster Financial Assistance Program is providing $200,000 to Morden City Council to rebuild the Alvey Street Bridge and Parkhill Drive Bridge. Both structures were damaged by flooding this spring.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Construction will begin this summer on Rosenort Credit Union’s new location in Altona. The larger facility will allow the branch to double their current staff once construction is complete in early 2023.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The largest urban reserve in Canada is being developed at the former Kapyong Barracks in Winnipeg. The City of Winnipeg will be providing municipal services to Naawi-Oodena.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The federal government is providing over $3.8M to Workplace Education Manitoba to train 120 practitioners in its Skills for Success program. These practitioners will deliver employer-focused skills training in 60 different workplaces, mainly in manufacturing.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-07-18 to 2022-07-22

  • The provincial government and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce have created a $2.5M grant program to stimulate downtown Winnipeg businesses through space improvements and business development. Forty percent is reserved for BIPOC and women-owned businesses.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is spending over $2.5M on five projects to help Manitoba farmers and agri-businesses adopt greener practices. These projects will have a focus on green energy, energy efficiency, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy solutions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is continuing to provide settlement support to Ukrainian newcomers. Over 4,180 people have accessed intake services, temporary accommodations, health care, language training, and long-term settlement needs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing up to $106,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Manitoba Provincial Council to run a 9-week summer day camp for more than 120 school-aged Ukrainian newcomers.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal government is providing $700,000 to fund 10 Manitoba projects under the Rail and Safety Improvement Program. This fund supports infrastructure, technology, and research projects that improve railway safety and economic growth.

    canada.ca

  • Manitoba wireless carrier Xplore Mobile will cease operations on August 31, 2022 due to challenges caused by the pandemic, competition, and uncertainty caused by regulatory delays.

    globalnews.ca

  • The federal government is spending $4.4M to study current and future permafrost conditions in the Hudson Bay Railway corridor. The results will inform any strategies meant to minimise rail service disruptions.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $1.8M for 19 new education projects proposed by Manitoba teachers. Projects include learning workshops, skill development initiatives, and Indigenous language, cultural, and land-based programs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $3.4M to subsidize tuition costs for uncertified health-care aides already working in the public health system. The initial application intake will offer tuition support to approximately 120 eligible applicants.

    globalnews.ca

  • The federal government is spending $2.5M to install 400 electric vehicle charging stations in public places across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Manitoba Motor Dealers Association and Eco-West Canada will install the stations.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg proposed a new sustainable procurement action plan that requires companies bidding for contracts to show how they can benefit local communities. Examples include companies who offer training for Indigenous workers or other equity groups.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is developing a plan to have internationally educated licenced practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) begin working in health care facilities while they complete their licensing requirements.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-07-11 to 2022-07-15

  • Five Manitoba cannabis producers are partnering to form the TobaRolling Syndicate. The new venture will enable small growers to do their processing, packaging, and delivery locally rather than shipping their product out of province.

    cbc.ca

  • Western School Division in Morden has several construction and renovation projects slated for this summer. They include a classroom addition and welding shop expansion at Morden Collegiate, and a $1.7M boiler replacement at Maple Leaf School.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • There is a high demand for transport truck drivers in Manitoba, with 5,000 job openings projected between 2021 and 2025. However, long wait times for Class 1 road tests are causing delays in licensing new drivers.

    cbc.ca

  • Staff vacancy rates for adult support workers in Manitoba have risen to 30-50%, causing some organizations serving people with disabilities to reduce their capacity. Low wages may be contributing to recruitment difficulties.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing more than $15M for 500 community projects in bilingual municipalities throughout the province. These include facility upgrades, renovations, and green space development.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has updated its regulations to allow an increase in the minimum wage for construction workers in the province. The first wage increase will come into effect September 1, followed by increases in April of 2023 and 2024.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The province is facing a shortage of veterinarians, according to the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association. There are about 410 vets practicing in Manitoba, and at least 100 more are needed to meet current demand.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Yen Kitchen, a Vietnamese restaurant in Winnipeg’s St. James neighbourhood, has permanently closed its doors.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Sharfe Developments is planning to construct a six-storey, multi-use building in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village neighbourhood. The project will be a mixture of commercial and residential space.

    cbc.ca

  • The Manitoba Hotel Association has launched a campaign to attract workers to the hospitality industry. Hotel occupancy rates are still below pre-pandemic levels but were up to 77% in June, and more staff are required for continued growth.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg firefighters and paramedics have logged record amounts of sick time this year, likely due to COVID-19 self-isolation requirements, illness, and burnout. Overtime hours are also at a record high as the system remains continually short-staffed.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal, provincial, and city governments are providing $509M toward infrastructure for Winnipeg Transit. This includes the addition of 100 electric buses, 135 diesel buses, and the construction of a new bus storage and maintenance facility.

    cbc.ca

  • The Half Circle, a delivery service for cannabis companies, is launching in Winnipeg this fall. The business will employ two or three delivery drivers, and eventually a pool of contract drivers.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2022-07-04 to 2022-07-08

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.7M to the City of Winnipeg to replace the Creek Bend Road Bridge on the South Perimeter Highway.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • North Forge Technology Exchange has opened a fabrication lab in Thompson, equipped with 3D printers, welders, a milling machine, and other technology. Its goal is to spur economic development by making equipment available to local entrepreneurs.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • Some Manitoba summer camps are reducing their capacity this year due to a lack of staff. Certified staff such as lifeguards and health officers have been especially difficult to recruit.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing over $1M to 35 projects aimed at protecting the province’s fish and wildlife populations.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $286,500 to four Winnipeg and area businesses through the Innovation Growth Program. The program gives non-repayable grants to businesses developing innovative products or processes.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $500,000 to three facility upgrade projects through the Building Sustainable Communities program. Recipients include The Town of Arborg, the Portage Pickleball Club, and the Khalsa Diwan Society in Winnipeg.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba, along with Shared Health and the University of Manitoba, are providing $30M to support patient-oriented health research in the province.

    canada.ca

  • Emergency departments in the Prairie Mountain Health Region are temporarily suspending or limiting services this summer amid staff shortages. Health centres in Treherne, Grandview, Melita, and Souris have all announced changes to emergency room hours.

    cbc.ca

  • Dauphin’s annual music festival, Dauphin’s Countryfest, went ahead this year for the first time since 2019. The four-day event brought 6,000-7,000 concertgoers each night to the small Western Manitoba city.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Several arts and music festivals are returning to Winnipeg this summer following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Events include Folklorama, the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Winnipeg Folkfest, and the Burt Block Party.

    globalnews.ca
• Week of 2022-06-27 to 2022-07-01

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $853,000 to add five new clinical psychologists to the public health care system. Manitoba currently has 20 psychologists for every 100,000 people, the lowest rate in the country.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is spending $165M on road work in 2022. This includes enhancements to sidewalks and active transportation routes, as well as road repairs spanning over 175 lane kilometres.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is providing $2.5M to establish an adult epilepsy surgery program in Manitoba and to expand the existing pediatric program. The program will run out of the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is granting $516,000 to Regional Connections Inc. to address labour shortages in the Pembina Valley. The organization will provide employment assistance, skills training, and English language training to nearly 400 job seekers.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • CN Rail is spending $160M in 2022 to replace tracks and upgrade road crossing surfaces across Manitoba.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba Parks is reopening some provincial parks previously closed due to flooding. Campgrounds in Nopiming Provincial Park are now open, while Whiteshell Provincial Park is reopening in phases.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing more than $200,000 to the Brandon Police Service to improve training, technology, and equipment. The funds were made available through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Program.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The HSC Foundation has launched a $100M fundraising campaign for upgrades to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. Improvements to equipment and infrastructure are expected to help attract and retain front-line workers.

    cbc.ca

  • Foremost Lithium Resource and Technology began exploration earlier this month at its Jean Lake Lithium Property near Snow Lake. Two teams will operate separate drill rigs simultaneously during exploration.

    flinflononline.com

  • Hudbay Minerals Minerals Inc. recently ended production at its 777 mine in Flin Flon. The company plans to decommission the mine and adjoining zinc plant by September 2022. Employees are transitioning to Hudbay’s Snow Lake operations.

    cbc.ca

  • Nursing shortages at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre are resulting in paramedics being asked to take shifts in the emergency department. This practice was already in place in rural emergency departments and at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are allocating nearly $37M to develop consistent wage scales for early childhood educators and childcare assistants throughout the province. Wage increases will be effective July 1, 2022.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $8.1M toward the creation of 3,100 new spaces at 177 childcare facilities across the province. These include 2,294 school-age spaces and 815 spaces for infants and children under age seven.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2022-06-20 to 2022-06-24

  • The Manitoba Insitute of Trades and Technology has expanded its welding shop with $4.5M in funding from the provincial government. The 36 new welding stations will accommodate more students at both the high school and post-secondary levels.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Freedom Outreach Adult and Teen Challenge is opening a Community Outreach Office in Flin Flon that is set to open by the end of 2022. The centre will provide support and resources to individuals and families facing addictions issues.

    flinflononline.com

  • HyLife will build a new hog barn north of Killarney following its recent approval from the Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain. The Crown Royal Nursery 2 will house 18,000 young pigs.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Manitoba’s real estate market set a new record for average sale price in May. Home sales increased by nearly 20% from the previous month, while markets elsewhere in Canada are beginning to slow down.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $200,000 to Candace House, a Winnipeg non-profit that supports victims of violent crime. The organization is trying to raise $750,000 to renovate its facility and expand its services.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing more than $16M toward staffing in personal care homes. The funding will support the hiring of over 350 health care aides as well as the addition of 72 new nursing positions.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • McKesson Canada has officially opened a $65M pharmaceutical distribution centre in Winnipeg. The facility, which employs 100 people, has been operational for about a year but just recently publicly announced its opening.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba’s multiple sclerosis clinic plans to hire three new full-time clinicians with $284,000 in additional funding from the Province. The clinic, located at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre, had previously been at risk of closure.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (CFDC) in Morden will resume fossil dig tours next year, and has received funding for a new building to host visitors and store equipment. The CFDC also plans to construct a new museum facility in about two years.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Red River College (RRC) Polytech has launched a new preparatory program, Pathway to Information Technology. The college’s pathway programs are intended to help Indigenous students transition into other RRC Polytech programs.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $530,000 to six municipal projects aimed at preventing or mitigating natural disasters. These include construction projects in the rural municipalities of Elton and Westlake-Gladstone.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $450,000 in operating funds for a childcare centre in Dugald, creating 74 new spaces. Dugald Daycare Inc. opened in 2019 and now provides care for 125 children in the Rural Municipality of Springfield.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Humane Society are jointly contributing $1.5M to a veterinary outreach program that will serve remote and Indigenous communities.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2022-06-13 to 2022-06-17

  • The City of Winnipeg will offer $9.7M in property tax rebates to the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, which is redeveloping the former Hudson’s Bay building. The project includes housing, a museum, two restaurants, and health and child care centres.

    cbc.ca

  • The Manitoba Government has developed a research strategy to bolster the province’s protein production industry. The strategy includes 46 projects in digital agriculture, product development, by-product utilization, and climate resilience.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Potash and Agri-Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) has begun work on the province’s first potash development near Russell. PADCOM is partnering with Gambler First Nation on the project.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $10M over three years to the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund, with the goal of strengthening the mineral sector supply chain. The fund is administered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is providing nearly $1.4M to 20 community centres for upgrades and renovations.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The City of Flin Flon has finalized a location and design for its new aquatic centre. The $11M project will replace the current Flin Flon Aqua Centre, which closed to the public in January 2020.

    thereminder.ca

  • The Government of Canada and Manitoba are providing $7M toward improving virtual health care services in the province. Priorities include increasing connectivity and upgrading technology systems.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $700,000 to expand a locally-developed cognitive behavioural therapy program. The program will train up to 100 new facilitators and recruit up to 1,000 new participants over the next year.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $36M toward the repair of Thompson’s Miles Hart Bridge. The bridge links Thompson to several northern communities and to the planned Alamos gold mine in Lynn Lake. Construction will begin in August 2022.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $450,000 to train 30 people for work at family violence and homeless shelters in the province. A new micro-credential program, offered through Red River College Polytechnic, is meant to address staffing challenges.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $830,000 to add 30 new seats to the nurse training program at Red River College Polytechnic. This is part of a 2021 pledge to add 400 spaces, and brings the total nursing seat expansion to 289.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba and The Forks North Portage Partnership will open a treaty knowledge centre at The Forks this fall. The project received $500,000 in federal funding, part of a larger effort to assist Manitoba’s tourism industry.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing a total $10.8M to 39 tourism initiatives across Manitoba to assist in the industry’s COVID-19 recovery. Projects include new tourist attractions and experiences as well as upgrades to existing ones.

    canada.ca

  • The Red River Ex has returned to Winnipeg after two years off during the pandemic. The 10-day summer festival includes a midway, stage performances, concerts, and agricultural exhibits.

    chrisd.ca
• Week of 2022-06-06 to 2022-06-10

  • Global mining company Vale is conducting exploration work around Thompson. Vale could potentially expand its mining operations in the area, responding to increasing demand for nickel used in the production of electric vehicle batteries.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • The City of Steinbach is facing high job vacancy rates in a number of sectors, a trend that has continued over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are currently about 450 vacant positions in the city.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Seeding has been delayed across the Prairies this year due to rain, snow, and flooding. According to a report by Raymond James Financial Inc., farmers in Canada and the U.S. had their slowest start in over a decade, which could lead to poor yields.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg has launched an incentive program promoting new development projects. A total of $20M in tax increment grants are available for projects aimed at job creation, heritage building conservation, and redevelopment of downtown parking lots.

    winnipeg.ca

  • Keewatin Tribal Council and Four Arrows Regional Health Authority are delivering emergency medical responder training in northern and northeastern First Nations communities. The program is a first step for those who wish to become advanced care paramedics.

    canada.ca

  • Donmar Properties is building a 14-storey apartment block in downtown Winnipeg that includes 120 residential units and a restaurant on the main floor. Construction began in March 2022 and is set to be complete in about two years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $2.5M to Peguis First Nation for damage caused by spring flooding. The total cost of the damage is currently estimated to be almost $5M.

    cbc.ca

  • According to the Government of Manitoba, this year’s spring flooding has cost the provincial agriculture industry between $24M and $36M. The flooding has also already caused tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure damage.

    cbc.ca

  • United Association Local 254 in Winnipeg will open its new $15M Piping Industry Technical College in November. The school will offer weekday, evening, and weekend classes to train new plumbers, welders, and steamfitters.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network is encouraging the expansion of smart farms in Canada by launching a $5M program. Applications will be accepted until the full amount of the funding is committed.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $300,000 through the Building Sustainable Communities program toward a new aquatic centre in the community of Dugald.

    steinbachonline.com
• Week of 2022-05-30 to 2022-06-03

  • The City of Portage la Prairie is upgrading the drainage system along Saskatchewan drive. The $5.8M project is expected to be complete by the end of August.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • The Salvation Army is ceasing all operations in Thompson by the end of June. The church, food bank, and thrift store will all close.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • According to Prairie Mountain Health, there will be 20 doctor vacancies in the region by the end of the summer. There are also staff shortages for nurses and other healthcare staff, causing temporary emergency room closures and reduced capacity.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing almost $247M to fund 13 programs that will help small- and medium-sized businesses offer apprenticeship training. The new funding will help create more than 25,000 positions in the skilled trades across Canada.

    thereminder.ca

  • Headway, an at-risk youth and family support organization in Steinbach, is expanding their youth program. They are looking to hire a new youth coordinator to start this fall to run the expanded program.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation is spending over $14.8M towards building new affordable and adaptive housing units for seniors and commercial space for retailers in Selkirk. The development project is expected to be complete in fall 2024.

    www.mmf.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation The Pas is offering programs for job training, student employment, and career counseling at their Flin Flon sub-office. The organization expects to have 33 summer students working in the Flin Flon area this year.

    flinflononline.com
• Week of 2022-05-23 to 2022-05-27

  • Rudy's Auto Service in Winnipeg closed on May 27. The automobile repair shop had 10 employees at its peak before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • According to the Manitoba Psychological Society, staffing shortages are contributing to longer wait times for mental health services.

    cbc.ca

  • QDoc is a newly launched telehealth service in Winnipeg. The company currently has 10 programmers on staff and 21 doctors on call with plans to increase the number of doctors to up to 150 within the next year.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada in Winnipeg opened to visitors on May 21. The new $42.5M building features aircraft, artefacts, a Galaxy Exploration Zone for children, meeting spaces, and a new boutique gift shop.

    chrisd.ca

  • A new Burger King is set to open in Steinbach in mid-December. Construction on the new building is expected to begin in mid-October.

    steinbachonline.com

  • China recently reinstated access for Richardson and Viterra to export canola seed to the country. This is the first time since March 2019 that Canadian companies will have full trade access to ship canola seed to China.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Altona Community Foundation is funding eight projects worth over $23,000 in the Municipality of Rhineland through their annual spring granting program. Projects include sidewalk work, new equipment, and landscaping.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba closed the Manipogo and Rainbow Beach provincial parks due to flooding on May 19. Campgrounds in Whiteshell Provincial Park, the Otter Falls, Betula Lake and White Lake campgrounds are also closed due to rising water levels.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2022-05-16 to 2022-05-20

  • Koch Fertilizer Canada opened its new $33M headquarters in Brandon on May 4. The office centralizes off-site staff in operations, logistics, and sales and marketing into one building. The building has room for 100 staff.

    manitobacooperator.ca

  • The City of Thompson is recruiting auxiliary fire department members.

    thompsoncitizen.net

  • Adult Teen Challenge opened a new Men's Centre in Steinbach earlier this month. The centre can house 30 students and provides employable skills certification and on-the-job training among other services.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing the Canadian Food Exporters Association with almost $1.8M over two years to build relationships, create networks, identify opportunities, and gain familiarity with potential new markets for Canadian exporters.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada will provide ALUS $5M to expand into six new communities in Canada. The organization helps build on-farm nature-based solutions to restore wetlands, improve soil health, and enhance biodiversity.

    alus.ca

  • The Canadian government is providing $1M for residents of St. Laurent, Twin Lakes, Laurentia Beach and Oak Point to access Starlink's high-speed satellite Internet service. Residents will be reimbursed for the initial setup costs of connecting to the network.

    cbc.ca

  • This spring’s flood has caused over $1M in damage in the Municipality of Ritchot. The cost of damages could rise to $2M as the water starts to recede.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Moxies permanently closed its downtown Winnipeg location in May due to a new renovation project at the Canada Life Centre. Construction will begin during the 2022-2023 hockey season to transform the restaurant into more space in the north concourse.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • According to the City of Winnipeg, 28% of library positions were vacant as of April 25. The City is actively recruiting in order to fill 82 vacant positions as libraries face service disruptions due to staff shortages.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Nine Ukrainian refugee families have settled in Morden with the help of Ukraine to Morden 2022, an organization that helps refugees find host families and employment. Another 20 Ukrainian refugee families could be coming to Morden with their help.

    pembinavalleyonline.com
• Week of 2022-05-09 to 2022-05-13

  • According to the Winkler-Stanley Economic Development Corporation, there are currently 218 jobs open in the region.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is looking for public health nurses to address staffing issues in the critical care and emergency wards at Grace Hospital. One in three positions in the emergency department is currently vacant.

    cbc.ca

  • Two new seniors' care facilities opened in Steinbach in May. Silver Linings Care opened a 10-unit care facility, and Rest Haven opened a major expansion. The expansions increased the bed count from approximately 60 to 143.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Callinex Mines raised over $6M to fund the ongoing Pine Bay and Rainbow drill campaigns near Flin Flon. Drill work is being expanded at the Rainbow deposit to explore possible high-grade copper, zinc, and other minerals.

    thereminder.ca

  • The Canadian government, Assiniboine Community College, and Roquette Canada are developing two new programs. These programs are designed to address labour shortages in the plant-protein processing and food and beverage manufacturing sectors.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Manitoba government is providing a total of $25M through the Building Sustainable Communities program to support 427 projects across the province. Projects range from local and regional initiatives to larger-scale capital projects.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba and United Way launched five new Huddle Youth sites, which provide primary care, peer support, and social services to individuals aged 12 to 29. Three new sites are in Winnipeg, one site in Brandon, and one site in Selkirk.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba issued a request for proposals for long-term medical aviation services delivered via airplanes and helicopters to improve medical aviation services. The submission deadline is September 9.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba government is accepting applications for the third intake of the Quarry Rehabilitation on Private and Municipal Land Program. The deadline is June 15. Approved projects must be completed by January 31, 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba government is providing $15M to repair the impact of severe weather on roads. Municipalities may receive funding for costs related to road infrastructure improvements, accessing repair materials and addressing workforce shortages.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Canada, the Manitoba government, and the City of Thompson will contribute $6M, $5M, and $4M respectively to build a new aquatic facility in Thompson. The $15M project will replace the Norplex Pool, which closed in 2019.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba Government is providing Disaster Financial Assistance to individuals and municipalities impacted by the spring flood. The program is aimed to help recover uninsured losses to basic and essential property, and verified livestock losses.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $194,000 through the Heritage Grant Program to support 38 heritage projects that honour and preserve Manitoba's history. The deadline for the next round of applications is June 1.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba increased the size of the Conservation and Climate Fund to $1.5M. The fund supports new green projects that align with clean technology, water, and resilient landscapes. The application deadline is June 17.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing the Manitoba Camping Association with $750,000 for one-time grants of up to $50,000 to support overnight camps that have been affected by the pandemic. The application deadline is May 31.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba government is providing four organizations with $250,000 each to address pandemic-related labour market needs. The funding will support projects in the accommodation and foodservice industry, agriculture, and supply chain management.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba government is welcoming a chartered flight of 300 Ukrainian refugees in May. The group will be transported to the Ukrainian Refugee Reception Centre, which will provide intake services including supports to join the workforce.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • DeFehr Furniture is closing its production facility in Winnipeg on August 10. The company is offering support programs for the 224 employees that will be affected.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2022-05-02 to 2022-05-06

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $50M to create a new Venture Capital Fund. Manitoba Technology Accelerator will manage the funding, with the goal of creating entrepreneur-led businesses and fuel province-wide economic growth.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.4M to expand the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Pilot Project. The funding will help six municipalities and six First Nations reduce crime and other risks and increase the safety for residents.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $600,000 to upgrade two greenway trails in Winnipeg. The first project will connect The Forks and Chief Peguis Trail, while the second project will provide safety improvements to a 2.4 km section of the hydro corridor.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $13M to reconstruct the main access route into Dauphin as part of its $1.5B plan to improve Manitoba’s highway network. Construction is expected to be done before 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Munroe Library in northeast Winnipeg recently reopened after undergoing a $220,000 renovation project. The library now has an expanded children’s area, a new service desk, and a new tutorial room.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.6M to upgrade and modernize the Manitoba Wildfire Services water bomber fleet. Some upgrades include the construction of two 12-person bunkhouses and the installation of new radios.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $29M to support disability services and to increase wages for workers providing these services. Some of the funding will also go towards recruitment and training of new staff.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.5B over three years to improve provincial highways. Projects include the Winnipeg freeway initiative and upgrades to commerce routes throughout the province to accommodate heavier loads.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is introducing the new Indigenous Education Policy Framework to help Indigenous students succeed. The Province is also spending $1.6M to expand the Elders and Knowledge Keepers in Schools Initiative.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada and the City of Winnipeg are providing a total of over $400,000 towards upgrading the Riverview Community Centre outdoor rink and recreational spaces.

    canada.ca