Manitoba
Coverage of Manitoba in the Nexus archive.
- Dauphin, Man., left with 'very limited' health services as water recedes, flood cleanup begins
Dauphin, Manitoba, is entering a cleanup phase after heavy downpours caused basement flooding and led to the evacuation of the city's western hospital. Health services in the area are now described as 'very limited' as floodwaters recede.
- Western Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency as flooding sparks calls for federal aid
Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation in Manitoba’s Parkland area has declared a state of emergency due to washed-out infrastructure caused by flooding. Over 30 communities in the region have similarly declared emergencies and are calling for federal aid.
- 'It took 10 seconds to do this': Manitoba retirees lose home to tornado
Bernadine and Brian Brown's home in Rossburn, Manitoba, was destroyed by a tornado that struck the community over the weekend. The couple spent Monday searching through debris to salvage belongings after the storm, which they described as taking '10 seconds' to destroy their property.
- Tornado warnings risk being ignored if issued too broadly, Manitobans say
Tornado warnings in southern Manitoba were repeatedly issued Tuesday night, but many residents felt the alerts were overly broad as the actual threat remained distant for most. Manitobans expressed concerns that frequent, non-specific warnings could lead to complacency or ignored alerts in the future.
- Charged with fraud, Manitoba man still selling shipping container pools under new business name
Kurt Wittin, a Manitoba pool builder previously featured on HGTV, faces 26 fraud charges related to his past businesses but continues selling shipping container pools under a new company and name.
- Manitoba judge approves $129M settlement for solitary confinement class action
A Manitoba judge approved a $129-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging the province's use of segregation in provincial jails for adults and youth was negligent and breached Charter rights. The settlement was confirmed by a class-action administrator.
- Owners ordered to pay $100K in wages say they didn't know foreign workers were employed at their hotel
The owners of a hotel chain are appealing a court order to pay over $100,000 in wages to three foreign workers. They claim they were unaware two of the workers were employed at one of their Manitoba hotels.
- Wab Kinew takes on separatism and big-tech
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew addresses separatism, proposes a ban on social media for youth, and emphasizes the importance of nation-building projects.
- Tornado warning issued east of Riding Mountain as much of Manitoba remains under thunderstorm watch
A tornado warning has been issued for part of western Manitoba, while much of the province's south remains under a severe thunderstorm watch. The warnings are in effect for Tuesday night.
- Manitoba MAID law 'punishing' 94-year-old woman, pro-choice group says
A 94-year-old woman from Steinbach, Manitoba, has stopped taking her heart medication and antibiotics to hasten her death after being denied medical assistance in dying (MAID). A pro-choice group claims the Manitoba MAID law is 'punishing' her.
- Wildfires are destroying trees faster than we are replacing them
Canada is losing trees faster than they can be naturally regrown or replanted. A tree-planting program in northern Manitoba aims to replace wildfire-damaged trees, but the cancellation of the federal Two Billion Trees Program is complicating efforts.
- Canadian wanted in international drug trafficking investigation arrested in Mexico after 4 years on the run
Mexican authorities arrested Denis Ivziku, a Canadian fugitive wanted on conspiracy charges in connection with an international drug trafficking operation that smuggled drugs to Manitoba. He had been on the run for four years before his arrest.
- The first significant heat wave of the year is expected to descend across the southern Prairies this week
A significant heat wave is expected to impact southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba this week, with temperatures potentially exceeding 32°C over several days. This marks the first prolonged period of extreme heat in Canada this year.
- Missing 14-year-old Manitoba girl found dead, police say
A 14-year-old girl from Manitoba was found dead on Saturday after being reported missing northwest of Stonewall on Thursday afternoon, according to the Manitoba RCMP. The discovery was confirmed by local police authorities.
- The 'Polar Bear Capital' with Arctic gateway ambitions
Canada is evaluating the viability of a year-round northern trade route from Churchill, Manitoba, to Europe as Arctic warming accelerates due to climate change. The assessment aims to determine if Churchill can become a key Arctic gateway for international trade.
- Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in Manitoba
The premier of Manitoba, Canada, has proposed banning social media and AI chatbots for children to protect their well-being. The policy aims to restrict access to these technologies for minors within the province.