Canada's sport system 'broken' and in need of change: report
A new national report on how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport says "Canadian sport has lost its way" and the federal government must act to better protect athletes across the country.
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its preliminary report Thursday, saying it heard that there are "deeply ingrained" issues across the country, from a culture of silence that has led to abuse and maltreatment to underfunding and a lack of diversity.
Brandon Police tackle crime surge over past 3 days
August 27, 2025
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$42M in funding available as Manitoba GRO Program kicks off ahead of schedule
Manitoba Government Announces Early Intake for Manitoba Gro Program
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE—Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program earlier than last year, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced here today at the grand opening of Peony Farms Park, celebrating the completion of a new playground and recreation hub, which received $93,892 in funding from last year’s Manitoba GRO intake.
Habitat for Humanity Manitoba welcomes home four families in Brandon, Selkirk and Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MANITOBA – This summer, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba (Habitat Manitoba) is welcoming home four families across Manitoba in Brandon, Selkirk and Winnipeg.
Habitat for Humanity builds, retrofits and finances safe, affordable homes locally and around the world, working alongside the individuals and families who buy them. Habitat brings people together to build homes, strengthen communities, and create opportunity.
Audit reveals tender violations, expense claims, and governance issues in 3 Manitoba municipalities
Auditor General releases report on municipal allegations and gaps in provincial oversight
WINNIPEG – Auditor General Tyson Shtykalo today released a report that examines allegations of wrongdoing involving several Manitoba municipalities as well as the provincial government's oversight of municipal operations.
Crop Residue Burning restriction continues across Manitoba until November 15
Crop Residue Burning Restrictions in Manitoba
From Friday, August 1 to Saturday, November 15, 2025, crop residue burning is not authorized in the following municipalities except by permit:
Saskatchewan offers Crown Grazing Lease Rental Reduction Program
The province is once again giving livestock producers on crown land the opportunity to apply for the Crown Grazing Lease Rental Reduction Program.
Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison says, given the dry conditions throughout most of the grazing season, they are once again offering the program for producers.
"Crown grazing land lessees who have reduced the number of animals grazing on the land are eligible to apply (by the October 31st deadline) for a rent reduction for the 2025 grazing season.To be eligible, the lessee must reduce their stocking rate by 20 per cent."
LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he left Washington Wednesday with a sense that progress was made after a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
"It was constructive in the sense it was an exchange of views that I think helped both us and the Americans understand the work we need to do to get, we hope, to an agreement," LeBlanc said in an interview with The Canadian Press after arriving in Montreal.
Manitoba premier cleared after accepting flights to Grey Cup games: investigation
Manitoba's ethics commissioner has cleared Premier Wab Kinew of any wrongdoing after he accepted and paid for private travel with Winnipeg's professional football team to go to two Grey Cup games.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers invited Kinew on a private charter to the 2023 Grey Cup game in Hamilton and the following year to the football finals in Vancouver. The Bombers were playing both years.
Berthelette reflects on narrow loss: 'Losing like this is just like winning!'
The anticipated edge-of-your-seat-byelection for who was going to claim their chair around the table in the Manitoba Legislature to represent Spruce Woods didn't disappoint. Both PC Candidate (and now newly elected MLA) Colleen Robbins and NDP candidate, Ray Berthelette, both hovered close to that 3,000 mark, but Robbins took the win with just 70 votes more at the finish line.
Colleen Robbins (PC) received 2,805 votes. Ray Berthelette (NDP) was not far behind with 2,735 votes, and Liberal candidate Stephen Reid came in with 444 votes.