Labour Market News

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• Week of 2026-02-02 to 2026-02-06

  • The Government of Manitoba has launched a pilot program that bring 24/7 snow-clearing services to Winnipeg's Perimeter Highway. A memorandum of agreement with the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union will see two 12-hour shifts providing continuous coverage during severe weather conditions.

    globalnews.ca

  • TriCan Advisory Inc. has purchased the former Maryland Hotel in Winnipeg’s West End and is rebranding as the New Lodge Hotel. The company is spending up to $4M to renovate the building and make it more accessible to families and those visiting Winnipeg for treatment at the nearby Health Sciences Centre.

    cbc.ca

  • Travel Manitoba is launching a $1.35M wildfire assistance program that provides fire-prevention equipment and training to tourism operators. The Crown corporation will cover up to 90% of expenses for eligible operators.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction has begun on a new RCMP office in Flin Flon. The new building, scheduled to be completed in November 2027, will replace an existing facility that is partially unusable for health and safety reasons. The project is part of a broader effort to update rural RCMP detachments.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is launching a pilot program that will develop vacant properties into affordable homes. Manitoba Housing will work with social enterprises to build or renovate homes on city-owned lots, then sell them to people transitioning out of social housing.

    cbc.ca

  • The Canadian Red Cross is offering financial assistance to small businesses who were affected by Manitoba’s unusually severe 2025 wildfire season. Eligible businesses can receive $2,000 to put toward cleanup costs, deductibles, and other expenses.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $11.4M to 22 municipal fire service projects across the province. These include fire hall renovations and expansions, community preparedness initiatives, and the purchase of fire trucks and other equipment.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Toronto-based Porter Airlines is increasing its service out of Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport, beginning in May 2026. It has added four weekly flights to Hamilton to its summer schedule, along with five more weekly flights to Ottawa.

    chrisd.ca

  • The federal government is reducing the operating budget of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights by $3.2M over the next three years, part of a nationwide mandate of public service cuts. The Winnipeg-based national museum says it hopes to reduce expenses without having to lay off staff but is still unsure what the impact of the cuts will be.

    cbc.ca

  • Winnipeg’s Victoria Hospital is spending $430,000 to renovate one of its surgical theatres this year, replacing equipment that is now over 10 years old. The hospital also hopes to upgrade two of its older operating rooms, which is expected to cost $800,000 per suite.

    cbc.ca

  • The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology is closing, citing financial challenges caused by declining international student enrolment. Some programs will relocate to Red River College Polytech as operations wind down over the next year. There are 368 staff at the school and it is unclear how many positions will be eliminated and how many will be transferred to RRC Polytech.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Bayer, a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, is spending more than $45M to build a canola research and development facility in Winnipeg. Design work will begin this year with the goal of having the site operational before the end of 2028.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-01-26 to 2026-01-30

  • CentreVenture, Winnipeg’s downtown development agency, is spending $4.6M to convert heritage buildings into 297 new housing units. Four vacant buildings will be redeveloped, including the St. Charles Hotel on Notre Dame Avenue and Maw’s Garage on Bannatyne Avenue. More than a third of the planned units will be affordable housing.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction is scheduled to begin this week on four new schools: three in Winnipeg and another in Brandon. The schools are scheduled to open in 2027 and are among the first projects to fall under the province’s Manitoba Jobs Agreement, which prioritizes Manitoba workers for major projects. Three of five contracts awarded for the school projects are with Manitoba companies.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • In Steinbach, the Initiative for Neighbourly Nights is working to establish a 30-bed transitional housing project. The group has submitted a proposal to City Council that includes security, nursing, and outreach staff to provide supports to tenants.

    cbc.ca

  • State & Main Kitchen + Bar has opened a second Winnipeg location, near the CF Polo Park shopping centre. The restaurant chain’s first location is in Kildonan Place Mall in the city’s northeast.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Red River College Polytech’s Portage campus is offering local entrepreneurs six months of rent-free access to office space in its innovation hub, the Prairie Project Studio. For a monthly fee its Fab Lab also includes manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, engravers, sewing machines, and a latex printer.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $350,000 to four community development projects in Dauphin. These include upgrades to the local arena and the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre and Museum, as well as support for youth programming offered by Career Trek and the Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan Secretariat.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • New arts and cultural spaces have opened at the Swan Valley Regional Secondary School in Swan River. The Government of Manitoba provided $16.6M for the expansion, which includes a new multipurpose room, outdoor teaching area, and an arts and cultural centre with an auditorium and stage.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is eliminating 665 positions and closing seven of its research operations as part of a broader federal government effort to reduce the public service workforce by 15%. One of the satellite research farms closing is in Portage la Prairie.

    portageonline.com

  • The Picklr, a U.S.-based pickleball chain, has opened a location in Winnipeg’s Tuxedo Business Park. The facility is the company’s first in Canada, and includes 12 courts and a shop that sells equipment. The Picklr plans to make Winnipeg its national headquarters as it expands in Canada, opening two more locations in the city in the next few years.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $16.8M to the University of Manitoba for the construction of two new biological research facilities. One will focus on biomanufacturing and vaccine development, and the other on diagnostics research and vaccine testing.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $5M toward a multisport indoor fieldhouse to be built in Portage la Prairie. The project is a partnership between the city and rural municipality along with the Southport Aerospace Centre Inc.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Basic infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Churchill are 40-50% complete and expected to be finished within 1-2 years, according to the Arctic Gateway Group. The company has spent nearly $300M repairing the Hudson Bay Railway since taking ownership of the port and railway in 2018, and continues to work to increase useage of the northern transportation and shipping network.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Portage la Prairie is redeveloping the site of a former youth correctional facility, planning for new housing and a child care centre. Part of the land that once contained the Aggasiz Youth Centre has been used to build a new hospital. The provincial government is providing $1.2M to the city to assist with developing the remaining space.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has welcomed 13 U.S.-trained physicians since 2024, when it opened a special office dedicated to health care recruitment. Eleven of the new doctors are in Winnipeg and the other two are in the Prairie Mountain and Southern Health regions.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is hiring an executive director of AI and data, who will plan for the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools in the public sector. The Province stresses that the technology would not be used to replace workers but to help them work more efficiently.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are making changes to AgriInsurance, reducing premiums for most crops and expanding the coverage for wildlife damage. A new pilot program also offers lower premiums for farmers who adopt more sustainable practices. AgriInsurance provides coverage for drought, extreme weather, pests, and disease.

    canada.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are renewing funding for the Manitoba Farm Wellness Program, allocating $300,000 over two years to provide counselling services to farmers and their families.

    canada.ca

  • Fresh Forage, a vertical microgreens farm in Winnipeg, is closing at the end of January after nearly a decade in business. The operation is the largest microgreens grower in the province.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba Hydro is spending $193M to overhaul the IT network that supports its finance, human resources, and supply chain operations. The Crown corporation has posted a request for proposals and aims to have a new system in place by the end of 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Two Manitoba agricultural equipment companies, Enns Brothers Limited and Greenvalley Equipment, have announced they will be merging in a deal expected to close in April. Both companies have John Deere dealerships in rural communities across the province’s southern regions.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Manitoba is facing a shortage of respiratory therapists, with 50 unfilled positions in Winnipeg’s three acute care centres and more still at smaller hospitals. According to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, staffing has been an issue since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and may worsen further as retirements increase in the coming years.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-01-19 to 2026-01-23

  • The Winnipeg Airports Authority is seeking City of Winnipeg approval to build the water, sewer, and traffic infrastructure that would service a possible WestJet maintenance facility west of the airport. The airline has not made a final decision on the facility, but is considering Winnipeg as a site.

    cbc.ca

  • Three Manitoba transportation networks have signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal and provincial governments, creating a new trade alliance that will collaborate on the movement of goods. The signatories are the Winnipeg Airports Authority, CentrePort Canada, and the Arctic Gateway Group, which owns the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Rural Municipality of Hanover set new construction records in 2025, with the value of all building permits surpassing its previous record by $26M. Mitchell and Kleefeld were the communities with the most residential construction, while the $12M Green Valley School addition in Grunthal was the highest value project.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Winnipeg startup organizations ProductStak and Launch Coworking have announced a new venture studio. The new project, called Ignition, will provide new businesses with practical support in their early stages.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is seeking an organization to provide 24/7 homeless outreach services, and has allocated $387,275 for the contract. Two non-profit agencies have said the funding offered is inadequate, including Main Street Project, the City’s current homeless outreach provider.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Steinbach Regional Secondary School is partnering with Red River College Polytech to offer a dual-credit health care aide program. The program allows Grade 12 students to earn both high school and college credits, and is meant to address a shortage of health care aides in the region.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Winnipeg reported a 12.3% increase in housing starts in 2025 compared to the previous year, the second highest annual total in the city’s history and more than twice the Canadian average. However, the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg says there needs to be more emphasis on affordable housing.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A six-bed hospice facility has opened in Winkler, offering end-of-life services as well as care for those awaiting placement in nursing homes. Pembina Valley Hospice House will employ 24 staff, including health care aides, housekeepers, kitchen workers, and administrative staff.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The vacancy rate for nurses at the Swan River emergency department is currently 50%, according to Prairie Mountain Health. The Manitoba Nurses Union says the problem has been worsened by the provincial government’s recent decision to end most of its contracts with private nursing agencies. The Province says it expects staffing to improve as nurses move to the four remaining agencies under contract.

    cbc.ca

  • The Brandon Police Service has hired three full-time mental health clinicians to help the force respond to incidents where someone is in crisis. The new crisis response unit was launched in the fall of 2025 and also includes two police officers. The Province is providing $290,000 annually to fund its work.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $235M to build an interchange at the Perimeter Highway and Provincial Trunk Highway #3. The project, which will include a four-lane divided highway and two-lane overpass, is expected to begin construction this spring and be completed by 2030.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The John Howard Society of Brandon’s $11M transitional housing complex will open to residents in February. The 24-unit residence will employ 20-25 staff and provide support to men re-entering the community after incarceration or transitioning out of homelessness.

    cbc.ca

  • Sergio’s Pasta recently opened in Winnipeg, employing four staff and offering customizable pasta meals for takeout or delivery. It currently operates out of a commercial kitchen but is seeking a space for a dine-in restaurant.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Stella’s, a Winnipeg restaurant chain, is opening a café inside the EQ3 store at CF Polo Park in February. Stella’s employs about 300 people and runs seven restaurants and a bistro in Winnipeg. A joint bistro and café is planned for the city's Corydon Avenue neighbourhood in March.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $33,000 in grants to law enforcement agencies in the Parkland Region, which will be used for equipment, uniforms, and training. The Province is also providing $35,000 to the Parkland Crisis Centre and Women’s Shelter.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction has begun on Railside at the Forks, the first residential development at the historic site in downtown Winnipeg. The two-year first phase includes nine apartment blocks and a condo building for a total of 350 units, including some affordable housing. The development will total 1,200 units when complete in 2040.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-01-26 to 2026-01-30

  • CBC News is increasing its rural staffing, creating 11 news bureaus across the country. These includes two Manitoba sites, in Flin Flon and Selkirk/Interlake Region. Additionally, CBC has added a second journalist to each of its one-person bureaus in Brandon and Steinbach.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-01-19 to 2026-01-23

  • The City of Winnipeg is seeking a contractor to conduct a feasibility study on implementing a thermal energy system for Graham Avenue. The downtown street and former bus corridor has been closed to vehicle traffic and the City is exploring redevelopment options.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Diageo is spending $19M to upgrade the energy systems at its Crown Royal distillery in Gimli, replacing its natural gas boilers with renewable electricity. Manitoba Hydro will begin construction this month on a new 20km transmission line to service the plant, with completion expected for 2027.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction is complete on the new hospital in Portage la Prairie, which is scheduled to open to patients in fall 2026. The 275,000-sq-ft. facility includes 114 acute care beds and will offer surgical, rehabilitation, and birthing services.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • The Toys “R” Us location on Winnipeg’s St. Matthews Avenue is permanently closing, though no information has yet been given on the closing date or number of employees affected. The toy retailer closed 38 stores in 2025 and has just one location remaining in Winnipeg, on Regent Ave W.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2026-01-12 to 2026-01-16

  • Minago Development GP Inc., a critical minerals project owned by Norway House Cree Nation, has purchased the rights to a low-carbon magnesium extraction process. Minago plans to begin work on a dolomite deposit north of Grand Rapids, and has trained about 50 people from Norway House and surrounding communities. The goal is to begin production in 2027.

    ctvnews.ca

  • American clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is opening its first Winnipeg location, at the CF Polo Park shopping centre. The store is currently accepting applications for a manager.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has cancelled plans to create a teacher exchange program that would help address staffing shortages in northern schools. The Province had hoped to work with the national non-profit Gakino’amaage to find temporary northern placements for Winnipeg teachers, but the pilot program was abandoned due to insufficient interest.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A film production crew will be working in the southern Manitoba community of St. Jean in February, shooting scenes for a movie called Northern Lights. Other scenes are scheduled to be filmed in Beausejour.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Developers are planning a 72-unit apartment complex at the site of a former heritage building in Osborne Village, with plans to begin construction this fall. However, project planners say the City of Winnipeg’s requirements concerning parking and affordable units may pose challenges.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is opening its first two Winnipeg locations in 2026: the first at CF Polo Park shopping mall this spring and the second at St. Vital Centre later in the year. Opening dates have not been announced but the company says it is planning hiring fairs for the Polo Park location.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A Filipino restaurant, Island Pacific Kitchen, has opened in Steinbach. It is the first eatery in the city to specialize in Filipino cuisine.

    cbc.ca

  • Ollie’s Schnitzel House, a European-inspired restaurant in Brandon, will be permanently closing on January 17, 2026. The eatery opened just over a year ago, originally under the name Ollie’s European Market.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Winnipeg City Council public works committee has approved the purchase of 27 zero-emission buses from New Flyer Industries, part of a plan to replace about 90 diesel buses. To proceed, the $51M deal still needs to be approved by the executive policy committee and then by city council.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $230,400 to provide language and immersion programs with math education in French. The funding will continue access to Netmath, a Canadian-developed program designed for grades 1-9. The funding supports about 12,000 students.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • More Manitoba restaurants are struggling financially in recent years, owing in part to the rising cost of living and changing consumer habits post-pandemic. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, about 12% of restaurants in the province were losing money or breaking even, while in 2025 that figure was 41%.

    globalnews.ca

  • The City of Flin Flon has extended its Business Front Grant in 2026, matching up to $10,000 of funds business owners spend renovating their storefronts.

    flinflononline.com

  • Demand remained steady in Winnipeg’s housing market in 2025 even as it decreased in other large Canadian cities, according to the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate board. Sales increased 10% from 2024, and the average price for residential detached homes jumped 7%. In the rental market, supply increased in Manitoba, causing average rent to decline 1.7%.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • WestJet is considering Winnipeg as the site of a new aircraft maintenance facility, which could potentially bring hundreds of jobs and millions in economic activity to Manitoba. The Winnipeg Airports Authority has offered to cover the cost of roadways, water mains, and other infrastructure related to the project.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A 95-bed personal care home in Lac du Bonnet is under construction and scheduled to be complete in fall of 2027. The facility replaces an existing 30-bed personal care home.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Residents of Gimli are concerned about the possible economic impacts of Ontario’s recent decision to remove Crown Royal from sale by the provincial liquor agency. The Diageo production plant in Gimli employs dozens of people as well as creating spinoff business in the region.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Workers at the Maple Leaf Consumer Foods pork production and packaging plant in Winnipeg have ratified a new five-year collective agreement, which includes wage increases averaging 19.23%. A majority of the 1,800 workers had previously voted to authorize a strike mandate.

    ufcw832.com

  • The energy branch of the Manitoba Métis Federation has signed a partnership agreement with renewables company RES, agreeing to work together on energy expansion in the province. Their first initiative will be a 200-megawatt wind project, responding to a call for proposals issued by Manitoba Hydro in October 2025.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Local entrepreneurs have purchased the decommissioned RCMP detachment in the Rural Municipality of McCreary and converted the jail cell into a vacation rental. The property, now called The Jailhouse, is available for overnight stays as well as weddings and special events.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2026-01-05 to 2026-01-09

  • The City of Selkirk saw growth to its downtown in 2025, including a façade improvement incentive, a $7.2M street reconstruction, and a new mixed-use building operated by the Manitoba Métis Federation. The City also purchased the Garry Theatre and is currently renovating it in preparation for reopening.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is scaling down its contracts with private nursing agencies in an effort to reduce its reliance on for-profit firms and encourage more nurses to work in the public system. The Province is now working with just four agencies rather than the nearly 80 it previously contracted with.

    cbc.ca

  • The Youth Hub in Portage la Prairie will join the Huddle Manitoba network in 2026, allowing it to offer clinical services in addition to recreational and skill development programming. The new Huddle services will include access to a doctor, nurse practitioner, and therapist.

    portageonline.com

  • The City of Brandon is reopening its Civic Services Complex after a more than two-year closure. The facility houses several city departments, including transit, building maintenance, and underground utilities. Staff have been working in a temporary space since an explosion damaged the complex in September 2023.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The University of Winnipeg has launched its new Anishinaabemowin Language Program. It is the first of its kind in the province, offering a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous language immersion that includes both classroom and land-based learning.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The community of Elm Creek has completed a $700,000 upgrade to its skating rink, which includes a new concrete floor and artificial ice plant.

    portageonline.com

  • Langside Grocery, a bar and restaurant in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood, is reopening under new ownership and with a new staff after a months-long closure. It is one of a few businesses in the area that have been revamped recently. The former Sherbrook Inn also has a new owner and is being rebranded as the East Gate Inn.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Steinbach had another strong year in construction activity, with permit values for the first 11 months of 2025 surpassing a record set the previous year. Much of this is due to residential construction; Steinbach approved 356 new units as of November 2025, compared to 344 in 2024.

    steinbachonline.com

  • A developer has requested a zoning variance in order to construct a four-storey mixed-use project on Winnipeg’s Corydon Avenue. The building would include a bakery on the main floor and 20 residential units on the upper three.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Prairie Mountain Health Region has now recruited a total of seven internationally trained physicians to practice in rural communities in southwestern Manitoba. The doctors have signed agreements committing them to four years in their chosen communities, which include Killarney, Minnedosa, Russell, Rossburn, Shoal Lake, and Ste. Rose.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Construction continues on a new community centre in Lorette, which is scheduled to be completed by February 2027. The facility will include an arena and skating rink, a library, seniors centre, multipurpose area, and canteen.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Flicks Cinema, a movie theatre in Stonewall, has reopened after being closed since 2024. New owners purchased the theatre in August 2025 and the building underwent renovations before reopening the following month.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Sharecuterie is opening a kiosk at The Forks Market in Winnipeg, which will employ five people. The charcuterie café business opened its first location on Stafford St. in 2023. Its second location will begin operation in February 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The union representing Winnipeg firefighters says staffing shortages are to blame for a recent house fire that resulted in an individual’s death. The United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg says the response time was twice the city’s target, and that more staff are needed. The union has called for at least 40 new firefighters in 2026, while City Council has agreed to add 20.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A Winnipeg sauna and cold plunge business is planning a second Winnipeg location for April 2026. Saunic’s first location, a semi-outdoor space, opened on Daly St. N in 2025. Its planned second location will be an indoor facility on Stafford St., and will employ four people.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-12-15 to 2026-01-02

  • Construction is underway on Assiniboine College’s $5M sustainable greenhouse expansion project in Brandon. The new facility will host the sustainable foods and horticulture programs, and is expected to be complete in 2026.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Assiniboine College in Brandon is launching two new programs for health care professionals in 2027: Medical Laboratory Technology and Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist. Both are 2.5-year diploma programs accepting 20 students every second year.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Construction is underway on an enclosed snow structure in Wasagaming, the townsite of Riding Mountain National Park. When complete, the Klar So Snow Pavilion will host winter event and programming, including the Fire + Frost arts festival in March.

    chrisd.ca

  • American fast food chain Wendy’s is opening a location in Portage la Prairie. The restaurant is currently hiring managers and supervisors.

    portageonline.com

  • The City of Selkirk is encouraging property upgrades in its downtown by offering a grant incentive for businesses in the area. Improvements of $10,000 or more are eligible for up to 25% of costs reimbursed in an effort to rejuvenate the downtown.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Prairie Mountain Health region has recruited four internationally trained physicians for two rural communities in the province’s southwest. Two of the new doctors will begin practising in Killarney in August 2026, while two will join the Minnedosa health centre in February and September 2026.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $3M toward the repair and revitalization of the historic rail bridge at The Forks, a cultural, retail, and green space near downtown Winnipeg. The bridge closed due to structural concerns in 2023, and will cost about $9.3M to reopen.

    cbc.ca

  • The Manitoba government has lowered the age for self-referred breast cancer screening from 50 to 45, which will increase demand for staff amid an ongoing shortage. The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals points to a 40% vacancy rate among mammographers. Cancer Care Manitoba says it has hired seven new staff to address increased demand, but the Province has estimated at least 13 are needed.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $644,000 from its Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to the Winnipeg Police Service. The funding will be used for staff training and new equipment.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Adult & Teen Challenge, a faith-based addictions and recovery organization, has moved its Steinbach operations into a new building. The new facility is three times larger than its previous one, allowing for an expanded thrift store and space to sell used vehicles onsite. If it can secure the necessary funding, the organization plans to open an auto shop.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Steinbach City Council has approved a subdivision that would add 41 residential lots to a development called Parkhill, located in the city’s southwest. Council has also voted to rezone the area, which will allow for a mixture of housing types.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Renovations at Winnipeg’s Kildonan Place shopping centre have forced the relocation of several tenants, including two shops that are closing permanently. Some tenants, such as Dollarama and Spencer’s, have moved elsewhere in the mall, but Barks N’ Purrs Pet Store and Primo Toys have not been offered alternate storefronts. The pet store has found a new and larger location near Kilcona Park, while the toy store won’t be reopening elsewhere.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Thompson is hiring for a variety of positions, with openings in public works, recreation programs, and skilled trades. The city is currently recruiting for a Fire Captain as well as firefighter/paramedics.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The City of Steinbach has nearly completed construction on its $11.2M renewal of Loewen Boulevard and Provincial Trunk Highway 12. The intersection has reopened to traffic and the final site work is expected to be complete by spring or summer 2026.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal firm, has selected the rural municipalities of Pipestone and Two Borders as potential sites for its planned carbon-capture facility. The company plans to begin construction in 2026, generating 700-1,000 temporary jobs. When operational, the facility would create between 50 and 100 permanent jobs. The first phase of the project is expected to cost about $200M.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg-based Agi3 Software has received $4.3M toward a project that seeks to increase the use of artificial intelligence in the agricultural insurance industry. The funding comes from SCALE AI, the federal government’s global innovation cluster for artificial intelligence.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Volunteers and organizers are building a seasonal event space in Flin Flon: a snow lodge constructed from blocks of ice. When complete in January, the lodge will host events and concerts. The project is a partnership between the City of Flin Flon, the community’s arts council, and a Winnipeg-based architect.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Brandon is planning to create a new green space that will include walking and cycling pathways as well as a stormwater pond to help prevent flooding. The City is contributing $5.28M to the project while the federal government is providing $1M.

    canada.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is investigating the possibility of creating a “managed encampment,” a dedicated space in the city where people who are living in tents outside can receive site services such as garbage pickup and social services such as mental health supports. City staff are researching the feasibility of a pilot project this spring or summer.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Minnedosa Vet Clinic is doubling the size of its office, expanding surgical and storage space and adding a dedicated break room. The expanded office will allow the clinic to hire an additional veterinarian and one or two more support staff.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.125M to the Manitoba Real Estate Association’s Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag Housing Program, which supports First Nations women and their families in purchasing homes. The program offers training in financial literacy as well as assistance for down payments and closing costs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is allocating $700,000 to hire more firefighters in 2026, adding 20 new positions. Council had originally budgeted for 10 new firefighters in each of the next four years, but the the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg union maintains at least 40 are needed in 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Spence Neighbourhood Association, a Winnipeg non-profit, is opening six new transitional housing units in the city’s West End. The organization has purchased modular homes from an Altona building company and plans to welcome tenants in January 2026.

    cbc.ca

  • Paragon Living, a 95-unit affordable housing complex, recently opened near the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. One quarter of the suites in the $38.5M project are specifically earmarked for First Nations tenants.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal and provincial governments are allocating a combined $6.6M to research related to heavy equipment and vehicle manufacturing, hoping to support a sector hard-hit by U.S. tariffs. The funds will be used to upgrade research and innovation facilities at Red River College Polytechnic in Winnipeg.

    canada.ca

  • Manitoba Blue Cross is providing $3M to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS), the largest donation in the air ambulance’s history. The contribution will partially fund a new staff training simulation lab in Winnipeg, which is expected to be complete by late 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $10.5M to the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange project led by Cereals Canada. The facility, to be located in downtown Winnipeg, aims to improve Canada’s ability to market grain globally through research and enhanced testing.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba’s wildfire service is at risk of worsening staff shortages, according to a recent report by the union representing its workers. The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union found that some fire rangers are considering leaving the province due to inadequate training, outdated equipment, and wages that are second lowest in the country when compared to other jurisdictions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Town of Niverville has released a new child care strategy, aiming to add at least 300 new day care spaces by 2030. The strategy includes plans to expand training opportunities to ensure there will be enough staff for the new spaces.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $2.6M to five infrastructure projects in the Parkland and Southwest regions of the province. These includes road and bridge repairs, an expansion to the veterinary clinic in Minnedosa, and upgrates to recreation facilities in Grandview.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A new medical clinic will be opening in Carberry in January 2026, located in the Super Thrifty Pharmacy. The clinic's practicing doctor is a urologist who specializes in the use of new technologies in prostate cancer screening.

    brandonsun.com

  • Consensus Core Technologies Inc., a Vancouver headquartered tech company, is planning to build a data centre in Manitoba in partnership with U.S.-based firm Jet.AI. Consensus is in the process of purchasing 350 acres in the Rural Municipality of Ritchot, but the project does not yet have a construction timeline.

    ctvnews.ca

  • A recent poll found that 82% of Winnipeggers want their city to hire more firefighters than proposed in its 2026 budget, while 14% felt the current plan was adequate. The United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg, which commissioned the survey, is asking for at least 40 new positions in 2026. The budget proposes 40 new positions spread over four years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government is providing $7.5M to the expansion of the Dakota Community Centre in Winnipeg. The project will include expanded multipurpose and childcare facilities as well as the construction of a new rink and fitness area.

    newswire.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg has approved permits for 10 major projects funded through the first round of the federal housing accelerator fund. Construction will begin shortly on the projects, which are expected to create more than 1,000 new units, including 590 affordable and 274 rent-geared to income units.

    cbc.ca

  • Manitoba Hydro is preparing for an anticipated energy shortage through a combination of new projects and energy saving measures. The provincial Crown corporation’s new resource plan forecasts a shortage as soon as 2029, and relies upon new wind farms, natural gas turbines, and a battery storage pilot project to address it. Hydro also plans to offer lower rates to customers who agree to use less power during high-demand periods.

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is allocating $10M to a new rebate program that will help businesses with security upgrades and repairing damage related to vandalism and property crime. Eligible business can apply for up to $2,500 per location.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $450,000 to CentrePort Canada Inc., a trimodal inland port located in northwest Winnipeg and the Rural Municipality of Rosser. The project is one of the largest of its kind in North America, spanning more than 2,300 acres. The funding represents an increase of $200,000 from 2024’s operating grant.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-12-08 to 2025-12-12

  • Manitoba’s trucking industry is hiring and training fewer people due to the impact of U.S. and Chinese tariffs, according to the Manitoba Trucking Association. In the first half of 2025 the province’s exports to the U.S. and China dropped by 6.2% and 32% respectively, lessening the demand for truckers after years of labour shortages in the industry.

    cbc.ca

  • Winnipeg’s first indoor pickleball facility opened in October in a Headingley business park. The building includes eight indoor courts, with five outdoor courts planned for spring of 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The group that owns the Port of Churchill has signed a deal with an Inuit-led sealift carrier in Nunavut, hoping to reestablish shipping into the territory’s Kivalliq region. Arctic Gateway Group and Nunavut Sealink and Supply Inc. will work to launch a sealift from Churchill, potentially as early as 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The executive policy committee of Winnipeg City Council has voted to study the possibility of a new emergency service dedicated to mental health. Pensa Consulting has been selected to create a proposal for the prospective new service, which could lessen demand on police and paramedics by relying more on trained crisis workers.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba plans to introduce legislation this spring that would create a new Crown-Indigenous corporation. The office would be responsible for approving major economic development projects, with a board made up of equal numbers of government appointees and Indigenous representatives.

    cbc.ca

  • A new business launched in Winnipeg offers portable saunas made using insulated tents and stainless steel stoves. The founders of Saunder Sauna Tents believe their product is the first of its kind in Canada.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Home prices in Winnipeg are expected to rise slightly next year, according to a report by Royal LePage. The agency forecasts a 1.5% increase by the end of 2026 when compared with the final quarter of 2025, with the biggest increases in single detached homes. Bidding wars are likely to continue in the future, with inventory at its lowest level since 2021.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg Transit is seeking a contractor to design a new fare collection program that will allow passengers to pay with credit cards, debit cards, and mobile apps. The new system would replace the Peggo card program launched in 2016.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $100,000 to the Foxwarren District Recreation Centre for the reconstruction of the facility’s roof. The non-profit complex, which includes an ice rink and community centre, is hoping to fundraise an additional $200,000 to finance the project.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction on a new emergency department in Eriksdale is scheduled to begin early in 2026. The $8.6M project will increase treatment capacity and modernize inpatient rooms at the community’s E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The number of cattle being raised in the province has been falling over the last few years, according to the Manitoba Beef Producers. As more cattle farmers exit the industry and herds decline in Manitoba and across the country, beef prices are going up.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing retailer, is opening its first Manitoba location in Winnipeg’s St. Vital Mall. The company has been expanding across the U.S. and Canada with a goal of opening 200 stores in North America by 2027.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $2M to five infrastructure projects in the Interlake region. These include road repairs, park upgrades, and improvements to recreation facilities.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A gluten-free bakery, Wheat City Wheatless Goods, is opening in Brandon.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is doubling the allotment of training seats for laboratory and X-ray technologists amid a shortage of these workers in the province. Saskatchewan Polytechnic will increase its spaces reserved for Manitobans from five to 10 beginning in January, while Brandon-based Assiniboine Community College plans its own program for 2027.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., an Indigenous-led non-profit, has completed a $14M expansion to its Winnipeg campus. The building offers cultural and educational programming, medical services, and a 48-space child care centre. A sweat lodge is currently under construction and will be completed in the spring of 2026.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Brandon is partnering with the Southern Chiefs’ Organization to deliver a mobile harm reduction outreach program, offering food, supplies, and referrals to vulnerable residents. The initiative has received $340,740 in funding from Health Canada.

    scoinc.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-12-01 to 2025-12-05

  • A new bakery, Yuka’s Japanese Bakery, has opened in Winnipeg’s West End neighbourhood.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $500,000 to offer training sessions in all of the province’s school divisions, focusing on emergency response and safety protocols. School divisions will also have access to safety assessment services.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal government is providing $400,000 to St. John Ambulance Manitoba for the expansion of its Winnipeg facility. The addition of new classrooms, boardrooms, and workspaces will allow the organization to train more people in first aid and emergency preparedness.

    canada.ca

  • Assiniboine Community College is planning a training needs assessment in the Rural Municipality of Ritchot to determine what new educational programs could be offered in the region. An Early Childhood Education program is one possibility, as well as trades programs such as heavy equipment operator training.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Indigenous workers now account for more than 20% of employees at Manitoba Hydro, one of the province’s largest employers. Additionally, women make up more than 24% of staff and 32% of management roles, according to the Crown corporation’s recent Sustainability Report. Manitoba Hydro currently employs 5,300 full time staff.

    www.msn.com

  • Manitoba has signed on to an Ontario-led proposal to create a national energy grid, a project meant to strengthen Canada’s energy security amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. The plan would connect provincial electrical utility systems to allow the trading and sharing of power.

    cbc.ca

  • Staff shortages have led to reduced hours at the Winnipeg provincial offences court office, where traffic tickets are paid and offence hearings are held. There are four staff positions currently vacant out of a total of 18 full-time positions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing over $540,000 to three Indigenous-led community and economic development projects in Manitoba. These include mining and mineral exploration training programs offered by the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Mosakahiken Cree Nation, as well as new equipment for the Thompson Regional Airport Authority’s winter testing program.

    canada.ca

  • Red River College Polytechnic is cutting 44 jobs at its Winnipeg Centre for Newcomer Integration this spring. Thirteen permanent staff will be laid off, while contracts will end for 31 term employees. RRC Polytech will no longer be offering stage two language training, and its newcomer integration seats will decrease from 6,700 to 1,360 annually.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Winkler’s new wastewater treatment plant is now operational, months ahead of its projected completion date in April 2026. The cost of the $56.7M facility was shared between the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Rural Municipality of Ritchot has approved a new residential development in Ile des Chenes. The proposal includes 316 units of apartments and bungalow-style housing, as well as a recreation centre, pickleball court, and dog park. The developer hopes to have some tenants in place by next summer.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The union that represents firefighters in Winnipeg is calling on the city to add more staff, suggesting that 60 new firefighters are needed to reduce the department’s reliance on overtime. The city has planned for 40 new firefighter positions over the next four years in its preliminary 2026 budget.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined $12.5M to 32 projects focused on addressing gender-based violence. These initiatives are spread across the province and include crime prevention, Indigenous-led approaches, and support for victims and survivors of violence.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba has signed on to a preliminary agreement with the federal government that would accelerate the review process for major projects. The deal would allow projects to be approved following just one set of environmental assessments and consultations with Indigenous communities at the provincial level, rather than requiring both provincial and federal approvals.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-11-24 to 2025-11-28

  • The Government of Manitoba has reinstated funding for lactation consultant positions in the Winnipeg Health Authority. This funding was cut in 2017.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined $76.9M to five wastewater and drinking water projects in rural Manitoba communities. These include waste and water treatment upgrades in the Brandon, Steinbach, and Pembina Valley areas.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • McDonalds is seeking to build a drive-thru-only location in Winnipeg, which would be the company’s first restaurant of its kind outside of the United States. The location is proposed for the corner of Kenaston Boulevard and Grant Avenue in Winnipeg, and is currently pending City Council approval.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal and provincial governments have created 5,350 new child care spaces in the last two years, with some of these already open and others still under construction. Another 6,041 spaces have been committed under the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Red River College Polytechnic is spending $42,000 on commercial grade equipment for its newly renovated culinary classroom. This space will be available both to students and to local organizations for meal preparation. The Community Foundation of Portage and District has provided most of the project’s funding.

    portageonline.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing more than $2M over four years to the Government of Manitoba to improve access to health services in French. This includes health services in rural and remote parts of the province where bilingual access is currently limited.

    canada.ca

  • Silex Resource Corp. is planning a silica sand mine in the La Salle area. The company is holding an open house to consult with residents before applying for provincial approval. Last year, the province rejected a previous sand mine proposal from Sio Silica, which was intended for an area east of Winnipeg. Sio Silica is now reapplying and will also hold an open house this week.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Hope Centre Ministries has opened a new social franchise in Winnipeg. The Raw Carrot makes and sells homemade soups while offering part-time work to people who face barriers to employment, such as disabilities or mental health issues.

    citynews.ca

  • Construction has begun on Shanghai Residence, a $20M affordable housing development in Winnipeg’s Chinatown. The seven-storey, 54-unit building is expected to be completed within 18-20 months. It will seek primarily newcomer families as tenants.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $2.9M in federal repayable investments to two health care companies, creating 35 jobs. MoveMobility, an accessible vehicle manufacturer, will receive $1.1M to increase the capacity of its medical vehicle manufacturing line. QDoc Inc., a virtual healthcare company, will receive $1.9M to expand its delivery platform and invest in new technologies.

    canada.ca

  • Prairie Mountain Health has begun hiring for the Brandon Regional Health Centre’s new critical care and internal medicine units, which are scheduled to open in 2026. The health region is seeking 14 new health care aides, 25 nurses, and two specialists.

    www.msn.com

  • A $14.6M school expansion project is underway in Grunthal, located in the Hanover School Division. The renovations include a new gymnasium and fitness facility, three classrooms, and improvements to the school's science labs.

    steinbachonline.com

  • A Winnipeg City Hall committee has approved a 55-plus housing project proposed by the Charleswood United Church. The 132-suite project is planned for Roblin Boulevard and has faced some opposition from area residents. Its application will now be heard by City Council.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is budgeting $100M for the construction of an overpass at the intersection of Highway 5 and the Trans-Canada Highway, near Carberry. The project is scheduled to begin in 2027 and be complete by 2030.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg’s Bonivital Pool has reopened after two years and about $10M in renovations. The facility, which serves the St. Boniface and St. Vital neighbourhoods, received upgrades to its HVAC and lighting systems along with the construction of a new sauna and multipurpose room.

    cbc.ca

  • The Circle of Life Thunderbird House, an Indigenous cultural space in Winnipeg, will soon undergo the necessary repairs and upgrades to allow it to reopen to the public. Arrow Commercial Exteriors has been hired for the work and expects it to be complete by next summer.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Red River College Polytech is celebrating its first full paramedicine class in years following recent changes to provincial enrollment requirements. The Government of Manitoba is no longer requiring students training to be paramedics to complete two high school prerequisites, as that course content will be included in the post-secondary programs themselves.

    cbc.ca

  • WestJet Airlines is adding a direct flight from Winnipeg to Keflavík, Iceland, beginning in June of 2026. This is the first transatlantic service from Winnipeg to be offered since 2019. WestJet is also expanding its routes between Winnipeg and Cancun and adding flights to London, Ontario.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-11-17 to 2025-11-21

  • Colliers is planning a redevelopment of the Portage la Prairie Shopping Centre, which has been closed since 2024. Construction is underway on an unnamed fast-food restaurant that will open in 2026. Leases have been signed with four new tenants to occupy 93,000 sq. ft. in the mall, and an additional 46,000 sq. ft. remains available. The existing RONA store will be the project’s anchor tenant.

    portageonline.com

  • Manitoba’s new supervised drug consumption facility will open in January 2026, the provincial government announced in this week’s speech from the throne. The specific location has not been released, but the Province has said it will likely be in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas neighbourhood. A previously proposed Point Douglas location was withdrawn because residents felt it was too close to schools and child care centres.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new museum focusing on retro computers and video games is aiming to open a permanent physical location in 2027. Meanwhile, the Manitoba Computer & Gaming Museum is hosting pop-up exhibits and accepting donations of older computers and gaming systems.

    ctvnews.ca

  • In its throne speech this week, the Government of Manitoba announced a $3B, 750-megawatt combustion turbine facility for Brandon. It plans to install three new turbines at the existing generating station by 2030 to address power shortages projected by Manitoba Hydro. The turbines will burn natural gas initially, with the goal of shifting to renewable methane or hydrogen.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Steinbach City Council has voted to extend a private security pilot project until the end of the year, paying Steinbach Security Services to patrol housing developments under construction. The project began in July 2025 in response to rising vandalism and theft at these sites. Council is considering renewing the contract in 2026.

    cbc.ca

  • Prairie Mountain Health has recruited four new nurse practitioners to work in southwestern Manitoba communities, including Shoal Lake, Melita, Dauphin, Brandon, and Canupawakpa First Nation. The health region has an agreement with six more nurse practitioners currently in training, who are expected to begin work in fall 2026.

    cbc.ca

  • Norway House Cree Nation is rebranding its mining operation north of Grand Rapids, aiming to eventually start a magnesium production facility that could create 500 jobs and cost up to $1.3B. The First Nation is looking for funding and has a three-year exploration plan waiting for provincial approval. It has changed the name of the operation from Minago Nickel Project to Minago Critical Minerals Project.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Brandon-based Assiniboine College is adding a Food Services Management diploma to its program offerings, beginning in September 2026. The program is for those planning to work in management roles in institutional food services settings like schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Toronto-headquartered telecommunications provider Freedom Mobile will begin constructing a wireless network in Manitoba next year, beginning with Winnipeg and expanding across the province. The company launched its mobile virtual network in Manitoba in 2024, leasing network access from Bell, Rogers, and Telus.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is launching a midwifery program in the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, hiring two full-time midwives to work out of an office in Selkirk. The health region has not had midwifery services in more than two decades.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is contributing $51M toward upgrades to the Hudson Bay Railway line, part of a broader plan to expand the Port of Churchill. The owner of the port and railway, Arctic Gateway Group, says the funds will be used for new storage and loading systems, additional ships and equipment, and work to increase the capacity of the railway to accommodate heavier loads.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $750,000 to organizations that support victims of crime. The money comes from the government’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine College has opened a $750,000 community workspace at its Victoria Avenue East campus in Brandon. The Creative Co-Lab includes 3D printers, laser engravers, and other modern tools. It is open to students, alumni, and community members.

    assiniboine.net

  • Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corp. is planning to build a care home and social services facility on an empty lot in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. Specific details are not yet available, but a permit granted by the city allows the construction of a care facility of more than six beds.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Brandon’s Keystone Centre has launched a foundation to support its ongoing operations and improvements to the facility. The non-profit event venue has relied on provincial and municipal funds to address operating deficits in the past, and the new foundation is intended to stabilize its funding.

    brandonsun.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is allocating $2.5M to safety improvements at the downtown Millennium Library, which will include a redesign of the third and fourth floors. The railings on these upper floors are currently behind metal fencing following the death of a patron earlier this year.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has opened its first pop-up Liquor Mart, right beside a new Costco store that recently opened in west Winnipeg. The pop-up shop will be open throughout the holiday season and potentially longer while the Crown corporation seeks a location for a permanent store in the area.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Duha Color Services Ltd., a Winnipeg-based manufacturer of paint swatches and colour charts, is expanding its local workforce. The company recently acquired U.S.-based Colwell Color Ltd. and is moving its Indiana operations to Winnipeg, creating 94 new jobs. The federal and provincial governments are providing $160,000 to support the move as well as the training of 42 current employees.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-11-10 to 2025-11-14

  • The Morden Community Mobilization program has hired two part-time mental health workers to support individuals and families in crisis. The program coordinates services between local agencies that specialize in addictions, housing, and helping families who are involved in the child welfare system.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The federal government’s new Build Canada Homes agency has selected Naawi-Oodena in southwest Winnipeg as the site for the construction of 320 new units. When complete, Naawi-Oodena will be the largest urban Indigenous economic zone in Canada and will include a total of 2,100 homes.

    canada.ca

  • Manitoba Hydro has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with Fisher River Cree Nation. The Crown corporation and the First Nation will meet regularly to discuss potential energy projects, including wind and geothermal. One potential initiative is the expansion of Fisher River Cree Nation’s solar farm, which is the largest solar project in the province.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is seeking a contractor to upgrade security features at City Hall, including the installation of new glass partitions and doors. The budget for the project is $261,000.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Agribusiness giant Bunge recently sold four Manitoba grain elevators as part of its merger with Viterra Ltd., another large agribusiness company. All four elevators were purchased by smaller local businesses. Operations in Beausejour, Tucker, and Coulter were purchased by Morden-based BP & Sons Grain, while the elevator in Fannystelle was bought by Linear Grain, based in Carman.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Love Local Manitoba will be closing its shop in St. Vital Centre at the end of December. The store, which sells locally-made products and employs 6-8 people, was unable to obtain a lease renewal. It is now looking for a space to reopen in another Winnipeg shopping centre.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Rural Municipality of Ritchot has established a new fund to incentivize the building of more affordable housing in Ste. Agathe. A total of $100,000 is available to builders to offset water, wastewater, and other infrastructure costs. The RM is also inviting proposals from developers who wish to build on a specific piece of land in the community’s south end.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Stride Credit Union is opening a location in Carberry, purchasing the former Bank of Montreal building on the community’s Main Street. The new branch will be Stride’s sixth; it currently has locations in Neepawa, Austin, MacGregor, Portage la Prairie, and Gladstone.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • Sobr Market, a Winnipeg non-alcoholic beverage retailer, is opening bottle shops in Walmart stores across Canada in 2026. Five shops will open in the spring in Winnipeg, Calgary, Saskatoon, Surrey, and London, Ont.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $100,000 toward the replacement of the observatory dome at Brandon University. The Gulliver Astronomical Observatory contains Manitoba’s largest public telescope, which is used by students, researchers, and community members.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1M to the Park Community Centre in Brandon. The longtime event venue and community gathering place is undergoing a revitalization, including the addition of a 68-space childcare facility that will be operated by the YMCA.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba Hydro Place has opened a food court in its downtown Winnipeg office tower, filling a space left vacant by Marcello’s Market and Deli during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four local restaurants have set up in the new food hall, Café 360, which is open Monday to Friday during the workday.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $176.5M over five years to its new Rental Housing Construction Initiative. The new program offers refundable tax credits to developers: $8,500 for each new rental unit, and an additional $5,000 for units designated affordable.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba Hydro is planning to install six electric vehicle charging stations along Highway 6 between Winnipeg and Thompson. These are the utility’s first EV stations and are meant to fill a gap in Manitoba’s current network, which serves southern communities and major highways. The new stations will be operational in spring 2027.

    hydro.mb.ca

  • The ownership team of the Gates on Roblin, an event venue near Oakbank, has begun construction on an $8.4M boutique retail plaza in Headingley. The 15,200-sq.-ft retail centre is expected to open in July 2026 and could include eateries, health services, and a variety of other businesses. The site is expected to create about 50 permanent jobs and 100 short-term construction positions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has passed the necessary legislation to open a detention facility where intoxicated people can be held for up to 72 hours. The facility, located on Winnipeg’s Disraeli Fwy., is expected to be fully operational in December. It will be staffed by paramedics and other health care staff as well as employees from the non-profit Main Street project.

    cbc.ca

  • A mobile MRI unit is now serving Thompson, The Pas, Flin Flon, and other northern communities, allowing patients to access diagnostic services closer to home. Previously, residents of the Northern Health Region needed to drive or fly hundreds of kilometers to southern cities for MRI scans.

    www.msn.com

  • The 2025 federal budget outlines funding cuts to the Winnipeg-based Canada Water Agency, which opened in 2023. The budget lays out $3.8M in cuts over four years, along with $1.2M in “ongoing” cuts. The agency had a budget of $52.1M in 2024-2025, and employs 200 people, about half of whom are in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba set a record for tourism spending in 2024 at $1.89B, but the president of Travel Manitoba anticipates lower numbers in 2025 due to an unusually severe wildfire season. About two-thirds of the province’s lodges were affected in some way by evacuations and property damage this summer, but none were destroyed by the fires.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-11-03 to 2025-11-07

  • The City of Winnipeg is redeveloping the former Carnegie Library at 380 William Avenue, preparing to once again use it for the storage of the city’s archives. The collection was moved to a temporary location in 2013, but will be returned when construction is completed in 2027.

    constructconnect.com

  • The Manitoba Immigrant Employment Council is launching a new program to help small and medium-sized businesses make their workplaces more welcoming to newcomers. The program includes resources on fair hiring practices and responding to workplace incidents. It also offers up to 35 hours of free consultation for employers.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is proposing new legislation that would provide tax relief to manufacturers and reduce their upfront costs. The change would convert part of the Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit into a retail sales tax exemption on new machinery and equipment.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba completed 23 road infrastructure projects totalling $230M this summer. These include highway improvements and bridge replacements spanning more than 200km across the province.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A new eatery, Snack Häus, opened last month inside the Winnipeg brewery Low Life Barrel House. The counter-service operation runs out of the brewery’s kitchen and employs its own small staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has added 10 new intensive care unit beds since April 2025: six at the Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital, two at St. Boniface Hospital, and two at Grace Hospital. In addition, the Province has added 313 medicine, surgical, and transitional care beds at hospitals across Manitoba since October 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is funding a feasibility study on infrastructure requirements for critical mineral development in the North, including roads, rail, shipping, and utilities. The Province, together with the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, is providing $1M for the study.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A new RCMP detachment has opened in Niverville, staffed by four officers and one public service employee. The town of about 6,000 was previously served by the St-Pierre-Jolys detachment, but its fast-growing population has created the need for its own police force.

    cbc.ca

  • Unique Bunny, a Winnipeg-based retailer of Japanese and South Korean skincare products, opened a new store in Saskatoon last week and is planning another in Montreal later this month. Since launching in 2014, the company has expanded to 10 stores across Canada, including four in Winnipeg. More stores in Western Canada are planned for 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Liquor Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba has a “minors as agents” program, which hires workers under 18 to ensure retailers are checking IDs for certain products. The program was launched two years ago with a focus on lottery tickets, and expanded to include cannabis and liquor sales in 2024-2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg Transit is asking city council to approve $3M in spending for 33.5 new staff positions in 2026. This would allow 11 bus routes to run later into the night. The proposed staffing plan includes 27.5 bus drivers and 6 positions dedicated to operational, equipment, and administrative supports.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg’s City Council is allocating $5M in 2026 to begin acquiring more than 100 properties along Kenaston Boulevard, the first step in a planned expansion of the route. The $757M project is expected to begin construction in 2027 and last until 2032 or 2033.

    cbc.ca

  • Physician recruitment is improving in Manitoba with two years of record-breaking gains, but Doctors Manitoba is warning that retention could be a challenge. The physicians’ advocacy group says the number of doctors per 100,000 residents has climbed by 2.5% since 2024. However, a recent member survey found that 21% of doctors were considering retiring or leaving the province in the next three years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Boyd Group, a Winnipeg-based collision repair company, is expanding its U.S. presence with the purchase of the Joe Hudson’s Collision Centre chain. The US$1.3B deal is expected to close before the end of the year and include more than 123 locations across 18 states. Boyd has also opened 24 new repair shops of its own during the third quarter of 2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Avian influenza has been found on five Manitoba commercial poultry farms, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. These are the first cases since May 2025 and the highest number of cases since the virus was first detected in the province in 2022.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has increased school staffing across the province in the past two years. This includes 832 more teaching positions, 577 other educators, and 72 clinicians.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-10-27 to 2025-10-31

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $797,000 to expand dialysis care in Norway House Cree Nation, increasing capacity from eight patients to 12. It is also supporting a new birthing program in the community, funding two full-time midwife positions and administrative support staff.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Envol 91 FM, a francophone radio station in Winnipeg, is seeking a rent reduction for the broadcast tower it uses, which is owned by the CBC. The station has had to restructure and lay off staff amid ongoing financial difficulties and is looking for ways to cut costs in order to continue to operate.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Thompson is planning to build a new fire hall, and is estimating the cost of the design phase at just over $2M. The city’s original fire hall was built in 1971 when there were just 4 staff, and today there are 29.

    thompsononline.ca

  • According to the Canadian Air Traffic Control Association, Winnipeg’s control tower is among the most understaffed in the country, short six of the 20 employees necessary. Air Canada recently issued a memo to its pilots, advising them to avoid airports in Winnipeg and Kelowna, B.C. whenever staff shortages cause temporary closures of their control towers.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-12-01 to 2025-12-05

  • Manitoba’s telephone health advice program, Health Links-Info Santé, has added two physicians to its existing complement of nurses. The Province is also planning to add nurse practitioners to the service.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-27 to 2025-10-31

  • Construction is progressing on a new community centre in Lorette. The $29.5M facility will include a new arena, skating rink, seniors centre, library, and multipurpose area. It is slated for completion in January 2027.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The owner of Brandon eatery Tastee’s Ice Cream and Grill is planning a new restaurant in the city’s downtown, in the space formerly occupied by Benny’s Restaurant. The new location is expected to be open by the end of November 2025.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has begun hiring staff for the search of a Winnipeg-area landfill, expected to begin in December 2025. The remains of an Indigenous woman are believed to be at the Brady Road Landfill.

    globalnews.ca

  • A new McDonald’s franchise has opened in downtown Portage la Prairie. It is the owner and operator’s second location in the city.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has begun construction on a new gaming centre, located at the corner of Highway 21 and the Trans-Canada Highway. The First Nation says it hopes to have the centre operational before next summer’s tourism season. The complex will replace an existing gaming centre located about 10km away from the highway.

    pentictonherald.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has reopened a community support space in Winnipeg’s Millennium Library. The community hub, now called the Downtown Resource Corner, will be staffed by provincial employees, including two mental health workers and a public health nurse. The Downtown Community Safety Partnership will also work out of this space, which will be open 20 hours per week.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $5.4M to 28 forestry projects across the Prairies, with an emphasis on Indigenous-led initiatives. This includes $1M allocated to the Southern Chiefs Organization Inc., which is redeveloping Winnipeg’s former Hudson’s Bay building and constructing a six-storey atrium roof system using Canadian timber.

    canada.ca

  • Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has begun construction on a seven-storey residential complex in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village. The project, called The Elswood, is a partnership with Freedhome Developments and will include 147 rental homes, 60 of which will be affordable housing.

    globalnews.ca

  • Manitoba’s Wildfire Service began the 2025 wildfire season with a shortage of staff. As of May 2025, about 25% of full-time wildfire division positions were vacant and a further 64 seasonal fire ranger positions were unfilled. The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union suggests low wages have contributed to the issue.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction will begin this spring on the Water Tower District, a $1B mixed-use development at the site of the former Union Stockyards in Winnipeg. The project will include 2,000 housing units as well as retail, restaurants, green spaces, recreation areas, and a large grocery store. It is a partnership between Shindico Realty and Olexa Developments.

    cbc.ca

  • Research Manitoba, a branch of the provincial government, has established a grant program focused on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Applicants can receive up to $100,000 for collaborative projects between researchers and user groups such as businesses or non-profits. A total of $1.4M is available over two years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • National home improvement chain Home Hardware is opening its first Winnipeg location in November, moving into the Pembina Highway building formerly occupied by Peavey Mart. The store is expected to hire at least 25 staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $900,000 in one-time grants to five community agencies supporting low-income Manitobans. These organizations offer housing assistance, eviction prevention, pre-employment services, and integration support for new Canadians.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-10-20 to 2025-10-24

  • Shindico Realty has purchased part of an ongoing development in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface neighbourhood and is planning a retail component with a large grocery store. The 165-acre Water Tower District is already set to include offices, residential units, and green space. Shindico says it is in talks with chains like Sobeys, Co-op, and Loblaws regarding the plans for its 14.34-acre share.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Work is underway on the redevelopment of the Gas Station Arts Theatre in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village, which is scheduled for completion next summer. The venue’s ownership hopes a rebuilt outdoor space and open-air courtyard will address concerns about crime and safety at the site. A new café is slated to open in an attached space formerly occupied by a Subway franchise.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Fort Garry Legion is shuttering its location on Winnipeg’s Pembina Highway and merging with another legion in the South Osborne neighbourhood. It is one of several branches that have closed in Winnipeg and across Canada in recent years as membership declines.

    cbc.ca

  • Photo retailer Don’s Photo has purchased the Photo Central shop in downtown Winnipeg. The store will become the third Don’s Photo location in the city, and its six staff will remain employed there.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Paris Baguette, a multinational bakery chain, is planning to open 10 locations in Winnipeg and Brandon between 2027 and 2030. Each shop normally employs 30-40 people. Meanwhile, a local bakery, The Forge Bagel Co., is opening on Winnipeg’s St. Anne’s Road in November 2025. The owner has hired four staff and plans to hire another four to six.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Two Manitoba post-secondary schools are now offering bachelor’s degrees in Indigenous languages. The University of Winnipeg program will focus on Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway) language and the University College of the North, based in Thompson, will focus on Ininimowin (Cree). The provincial government provided a combined $4.5M toward the programs, which begin next year.

    cbc.ca

  • The Seven Oaks pool, located on Winnipeg’s Adsum Drive, is temporarily closing to conduct $3.5M in repairs. The closure is expected to last 12-14 months, though the facility’s kiddie pool and splash pad will remain open for most of this period. Two other city-owned aquatic centres, the St. James and Bonivital pools, are also currently closed.

    cbc.ca

  • Six physicians from the United States have accepted positions in Manitoba’s public health system, with 27 more in various stages of the recruitment process. About six months ago, the Government of Manitoba stepped up its efforts to recruit doctors from the U.S. and is now seeing positive results.

    cbc.ca

  • Farmers Business Network plans to open a distribution centre in Brandon by the end of November 2025. The new facility will create five full-time positions and offer a range of crop inputs such as fertilizers and seed treatments.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Canada Water Agency is providing a total $1.6M to 10 initiatives related to the protection of Lake Winnipeg. The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium will receive $708,900 to continue to operate its two research vessels, while Ducks Unlimited Canada will receive $150,600 toward wetland restoration efforts that reduce the amount of phosphorus into the lake.

    canada.ca

  • The provincial and federal governments have launched a new $27.5M grant program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses and municipalities can receive funding for building retrofits, agricultural projects, and other emissions-reduction initiatives.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The developer of a proposed rail port in southern Manitoba has signed a partnership agreement with Chemawawin Cree Nation. JohnQ Public, a corporation owned by 12 municipalities in the area, will work with the First Nation to build the port in the rural municipality of Ritchot.

    cbc.ca

  • Brandon-based Assiniboine Community College is offering a six-week Ice Facility Operator course, beginning in November 2025. The program provides training in ice-making and maintenance and other tasks required to operate and maintain ice arenas and curling rinks.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing a total $82.3M to 136 community infrastructure projects across Manitoba. Projects include road repairs, bridge construction, and improvements to water systems and public transit.

    canada.ca

  • Construction is progressing on the John Howard Society of Brandon’s transitional housing project, which is expected to be open in December 2025. The 24-unit facility will house mainly tenants who are transitioning into the community after incarceration. It will employ part-time and full-time support workers, a cook, and a facility director.

    brandonsun.com

  • According to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, staffing levels are critically low at the Crisis Response Centre located in Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre. Shared Health's annual report indicated a 20% increase in walk-in visits in 2023-2024. A recent schedule showed about 20 unfilled shifts per week. The centre employs crisis clinicians, mental-health specialists, treatment counsellors, case managers, and case coordinators.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Home sales in Winnipeg increased by 9.8% in September compared to the same month the previous year. The president of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board says housing affordability and migration have kept Winnipeg sales growing even amid a decline nationally.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Insurance company, Canada Life, is donating $1M toward improving surgical care at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. The funds will be earmarked to help purchase new technology and equipment.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is planning to open a new detox facility that can detain intoxicated individuals for up to 72 hours. If the required legislation to authorize the facility passes, it could open as early as November 2025 on Winnipeg’s Disraeli Fwy., near an existing 24-hour detox centre.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $2.3M to promote artificial intelligence in Manitoba’s digital media sector. The funds will be distributed through industry group New Media Manitoba to help businesses adopt AI technologies. The funds are expected to create 77 new jobs and train 100 people.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2025-10-13 to 2025-10-17

  • Tutoring company Sylvan Learning Centre has closed both of its Winnipeg locations. The Better Business Bureau has confirmed that both locations shut down in August 2025.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba have signed an agreement on French language education that includes $72M in federal funding over the next four years. The funding covers education in French from the preschool to post-secondary levels.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is inviting 328 temporary foreign workers currently employed in health care to remain in the province permanently through the provincial nominee program. The workers include 187 health care aides, 21 physicians, 11 registered nurses, as well as a number of other professionals.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Canada has increased the allotment of Manitoba’s provincial nominee program by more than 30%, allowing an additional 1,489 slots for immigrants seeking to come to the province. Earlier this year the federal government said it would be reducing the nationwide allotment by half, but Manitoba’s immigration minister argued the cuts would worsen labour shortages in the province.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are allocating a combined $10M to repair and renovate 738 rental homes and housing units across Manitoba. Dial-a-Life Housing received funding to upgrade 36 suites in its Winnipeg facility, which provides affordable housing to Indigenous people receiving medical care in the city.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • According to the RCMP, Manitoba has the highest national police job vacancy rate outside of the territories, at just under 15%. To address it, the national policing service has been prioritizing applications from Manitoba for front-line officer positions. The goal is to add 100 new officers in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is laying off workers at its Canadian corporate office in Winnipeg for the second time in five months. Fifty-four staff received layoff notices this week in addition to nearly 80 who were let go in May 2025. No layoffs are expected at the Winnipeg retail store, which opened in 2013 as Cabela’s but adopted the Bass Pro Shops brand in 2024.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial and federal governments have increased their funding commitments to the second phase of Winnipeg’s North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade. The City of Winnipeg will pay the remaining 32% of the $1B second phase, which includes a new biosolids facility. Phase One is currently under construction and nearing completion.

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $1.2M to 24 community development projects in Manitoba’s Interlake region. These include enhancements to active living spaces for seniors, upgrades to legions and public parks, and expansions to programs supporting at-risk youth.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Winnipeg restaurants Stella’s Café and Kevin’s Bistro are planning to open a joint eatery on Corydon Avenue before the end of 2025, hiring 20-30 staff. The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association expects more of these types of partnerships in the province, as they reduce overhead costs and offer more variety to customers.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Swan River RCMP detachment is experiencing a staffing shortage, with just 12 of 22 positions currently filled. A year ago, the RCMP and Government of Manitoba jointly announced a new specialized unit for the Swan Valley region, but so far none of the three positions have been filled.

    cbc.ca

  • Royal Bank of Canada is providing $5M over five years to initiatives aimed at growing Manitoba’s agriculture industry. Nature United will use some of the funding to start a model farm network in the province, while the University of Manitoba will receive support to offer micro-credential programs. Net-zero and Indigenous sustainable farming projects will also share in the funding.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal firm, is planning a $200M carbon-capture project in southwestern Manitoba. The company plans to begin construction in 2026, though a specific location has not yet been announced. The facility will initially remove 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air each year, increasing to 500,000 onnes when fully complete.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.2M to six mineral exploration projects throughout the province. The Province anticipates the funding will leverage $3.8M in private-sector capital and create 39 new jobs in the industry.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Steinbach is on track to break its construction record in 2025, with over $95M in permits issued in the first three quarters of the year. The city set a record in 2024 with a permit value of nearly $105M, but it is expected to exceed it due to continued population growth in 2025.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The provincial government is providing $1.2M to 21 community development projects in Northern Manitoba. These include a new aquatic centre in Flin Flon, a community greenhouse in Nelson House, and upgrades to a youth centre in Thompson and a baseball facility in Norway House.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Brandon is permanently closing all three of its community recycling depots and centralizing services at the Eastview Landfill, largely due to problems with illegal dumping. The City says it plans to enhance staffed recycling services at the landfill next year.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-06 to 2025-10-10

  • True North Sports & Entertainment and the Mahon Family Foundation are contributing a combined $7M to a Winnipeg housing initiative. The Collaborative Housing Alliance Real Estate Investment Trust is planning two projects that would create 48 transitional housing units by early next year. One of these is a new build and the other a redevelopment of an existing building.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Staff at Simaril, a non-profit supporting people with disabilities, have voted to unionize. The four hundred employees now belong to the Canadian Union of Public Employees and will soon begin negotiating their first collective agreement.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Swan Valley Medical Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee is seeking at least six new doctors for Swan River’s hospital and medical clinic. The committee recently hosted 26 medical students at a fishing lodge in the region, hoping to promote the community as a place to relocate.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has developed a long-term climate change plan that aims to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050. The plan includes collaboration with Indigenous nations on renewable energy initiatives as well as a goal to transition the province’s electricity grid to net zero by 2035.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • An Indigenous-led addictions treatment program recently opened in the Island Lakes region, a remote area of northern Manitoba. The Manitoba Anisininew Mobile Addiction Network has begun offering opioid dependency treatment to 15 patients in Garden Hill First Nation, but has a wait list of nearly 60 more.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $9.2M to build six electric vehicle charging stations between Thompson and Winnipeg, bringing the total number of stations in the province to 300. The chargers are expected to be operational by April 2027.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Janitors at the University of Winnipeg have ratified their first union contract, a one-year agreement that includes a 6% wage increase and extended health and dental benefits. It covers nearly 40 staff employed by the Dexterra Group and contracted by the university.

    globenewswire.com

  • Schnell Industries, an industrial and agricultural equipment supplier, has opened a new facility in Winkler. The project includes a larger office space and a new production facility, which will allow some tasks previously outsourced to be completed in-house.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The percentage of women working for the City of Winnipeg has been steadily declining for the past five years. In 2024, women made up 26.32% of the City's workforce, down from 30.00% in 2019. A recent diversity report outlines a goal of 47.77%, which is the proportion of women in the broader labour force.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Yellowquill University College is now offering a two-year First Nations Child and Family Services Worker Diploma Program, with $600,000 in funding from the provincial government. Its 50 students are case managers with Indigenous CFS agencies who attend classes while continuing to work.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Maxime’s Restaurant and Lounge will close in November 2025 after more than 40 years in business in Winnipeg's St. Vital neighbourhood. The owners of the Original George’s Burgers & Subs restaurant chain have purchased the property and plan to tear down the current building and construct a new flagship restaurant and mixed-use commerical and residential development.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba’s public health care system has added 3,397 net new health care workers over the past two years. According to the Government of Manitoba, there has been a gain of 285 doctors, 1,100 nurses, 1,476 health care aides, and 401 allied health professionals since October 2023.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction of the new Victoria Emergency Department will begin in January 2026. Winnipeg's Victoria Hospital will also be the site of the soon-to-be-built Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre, an addictions recovery centre for women.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-09-29 to 2025-10-03

  • Manitoba has increased its minimum wage, from $15.80 to $16.00 per hour. The change takes effect October 1, 2025.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-06 to 2025-10-10

  • The Flin Flon Friendship Centre has begun construction on an affordable housing complex. The project, called Keekih, will include 16 units as well as onsite supports such as education and employment programs. The building is expected to be ready for tenants in early 2027.

    www.msn.com

  • Red River College Polytech has launched a business accelerator for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah offers a four-month entrepreneurship program that includes mentorship, workshops, and networking events. There are 13 participants in the first cohort.

    www.rrc.ca

  • The first phase of the St. Boniface Hospital’s new emergency department is now open, with full scale operations expected to begin in 2026. The new space is triple the size of the previous emergency department, and the Winnipeg hospital has hired eight additional nurses to staff it.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $3.5M to Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag Lodge, an emergency shelter and safe space for Indigenous women. The facility, located in Winnipeg’s North End, is expected to open next summer.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-09-29 to 2025-10-03

  • A feature film, Violent Night 2, is currently filming in Winnipeg. Crews have been at locations around the city since late summer, including at Portage Place and CF Polo Park shopping centres.

    ctvnews.ca
• Week of 2025-10-06 to 2025-10-10

  • The Government of Manitoba is launching a financial assistance program for municipalities impacted by wildfires in 2025. This will include support for communities directly affected as well as those who hosted evacuees.

    globalnews.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is preparing to begin construction on the $757M Kenaston Boulevard expansion project by 2027. The work will include expanding part of Route 90 from four lanes to six and replacing the St. James Bridge. The City hopes to secure two-thirds of the necessary funds from the provincial and federal governments.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction is progressing on University College of the North’s new student residence in Flin Flon, with an opening date scheduled for November 2025. The $2M project includes 30 suites and is meant to address a longstanding student housing shortage in the region.

    www.msn.com

  • Farm Credit Canada is contributing $500,000 to Harvest Manitoba’s planned food rescue and distribution facility. The $20M project will allow the Winnipeg organization to salvage and distribute food that might otherwise be discarded.

    ctvnews.ca

  • A Manitoba potash company has signed an agreement with the operator of the Port of Churchill that could open up new markets in Europe, Africa, and South America. The Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba, located near Russell, hopes to send a test train load to the port in spring 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-10-01 to 2025-10-05

  • Providence University College is planning $20M in renovations at its Otterburne campus, allowing it to expand its program offerings. The private Christian post-secondary school is also seeking official university status from the Province, which would increase its access to grants and help it promote a new agriculture program under development.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-06 to 2025-10-10

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined $25.9M to real estate developer Inuka Community Inc., for the construction of a new apartment building in Winnipeg. Thirty of the project’s 72 units will be designated affordable housing.

    cmhc-schl.gc.ca
• Week of 2025-09-29 to 2025-10-03

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing more than $4M to Indigenous-led addictions programs across the province, enabling organizations to create 1,200 treatment spaces. This includes 800 spaces that are already open and 400 that are planned for later this year.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The ice arena at the Brandon Community Sportsplex is reopening after a nearly two-year closure. The rink was shut down in March 2023 for repairs to its ice plant.

    bdnmb.ca

  • A new Filipino restaurant, JayTads Lechon and Food Hub, opened in Brandon on September 27, 2025.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Sport Manitoba is providing $100,000 to the City of Thompson in preparation for the 2026 Manitoba Winter Games. The City is making upgrades to the various atheletic facilities that will host the games in March 2026.

    thompsononline.ca

  • The University of Winnipeg is offering a new teacher education program in Portage la Prairie, which will allow students to complete their Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees without leaving their community. The program is a partnership with the Portage la Prairie School Division and the Portage Community Revitalization Corporation.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has released an economic development strategy that aims to increase GDP growth, improve productivity, and bring underrepresented groups into the workforce. The plan includes a $50M business loan program and a streamlined visa program for immigrants who want to start new businesses in Manitoba.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal and provincial governments are allocating $1M per year over the next three years to expanding programs and services in French. This includes hiring more bilingual intake workers and social workers at Manitoba Justice, and increasing bilingual recruitment at Travel Manitoba.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Central Community Homes has opened a 28-unit affordable housing development in Winkler. The project, Central Commons Housing, offers mental health supports for tenants through a partnership with Eden Mental Health Services.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • IHOP, an American pancake house restaurant chain, has opened its second location in Winnipeg. The new restaurant is a dual-brand eatery, partnering with an existing Applebee's in the Transcona neighbourhood. About 40 employees have already been added to the existing staff of 55, and hiring continues.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Music Go Round has opened its first Canadian location, on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg. The shop, which specializes in buying and selling used musical instruments, has hired five staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is planning to twin a 14km stretch of Highway 59, north of Winnipeg. The project is currently in the design phase, which is expected to take one or two years.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Technical and clerical workers at Manitoba Hydro have ratified a new contract. The agreement covers about 1,000 members and includes wage increases of 9.5% over three years, with additional increases for the lowest-paid and long-service employees.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-06 to 2025-10-10

  • The Sandman Hotel Group has opened a second location in Winnipeg, a short drive from the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The Sandman Signature Winnipeg Airport Hotel & Suites has 215 rooms, a pool and hot tub, a fitness centre, and a restaurant.

    globenewswire.com
• Week of 2025-09-29 to 2025-10-03

  • The City of Winnipeg is considering a proposal for a new housing development in the West Broadway neighbourhood, behind the Sherbrook Inn. The project plan includes 86 units with commercial space on the building’s main floor.

    ctvnews.ca
• Week of 2025-09-22 to 2025-09-26

  • A new clothing boutique, Amorakin, has opened in Winkler. The store specializes in international fashion.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Manitoba is facing a shortage of family physicians, according to data from Doctors Manitoba. In 2024, the province had the second lowest supply of doctors in the country at 219 physicians per 100,000 residents. In primary care specifically, Manitoba ranked last among all provinces and territories.

    www.msn.com

  • At least four shops in St. Vital Centre are moving or closing as the Winnipeg mall brings in a new, large tenant that has yet to be named. Venetian Nail Spa is also expanding its space, doubling its square footage and hiring at least 15 new staff. Two new stores, Lululemon and JD Sports, are slated to open in St. Vital Centre in fall 2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Main Street Project, an organization that supports the homeless community in Winnipeg, has completed the first phase of an $18M renovation to its main building. Upgrades include a new kitchen and common area and improved suites. Phase 2 is expected to take about two years and will consist of new offices and program spaces.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $138,000 to three public safety projects across the province. These include a regional policing study in Winkler and risk assessment training for RCMP officers in Steinbach.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $345,000 to the Town of Ste. Anne for the construction of a walking and cycling path. Ste. Anne has developed a recreation plan that aims to expand active transportation routes throughout the community.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Wages for truck drivers in Manitoba have seen no improvement compared to 10 years ago, with freight companies looking to reduce costs in a slow market. Company truckers earned an average of 44 cents per mile in both 2014 and 2024, according to the Manitoba Trucking Association. A freight recession that began with a post-pandemic drop in demand has worsened during to the Canada-U.S. trade war.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is spending $1.2M to upgrade its weather and fire-mapping information systems. The new digital platforms are expected to be operational by 2026.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has introduced a new funding program for child care centres. Grants are available for repairs and maintenance, accessibility upgrades, wellness initiatives, and professional development. More than $500,000 is available for 2025-2026.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Niverville’s business park is nearing its capacity with the addition of two new businesses and an expansion. The new developments include manufacturer H2 Blinds and metal bending and storage company Jafri Canada. Fusion Industries, a metal fabricator, is building a new painting and blasting shop and adding up to 10 staff.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has reopened previously shuttered Manitoba Agricultural Service Corporation offices in Virden and Shoal Lake. The offices, which offer crop insurance and other business risk management programs, have each hired four full-time staff.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Western Manitoba Women’s Centre has moved to a larger space in Brandon, allowing it to increase its capacity and program offerings. The Government of Manitoba provided $100,000 toward renovating the new building.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Film Training Manitoba and DOC Manitoba are partnering on a free training program for filmmakers from underrepresented groups. They are offering a series of one-day master classes in communities across the province this fall, geared toward rural, Indigenous, Black, Ukrainian, and 2SLGBTQ+ participants.

    cbc.ca

  • A new gaming centre, the Smash n Axe Arcade, has opened in Winnipeg’s North Kildonan neighbourhood. The venture includes arcade and video games, pinball machines, and a bar. It also offers axe-throwing and “smash rooms,” a relatively new concept where participants pay to break a series of household objects.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba reported a net gain of 164 doctors between April 2024 and April 2025, the largest increase since the province’s College of Physicians and Surgeons began publishing this data in 2001. This improvement is largely due to international and out-of-province recruitment and an increase in medical school and residency seats.

    cbc.ca

  • The soccer club in Altona is planning a new $750,000 facility that it hopes will bring tournaments and other visitors to the southern Manitoba community. The organization is aiming for an opening date of spring 2027.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $18.3M on improvements to Highway #8, between Winnipeg and Gimli. The project, which will add four sets of passing lanes, is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2026.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Canada’s new Build Canada Homes housing agency has selected Winnipeg as one of six cities that will receive a share of 4,000 affordable modular homes. The site chosen is Naawi-Oodena, a former Canadian Armed Forces barracks that is being redeveloped into Canada’s largest urban reserve by a group of seven Treaty 1 First Nations. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.

    cbc.ca

  • Shared Health has added three new technologist positions at the St. Boniface Hospital’s new diagnostics lab. The Winnipeg hospital is about to open its redeveloped emergency room, which has tripled in size and now includes a CT scanner and X-ray machine. The median wait time for a CT scan at St. Boniface has increased to 18 weeks as of June 2025, from eight weeks in January.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-19

  • The provincial government and Manitoba Building Trades have signed a new agreement prioritizing the hiring of Manitoba workers in the upcoming construction of four new schools. The policy sets standards for working conditions, wages, and use of local labour in new school builds planned for Winnipeg, Brandon, and West St. Paul. The goal is to create similar agreements for all major provincial infrastructure projects over $50M.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has opened a new primary care clinic at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, aiming to lessen demand on the facility’s emergency room. The clinic is open evenings and weekends and is staffed by doctors, registered nurses, and primary care assistants.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada’s new Build Canada Homes housing agency will receive $13B which will be used in part to help build 4,000 affordable modular homes in six cities across the country, including Winnipeg. Construction is expected to begin next year.

    cbc.ca

  • A digital agriculture research organization in Winnipeg has signed a collaboration agreement with the North American subsidiary of fertilizer company OCP Group. The partnership will result in new projects at Innovation Farms, two Manitoba research sites run by the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI).

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A recent poll by the Manitoba Child Care Association found that eight in ten early childhood educators report high levels of job satisfaction, and more than half said there had been a “noticeable increase” in their pay in recent years. Staffing shortages still persist in this sector, however, and the provincial government says it is developing a workforce strategy to address them.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Brandon Disc Golf Club recently opened the city’s first permanent disc golf course, at Brandon’s Canada Games Park.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $200M to school capital projects in 2025-2026. These include new builds, additions and renovations, and upgrades and repairs. Eight new schools costing a total $79M are planned across the province this fiscal year.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal government is providing $29M to Efficiency Manitoba for a new energy retrofit program. The funds will allow the organization to cover the cost of geothermal heat-pump installation and other retrofits for up to 7,000 low and middle-income households.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $20M to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), for the construction of a new facility in Winnipeg. NCTR has had a temporary space in the University of Manitoba since 2015, but is fundraising for a permanent site nearby on the campus. The facility is expected to open in 2029 and will include exhibits, ceremonial spaces, and research and programming areas.

    cbc.ca

  • Construction is expected to begin soon on the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre, an addictions treatment facility for women and their families that will also include child care spaces. The provincial government has signed a long-term lease at the building’s future site in south Winnipeg.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $592,000 on improvements to more than 30 recreational trails across the province. Projects include restoration and repairs as well as measures to prevent damage to trails.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Assiniboine College is adding three new rural rotating sites for its Practical Nursing program, each with space for 25 students. A site in Otterburne will offer the program beginning in September 2026, followed by sites in Morden and Beausejour in January 2027. The goal of the sites is to allow rural students to train as nurses without having to relocate.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $3M over three years to ovarian cancer research. Ovarian Cancer Canada will manage the funds and ensure they are disbursed to Manitoba researchers.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba’s first Jimmy John’s sandwich shop opens this month on Winnipeg’s Pembina Highway. Additional locations on Ellice Avenue and in Winkler are slated to open later this fall. The co-franchisees of the Pembina location say they’ve signed a deal with the American sandwich chain to open several new Jimmy John's restaurants across the province over the next 10 years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Brandon-based Assiniboine College is offering three new certificate programs, beginning in September 2026. The Medical Administration, Legal Administration, and Office Professional programs replace two former diploma programs and are designed to get students into the workforce more quickly.

    assiniboine.net

  • The City of Winnipeg plans to dedicate $250,000 annually, beginning in 2026, to supporting community centres that are struggling with volunteer shortages. The number of community centre volunteers in Winnipeg has declined post-pandemic, from 17,000 in 2018 to 8,210 in 2024. The money the City is setting aside would allow those centres to hire staff and offer wage subsidies.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital is scheduled to open its expanded emergency department in October 2025. The project will triple the size of the facility’s ER and add new exam rooms, treatment spaces, and equipment. However, questions remain about staffing amid ongoing health care labour shortages in the province.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-09-08 to 2025-09-12

  • Manitoba-based farm equipment manufacturer PhiBer Manufacturing is expecting to hire more than 80 new staff at its Crystal City facility over the next three years. This includes 20 highly skilled positions in operations, engineering, and robotics. The company began construction on a 60,000 sq.-ft. expansion in June 2025.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Elkwood Manor, a care home in Elkhorn, is planning a $200,000 green space project. The facility’s outdoor areas will be developed into a courtyard with walking paths, raised garden beds, and space for social and recreational activities.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $946,000 annually to supports for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Its five-year FASD strategy includes the expansion of existing programs throughout the province and the addition of a new program site in Thompson. In total, the funding will support 138 additional individuals or families.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Mastercard Foundation is providing $5M to University College of the North, based in Thompson. This funding is part of $235M distributed to 30 post-secondary institutions across Canada, with the goal of supporting 100,000 Indigenous youth to graduate and secure employment by 2030.

    www.ucn.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.6M annually to place two police officers at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg’s largest hospital. The officers will be stationed in the emergency department around the clock in an effort to address concerns about violence at the hospital.

    cbc.ca

  • The number of nurses working for private agencies in Manitoba increased in 2024 compared to 2023, up 14% to 1,611. The provincial government has been trying to reduce its reliance on agency nurses, and has created a float pool as a public alternative for nurses seeking agency work. There are currently 400 nurses working in the float pool.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A U.K. private equity firm has purchased a stake in Payworks Inc., a Winnipeg-based workforce management company. Payworks says the investment by Hg Capital is a first for the company and will help it continue to grow. Hg Capital is supportive of keeping the Payworks headquarters in Winnipeg, where 400 of its 650 staff work.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • West Hawk Marine, a boat and water sports retailer, is opening a third location in Manitoba. The new store is on the southwest edge of Winnipeg and will be fully operational by October 2025, employing 10 to 15 people.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new wastewater treatment plant near Niverville will have a capacity of 70,000 people in a region that is currently home to just 35,000 residents. This means the 13 southeast Manitoba communities serviced will have room to grow. The $235M project is being funded by the municipalities as well as the federal and provincial governments.

    cbc.ca

  • Geoffrey’s Garden, a Winnipeg reunification program, is at risk of shutting down due to lack of funding. The program was previously funded through Jordan’s Principle, a federal fund that is facing a backlog since changing its criteria earlier this year. Geoffrey’s Garden works with parents whose children are in foster care, with the goal of reuniting families.

    globalnews.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are allocating $3.5M this fiscal year to help Manitoba businesses train new and current workers. The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant provides up to $10,000 per employee or $100,000 per project for costs associated with workforce training.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • A wellness centre will open in the community of Ashern in late September 2025. The Lakeshore Regional Wellness Commission has converted a former curling rink into a facility that includes a walking track, fitness centre, and multipurpose studio.

    portageonline.com
• Week of 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-05

  • Construction has begun on the Stanley Community Pathway, a 10km active transportation corridor connecting Winkler and Morden. The project is expected to cost up to $4.5M and is expected to be completed by October or November 2025.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Domestic new student enrolment is up by about 10% at Brandon-based Assiniboine Community College, which is offering new programs this year in Professional Cooking, Food Services Management, and Mechatronics Engineering Technology. International new student enrolment is expected to be down as much as 70% due to federal changes in international student policies.

    assiniboine.net

  • The average wait time for a child care space in Manitoba is 17 months, according to a recent survey by Probe Research. The delays are affecting employment prospects for parents and caregivers, with 37% declining a job and 52% delaying their return to work due to lack of child care.

    globalnews.ca

  • Travel Manitoba is spending $350,000 on its latest marketing campaign, which aims to help the tourism industry recover from this year's devastating wildfire season. Regions of the province that faced business closures due to wildfires are highlighted in the campaign, which features digital, print, and radio ads slated to run through November 2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-09-08 to 2025-09-12

  • A new Costco location in Headingley is scheduled to open in November 2025, after which the location on St. James Street will be converted into Winnipeg’s first Costco Business Centre. This store will focus on commercial grade products with businesses as the target market. Another new Costco is currently planned for West St. Paul, which will be the fifth for Winnipeg and area.

    accesswinnipeg.com
• Week of 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-05

  • Over the past two years, job vacancies on the Prairies have been higher than the national average. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, Manitoba’s job vacancy rate is at 3.1% compared to the national average of 2.8%. Saskatchewan and Alberta are at 3.2% and 2.9% respectively.

    westerninvestor.com

  • The Prairie Mountain Health Region, which includes the southwest part of the province, has recruited eight new family doctors. The doctors will practice in Swan River, Roblin, Neepawa, Souris, and Virden, as part of a program that recruits international physicians for four-year terms with the option of permanent placements.

    brandonsun.com

  • The federal and provincial governments and the Manitoba Métis Federation are providing a combined $8.5M to a new transitional housing project in St. Andrews. The Infinity Women Secretariat will consist of 10 furnished units for Métis women and children leaving violence or transitioning out of emergency shelter. Support services and onsite childcare are included in the project.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government has set aside $42M for its 2025-2026 Manitoba GRO program, which provides municipalities outside Winnipeg with grant funding for infrastructure projects. These include roads and bridges, recreational and community facilities, waste management, and multi-modal transportation initiatives.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing a total $21M to nine manufacturing companies across Manitoba, to support expansion, job creation, and the adaptation of new technologies. Recipients include manufacturers working in the areas of food processing, plastics, glass, cabinetry, and agricultural equipment.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $150,000 to its sexual exploitation unit, Tracia’s Trust, which operates 12 teams in communities across the province. The funding will be used to host local public education events on trafficking and sexual exploitation.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-08-25 to 2025-08-29

  • Some downtown Winnipeg businesses are seeing reduced customer traffic following a transit overhaul that eliminated a longtime bus corridor. One café in the area says sales have declined 50-60%. A Graham Avenue convenience store is reporting an 85% drop in customers and has laid off one employee and reduced the hours of another.

    cbc.ca

  • A Spirit Halloween pop-up shop has opened in Brandon in the space formerly occupied by Peavey Mart. The seasonal Halloween retailer is expected to remain open until the first week of November.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The provincial government is developing a strategy to recruit and retain teachers in the Manitoba First Nations School System, which struggles with turnover rates of 30-50% each year. One component of the plan could be expanding community-based teacher training programs.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $3.65M to the City of Steinbach to cover half the cost of a major wastewater project. The construction of new force main and upgrades to a lift station will increase Steinbach’s sewer capacity to accommodate the city’s growth.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The owners of the Port of Churchill are exploring the possibility of expanding the shipping season through a partnership with a Montreal-based company. Arctic Gateway Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Fednav, which operates a fleet of about 120 vessels. The Northern Manitoba port currently operates for just four months during the summer.

    cbc.ca

  • A new arena and performance venue, the Southeast Event Centre, has opened in Steinbach. The building includes a restaurant, gymnasium, walking track, and a hockey rink that doubles as a 4,000-person venue.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The federal government is contributing $800,000 toward design costs for Naawi-Oodena, Canada’s largest urban reserve. The project of Treaty One Development Corp. is in south Winnipeg, and will include the construction of $1B in housing, commercial, and health care spaces over 20 years. A gas bar and convenience store has already opened, with a strip mall expected to open in February or March 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Thirty-nine students graduated from Red River College Polytech’s shelter support worker program this year, the largest class since the micro-credential was introduced in 2023. The six-month, tuition-free program is funded through the federal and provincial governments and accepts students from all over Manitoba.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba is falling short of its goal to create 23,000 new affordable childcare spaces by the end of 2025-2026, according to a report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. This target was set in 2021 as part a five-year, $1.2B agreement with the federal government, but as of the first quarter of 2025 Manitoba had created just 3,408 spaces.

    cbc.ca

  • Red River College Polytech is offering five new programs at its Winnipeg campus in an effort to adapt to the evolving job market. One of these is a new entertainment production program for those who want to train as film producers.

    globalnews.ca

  • Manitoba clothing company Mondetta Clothing Inc. will open its first storefront this September in downtown Winnipeg. The company is spending $1M on the shop, Modern Ambition, which will sell clothing from its luxury brand and employ four people. Mondetta plans to open 24 more stores across and outside of Canada over the next five years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Brandon City Council is considering a proposal to add up to four new outdoor pools, eventually replacing the aging Kinsmen Pool. Each of the facilities would cost between $4M and $6M.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-08-18 to 2025-08-22

  • The City of Winnipeg and Government of Manitoba are partnering to create new supportive housing projects for people at risk of homelessness. A third-party developer will design and build the homes on five City-owned properties, while the Province will select non-profit organizations to manage the projects and provide support services to tenants.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A shortage of emergency services staff in Winnipeg is putting a strain on the city’s firefighters, according to their union. On a recent Saturday, only nine of 19 ambulances were operating, requiring fire crews to cover more calls and compromising response times. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service plans to hire 50 new firefighters and 25 new paramedics by the end of 2025.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $204,800 to the Rural Municipality of Piney for the training of up to 60 wildland firefighters. Trainees will include residents of the RM of Piney as well as the Buffalo Point First Nation.

    canada.ca

  • Bank of Montreal is opening a new location in Brandon. The new branch is under construction and slated to open in 2026.

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  • Brandon is facing a shortage of emergency services personnel, according to the union representing its firefighter-paramedics. The Brandon Professional Firefighter Paramedic Association says call volumes have increased by 72% in the last 10 years as the city’s population has grown, while staffing numbers are nearly unchanged.

    brandonsun.com

  • York Factory First Nation has received an approval from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to proceed with its aerodrome project. The First Nation plans to construct a private airplane runway that would facilitate emergency services, tourism, and future development in the region.

    canada.ca

  • Pitikwé Skatepark, a non-profit recreational hub for youth in Downtown Winnipeg, is seeking a new location. The skatepark opened in Portage Place Mall in 2023 and now sees more than 100 visitors per day, but will lose this space in September when the building is redeveloped.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba has updated its requirements to make it easier for internationally educated nurses to become licensed in the province. The regulator says the changes could shorten the registration process for eligible nurses from months to weeks.

    ctvnews.ca

  • A Winnipeg-based program for survivors of intimate partner violence with traumatic brain injuries has ended due to a lack of space and resources. The pilot program was run by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Pan Am Clinic, supporting primarily First Nations clients in northern Manitoba and Nunavut. The health authority says it is looking for a long-term space in order to continue the program.

    cbc.ca

  • 7th Avenue Fashions, a bridal shop on Winnipeg’s Academy Road, is closing. Its owners are retiring after 33 years running the store.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Firehouse Subs, an American submarine sandwich chain, will open a location in Brandon in 2026. The new shop will be located in a strip mall that is being constructed at the site of the former Kam Lung restaurant on Park Avenue.

    bdnmb.ca

  • A $10.8M riverside park is planned for the Alexander Docks, an area on the west side of Winnipeg’s Red River that has been closed to the public since 2015. The Forks leases this land from the City and is spearheading the project, which will include access for canoes and kayaks and potentially a waterbus stop.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Langside Grocery, a cocktail bar in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood, is closing for renovations but will reopen under new ownership later this year.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Three new businesses are coming to The Forks, a historic site, green space, and retail hub in Winnipeg. Biu Biu Zone, a gaming space specializing in claw machines, recently opened in the Johnston Terminal. Cartizan Studio, a children’s art space, and Milksmith, an ice cream shop, are also opening in the coming weeks.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba has seen an increase of 201 net new physicians since the fall of 2023, and an additional 12 have accepted offers to begin work. However, the provincial government has declined to extend a contract with recruiting firm Canadian Health Labs. The company was hired in 2023 to recruit 150 doctors to the province, but was only successful in recruiting two.

    cbc.ca

  • The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce is launching a six-month entrepreneur support program this fall. EMERGE is a first-of-its-kind pilot program for 2SLGBTQ* entrepreneurs that will offer workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities both in person and online.

    winnipegsun.com
• Week of 2025-08-11 to 2025-08-15

  • The City of Portage la Prairie is planning a major expansion to its water treatment facilities with a targeted completion date of 2028. Council has approved up to $55.2M in borrowing to fund the project, which has already received $40M from the provincial and federal governments.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • Genesis House, a women’s shelter serving rural communities in southern Manitoba, is building a transitional housing complex in Winkler. The 25-unit project will begin construction later this summer and is expected to open in 2027. It will include on-site childcare as well as supports for survivors of gender-based violence.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Milieu Market, a refill station for health and wellness products, has opened its first Winnipeg location. The business has two other storefronts, in Steinbach and Altona, and had been planning to expand into the United States. The owner has elected to focus on local growth in light of ongoing tariffs and trade tensions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A virtual reality gaming centre has opened in Winnipeg’s North Kildonan neighbourhood. The business is the first Manitoba location for the recreation chain Another World, which now has 10 gaming centres across Canada with plans to open 12 more.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The first of the City of Winnipeg’s 60-foot zero-emission buses (ZEBs) begins limited service next week, with a total of eight expected to be in full service by the end of the year. Winnipeg is the first Canadian city to introduce articulated battery-electric buses, which are built by local manufacturer New Flyer. Twenty-four more ZEBs are expected to arrive in 2026.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is allocating up to $360,000 to repair the roof at the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters, and has issued a tender for a company to complete the work.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Prairie Hyperbarics, Manitoba’s first hyperbaric oxygen therapy business, is scheduled to open in September 2025. The private clinic is located in Winnipeg’s St. James neighbourhood and cost about $4.6M to open. It will be hiring two technicians to oversee treatments.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Raising the Roof, an Ontario-based charity, has begun work on a $5M housing project in Winnipeg. The organization is renovating a 23-unit apartment building in the West End neighbourhood, with the goal of housing up to 40 individuals and families at risk of homelessness by the end of 2025. Main Street Project, a local non-profit, will provide onsite supports to tenants.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Heartland Livestock Services has closed its location at the Brandon stockyards, which was Manitoba’s only urban cattle auction mart. The closure reflects a broader decline in the livestock industry. According to a 2024 report from Statistics Canada, the number of cattle in the country is at its lowest level since 1989.

    cbc.ca

  • Farm equipment retailer AgWest has begun construction on two Manitoba facilities, in Brandon and Russell. Both buildings are 20,000 sq. ft. and replace existing smaller, rented spaces. The Russell expansion will allow staffing to increase from 10 to 15 employees, while the Brandon site will add three service bays to the four it currently operates.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Wawanesa Insurance is offering $200,000 in grants through its Climate Champions program, which funds projects aimed at addressing the impact of climate change and extreme weather. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg but grants are open to projects anywhere in Canada.

    globenewswire.com
• Week of 2025-08-04 to 2025-08-08

  • The $4.5M Stanley Community Pathway is now under construction between Morden and Winkler and expected to be complete this fall. The 10km active transportation path is a project of the Stanley Trail Association, and has received funding from the municipal, provincial, and federal governments along with private donors.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Fashion retailer YM Inc. has been approved to buy five leases previously held by the Hudson’s Bay Company, including the now-vacant Saks Off 5th location in the Winnipeg Outlet Collection mall. YM Inc. owns Urban Planet, Bluenotes, West49, and Suzy Shier, but it is not yet known which tenant will occupy the space.

    cbc.ca

  • Valley Fiber, a Winkler-based telecom infrastructure company, has grown from 10 to 350 employees since its founding in 2016. It specializes in improving Internet connectivity in rural Manitoba.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Manitoba Cricket Association has opened a new high performance facility in Winnipeg’s La Barrière Park. The project has received $1.1M in municipal funding since it began in 2018 with the construction of a single cricket pitch. It now includes three pitches, a batting cage, and more than 100 trees.

    winnipeg.ca

  • Sunshine House, a Winnipeg non-profit agency, has been forced to pause its mobile drug testing and supervised consumption services. The organization’s mobile overdose van was damaged in an accident last month, and it is currently awaiting federal approval for its replacement vehicle.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Brandon is moving forward with a $139M upgrade to its water treatment plant, awarding the largest construction contract in its history to NAC Constructors Ltd. The cost of the project will be shared between the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A Jordan’s Principle office in Brandon has closed after less than a year in operation due to a funding shortfall. The Canupawakpa Dakota Nation and Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation opened the office in October 2024. Funding through the Jordan’s Principle program, which was formed by the federal government to provide supports to First Nations children, has been reduced this year.

    brandonsun.com

  • Brandon-based Assiniboine College is partnering with the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society to deliver online green construction training to 1,600 students across Canada. The college is currently recruiting remote instructors to help deliver the free program, which begins in September 2025.

    assiniboine.net

  • Taiv, a Winnipeg-based advertising technology startup, is expanding its services into Canada four years after launching in the United States. Last month, it announced $14.4M in Series A funding that will enable additional hiring and expansion. Taiv currently has 60 staff, including 48 in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Development is picking up in the RPGA Planning District, a partnership between the Town of Altona and the Municipality of Rhineland. There were 95 new building permits issued in the first six months of 2025, compared to just 74 in the same period last year. Falling interest rates and lower lumber prices have contributed to the rising demand.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has added 732 new nurses over the past year, with more than half of those positions in Winnipeg. According to payroll information, there were 960 resignations between April 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025, while 1,692 new positions were filled during that same period.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-07-28 to 2025-08-01

  • A new entertainment facility, Replay Adventures, has opened in Winnipeg’s Bruce Park neighbourhood. The centre offers a replayable escape room, where participants solve puzzles and complete challenges in teams.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg has selected developers to build five new residential projects through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. The projects will be built on city-owned land and are expected to create nearly 700 new housing units, including 272 affordable units. Construction is scheduled to begin within a year.

    winnipeg.ca

  • A proposed $1B development near Winnipeg’s Polo Park shopping centre is on hold due to economic uncertainty and reduced immigration levels. Cadillac Fairview and Shindico Realty Inc. originally announced the 84-acre project in 2023. It was to include apartment towers, retail space, and parks, with completion scheduled for 2033.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new veterinary practice, Prairie Vet, is scheduled to open in Portage la Prairie in the fall of 2025. The city has been without animal health services since the sudden closure of the Portage Veterinary Hospital last year.

    portageonline.com

  • A Petro-Canada service station has opened in Dauphin. The new gas station, Anishinabe Aki, is a partnership between the Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation and the Ebb & Flow First Nation.

    730ckdm.com

  • The 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival recorded its highest turnout since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to event organizers. This year’s festival featured 145 shows.

    citynews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $55.2M to infrastructure upgrades in Norway House Cree Nation. These include the construction of a new airport terminal, a feasibility study for a new bridge, and two significant highway improvement projects. The Norway House Airport Terminal is already under construction and slated for completion in 2027.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Zueike Inc., a Winnipeg athletic apparel company, has opened a new location in the city’s south end. It includes a retail space for product sales as well as a basketball court that will host leagues, camps, and community events.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $115M on repairs to Provincial Trunk Highway #2, in the southwestern region of the province. Improvements include two bridge replacements as well as upgrades that will increase allowable weights for commercial vehicles and farm equipment.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Winnipeg Police Service is increasing coverage in the Osborne Village area, adding daily foot patrols. This is in response to a 44% increase in assaults in the area this year, along with growing safety concerns from residents and business owners.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal and provincial governments are introducing new drought support measures to help livestock producers with feed shortages. Changes to the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s AgriInsurance program will help producers receive claim payouts more quickly so they can pursue other options to access feed for their herds.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $825,000 to 34 organizations for projects related to accessibility. These include training and education initiatives, improvements to websites and other media, and the creation of transportation programs to assist people with mobility issues.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Greenstone Building Products is spending $10M to expand its Brandon facility, nearly tripling its square footage. The manufacturer says it plans to scale up its production of insulated building components, and has already increased staffing from 11 to 50 employees over the last decade.

    brandonsun.com

  • Benny’s Restaurant & Catering Services, located in downtown Brandon, is permanently closing. Its final day of operation will be August 2, 2025.

    bdnmb.ca

  • Winnipeg’s RRC Polytech has formed an education agreement with St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, located in the Cayman Islands. Students who have completed RRC’s Veterinary Technology Diploma Program and wish to pursue their veterinary degree are eligible for a variety of scholarships and other supports.

    www.rrc.ca

  • The University of Manitoba has cancelled its applied business management program, laying off five part-time instructors. The cuts are related to the federal government’s cap on international student enrolment and a resulting loss in revenue, which the university estimates at $5M to $7M.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Assiniboine Community College will offer a new solar energy micro-credential program, beginning in September 2025. The 16-week accelerated program is meant for those already working in the skilled trades and looking to get hands on experience working with solar system installation and maintenance.

    assiniboine.net

  • The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing a total $6M to 19 food processing companies. The Maple Leaf Foods pork plant in Brandon will receive $1M for new equipment to improve speed and efficiency, while McCain Foods in Carberry will receive $2.5M for new refrigeration equipment, increasing potato processing capacity by 12%.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have signed a five-year agreement aimed at increasing trade through the Port of Churchill. The memorandum of understanding also includes the port’s ownership group, Arctic Gateway Group, and outlines plans to expand freight capacity and lengthen the shipping season.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Two local breweries are expanding within Winnipeg. Little Brown Jug has opened a new taproom at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, while La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing Co. is planning a taproom and retail store in the South Osborne neighbourhood.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $2M on upgrades to Spruce Woods Provincial Park. These include improvements to trails and the expansion of electrical services to campgrounds.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Steinbach hired a private security company to help with an increase in vandalism and property crime. Steinbach Security Services will deploy two units each night over the next five months, working in collaboration with the RCMP. City Council will decide this fall whether the pilot project will be made permanent.

    ctvnews.ca

  • BarBurrito, a Tex-Mex fast food chain, has opened a new Winnipeg location at the Grant Park outdoor mall on Taylor Avenue.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba continues to expand its electronic monitoring program for offenders released on bail, which was reinstituted last summer in Winnipeg. In November 2024 the program added seven additional communities, and now the Province is spending $1.2M to double the number of monitoring devices from 100 to 200.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Alston Properties and Concord Projects recently completed a 10-storey apartment tower in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. The $30M complex includes 80 suites as well as two main-floor restaurants scheduled to open next spring. House of Ma’s will be an Asian eatery and Highwater will be a supper club or a bar and bistro.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Red River College Polytechnic is offering a new Health Care Aide training program in Treherne, beginning in January 2026. The six-month program allows Grade 12 and mature students to complete a high school diploma and Health Care Aide certificate simultaneously. There are 25 seats available and the goal is to address health care labour shortages in the region.

    portageonline.com

  • Winnipeg’s Mount Royal Hotel, shuttered in 2022, is now up for sale at a price of $1.1M. The building is being advertised as a potential site for affordable housing development, given recent renovations and its location in a low income area of the city.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Avro XR Studio, a virtual production space, has opened in Winnipeg. The studio is a partnership between CoPilot Co., a film production and extended reality company, and AventPro, which specializes in event production and audio visual services. Both hope the venture will help to grow the film industry in Manitoba and attract more international productions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is adding 10 new doctor training seats at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, for a total of 20. The hope is that the doctors will go on to practice in southwestern Manitoba, helping to alleviate the physician shortage in the region.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Construction is nearly complete on the Portage District General Hospital. The new facility is 100,000 sq. ft. larger than the one it is replacing and has 114 beds, compared to just 88.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • The City of Winnipeg continues to move forward on a plan to convert methane produced at its landfill into renewable natural gas, creating a new revenue source. City Council is expected to vote on a contract with Integrated Gas Recovery Services later in 2025 or early 2026, with the facility potentially operating by late in 2028.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Arctic Gateway Group aims to double its shipments of critical minerals this year at the Port of Churchill, a deepwater port on Hudson Bay. The partnership, which operates the port and connecting railway, has also tripled its storage capacity for critical minerals.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-18

  • Innovation Farms, a network of farmland dedicated to crop research, is more than doubling its acreage. JP Wiebe Ltd in MacGregor Manitoba has signed on to the project, adding 6,000 acres, including 2,600 acres of potato crops. This is in addition to an existing 5,500 acres in Grosse Isle.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-07-28 to 2025-08-01

  • The provincial government is spending more than $189M on highway repairs and upgrades in western Manitoba. Eighteen projects are scheduled to begin construction by next year, including road restoration, bridge repairs, and culvert replacements.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-18

  • Manitoba’s devastating wildfire season has resulted in lost business for dozens of hunting and fishing lodges across the province. The Manitoba Lodges and Outfitters Association says that 45 of its 67 member businesses have had to temporarily close at some point this year due to wildfires.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg has granted approval to a 16-storey residential tower proposed for the Exchange District, across from City Hall. The 148-unit building is part of Market Lands, a mixed-income development by the University of Winnipeg Renewal Corporation.

    cbc.ca

  • A pilot project at five schools in southeast Winnipeg will offer child care onsite before and after the school day for a $15 daily flat rate. The Louis Riel School Division is currently hiring program assistants and coordinators for the new program, which begins this fall.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A Winnipeg non-profit has received an anonymous donation that will allow it to continue its outreach work with vulnerable residents despite a recent loss of municipal funding. St. Boniface Street Links received $2.5M last year, and is planning to expand its outreach team from 12 to 18 staff.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $500,000 to the Spruce Woods Housing Co-op, an 81-unit affordable housing complex in Brandon. The funds will be used for repairs and are in addition to the $14,000 monthly the Province provides toward operations.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government has renewed its contract with Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) to provide Manitoba's emergency patient air transport. The 10-year contract is valued at $84M and guarantees 24/7 service. STARS employs pilots, paramedics, nurses, and physicians.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has lowered the required age for lifeguards in order to fill vacancies at recreation facilities across the province. Effective June 30, lifeguards can begin work at 15 rather than 16 provided they have received the required training and certification.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • NFI Group Inc., a Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer, has received a significant order from OC Transpo, in Ottawa. This order includes 124 40-foot battery-electric transit buses, in addition to the 51 electric buses purchased by OC Transpo in 2023.

    globenewswire.com

  • The West End Women’s Resource Centre is ending its outreach program due to a change in government funding. The Winnipeg organization’s outreach team serves women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness, travelling by van to visit clients in the community.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.1M on upgrades in Birds Hill Provincial Park, which is home to the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Improvements include tree-planting, sewer system repairs, and upgrades to picnic shelters, washrooms, and campground roads.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $19.7M on a two-year project to repair and rehabilitate the Oak Lake Dam. The design phase of the project is complete and procurement of materials is currently in progress.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-11

  • WestJet will offer a non-stop route between Winnipeg and Liberia, Costa Rica, beginning in December 2025. The airline will have 23 non-stop routes running this winter, including to Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is also increasing flights to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Steinbach City Council has approved a $6.5M upgrade to the city’s wastewater system that will increase its overall capacity.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Work to expand a downtown Winnipeg park near the Burton Cummings Theatre is expected to begin later this year and conclude by the end of October. The City of Winnipeg is spending $890,000 to redevelop Odeon Park, tripling its size and adding a stage, seating, and public art.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The ice rink at the Brandon Community Sportsplex is scheduled to reopen this fall. The rink closed in March 2023 due to issues with the ice plant, which has since undergone $6.3M in repairs and upgrades. The centre’s canteen will also reopen, and the City of Brandon is in the process of selecting a company to run it.

    brandonsun.com

  • Thompson is experiencing a critical staff shortage that is affecting ambulance services, according to the Thompson Professional Firefighters Association. Currently just 10 of 24 jobs in the department are filled, resulting in recent instances where up to two of the city’s three ambulances have been unable to operate.

    cbc.ca

  • American sandwich chain Jimmy John’s is planning its first two locations in Winnipeg this fall: on Ellice Avenue and Pembina Highway. Until recently the company had locations only in the U.S. but began expanding into Canada last year.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Portage la Prairie has expanded its Community Safety Officer program, adding one part-time and two full-time officers. The program, which launched last year, deals with issues like vandalism, theft, property crime, and public alcohol or drug use.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • Shindico Realty Inc. is expanding its industrial and logistics portfolio across Canada following a deal with the transportation firm TransX. Shindico has acquired a total of nine industrial outdoor storage properties in seven cities across Canada, including a site in Winnipeg.

    winnipegsun.com

  • A space to promote Indigenous tourism has opened at the Forks, a historic site and gathering place in Winnipeg. Explore Indigenous highlights Manitoba’s network of tourism operators through displays and self-guided learning tools. It is also home to Turtle Tours, a walking tour company.

    cbc.ca

  • Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has acquired 60 acres of land just outside Winnipeg and is preparing for future development. The First Nation is planning a combination of residential, commercial, and retail projects on the site, which is located northeast of the city in the rural municipality of East St. Paul.

    cbc.ca

  • Twelve employers in Brandon have joined the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, a federal program with a goal of hiring more skilled immigrants. The program helps qualified applicants to apply for permanent residency if they find a job with the participating companies, which in Brandon includes employers in health care, construction, and food processing.

    brandonsun.com

  • Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) has opened a seven-storey apartment complex in downtown Winnipeg and has plans for two more residential buildings in the city by 2028. At least 40% of the 69 units are designated as affordable housing by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which provided $15.6M to the project. OCN contributed $1.8M.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • First Student, a multinational transportation contractor, is recruiting school bus drivers across the province. The company needs to add 65 new drivers to its pool of 400 for the 2025-2026 school year amid increasing demand from the school divisions that contract its services.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $4.8M to upgrade two sections of highway in Neepawa. The projects are a partnership with the Town of Neepawa and will improve access to the community’s new regional hospital.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is launching a new clinical trials office that it hopes will improve health care research and attract private sector investment in the province. It has also created a new electronic system that will streamline the approval process for bioscience research projects.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Valleyview Co-op has closed its grocery store in Oak River, citing low profitability and a deteriorating building.

    730ckdm.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is contracting with the non-profit Main Street Project to provide 24-hour mobile outreach services in the city. The $275,000 deal will fund the organization’s work with the homeless community from June 30-December 31, with the option of two one-year extensions.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is permanently closing its branch on Winnipeg’s Main Street, effective on July 18. The announcement comes just a week after RBC gave notice it would be closing its West End branch, on Sargent Avenue.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Costco Wholesale Corp. has confirmed it is moving ahead with a new store in the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul, just north of Winnipeg. The 162,000-sq.ft. location will include a garden centre, restaurant, and auto service station. It will be part of Meadowlands, a 2,036-home development currently under construction in the area.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-06-30 to 2025-07-04

  • Winnipeg’s technology sector is growing in recent years, with new companies drawn to its affordability and support from incubators such as Manitoba Technology Accelerator and North Forge Technology Exchange. Startups have recently launched in the areas of sports technology, construction, and health care innovation, among others.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Cannabis retailer High Tide, Inc has opened a new Canna Cabana location in Winnipeg. The new store, on Henderson Highway, is the first Canna Cabana in Winnipeg’s north end.

    newswire.ca

  • Winnipeg restaurant chain Mr. Calzone has opened its fifth location, in the Northgate Shopping Centre. The company is now seeking to expand outside of Winnipeg and across Canada.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • New tennis courts have opened in Winnipeg’s Garden City neighbourhood through the Play Your Court program, a partnership between Tennis Canada and National Bank. Tennis Manitoba will run programming at the site, which has received $300,000 in funding from the provincial government.

    citynews.ca

  • Educational assistants with the Winnipeg School Division have ratified a new four-year collective agreement. The contract includes an average wage increase of 18-21% over the four years, as well as additional family leave and discretional leave days.

    mgeu.ca

  • Fête Ice Cream & Coffee has opened a second location in Winnipeg: a kiosk on the Esplanade Riel footbridge. The company has also expanded production of its locally made ice cream to include 30 Winnipeg stores, such as Safeway, Sobeys, and Red River Co-op.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has opened a 26-bed transitional unit at Winnipeg’s Holy Family Home, providing care for seniors who have left the hospital but are still awaiting placement in a personal care home. The Province spent $1.9M to redevelop an old ward at Holy Family, a long-term care home in Winnipeg’s North End.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Brandon’s $19.6M recreation facility, the Maple Leaf Foods Sports Complex, is scheduled to open next month. The project features soccer and cricket pitches as well as a 5,500 sq.-ft clubhouse, which will include change rooms, a canteen, and space for offices and storage. Construction on the clubhouse is anticipated to start in the coming weeks and should be completed in time for the 2026 season.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending about $10M annually on a program that incentivize homeowners to install geothermal heat pumps. The new program will cover 60-75% of installation costs, with the remaining 25-40% covered by the homeowner but gradually reimbursed on their monthly energy bill.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has opened an office in Washington, D.C., with the goal of strengthening trade relationships with the United States. The Province has allocated $800,000 toward office space, staff salaries, and administrative support in 2025.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Canada is spending $20M to expand its Winnipeg facility, nearly doubling the size of its freezer space for composite materials. Increasing capacity will help Boeing meet its need for 44,000 new aircraft over the next two decades. Its Winnipeg plant currently employs about 1,500 people.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-27

  • Menzies ProCare, a Morden-based health practice, has added a second location in Winkler. There are now 12-15 staff between the two locations, offering chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine, podiatry, and counselling services.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The first business in the Naawi-Oodena urban economic development zone is scheduled to open at the end of June 2025. The $1B, 109-acre south Winnipeg development is a project of the Treaty One Development Corp, a partnership of seven First Nations. Its first retail venture, a gas bar called Oodena Gas & Convenience, has hired 25 staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Mennonite Collegiate Institute, a private Christian school in Gretna, will pause its operations at the end of June. The board of directors cites rising costs and declining enrollment as reasons for the closure. There were 45 students enrolled in 2024-2025.

    discoverwestman.com

  • NFI Group Inc., a Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer, has secured a new contract with Brampton Transit. The company will produce 55 new buses for the Ontario city, including 20 hybrid-electric models and 35 clean-diesel models.

    globenewswire.com

  • Winkler’s Southland Mall is undergoing an expansion and redevelopment. A new gym, Anytime Fitness, is under construction at the site, and workwear and apparel retailer Mark’s is tripling the size of its existing space. Construction of a new restaurant, Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House, is scheduled to begin in August.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • A new grocery store, Clearview Co-op, has opened in the community of St. Anne. The company has hired approximately 50 staff.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Construction is underway on a new community centre in Lorette. The Tache Community Centre will include a new arena and skating rink, a library, and a seniors centre. It is expected to cost $29.5M and be complete late in 2026.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $900,000 over three years to three local Filipino community organizations. The three groups are collaborating on a Filipino economic and cultural hub that will include a child care centre and a personal care home for seniors.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Fast food chain Arby's has opened a new location in SEASONS, an outlet shopping mall in Winnipeg.

    accesswinnipeg.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.38M to create 22 new affordable housing units in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas neighbourhood. The homes were seized by the Province in 2022 through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act and have since been redeveloped through a partnership with the non-profit organization Purpose Construction.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Royal Bank of Canada is closing its Winnipeg West End branch in July 2025, merging with another location in the Polo Park neighbourhood. The branch, located at the corner of Sargent Avenue and Sherbrook Street, is one of the last remaining banks in the area.

    cbc.ca

  • More than 20 new businesses have opened in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village in the last year and a half, following several years of closures and increasing concerns about crime and public safety. The Osborne Village BIZ points to new eateries, a cat café, and a golf simulator as examples of renewal. The neighbourhood will also host a new music festival starting this year.

    citynews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $215,000 to the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba (OETIM), a non-profit that certifies heavy equipment operators. The funds will be used to build a tower crane at OETIM’s Winnipeg-area facility, enabling prospective tower crane operators to begin training in Manitoba by the end of the year.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Construction on the Brandon Regional Health Centre’s clinical spaces expansion is on track to be completed by winter of 2026. The upgrades include a new 16-bed intensive care unit, 30 additional medical beds, a mechanical space, and shell space for future expansions.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Gambler First Nation has begun construction on a new hotel in Brandon. The Tipi Hotel & Conference Centre will feature 130 rooms and three tipis containing a lobby, restaurant, and conference centre. Construction is scheduled to conclude in summer of 2027.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg has opened a new fire-paramedic station in the Windsor Park neighbourhood. The $16M building includes five fire engine bays, an ambulance and crew, a rescue unit, and a hazardous materials team.

    ctvnews.ca
• Week of 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-20

  • Construction on the Bethesda Regional Health Centre expansion in Steinbach is scheduled to be completed this fall and open to patients early in 2026. The expansion includes a new laboratory, 15 palliative care beds, and three new operating theatres.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Providence University College, located in Otterburne, is offering free tuition to youth who are transitioning out of Child and Family Services care and pursuing post-secondary education. There are now 11 schools across the province offering this type of educational support through a program called Futures Forward.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Portage Services for Seniors has launched a new meal program for low-income seniors in Portage la Prairie. The federally funded program provides a hot meal each week to 72 seniors, delivered to their homes or served in a congregate setting.

    thegraphicleader.com

  • Construction on the Koko Platz Community Recreation Centre in Portage la Prairie is expected to finish in August 2025. The facility replaces the former recreation complex, which was destroyed by fire. It will include a rink, a community hall, a storage shed, and outdoor walking trails.

    portageonline.com

  • The City of Winnipeg has established a new team of staff to respond to requests for municipal services. There are 18 employees trained to fix potholes, repair trees and sidewalks, clear snow, and other frequently requested tasks.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The provincial government is providing a combined $640,000 to nine Manitoba businesses through its Innovation Growth Program. The program provides grants to small and medium-sized businesses to assist in their development of new products or processes. These most recent recipients expect to add a total 100 new jobs over the next five years.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $100,000 to A & O: Support Services for Older Adults, allowing the organization to expand its elder abuse prevention services. This brings the total annual funding for this program to $267,000.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg, the Government of Manitoba, and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ are contributing a combined $575,000 to develop a 16-week summer safety action plan for downtown Winnipeg. The project includes crime prevention, mental health, and addiction supports delivered by the Downtown Community Safety Partnership.

    globalnews.ca

  • Carrington Real Estate will soon begin construction on an eight-storey, 94-unit apartment complex in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface neighbourhood. The $34M project also includes about 5,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. It is scheduled to open in spring 2027.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Menzies Medical Centre in Morden has recruited several new family physicians to practice in its clinic as well as at the community’s hospital. Four new doctors are expected between now and September, and three more over the next 1-2 years.

    pembinavalleyonline.com
• Week of 2025-06-09 to 2025-06-13

  • UK-based bakery brand Warburtons is providing $650,000 to Cereals Canada’s planned headquarters in Winnipeg. The new facility, called the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange, will help grain producers and processors establish new international trading partnerships.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-20

  • The Government of Manitoba has launched a mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit serving patients in the province’s North. The mobile MRI unit will rotate between Thompson and The Pas, allowing patients to get testing closer to home rather than travelling to Winnipeg.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $400,000 to expand its Huddle program, which offers support and services to young people aged 12 to 29 at risk of homelessness. A new Huddle site will be established in Portage la Prairie, in partnership with the Portage la Prairie Revitalization Corporation’s existing youth programming.

    portageonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is funding the addition of 12 more police officers as part of its retail crime prevention program in Winnipeg. The initiative, which began as a pilot and was made permanent last fall, focuses on the West End, Exchange District, and Osborne Village neighbourhoods.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is allocating $165M to road and active transportation construction projects this year, totalling about 150 lane kilometres in upgrades. This includes repairs to several major roads and bridges, as well as beginning work on an overpass at Pembina Highway and Abinojii Mikanah.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is increasing its annual funding to Research Manitoba by $5M to support studies in the areas of artificial intelligence, information technology, and data. The Province says the funding will help to retain Manitoba-based researchers as well as recruit new talent from the United States.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Ridgix Building Solutions Inc. is planning a residential and commercial development in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. The company’s proposal involves building nine storeys and 114 units on top of two existing heritage buildings, creating an apartment complex and public market.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-06-09 to 2025-06-13

  • The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the Performing Arts Consortium of Winnipeg have plans to renovate the Pantages Theatre. The project cost is estimated at $55M to $60M and will include a redesigned lobby and expanded performance area, as well as modernized HVAC and electrical systems.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is spending $2M on portable classrooms to accommodate an influx of about 90 students. High school students have been commuting to Brandon as an interim measure while the community tries to replace its aging facility, but are returning to attend school in Sioux Valley in 2025-2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-20

  • A new restaurant has opened inside Brandon’s NeXgen Family Entertainment Centre, which also houses a hologram zoo and a virtual reality escape room. The eatery, Kongo’s, serves pasta, pizza, and appetizers.

    bdnmb.ca
• Week of 2025-06-09 to 2025-06-13

  • The provincial government is allocating $11.5M for design work on a new headquarters for CancerCare Manitoba, which is scheduled to begin construction next year. The new research and treatment facility will be built near Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre and is expected to cost more than $800M.

    cbc.ca

  • The Asper Foundation and the Gail Asper Family Foundation are providing a total $3M to Congregation Shaarey Zedek, a synagogue in Winnipeg. The building is undergoing an $18M renovation that includes updated conference rooms and the addition of a child care centre.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new Indigenous-owned café has opened in Dugald, employing seven staff. In addition to serving breakfast and lunch, the Grey Wolf Café plans to market bagged coffee and sell products from Indigenous artisans on consignment.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg has approved new zoning rules that would accommodate more variety in housing types. These new rules will allow the City to qualify for more than $450M in potential federal funding for housing and infrastructure projects.

    winnipeg.ca

  • Manitoba’s six regional health authorities have increased spending on security in recent years as health care facilities contend with safety issues. Northern Health spent $1.18M in 2024-2025 compared to just $123,281 ten years ago. The Province has hired and trained institutional safety officers for hospitals in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Selkirk, and says it is planning to expand this program to Thompson.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • PhiBer Manufacturing Inc. expects to hire 80-100 more staff over the next three years as it expands its operations in Crystal City. The agricultural equipment company is adding 60,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and product development space, most of which will be up and running in early 2026.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The City of Winnipeg may extend its pilot project dedicated to remediating unsafe, damaged, and neglected properties. An internal report recommends the City adopt the program permanently, which would mean adding three temporary positions this year and permanent staff going forward.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Winnipeg’s Thunderbird Restaurant has closed after more than 60 years in business. The building’s owners say they hope to find another tenant to reopen a restaurant in the space.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Big box retailer Costco is planning to build a fifth Manitoba store, in West St. Paul just north of Winnipeg. The proposal is for a 162,000 sq-ft. building with an outdoor garden centre, restaurant, and auto service station. Costco’s fourth Winnipeg location is currently under construction in west Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is hoping to address the province’s health care staffing shortage by recruiting workers from U.S. border states. Digital ads will run over eight weeks, directed at health care workers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, and Minnesota.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has introduced a new grant program to support Black entrepreneurs. Applicants may be eligible for between $5,000 and $20,000 annually, with a focus on projects related to skills development, networking, and capital acquisition.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-06-02 to 2025-06-06

  • The former CEOs of Merit Functional Foods have purchased the company’s vacant plant protein facility in Winnipeg. The pea and canola processing plant was completed in 2021 but closed in 2023 as it struggled to compete with pea protein imports from China. The owners plan to repurpose the facility but have not yet outlined specific plans.

    realagriculture.com

  • Lighthouse Mission, a soup kitchen in downtown Winnipeg, is adding 10 detox beds to its facility. The organization is currently fundraising to cover an increase in project costs for the $4.4M renovation and hopes to continue construction this summer.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Staffing shortages in Thompson’s fire department have resulted in fewer ambulances on the road. On June 2, only one of three ambulances was operational in the city of 13,000 residents. The Thompson Professional Firefighters Association says it is down to just nine paramedics from a previous team of 24.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Steinbach City Council is proposing that a rural medicine stream be created within the University of Manitoba’s medical school, in order to address the shortage of physicians in rural areas. The council suggests the provincial government and the Max Rady College of Medicine reserve 15 seats annually for medical students planning to practice in rural communities.

    steinbachonline.com

  • U.S.-based restaurant chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening a Winnipeg location, its first in Canada and the first of at least three planned for the city. The Regent Avenue franchise will employ about 80 staff.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre and the Assiniboine Park Conservancy have opened a new facility to provide care for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. The facility, at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo, is a first point of contact for Manitobans who have found an animal in need of help.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $2.5M to Place of Pride, an affordable housing development for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors in downtown Winnipeg. The funds will be used to renovate a kitchen, patio, and arts hub at the complex, which houses 30 residents.

    globalnews.ca

  • Construction will begin this summer on a four-storey office building in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood. The project, by Private Pension Partners, will include commercial retail space and a main floor restaurant. It is the first major office building to be built in Bridgwater.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Clothing retailer Grace & Company has closed its Winnipeg storefront in favour of a fully online sales model. Since the pandemic, industry experts say more small retailers are opting for online sales due to declining foot traffic and the higher costs of operating a physical store.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $65,000 to the Retail Council of Canada’s Manitoba Retail Security Task Force. This group coordinates meetings between police, government, and retailers, to develop responses to retail security and safety issues in the province.

    retailcouncil.org
• Week of 2025-05-26 to 2025-05-30

  • Style Encore, a clothing consignment shop, has opened a second location in Winnipeg. The store is located on St. James St. and offers both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.65M on upgrades to the Virden Regional Airport, in addition to $1.5M committed by local company Air Andrew. An expanded runway and a new weather observing system will accommodate larger aircraft and enable 24/7 air ambulance coverage.

    cbc.ca

  • Real estate company Qualico is providing $1.25M to Red River College Polytechnic to expand a program that helps Indigenous students enter the skilled trades. Part of the funding will also be used to grant 10 awards of $5,000 for students in the construction trades.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Laboratory services company Dynacare will open seven new sites in northeast Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. Dynacare has signed a five-year deal with the province to continue its role as the provider of lab services for the public health care system. The company is also developing a mobile app for patients to view test results.

    globalnews.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg has earmarked up to $275,000 to contract mobile outreach supports for people experiencing homelessness. The contract will run from July 1, 2025 to the end of the year, with a focus on transitioning individuals from encampments into more stable housing.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba has implemented a new wage grid for early childhood educators that will result in increases as high as $5/hour. The grid is retroactive to April 1 2025 and applies to all child care workers in provincially funded centres. Wages at the top of the grid will increase from $22.90 to $27.56 per hour.

    cbc.ca

  • The provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia are providing a combined $194M to support operations at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. The funds will maintain 88 spaces at the college, but will not increase the number of seats available.

    cbc.ca

  • A new airport terminal in Thompson is under construction and expected to be complete by the end of 2025. The new building is much larger than the city’s current terminal and will include five restaurants and a water treatment facility.

    cbc.ca

  • CN is allocating $165M for railway upgrades in Manitoba in 2025. These include track maintenance as well as improvements to rail yards in Winnipeg. Last year, the company spent $200M on maintenance and infrastructure.

    globenewswire.com

  • Stonefield Developments is building a new strip mall in Niverville, with construction scheduled to begin in July 2025. The project will include a dental clinic, a physiotherapy practice, two restaurants, and a family entertainment facility.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Rural Internet provider Valley Fiber is expanding its fibre-optic services into additional communities. Construction will begin later this year in the municipalities of Fisher, Grahamdale, Piney, and West Interlake. Upgrades are already underway in Victoria Beach, Alexander, Lac Du Bonnet, and St. Clements.

    chrisd.ca

  • Professional services firm MNP is expanding its offerings in Winnipeg through a merger with the accounting firm Lazer Grant. Five partners at Lazer Grant and a team of 40 staff members will join MNP in July 2025.

    newswire.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $2M to three organizations that offer job skills and training programs for people facing barriers to employment. The recipients are SEED Winnipeg, BUILD Inc., and Purpose Homes Construction Skills Training Program, which together will provide training to 150 Manitobans.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Treaty One Development Corp. has launched Canada’s first fully Indigenous-led business incubator in downtown Winnipeg. Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing Entrepreneurship Centre will work with 20-30 Indigenous businesses in its first year, providing financial and legal support, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre recently opened a newly renovated commercial kitchen with $1.8M in funding from the City of Winnipeg. The space will be used by the City's programs as well as a number of organizations offering community programming in the Lord Selkirk Park and William Whyte neighbourhoods.

    winnipeg.ca

  • Construction equipment dealer Brandt Tractor Ltd. has completed a $30M expansion of its Winnipeg-area facility, more than doubling the size of its showroom, repair shop, parts warehouse, and office spaces. The branch has increased staffing from 63 to 85 full-time employees and expects to reach 100 by the end of 2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Workers at Manitoba’s Métis and Michif child and family services agencies now have a wage parity agreement, effective from 2023 to 2027. The new contract was reached through arbitration following a strike by the 330 workers earlier this year. It includes wage increases of 14% over four years.

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is spending $24M on highway construction projects in the Steinbach area. This includes the resurfacing of Provincial Trunk Highway #12, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-05-19 to 2025-05-23

  • Protein Industries Canada is providing $1.2M to an applied research project focused on food security in Indigenous communities. The project partners are Red River College Polytechnic, the University of Manitoba, and the Manitoba Métis Federation. The research is expected to create jobs for students, provide training for community members, and improve local access to nutritious food.

    www.rrc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $5M to the community of St-Pierre-Jolys, for the construction of a cultural and recreation centre. The $25M project will include event and concert spaces, a revitalized arena, a 60-space day care, a library, and a turf pavilion for indoor sports. Construction is expected to begin in March 2026.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Western School Division, which serves Morden and area, has revised its five-year plan due to rapid population growth. The division says a new high school is urgently needed in Morden, where four portable classrooms will be required next year to keep up with enrolment. The community’s recently built K-8 school already requires an eight-classroom addition.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • A work experience program at the Portage Learning and Literacy Centre is looking for more employers to sign up. The program reimburses employers for costs associated with hiring its participants for 10-week placements. Participants include youth ages 15-30 and adults with disabilities who need more employment experience.

    portageonline.com

  • Red River College Polytechnic has launched a new three-year diploma program in American Sign Language – English Interpretation. The program, which begins this fall, recently received $225.000 in one-time funding from the provincial government along with $190,000 in annual operations support.

    www.rrc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $315,000 to 34 museums across the province. Its Community Museum Support Program offers grants of up to $25,000 for museum projects that improve collections management or advance reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Humane Society are providing $1M toward animal welfare and veterinary care initiatives in remote communities. This includes spay and neuter clinics, mobile animal health services, and $400,000 over four years for a pilot project supporting community-led responses to dog overpopulation.

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  • The provincial government is providing $120M in capital and bridge funding to Assiniboine Community College’s planned agricultural education facility in Brandon. The Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture will offer 16 new or expanded programs, increasing agricultural enrollment from 300 to 800 students. The total project cost is about $150M.

    cbc.ca

  • Winpak Ltd is spending US$100M to expand its Winnipeg manufacturing facility, creating three new production lines to convert starch into recyclable packaging. About 30-40 staff will be required for each line. The first is expected to be operational early in 2026, while the second is slated for 2027 and the third planned to launch between 2027 and 2030.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is seeking a contractor to create a proposal for promoting more affordable housing development, and is offering up to $150,000 for the work. The proposal should recommend incentives, zoning changes, and other policy solutions that could be included in the City’s housing strategy and action plan.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Manitoba Law Foundation is dedicating $4.5M to three bursary funds that will cover tuition costs for eligible law students at the University of Manitoba. The bursaries are for Indigenous and Black students and those interested in working in northern, rural, and remote areas of Manitoba.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • U.S.-based outdoor and sporting goods retailer Bass Pro Shops is cutting 78 office positions in Winnipeg, due to changing market dynamics. The company, which merged with Cabela’s in 2016, employs 2,438 people across Canada. It is unknown which specific positions were cut and how many staff remain in Winnipeg. Retail staff were not affected by the layoffs.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • A new coffee shop, Mondays Cafe, has opened in downtown Winnipeg. It is one of six new businesses to open in the neighbourhood in the first quarter of 2025, while pedestrian traffic was also up 30% year-over-year. Other new additions to the downtown include two clothing stores, an events company, and a grocery store and bakery.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Canadian-owned dining brand The Tavern Collective is opening its first location in Winnipeg at the end of May 2025. The Tavern on King Edward will seat 150 people and include a 24-seat patio.

    globenewswire.com
• Week of 2025-05-12 to 2025-05-16

  • Janzen Projects has completed construction on the Meadows Retirement Residence, the first assisted living centre to open in Winnipeg’s Sage Creek neighbourhood. The 178-suite complex will open in June 2025 and is hiring more than 50 staff, including managers, housekeepers, and chefs.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Winnipeg Police Service is considering out-of-province recruitment in an effort to bolster staffing levels as the city’s population grows. In 2013 there were about 210 police officers for every 100,000 residents, but just 164 as of 2024.

    cbc.ca

  • The Peguis First Nation Real Estate Trust has completed construction on a 74-space day care centre in East St. Paul, just northeast of Winnipeg. The projected opening date is still unclear, in part due to funding and legal issues.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $6.4M on 67 social housing units for people living in homeless encampments in Winnipeg. The units are spread across three locations in the downtown area, to be operated by non-profits Main Street Project, Siloam Mission, and Sunshine House. Onsite staff will provide supports and assist tenants with finding long-term housing.

    cbc.ca

  • WestJet has suspended three flights from Winnipeg to U.S. destinations due to falling demand. Flights to Los Angeles, Orlando, and Las Vegas will be suspended this summer, while the frequency of flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta will be cut from five per week to two.

    cbc.ca

  • Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is launching a heat pump program, training a dozen of its members for work in pump installation and maintenance. Energy Efficiency Manitoba is providing $1.89M to the project, while the Indigenous-led fund manager Raven Outcomes is contributing $7M. The goal is to install ground source heat pumps in 100 homes over the next two years.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Swan Valley School Division, located in western Manitoba, is laying off 40 educational assistants in June due to the end of school-related funding requests under the federal Jordan’s Principle program. The cuts amount to 28 full-time equivalent positions: 18 permanent employees and 22 term contract staff.

    cbc.ca

  • Milieu Market, a refill centre in Steinbach, is looking to expand its business with a Winnipeg storefront. The market, which focuses on refillable household and personal care products, currently offers curbside delivery in the city but is looking for a more permanent retail location.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Píhtikwé Skatepark will be losing its space in Winnipeg’s Portage Place Mall when the building undergoes redevelopment this fall. The skatepark has operated out of the shopping centre for one year. It is launching a fundraiser to assist in the search for a new indoor location.

    ctvnews.ca

  • More than two-thirds of Winnipeg paramedics say they rarely or never feel adequately staffed at work, according to a recent member survey by the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union. In addition to inadequate staffing, paramedics are facing high rates of violence on the job, and 71% of respondents said they have seriously considered quitting in the last year.

    cbc.ca

  • A new non-profit educational facility, Skills Shop North, opened late last year in Thompson. The organization provides free workshops in trades such as woodworking and welding, both for hobbyists and potential entrepreneurs looking to start businesses.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-05-05 to 2025-05-09

  • Meyer Distributing, an automotive parts marketer and distributor, recently opened a new location in Winnipeg.

    performanceracing.com

  • Manitoba's health care organization, Shared Health, has launched a new rural community paramedicine program. The first two sites are in Brandon and Selkirk, with more to be added in the future. The program has hired four community paramedics, who are trained to treat patients at home and other non-hospital settings.

    sharedhealthmb.ca

  • Manitoba's health care organization, Shared Health, has launched a new rural community paramedicine program. The first two sites are in Brandon and Selkirk, with more to be added in the future. The program has hired four community paramedics, who are trained to treat patients at home and other non-hospital settings.

    sharedhealthmb.ca

  • Manitoba Housing aims to develop a social services hub in downtown Brandon, located in a now-vacant seniors’ centre. The hub would bring multiple agencies together under one roof, but some local businesses are concerned that concentrating these services downtown could hinder revitalization efforts.

    cbc.ca

  • In the last five years, Manitoba’s film and television industry has supported more than 11,000 full-time jobs and contributed over $800M to the province’s GDP. The sector’s growth is at least partly due to provincial tax credits that cover up to 65% of labour costs or offer rebates on up to 30% of production expenses.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Manitoba First Nations Police Service is moving from Portage la Prairie to a larger headquarters in Brandon, beginning October 2025. It currently serves 10 First Nations communities, with plans to add two more in the coming months. The service has hired six new support staff in the past year-and-a-half, and will need to add more as its coverage area expands.

    brandonsun.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is planning to open a new library branch in the Garden City Shopping Centre, located in the city’s northwest. The project still needs to be approved by City Council, but is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Structube, a Quebec-based furniture and housewares chain, has opened a new location in southwest Winnipeg. The new 60,000-sq. ft. megastore is four times the size of the previous space, and employs 14 staff. The store will need to hire a few more sales and customer service due to the expansion.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Manitoba government has hired a team to develop strategies for cutting wait times in hospital emergency rooms. Possible changes include expanding home care for outpatient IV treatments and integrating virtual emergency care into the province’s health information phone line.

    cbc.ca

  • Winnipeg’s Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) is hiring eight staff for a new unit focused on health and social services for Indigenous women and girls. The DCSP is a collaboration between the City of Winnipeg, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, True North Sports and Entertainment, and the city’s police and fire paramedic services.

    cbc.ca

  • A new TV series, “American Hostage,” is scheduled to begin production in Winnipeg in the fall of 2025.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing about $962M in relief for businesses impacted by tariffs from China and the United States. This includes $122M in rebates from the Workplace Compensation Board and approximately $840M in tax measures, such as deferred payments of the retail sales tax and health and post-secondary education tax levy.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Manitoba’s physician regulator is changing its processes to make it easier for American-certified doctors to become licensed in the province. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba says several Canadian provinces are loosening criteria and Manitoba needs to follow suit to remain competitive.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $267,100 to community organizations that work to address the root causes of crime. Recipients include Rossbrook House, Spence Neighbourhood Association, and Elmwood Community Resource Centre, all of which work with vulnerable youth.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg will begin renovating the St. James Civic Centre next month, a project that is expected to continue until fall 2026. Upgrades include a new multi-purpose room, kitchen, and administrative offices, as well as an improved pool viewing area, auditorium, and main entrance.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating up to $1M for its Orange Shirt Day Fund this year, increasing funding by 25% over 2024. The fund provides one-time grants for projects, initiatives, and events that honour residential school survivors.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $540,000 to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels. This includes $410,000 for a fund that supports local prevention programs and projects, as well as $130,000 for specialized equipment.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba Métis Federation has opened a mixed-use residential complex in Selkirk. The building includes 49 units for Red River Métis Elders and seniors, with half of those being affordable housing. It also has commercial space for businesses, such as a Red River Métis-owned pharmacy.

    www.mmf.mb.ca

  • The Subway franchise in Winnipeg's Osborne Village will soon be moving to a new nearby location, partly due to security concerns. The Gas Station Arts Centre has leased the space to an unnamed tenant, who will open a new bar and café in September. The non-profit is also spending $300,000 on a redesign of its courtyard and patio in an effort to address safety issues around the building.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Construction on the Elm Creek Skating Rink is expected to begin in June 2025. The $600,000 project will include a new building, an ice plant, and a refrigerated concrete floor. Multinational agri-food company Cargill is providing $30,000 over three years toward the rink upgrades.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Winnipeg’s office leasing market is improving, with the second lowest vacancy rate among Prairie cities in the first quarter of 2025. Downtown vacancies are at 15.4% and total market vacancies are at 13.1%, with an increase in government leasing contributing to the lower rates.

    westerninvestor.com
• Week of 2025-04-28 to 2025-05-02

  • The federal, provincial, and territorial governments, have extended the enrolment deadline for the 2025 AgriStability program by three months to help producers manage the impact of tariffs and market disruptions. This extension aims to protect farm margins and support long-term success.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $100,000 to construct a new outdoor space for children and families in Winnipeg's Westwood neighbourhood with a new play area at Sansome School. The project is expected to begin in the fall of 2025.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba government is providing $80M for three new water bombers to be delivered by the 2031 and 2032 wildfire seasons. These advanced aircrafts will enhance wildfire response, protecting communities and forests, and supporting local jobs in manufacturing and maintenance. Additional provincial budget commitments include $6.7M for new firefighting equipment and systems, and increased tax credits for volunteer firefighters, aiming to bolster Manitoba's emergency response capabilities and economic resilience.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is not replenishing a provincial fund that subsidized WestJet flights from Winnipeg to Los Angeles and Atlanta. This comes amid reduced Canadian interest in U.S. travel, prompting WestJet to reconsider its Canada-U.S. flight schedule and focus on new domestic and European routes.

    cbc.ca

  • Steel Creek Developers is set to begin construction on the 74-room Blue Crescent Hotel in Niverville by late 2025. This project, which has faced numerous delays, is expected to boost the local economy by creating construction jobs and attracting more visitors to the area.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Winnipeg Transit is now offering a new direct route to Fort Whyte Alive’s Buffalo Crossing, which officially opened today. This new facility aims to promote sustainable living, supported by public transportation access approved by City Council last fall. Routes 649 Chevrier and 650 McGillvray now serve Buffalo Crossing.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) has transitioned from a two- to five-priority dispatch system, allowing for more precise triaging of calls. This change aims to ensure the right care is provided at the right time, reducing the percentage of life-threatening calls from 75% to 46%. Additionally, low acuity calls can now be directed to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP), enhancing collaboration between WFPS and DCSP.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba will contribute $1.2M to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy for the purchase of a permanent polar bear pool chiller, as well as geothermal heating repairs and water filtration systems. The bears are featured as part of the Journey to Churchill exhibit.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • WestJet will add new domestic flights from Winnipeg to Canada's Atlantic provinces starting July 1. The frequency of flights to Halifax will also increase by 43%. The airline cites an uptick in domestic travel demand for the increase in flight offerings.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg is launching a new public art program, dedicating 0.25% of eligible capital funding to a public art pool. This will generate approximately $208,000 annually, and aims to support local artists, creating jobs, and enhancing community spaces.

    cbc.ca

  • As part of the provincial government's Multi-year Infrastructure Investment Strategy, the Government of Manitoba will spend $18.3M for repairs and resurfacing on 45 km of Provincial Road 224. The road was damaged by spring weather in 2024.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba will contribute $2M to initiatives to fight climate change. $1.86M will be issued through the Climate Action Fund for 35 projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or to support clean technology and climate resiliency. An additional $200k will go to the University of Winnipeg's Prairie Climate Centre.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Car trips by U.S. tourists to Winnipeg have dropped by 7.9% in February compared to the year prior, according to Economic Development Winnipeg. The organization is calling for the tourism sector to ensure Americans feel welcome to visit since U.S. visitors account for 25% of tourism dollars spent in the city.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-04-21 to 2025-04-25

  • Brandon University plans to upgrade the protective dome around its telescope after a donation was made to the institution. A new dome will provide greater protection from the elements and would be connected to the internet.

    brandonsun.com

  • Global Vision 2020, a not-for-profit providing affordable eyeglasses across the world, will be moving production to Manitoba as a result of U.S. tariffs on imporst from China. The organization will be relocating its warehouse to the province, where it hopes to benefit from greater stability.

    cbc.ca

  • Brandon University plans to upgrade the protective dome around its telescope after a donation was made to the institution. A new dome will provide greater protection from the elements and would be connected to the internet.

    brandonsun.com

  • Global Vision 2020, a not-for-profit providing affordable eyeglasses across the world, will be moving production to Manitoba as a result of U.S. tariffs on imporst from China. The organization will be relocating its warehouse to the province, where it hopes to benefit from greater stability.

    cbc.ca

  • Drywalling is underway at the construction site of the Koko Platz Community Centre in Portage la Prairie. The soon-to-be-opened structure will offer a rink, changing rooms, and other community facilities in the fall of 2025.

    portageonline.com

  • Drywalling is underway at the construction site of the Koko Platz Community Centre in Portage la Prairie. The soon-to-be-opened structure will offer a rink, changing rooms, and other community facilities in the fall of 2025.

    portageonline.com

  • The Manitoba government will provide over $512,000 to fund the purchase of a new fire truck for the RM of St. Laurent, under the province's Growth, Renewal and Opportunity program. Winnipeg Beach will receive $40,000 towards the acquisition of a truck capable of towing a rescue boat. Local leaders expect delivery of the equipment by 2027.

    portageonline.com

  • The Manitoba government will provide over $512,000 to fund the purchase of a new fire truck for the RM of St. Laurent, under the province's Growth, Renewal and Opportunity program. Winnipeg Beach will receive $40,000 towards the acquisition of a truck capable of towing a rescue boat. Local leaders expect delivery of the equipment by 2027.

    portageonline.com

  • The Louis Riel School Division intends to address their childcare needs by converting classrooms to serve as drop-off and pick-up spaces during the times of day when they are vacant, and hiring additional staff to run them. The expansion is set to begin this fall.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Steinbach authorized over $16M in permits to build 72 multi-family housing units spread across several projects throughout the city. An additional $3M in commercial projects was also approved. The City has approved nearly $25M worth of building permits so far this year, with $100M hoped for in total.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The RMs of Alexander and Lac du Bonnet will receive funding from the Manitoba government, which has set aside $24M for the Manitoba Water Services Board to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in municipalities across the province. Projects that support public health and the environment will be prioritized, including projects to reduce boil water advisories in the RMs.

    mysteinbach.ca

  • The Louis Riel School Division intends to address their childcare needs by converting classrooms to serve as drop-off and pick-up spaces during the times of day when they are vacant, and hiring additional staff to run them. The expansion is set to begin this fall.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Steinbach authorized over $16M in permits to build 72 multi-family housing units spread across several projects throughout the city. An additional $3M in commercial projects was also approved. The City has approved nearly $25M worth of building permits so far this year, with $100M hoped for in total.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The RMs of Alexander and Lac du Bonnet will receive funding from the Manitoba government, which has set aside $24M for the Manitoba Water Services Board to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in municipalities across the province. Projects that support public health and the environment will be prioritized, including projects to reduce boil water advisories in the RMs.

    mysteinbach.ca

  • The FortWhyte Alive visitor centre in Winnipeg Manitoba is set to open April 23. The new centre features an accessible entrance, a bridge, and is certified zero-carbon. It is hoped the new energy efficient-centre will spur additional tourism visits to Fort Whyte.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Link is being transferred to the ownership of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. The Winnipeg not-for-profit organization, which employs more than 300 people and provides a shelter, crisis intervention support for youth and families, among other services, has a predominately First Nations clientele, and the transition is being hailed as "reconciliation in action."

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $7.6M towards the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, increasing its budget by $1.3M for 2025-26 to fund 610 projects and employ approximately 1,900 youth. This initiative provides young Manitobans with work experience and supports community projects.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The FortWhyte Alive visitor centre in Winnipeg Manitoba is set to open April 23. The new centre features an accessible entrance, a bridge, and is certified zero-carbon. It is hoped the new energy efficient-centre will spur additional tourism visits to Fort Whyte.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Link is being transferred to the ownership of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. The Winnipeg not-for-profit organization, which employs more than 300 people and provides a shelter, crisis intervention support for youth and families, among other services, has a predominately First Nations clientele, and the transition is being hailed as "reconciliation in action."

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $7.6M towards the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, increasing its budget by $1.3M for 2025-26 to fund 610 projects and employ approximately 1,900 youth. This initiative provides young Manitobans with work experience and supports community projects.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-04-14 to 2025-04-18

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $2.7M in infrastructure projects in the Parkland region through its GRO program to address local growth and development needs. Funds will be allocated to replace aging water infrastructure in Shoal Lake, construct waste management facilities, and conduct environmental upgrades and assessments, benefiting multiple municipalities.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The Blue Door drop-in centre in downtown Brandon, which has served the city’s unhoused since 2021, will permanently close April 17, 2025 due to safety concerns and operational challenges. While the closure leaves many without critical services like laundry and showers, the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation pledges to continue supporting vulnerable populations through its Ask Auntie initiative.

    brandonsun.com
• Week of 2025-04-21 to 2025-04-25

  • Construction of the new Taché Community Centre is set to begin by the end of the month with an anticipated completion date in fall 2026.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Manitoba government will contribute over $141,000 towards electric vehicle chargers in the RM of Ritchot. The Province's Climate Action Fund is contributing $500,000 to expand the network of EV chargers across the province, which may cost up to $30,000 each to install.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is dedicating $12M to the Multi-Family Sustainable Housing Infrastructure Program, which aims to improve water, drainage, and wastewater capacity in anticipation of future high-density development. Applications for funding will be accepted this summer, with up to $10,000 available per housing project of 50 units or greater.

    winnipeg.ca

  • Construction of the new Taché Community Centre is set to begin by the end of the month with an anticipated completion date in fall 2026.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Manitoba government will contribute over $141,000 towards electric vehicle chargers in the RM of Ritchot. The Province's Climate Action Fund is contributing $500,000 to expand the network of EV chargers across the province, which may cost up to $30,000 each to install.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The City of Winnipeg is dedicating $12M to the Multi-Family Sustainable Housing Infrastructure Program, which aims to improve water, drainage, and wastewater capacity in anticipation of future high-density development. Applications for funding will be accepted this summer, with up to $10,000 available per housing project of 50 units or greater.

    winnipeg.ca
• Week of 2025-04-14 to 2025-04-18

  • The provincial government is providing $20.3M to repave and reconstruct sections of PTH 10 and 16 near Minnedosa to boost rural economic growth and improve safety. The upgrades, set to begin in spring 2025, will cover 22.1 kilometres and enhance key commerce routes.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing a $500,000 one-time grant to support Dauphin’s Countryfest, Canada’s longest-running country music festival. The funding aims to ensure the festival’s success, boost tourism, and celebrate Manitoba’s cultural heritage by supporting local artists and driving economic activity in the region.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba has announced a two-year work permit extension for provincial nominee program candidates whose permits expired in 2024 or will expire in 2025. This policy aims to address labour shortages and improve retention by allowing eligible workers to continue contributing to the province while pursuing permanent residency.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.5M to support the development of the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre in Winnipeg, a facility offering addictions treatment for women and their children. Once built, the center will house 50–70 beds, aiming to break barriers to recovery while preserving family connections.

    cbc.ca

  • The Manitoba government is allocating $24M to the Manitoba Water Services Board's 2025-26 capital budget as part of a five-year $120M plan to upgrade critical water and wastewater infrastructure in rural areas. Priority projects include improving public health, protecting the environment, enhancing water systems in municipalities, and addressing regional needs such as boil water advisories and sustainable drinking water supplies.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Fromagerie Bothwell, the standalone store for Bothwell Cheese in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface neighborhood, is closing permanently on May 3 due to shifts in shopping habits and staffing challenges. The closure affects seven part-time employees, however Bothwell Cheese products will remain widely available in retail stores across Canada.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba Education is allocating $610,000 to support math initiatives in school divisions with low Grade 12 pre-calculus exam results from 2023-24. The funding aims to address the decline in math performance since the pandemic by providing resources such as tutoring, teacher development, and math clubs to help students build confidence and skills.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing funds for three new front-line positions in Melita: a nurse practitioner, a licensed practical nurse, and a mental health and addictions support worker, enabling extended clinic hours in an effort to address critical gaps in emergency care.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $13M towards the development of a $102M grain technology facility in Winnipeg’s Exchange District to connect Canadian cereal producers with international markets. The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) aims to enhance the grain industry’s global competitiveness through research, innovation, and partnerships.

    cbc.ca

  • The provincial government is providing $2.5M through the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF) to support 12 new mineral projects across the province. These initiatives aim to boost exploration, create jobs, foster Indigenous partnerships, and strengthen Manitoba’s role in the global critical minerals market, attracting further investment and opportunities for economic development.

    winnipegsun.com

  • Manitoba has introduced 14 advanced care paramedics at seven strategic locations across rural and northern areas to enhance emergency medical care. These paramedics, trained in advanced life support and broader medical procedures, aim to improve pre-hospital care and provide mobile services, marking a significant step in addressing healthcare needs in underserved regions.

    cbc.ca

  • The Assiniboia community committee has approved plans for a residential development at 490 Shaftesbury Blvd. in the Tuxedo neighborhood in Winnipeg. The project will feature three apartment buildings with a total of 58 units and include 80 parking spaces, 72 of which will be underground.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-04-07 to 2025-04-11

  • The City of Selkirk is upgrading the historic Garry Theatre with a $350,000 investment, transforming it into a non-profit cultural hub. The project includes extensive renovations and aims to host Hollywood films, live performances, and community events. Construction is currently underway with hopes the theatre will open in the fall.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating $3.3M to expand the RCMP's emergency response team, adding nine officers to address rural crime and high-risk situations.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $6M to Brandon's Park Community Centre for redevelopment, including a licensed non-profit daycare with 62 spaces. This initiative aims to enhance community services, offering a safe and inclusive space for recreation, cultural events, and affordable childcare in downtown Brandon.

    www.msn.com

  • Steinbach City Council has approved the first reading of a zoning change to allow a six-unit residential building at 286 Henry Street. While two variances are required, the corner lot's location on high-traffic roads makes it a suitable fit for multi-family development, aligning with the City's long-term growth plan. A public hearing will follow before the final decision is made.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Niverville is set to expand its business community with a new strip mall development approved by the town council. Led by Stonefield Developments, the project will feature five commercial units, ample parking, and a shared patio, boosting shopping options and employment opportunities.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Manitoba government is providing $171,895 in Export Support Programming funding to help 37 local businesses expand into new markets amid global trade uncertainties. The initiative supports small- and medium-sized enterprises by funding participation in trade shows and international events, fostering economic growth and job creation in the province.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $4.5M to Travel Manitoba to boost local tourism and attract Canadian visitors. With slowed cross-border traffic and rising interest in staycations, the funding aims to highlight Manitoba’s unique offerings, including Indigenous tourism experiences, while reinforcing its role in the province's economy and cultural identity.

    cbc.ca

  • The University of Winnipeg is launching its first PhD program in bioscience and policy, aiming to attract public-minded scientists and boost Manitoba's knowledge economy. The new program combines research with public policy training, addressing local workforce needs to enhance the province's life sciences sector, and is set to begin intake at the end of summer 2025.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-03-31 to 2025-04-04

  • Morden's construction industry is facing a slowdown due to wastewater treatment capacity issues, which have limited the issuance of building permits and hindered new developments. This situation is affecting local construction businesses, which are delayed in proceeding with planned projects. A short-term solution involving assistance from Winkler is being considered, while the City explores long-term infrastructure upgrades.

    cbc.ca

  • Cre8ery Gallery and Studio in Winnipeg's Exchange District is closing permanently on April 20 after 18 years in operation, due to a significant rent increase.

    ctvnews.ca

  • According to the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ annual report, increased visitation and planned events have boosted optimism for Winnipeg's downtown businesses. Despite a net loss of 10 businesses in 2024, ongoing residential construction and decreasing closures suggest potential growth. Safety and office vacancy rates remain concerns, but collaboration and new projects aim to support a vibrant downtown.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Manitoba's minimum wage will increase by 20 cents to $16 per hour on October 1, 2025, reflecting the province's 2024 inflation rate of 1.1%. This annual adjustment aims to support workers amidst rising living costs.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $6.1M to reconstruct a 1.7km section of Provincial Trunk Highway 11 in Powerview. Construction includes filling in ditches, building sidewalks, and adding curbing, catch basins, and culverts.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Arby’s, a fast-food restaurant chain, recently opened in Winnipeg after closing its last location in Manitoba five years ago due to the pandemic.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The City of Brandon is constructing a new roundabout at the corner of First Street and Maryland Avenue starting next week. The intersection will be closed over spring break for underground utility installations, with construction continuing throughout summer and completing by the fall.

    brandonsun.com

  • Jette Studios, a film studio in Niverville, recently opened on March 28. The studio is expected to generate 300 new jobs over its first three years and will have high-tech features such as a configurable surround LED screen and state-of-the-art production suites.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-04-07 to 2025-04-11

  • The City of Portage la Prairie has allocated $2.6M in its 2025 budget to support local organizations through its Community Grants Program. Recipients like Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment and the Portage Regional Library will use the funding for operations, upgrades, and reserves.

    thegraphicleader.com
• Week of 2025-03-31 to 2025-04-04

  • The Government of Manitoba has approved building a 10km biking and walking trail along the south side of Highway 3/14. The trail will connect the Cities of Morden and Winkler, in addition to linking Winkler and its neighbouring communities to the Trans Canada Trail network. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2025 and finish by fall 2025.

    cbc.ca

  • The Portage Collegiate Institute Hairstyling Program is receiving $26.6K through the Province's Skills Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund. The funding will go towards adding five new hairstyling stations and renovating a former biology room into a hairstyling studio.

    portageonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.3M to construct a new fire hall in Ritchot’s Ile des Chenes community. The rural municipality is currently choosing a location for the new fire hall and anticipates completing construction by mid-2026.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is launching a campaign to recruit nurses from the United States. The province has created a website and hosted webinar sessions offering American nurses information on the requirements and incentives to practice in Manitoba — including a $5,000 relocation fund. Currently, three nurses have been recruited and over a dozen doctors will be relocating to the province.

    cbc.ca

  • Assiniboine College’s Practical Nursing program is currently accepting applications for new students in Steinbach and Neepawa. The program in Steinbach begins in September 2025 and the program in Neepawa will start in January 2027. The college currently offers nursing programs to 11 communities across Manitoba, including permanent sites in Brandon, Winnipeg, Dauphin, and Portage la Prairie.

    assiniboine.net

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters with $1.5M in grant funding to develop a made-in-Manitoba tariff response program for manufacturers. The program will provide manufacturers with tariff response support and programming such as training in market diversification, business-to-business networking, and financial support for tariff planning consultations.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has recruited 32 doctors since April 2024, a 30% improvement to the physician shortage rate. PMH has hired several specialists, hospitalists, and family physicians throughout Manitoba, in addition to a physician recruitment coordinator and two full-time staff dedicated to recruiting and retaining health care workers.

    prairiemountainhealth.ca

  • Eascan Automation Inc., a Winnipeg-based robotics company offering custom-built machines to manufacturers, recently laid off one third of their employees. The layoffs resulted from a $3 million to $4 million loss in orders as clients withdrew due to the Canada-U.S. tariffs.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba and the Mining Association of Manitoba Inc. are partnering to develop and deliver an internationally focused critical minerals marketing campaign. The $1.5M initiative aims to attract new industry partners, diversify export markets, and reduce the effects of tariffs on the critical mineral sector.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is suspending midwifery services in western Manitoba from April 1 to September 30 due to staffing shortages. PMH is actively recruiting more staff, in addition to offering clinical training and mentorship opportunities.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new gold mine near the town of Lynn Lake. The project will develop two primary gold deposits and is expected to have an overall mine life of 27 years. More than 600 construction jobs will be created over the project’s two-year construction phase and about 450 jobs will be created once operational.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-03-24 to 2025-03-28

  • The City of Steinbach approved over $4M worth of housing permits and $2.62M worth of commercial projects in February 2025. The City has approved $8.25M worth of building permits for 2025 so far. The growing developments are anticipated to put pressure on city infrastructure, such as roads and wastewater systems.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is increasing Brandon University’s base operating grant by 2% and providing an additional $1.25M for capital projects and deferred maintenance. The funding will support essential infrastructure improvements, including building repairs, elevator maintenance and roof replacements.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Infinity Women Secretariat recently held a grand opening for the Little Infinity Child Care Centre in St. Andrews. The daycare will provide culturally rooted early learning and childcare to Red River Métis women and families.

    newswire.ca

  • Sugar Shop, a body sugaring services and products retailer, recently opened in Brandon on March 24.

    bdnmb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $18.7M to upgrade the Rivers Dam at Lake Wahtopanah, bringing the total funding to $65.7M. Work on the upgrades began in summer 2023, and is expected to be completed by 2027.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $3.6M to support the Assiniboine College in expanding its medical laboratory technologist and combined laboratory and X-ray technician programs. The funding will add 20 new spaces for each program, providing up to 40 students annually with hands-on training, practicum placements, and knowledge to graduate job ready. The program is set to launch in 2027.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Prairie Tides Community Healing centre recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new youth treatment centre on West Kildonan's Marymound campus. The $4.5M facility will aid youth struggling with mental health challenges, substance abuse, trauma, and other complex needs.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $2M to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative. The initiative will help small- and medium-sized enterprises adopt AI technologies by providing training workshops, webinars, and mentorship programs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating funding to build two schools in Brandon as part of the 2025 provincial budget. One school will be in the Brandon School Division and is expected to open by the 2027 academic year. The other will be a French-language school for the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine, with an opening scheduled September 2028.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Manitoba's 2025 Budget is providing $3.7B to support capital projects for new schools, emergency rooms, personal care homes, and critical infrastructure. The budget is expected to add nearly 18,000 new job and includes a contingency plan to help businesses expand into new markets and upskill workers in light of tariffs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba recently signed a new multi-year funding agreement with the Association of Bilingual Municipalities of Manitoba (AMBM). The agreement will provide the AMBM with $885K over four years to support translation, language training, policy development, and initiatives to attract more bilingual residents and entrepreneurs.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is leading a project to redevelop the former Hudson’s Bay Co. building in downtown Winnipeg. The redevelopment is estimated to cost $310M and will transform the six-storey building into 200 affordable housing units for First Nations people, in addition to restaurants, offices, and retail spaces. Completion is expected by 2028.

    globalnews.ca
• Week of 2025-03-17 to 2025-03-21

  • The Northern Manitoba Sector Council and the Frontier School Division in Cranberry is hosting a career fair on March 20. Northern Manitoba Sector Council is particularly seeking workers for trades, with opportunities for students, recent graudates and northern residents.

    flinflononline.com

  • The University of Winnipeg recently launched its first-ever doctoral program, the PhD in bioscience and policy. The program will include public communication and policy implication, ensuring students can communicate scientific results accurately and understandably to the public. Three students have been accepted this fall with plans to expand the program to 10 students within a year.

    cbc.ca

  • The former Chapman School property in Winnipeg's Charleswood neighbourhood was recently demolished. Housing development plans are underway to build a six-storey condo building, four townhouses, and parking stalls. Winnipeg is currently experiencing a housing shortage.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The City of Morden is closing their compost site for two weeks to undergo maintenance.

    morden.ca

  • Community Futures and Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program are partnering to host a financial literacy workshop. The online workshop will be held on March 25 and will provide information on understanding key financial metrics.

    discoverwestman.com

  • Community Futures and Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program are partnering to host a marketing plan workshop. The webinar will be held on April 16 and will provide information on business landscapes and developing a foundational marketing plan.

    discoverwestman.com

  • The City of Portage la Prairie is currently offering $15K worth of grants to business owners along Saskatchewan Avenue to improve storefronts and building exteriors. The annual initiative aims to encourage customer traffic by improving business aesthetics.

    portageonline.com

  • The Southeast Event Centre recently opened in Downtown Steinbach. The $75M multi-use facility features a gymnasium, conference rooms, an atrium, and a restaurant that will be used for sports, entertainment, and community functions. The centre is expected to boost employment, tourism, and community engagement in the city. An official grand opening will be held in late summer.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre in Portage la Prairie is undergoing renovations to expand the facility. The additional space will house two offices and a classroom for employment training, English language classes, and Adult Education classes. Construction will begin after the ground has thawed and will be completed by August or October. The centre is currently hiring staff for the Resettlement Program starting in April.

    portageonline.com

  • The Southeast Event Centre will be operating a farmers’ market this summer in downtown Steinbach. The farmers' market will open every Tuesday from June to the end of September.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Jolys Regional Library in St. Pierre is undergoing renovations. Demolition work starts this weekend, with construction expected to be completed in three to four weeks.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The City of Portage la Prairie is currently hiring seasonal labourers to perform a variety of manual labour tasks in various city facilities. Application is open until Wednesday March 26th, 2025.

    city-plap.com
• Week of 2025-03-03 to 2025-03-07

  • Multi Cook, a Ukrainian food franchise specializing in homemade-style semi-processed meals, recently opened on February 22 in Brandon.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Ukrainian United School in Morden is set to reopen on March 22 after closing five years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school will offer a comprehensive curriculum, integrating Ukrainian culture, language lessons, and folk arts.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Garden City Cinemas in Winnipeg reopened on February 21 after closing 15 years ago. The theatre plans to focus on Indian language films.

    cbc.ca

  • The Port of Churchill is aiming to ship 20,000 tonnes of zinc concentrate in 2025, double the amount of critical minerals it shipped last year. Plans are also underway to triple the port's storage capacity to 30,000 tonnes. Nearly $80M in federal and provincial funding was announced in February 2025 to support the railway's completion and the port's redevelopment.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal and provincial government have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, allocating $209.8M to improve Manitoban infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste. Winnipeg’s North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade project will also receive $150M through this fund over four years starting in 2026-2027.

    canada.ca

  • Manitoba Innovates, an organization created by Manitoba Technology Accelerator and Tech Manitoba, has recently launched. The organization aims to support local entrepreneurs and jobs by connecting startups with business development resources and funding opportunities.

    newswire.ca

  • Valley Fiber has partnered with the City of Morden and the Manitoba Institute for Trades and Technology to launch a new Network and Systems Administrator Pilot Program. The 12-month course was created in response to a regional need for more IT employees.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • VIA Rail Canada is launching a new 24-month paid apprenticeship program in Northern Manitoba. Participants will have opportunities to build long-term careers with VIA Rail upon graduation. Applications for September 2025 are now open until April 4.

    newswire.ca

  • Winnipeg's former Sherbrook Inn vendor and bar recently reopened in late January under the name Kyoto Kat Club after closing in May 2024 for renovations. The bar plans to increase their hours of operation by mid-March.

    cbc.ca

  • Studio Serenity, a tattoo parlour and hair salon, recently opened in Brandon on March 1. The shop offers a training program to certify individuals facing employment barriers due to recovery or incarceration. Once certified, participants will help with tattoo removals.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $478K to Winnipeg's Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre project to research and develop strategies to prevent gender-based violence against newcomers, young men, and boys within Manitoba.

    canada.ca

  • The Rural Municipality of Ritchot is receiving $566K through the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund to address housing gaps in the municipality. The rural municipality is aiming to build 51 housing units. Should they meet performance targets, the funding could increase to $2.27M over the next four years.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Manitoba Hydro is proposing to build a $1.36B fuel-burning generation station with a capacity of 500 megawatts of electricity to keep up with electricity demands. The company predicts power shortage could arise in the next five years so immediate planning is necessary to ensure the project is completed in time.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $10M to the Women’s Health Clinic in Winnipeg. The funding will support essential upgrades to the clinic’s infrastructure and aging systems by improving accessibility and enhancing energy efficiency.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada is spending $23M through the Youth and Employment Skills Strategy to support over 35 projects helping youth facing employment barriers. Four participating organizations in Winnipeg will provide opportunities to 315 youth to develop job skills and gain work experience.

    canada.ca

  • The Louis Riel Bridge in Ritchot’s Ste. Agathe neighbourhood is closing over the next few weeks to undergo major foundation and construction work. The Government of Manitoba has provided $48.6M to support the bridge improvement project which began in August 2024.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $7.5M over two years through the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative to support individuals in Winnipeg living without homes. The funding will go towards expanding winter services at nine drop-in spaces and establishing a 20 to 30 bed supportive housing facility.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing over $240M to support 105 housing projects in building, repairing, and renewing 3,765 homes across Manitoba. The funding is part of the National Housing Strategy initiative to address housing needs for diverse communities and vulnerable populations.

    cmhc-schl.gc.ca
• Week of 2025-02-24 to 2025-02-28

  • The Government of Canada is providing $1.9M to Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum in Winnipeg. The funding will support the building's ongoing renovation and restoration project which began in June 2024. Work is expected to be completed in 2026.

    canada.ca

  • The Urban Circle Training Centre and Red River College Polytechnic have partnered to run an accredited early child-care educator diploma program. The Government of Manitoba is providing $220K to train up to 30 Indigenous students. The two-year, tuition-free course will include an internship and in-class lessons incorporating land-based learning, such as medicine-picking and sharing circles.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • EnerPure Inc., a Winnipeg-based recycling and energy transition company, completed their 15-year recycling technology development project. The $40M project was funded through provincial and federal grants in addition to fund-raising initiatives. The recycling company is aiming to deploy 21 recycling plants and reduce cumulative green house gas emissions by one million tonnes within six years.

    globenewswire.com

  • A new medical clinic will be opening on Gambler First Nation in March 2025. The clinic will employ a nurse and health staff in addition to a physician who has signed a five-year contract with Gambler First Nation.

    cbc.ca

  • The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Harvest Manitoba are partnering to retrofit a former Winnipeg factory into a grocery store-style food bank and resource hub. The $14M centre is expected to open by 2026 and will offer community and office spaces for cultural programs, support resources, and laundry services. Harvest Manitoba currently operates a Meals2Go program on the first floor.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $1.85M to support nine projects that support tourism and cultural initiatives across Manitoba. The provincial tourism sector supports over 20,000 jobs and contributes $1.8B in visitor spending annually.

    canada.ca

  • The Seine River School Division is launching a pilot project to help students in grades seven to 12 access mental health and addictions services. The project will connect students with mental health and addictions supports such as non-diagnostic screening and assessments, treatments options, and other support services. The program will run for one year, with plans to evaluate the program’s success and continuation.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Assiniboine College recently opened their rural rotating Practical Nursing site in Beausejour. The temporary site aims to provide accessible training opportunities to those in rural Manitoba through classroom instruction, lab experiences, and clinical placements. Permanent Practical Nursing programs are offered at the college's four other main campuses.

    assiniboine.net

  • Huddle, a mental health and social services hub, is receiving $10M through the federal government's Youth Mental Health Fund. The funding will go towards expanding support services and opening two new centres in northern Manitoba and rural southern Manitoba over the next four years. The centres will offer counselling, mental-health support, primary care, and other services.

    brandonsun.com

  • Prairie Mountain Health plans to build a new 140-space daycare on the Brandon Regional Health Centre campus. The new daycare is part of the federal and provincial government initiative to add 324 new child-care spaces in various health-care facilities. Once operational, two-thirds of the new centre's staff will consist of early childhood educators.

    brandonsun.com

  • Regenesis Centre for Recovery will be opening in Winnipeg's Linden Woods neighbourhood in mid-March. The addiction recovery centre will serve six women and non-binary members of the LGBTTQ+ community, providing wraparound secondary care for six to 12 months. The provincial government will provide $350K annually to support the program.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The new RCMP detachment in Niverville is now operational but will remain closed to the public until summer. The office will staff five individuals: one corporal, three constables, and one detachment service assistant serving in an administrative position. Officers are currently working out of the office, but the administrative role is yet to be filled.

    steinbachonline.com

  • Red River College Polytechnic will receive federal and provincial funding to add 74 new childcare spaces at the Notre Dame Campus. The funding is part of the $60.5M Canada-Manitoba initiative to add over 800 new affordable childcare spaces in Manitoban post-secondary institutions.

    www.rrc.ca

  • Mineral exploration company, NiCAN Limited, recently received a work permit for its initial exploration program at the Pipy South Project in Manitoba's Thompson area. NiCan is finalizing exploration plans and will soon begin drilling to test for nickel mineralization.

    canadianminingjournal.com
• Week of 2025-02-17 to 2025-02-21

  • Riverview School has been approved by the Brandon School Division to add Grades 7 and 8. The school is preparing and adjusting staffing to accommodate the new students starting this fall. Grade 7 registration is now open, with plans for Grade 7 students to begin in September 2025, and Grade 8 students in September 2026.

    brandonsun.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $3.59M to support an increase in basic maintenance rates for children in care. The funding will cover basic needs such as food and clothing for those in foster homes, under kinship, and under customary care agreements.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.1M to support six projects focused on helping youth gain their first job experience. The projects will support provincial and newcomer youth by providing employment and apprenticeship opportunities within industries such as trades, aviation, and IT support.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The federal and provincial government are partnering to provide 700 new affordable childcare spaces at health-care facilities, schools, and post-secondary institutions across Manitoba, with extended hours to support shift workers. The initiative also includes a $5.8M tuition reimbursement program for early childhood education students and training for 30 Indigenous students in childcare.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is building a new K-8 school in West St. Paul’s Meadowlands development. The school will offer a dual-track French and English curriculum, accommodating over 600 students and 74 infant and preschool child-care spaces. Design work will start in the coming months, with construction scheduled for early 2026 and opening anticipated for September 2027.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is investing $200K through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to support public safety initiatives for seven local police services and RCMP. The initiative includes providing youth with recreational outlets, offering crisis training to officers, and modernizing equipment for better evidence collection.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The new Portage Regional Health Centre has provided a construction update. The building is on track for completion in early 2026 with much of exterior components completed and significant progress on interior installations. The project sees about 400-450 workers on-site each day and has already exceeded 1 million labor worker hours.

    southernhealth.ca

  • A new Costco is currently under construction in Winnipeg. The new 167,000 sq-ft. store is set to open before Christmas 2025.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Brandon’s Rotary Villas at Crocus Gardens is adding a new west-side building with 47 suites to accommodate increasing demands for senior housing. The expanded facility will offer 24-hour staff support, full access to amenities, and social programs.

    brandonsun.com

  • The federal and provincial governments are providing $4.7M in funding to support 36 agriculture projects over the next three years. The projects are under the Research and Innovation Program and will focus on crop breeding and agricultural health research.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is building a new dual-track French and English K-8 school in Winnipeg's Prairie Pointe community. The school will accommodate over 600 students and will also include 74 infant and preschool child-care spaces. Design work will start in the coming months, with construction scheduled for early 2026 and opening anticipated for September 2027.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-14

  • NCN Thompson Bus Lines, an Indigenous owned company, will be adding a new bus service to connect five northern Manitoba communities to Winnipeg by April 2025. The new service will include a daytime freight run and an overnight passenger run seven days a week. The expansion is expected to create 10 new jobs and more revenue for the First Nation communities.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing 1.57M to fund three pilot projects to help Manitoba seniors aging at home. The project will support low-income and vulnerable seniors living independently by improving their quality of life through volunteer visits, light housekeeping, and home maintenance.

    canada.ca

  • A new minor injury and illness clinic has recently opened in the Misericordia Health Centre in Downtown Winnipeg. The clinic will offer diagnostic imaging and medical laboratory services and will be staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, and primary care assistants.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is building a new K-8 school in Winnipeg's Devonshire Park neighbourhood. The new school will support the district’s growing student population and offer 74 infant and preschool child-care spaces. Design work will start in the coming months, with construction scheduled for early 2026 and opening anticipated for September 2027.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The municipal and federal governments are providing $58.5M through the Housing Accelerator Fund to construct new homes in Winnipeg. The funding will support the construction of 2,500 new homes, with $25M allocated in capital grants for 12 housing projects and $33.5M in tax increment financing for 16 affordable housing projects.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Town on Niverville recently added a 10-day pass system to their mobile food service by-law. The new changes allow food truck vendors in approved locations to operate for 10 non-consecutive days throughout the year, instead of the 7 consecutive days previously required.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The City of Steinbach recently approved a $6.6M sewer expansion to support increasing demands and population growth. The project includes upgrading Lift Station #1 and connecting it to the city's wastewater lagoon via a new force main. The first two bylaw readings have been approved but a final approval from the Municipal Board is still needed before work can commence.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Government of Manitoba is allocating an additional $40K to Community Mobilization Westman, totaling $120K. The funding will go towards crime reduction efforts by increasing services and supports for at-risk individuals or families throughout the province.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $72M to expand the Park Manor Personal Care Home in Winnipeg’s Transcona neighbourhood. The senior care facility will add 90 private beds and is part of the province's initiative to provide more long-term care services.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The University College of the North is receiving $1.15M in federal funding to expand the train-to-hire program for Indigenous students. The expansion will support participants by preparing them for mining industry careers through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and by providing student housing in Flin Flon.

    www.ucn.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce are providing $200K to launch a new pilot program supporting Black entrepreneurs and business owners. This program aims to address the province's underrepresentation of Black entrepreneurs and business owners and support their business growth and development.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is providing $500K to launch a new treatment program for children and youth with eating disorders. The government will be partnering with the Women’s Health Clinic to provide early intervention, treatment services, and Indigenous support.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-02-03 to 2025-03-07

  • The federal and provincial governments are spending more than $79M into the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill. The funding will go towards restoring the rail line and replacing old port infrastructure in an effort to diversify Canadian trading markets.

    globalnews.ca

  • A new program designed to assist seniors with grocery store trips recently launched in Winnipeg. The Food Access Bus, a chartered Winnipeg Transit bus, offers free rides to seniors who have transportation challenges or mobility issues.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $11.3M to upgrade the province’s winter road system, an increase of $1.8M from 2023. The funding will go towards constructing a temporary route from St. Theresa Point to Berens River, reducing travel time and allowing the delivery of essential goods such as fuel, building materials, and food supplies.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The City of Winnipeg has amended the zoning by-laws to allow residential development on select malls and corridor sites. The amendments are in support of the Housing Accelerator Fund and will help fast-track housing construction within the city.

    winnipeg.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba is spending $86,000 to support 19 small and medium-sized companies in expanding and diversifying their export markets. The funding is in response to potential U.S. tariffs and will be awarded to those within the agriculture, manufacturing, education, and bio-environmental industries.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Winnipeg Transit will be replacing most of their bus routes at the end of June 2025. The new transit system will feature a grid-like map with main lines running through high-frequency areas and feeder routes branching out into residential and industrial neighbourhoods.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-01-27 to 2025-01-31

  • Peavey Industries, owner of Peavey Mart, announced it is closing all 90 stores across Canada, including six in Manitoba, after receiving creditor protection on January 27. There are two stores in Winnipeg, and one in Steinbach, Winkler, Brandon and Swan River.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • Two 7-Eleven stores in Winnipeg recently closed and were boarded up on January 24. While the exact reasons for the closures are unclear, 7-Eleven’s parent company, Seven & I Holdings, had previously raised concerns about employee safety and rising crime with Winnipeg’s city council, as well as plans to close underperforming stores. Despite these closures, Seven & I Holdings plans to expand by opening 500 new stores in the U.S. and Canada in 2027.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Manitoba government is providing $1M for critical repairs at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon. The auditorium provides a hub for arts, hosting ballets, performances, theatre productions, cultural events and festivals.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Winnipeg city council approved an amended city budget which now includes $17M to demolish Arlington Bridge and $5M to design a replacement. Building a new bridge is expected to take six years and cost $166M with $26M in interest. The City of Winnipeg’s 2025 budget includes spending $1.42B on operations and $675M on expenses like road repairs and water main and sewer upgrades.

    cbc.ca

  • The RCMP is requesting officers from other provinces to temporarily work in Manitoba from February to May 2025 to help address staffing shortages. The RCMP are also planning to post newly graduated cadets to Manitoba to support staffing needs. The shortage is compounded by a high number of investigations, including 58 homicides in Manitoba, leading to burnout among officers.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The federal government is not renewing the contracts for 800 Public Health Agency of Canada employees across Canada, including 245 workers at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. Contracts with temporary workers will not be renewed as funding for COVID-19 response ends. However, some long-term employees are also losing their positions according to the Union of Health and Environment Workers.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-01-20 to 2025-01-24

  • The Manitoba government is opening two new Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) service centres in Shoal Lake and Virden, Manitoba. Each centre will employ four full-time and one casual staff member to help farmers access a variety of MASC programs. The service centres are expected to open by the end of summer 2025.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Following the decision to cut immigration levels in 2025, the federal government has allocated 4,750 nominees for Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program, down from 9,540 in 2024. Manitoba had requested 12,000 nominees for 2025, causing concern from businesses about prolonged job vacancies and labour shortages. Rural communities may be particularly impacted.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • In Morden, the Western School Division (WSD) has exceeded its projected enrollment growth, with 2,338 students currently enrolled, raising concerns about how the infrastructure will keep up. The school board is focused on addressing the challenges posed by this growth, particularly the need for additional teachers, support staff, and space at the high school level.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • Frontier Collegiate in Cranberry is hiring for various positions, including Dorm Mentors, kitchen staff, and experienced cooks.

    flinflononline.com

  • The University College of the North (UCN) in Flin Flon has announced plans to add a dedicated student housing facility. Site preparation is scheduled for early February 2025, with a modular unit of 30 to 35 beds expected to arrive by March. The dormitory is set to open by summer 2025.

    flinflononline.com

  • The federal government is providing $24.1M over five years to Red River College Polytechnic to lead a national innovation network as part of a $95.3M strategy to boost entrepreneurship. RRC Polytechnic will be one of four network leaders in the strategy to promote research, develop industry innovations for market, and support Indigenous business growth.

    www.rrc.ca

  • Manitoba municipalities and organizations can apply for funding through the From the Ground Up and Urban/Hometown Green Team programs, which support youth employment and community development. These programs provide grants for projects focused on economic development, well-being and recreation, and housing and safety supports.

    news.gov.mb.ca
• Week of 2025-01-13 to 2025-01-17

  • The City of Winnipeg has recommended four organizations to receive funding from its Downtown Arts Capital Fund – Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Performing Arts Consortium of Winnipeg, Manitoba Opera, and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. The funding would go towards two organizations’ renovation projects, a safety and accessibility project, and technology upgrades.

    winnipeg.ca

  • CBC News plans to hire up to 30 journalists to expand local news coverage to more communities across Canada. In Manitoba, CBC plans to add local coverage in Steinbach, including neighbouring communities Niverville, Ste. Anne, Hanover, Ritchot Springfield, Emerson, Morris, La Broquerie, Tache, De Salaberry, and Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Manitoba launched a new plan to end chronic homelessness in the province. The plan includes providing social housing and mental health and addiction supports. Starting in February, residents of encampments in Winnipeg will be gradually moved into housing, including 300 new social housing units. The Manitoba government is building 350, and renovating 3,000, social and affordable housing units.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Alamos Gold Inc. announced it will begin construction on its Lynn Lake gold mining project in 2025. The project is estimated to cost $1B, employ 600 workers during construction, and employe 450 workers for mining operations. The project includes two open-pit mines, slated to begin production in 2028.

    winnipegfreepress.com

  • The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation provided $30.6M through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to the City of Winnipeg. The funding is part of $122.4M through a HAF agreement with the federal government. The money will be used to increase available affordable housing units and speed development.

    winnipeg.ca

  • Western Manitoba is experiencing a shortage of paramedics. According to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, only one of 13 positions is filled in Shoal Lake, nine of 17 in Virden, five of 13 in Russel, and two of four Erickson. Large areas are left underserviced due to these job vacancies.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-01-20 to 2025-01-24

  • The federal government’s Youth Employment and Skills Program will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on January 27, 2025. With $13.5M in funding, the program aims to create 1,200 jobs and help address labour shortages in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sectors. Employers can submit their applications until February 24, 2025.

    thegraphicleader.com
• Week of 2025-01-13 to 2025-01-17

  • The federal government is providing $15.3M over five years to the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) for Michif language revitalization efforts. MMF is considering different initiatives such as classes, books, and language introduction at early learning childcare centres.

    aptnnews.ca

  • The Manitoba government is accepting grant applications for the Manitoba Accessibility Fund until February 14. Eligible organizations may request up to $50,000 for projects that support The Accessibility for Manitobans Act through awareness, developing tools, training or resources, or removing barriers to information or communication.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • The Manitoba government is providing $17M – an $8M grant and a $9M loan – to Magellan Aerospace to build a new machining centre, collaborate with Red River College, and build a new test centre. The funding is expected to create 64 new highly skilled jobs, provide learning opportunities for 150 students per year, and spur growth in Manitoba’s aerospace industry.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • VDK Delivery Services reported gaining more clients, partnerships, and recurring business after launching a new venture, VDK Hotshot Freight Services, to ship larger cargo and allow contractors to drive personal vehicles for delivery. VDK is actively hiring ride-share drivers.

    brandonsun.com

  • A Starbucks is coming to Winkler, Manitoba, at a new strip mall and is expected to open in late summer or early fall. Construction is underway on the strip mall, which will have space to accommodate four more retailers.

    pembinavalleyonline.com

  • The Rural Municipality of Taché is progressing with capital projects in 2025. Construction on a new wastewater treatment facility in the Niverville area is planned to begin by the end of 2025. Additionally, towns Taché, Ste. Anne, and La Broquerie are working to attract skilled workers from Africa through a recruitment drive.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Portage la Prairie Planning District is progressing on its development plans in 2025. Construction is currently underway on a 118-unit building and a 54-plex building with space for some stores underneath.

    portageonline.com

  • Comark Holding, owner of Ricki’s Fashions Inc., Cleo Fashions Inc., and Bootlegger Clothing Inc., filed for creditor protection and plans to close all Cleo and Ricki’s stores, and downsize Bootlegger. There are 13 stores in Manitoba – 10 in Winnipeg and three in Brandon – and a large distribution hub in Winnipeg.

    winnipegfreepress.com
• Week of 2025-01-06 to 2025-01-10

  • The Manitoba government is providing $1.5M in grants for low-carbon projects in Manitoba. Projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support a low-carbon economy, improve climate change preparedness, or increase renewable energy production in Manitoba may be eligible.

    news.gov.mb.ca

  • Comark Holdings Inc. – which owns Bootlegger Clothing Inc., cloe fashions Inc., and Ricki’s Fashions Inc. –began proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on January 7. All cleo and Ricki’s stores will be closed, while Bootlegger may downsize its retail spaces. Comark Holdings currently has 221 stores in Canada.

    financialpost.com
• Week of 2025-01-13 to 2025-01-17

  • The recent underground resource estimate for the True North gold project in southeastern Manitoba indicates potential for expansion and more drilling. 1911 Gold Corporation aims to eventually re-start production and expand the exploration drill program in 2025.

    canadianminingjournal.com
• Week of 2025-01-06 to 2025-01-10

  • The UCN Mining Readiness program will be offered at the Northern Manitoba Mining Academy in Flin Flon, starting February 10. The four-week program is free of charge and includes courses on the fundamentals of mining, workplace safety, how to operate a forklift, and other skills.

    flinflononline.com

  • The recently re-opened Minnewasta Golf and Country Club in Morden, Manitoba, was significantly damaged by a fire on January 4. This was the second devastating fire at the club in four years. It is not known when the club may be rebuilt, but the golf course will open in the spring.

    winnipegsun.com

  • A new Costco is under construction near the Red River Ex grounds in Winnipeg. There are plans to expand the new store's parking lot and loading area, pending approval by the City of Winnipeg.

    winnipegsun.com

  • The City of Winnipeg’s proposed 2025-2026 fiscal budget allows for the City to hire 27 transit workers, 24 firefighters, 10 librarians, eight city tree maintenance staff, and 6 police patrol officers. City councillors will vote on the budget on January 29th.

    cbc.ca

  • Southern Health progressed in expanding health care services and improving care quality in 2024. Short staffing issues that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic persist, though some vacancy rates are improving, and sick time and overtime decreased over 2024.

    steinbachonline.com

  • The Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, closed in December, 2024. The city aims to repurpose the facility, considering options including a secondary school, or a campus for trades, medical equipment, agricultural or other training.

    thegraphicleader.com