Manitoba seeks public input on roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes is seen speaking at an event in Winnipeg this past week as he recently announced public consultations on Manitoba’s plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Photo by Mile Moyes …

Manitoba man fights ‘unfair’ banishment from community

A Manitoba man says he’s been unfairly barred from going home to his community. Terry Francois is fighting a banishment order from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, where he grew up and his family lives. “I’m being alienated. I’m being treated like as if I don’ …

Bay of Plenty firefighters join battle against Manitoba wildfires

There are also two local forestry firefighters, one each from Timberlands Limited and the Forest Protection Service, and the two specialist fire team members. Fire and Emergency NZ deputy national commander Brendan Nally said since arriving, the taskforce …

Wildfire leads to mandatory evacuation in Cormorant, Manitoba

Manitoba About 300 people in Cormorant, Man. were told to leave their homes after the northern community issued a mandatory evacuation order Tuesday. The out-of-control blaze covering about 800 hectares is just 12 km from the northern community of 300 …

Stranded northern Manitoba First Nation calls for all-season road

York Factory First Nation says an all-season road is the only way to ensure reliable transportation for the northern Manitoba community, which has temporarily lost its ferry service because water levels are too low.

Six Nations elected council hosts Manitoba First Nation wildfire evacuees at day-long event

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News A group of new high school graduates from two remote Manitoba First Nations were recognized for their achievements as they walked across the stage on Tuesday at the Six Nations Community Hall. Six Nations of the Grand …

Manitoba community evacuates due to fire; Snow Lake sees flare-up

CBC Manitoba: Manitoba political commentator Paul Thomas to retire after more than 50 years of punditry

July 29, 2025 —  Longtime Manitoba political commentator and professor emeritus Paul Thomas is retiring. Thomas, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba, announced his retirement in a final Winnipeg Free Press column earlier …

CBC Manitoba: Man banished from First Nation for 5 years challenges ‘incredibly extreme punishment’

July 29, 2025 —  Marc Kruse, director of Indigenous legal learning and services at the University of Manitoba’s Robson Hall law school, says there’s a long history of First Nations using band council resolutions to banish people or check what’s coming into …

Team Manitoba gears up for 2025 Canada Summer Games

Hundreds of athletes from Manitoba will go for gold starting next week in St. John's at the 2025 Canada Summer Games.  Team Manitoba is sending 374 athletes to the Games, which run from Aug. 8-25.  "I'm ecstatic," said Team Manitoba …