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Canada: Manitoba Amends its Labour Relations Act and Employment Standards Code

  • Manitoba has amended its Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Standards Code (ESC). These amendments came into force on November 8, 2024.
  • The amendments to the LRA address union certification, the use of replacement workers, and continuation of essential services during a lockout or strike.
  • The amendments to the ESC extend the length of leave for serious injury or illness from 17 weeks to 27 weeks.




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Psychologist alleges wrongful dismissal by U of Manitoba, Shared Health after she filed complaint: lawsuit

A clinical psychologist hired to teach students and care for sick kids is suing the University of Manitoba and Shared Health, alleging she was fired without cause after issuing a complaint. 



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Northern Manitoba vet shortage leaves animals out in the cold

Keri Hudson Reykdal will be closing the doors of her North 55 Veterinary Services on Dec. 31. Once she's gone, it will leave her more than 5,000 patients without a vet in Thompson.



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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew brings 3 new ministers into cabinet in minor shuffle

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is shuffling his cabinet just over a year after his government was sworn in, creating new departments and assigning new responsibilities to ministers already in cabinet.



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All charges stayed on 2nd day of trial against Manitoba priest accused of sexually assaulting girl

A Manitoba priest accused of sexually assaulting a now-nine-year-old girl in Little Grand Rapids First Nation last year has had all charges against him stayed, a day after the girl at the centre of the case testified against him.



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Stratigraphic, paleoenvironmental and geochronological investigations on the intertill nonglacial deposits in northeastern Manitoba (parts of NTS 54B-F, K, L, 64A, H, I)

Gauthier, M S; Hodder, T J; Lian, O B; Finkelstein, S A; Dalton, A S; Paulen, R C. Manitoba Geological Survey, Report of Activities GS2021-8, 2021 p. 71-76




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U-Pb geochronology data from the 2008-2011 Manitoba Far North Geomapping Initiative

Rayner, N M. Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 8868, 2022, 7 pages, https://doi.org/10.4095/329641
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Regional and global correlations of the Devonian stratigraphic succession in the Hudson Bay and Moose River basins from onshore Manitoba and Ontario to offshore Hudson Bay

Re-release; Larmagnat, S; Lavoie, D. Sedimentary basins of northern Canada: contributions to a 1000 Ma geological journey and insight on resource potential; by Lavoie, D (ed.); Dewing, K (ed.); Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 609, 2022 p. 185-213, https://doi.org/10.4095/326091
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Summary of GEM results: Manitoba Far North Geomapping Initiative

Böhm, C; Rayner, N. Canada's northern Shield: new perspectives from the Geoscience for Energy and Minerals Program; Geological Survey of Canada, Bulletin 612, 2024 p. 327-334, https://doi.org/10.4095/332503
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Manitoba Milling Company Flaxseed

Using a proprietary heat treatment to ensure consistent safety and quality, Manitoba flax is ready-to-eat with a roasted, nutty, mild flavoring.




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Merit Functional Foods' Manitoba facility for pea and canola proteins opens

Merit Functional Foods, a solutions-based plant protein company, is pleased to announce that its new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is fully scaled to supply food and beverage customers with the highest purity pea and canola proteins available for use in plant-based applications.




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Manitoba Harvest debuts Superseed Clusters

The bite-sized snacks are filled with hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chai, flax, and quinoa, and are Manitoba’s debut into the snacking category.




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Court finds exclusive arbitral jurisdiction in Manitoba human rights disputes

Rhonda Levy and Douglas Sanderson discuss a recent court decision in Canada that sheds light on how best to deal with accommodation requests.

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Supreme Court finds exclusive arbitral jurisdiction in Manitoba human rights disputes

Rhonda B. Levy and Douglas Sanderson examine Northern Regional Health Authority v. Horrocks, in which the Supreme Court of Canada decided that in Manitoba, human rights disputes arising from the interpretation, application or alleged violation of a collective agreement fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator.

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Precambrian geology of Hecla-carroll map area, Manitoba-ontario (62p E1/2, 52m W1/2)

Re-release; Ermanovics, I F. 69-42, 1970, 33 pages (2 sheets), https://doi.org/10.4095/102301





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Missing Sagkeeng First Nation man found dead in Fort Alexander: Manitoba RCMP

A missing 26-year-old Sagkeeng First Nation man has been found dead in the community of Fort Alexander, about 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Powerview RCMP say. Christian Letander's body was found Monday near the Winnipeg River.



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Manitoba made 'political compromise' by cutting moose draw licences in some areas, lawyer argues

The Manitoba government made a "political compromise" in its decision to issue a reduced number of moose hunting licences to non-Indigenous hunters in northern parts of the province earlier this year, a lawyer representing a First Nation in the area has argued in court.



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Court hears from 9-year-old girl who says she was sexually assaulted by Manitoba priest last year

A now nine-year-old girl who says she was sexually assaulted by a priest last year in Little Grand Rapids First Nation told court on Tuesday she remembers feeling scared as the priest allegedly walked her to his bedroom inside the church that day.



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Protesters demand end to Manitoba's COVID-19 lockdown measures

A crowd descended on the Manitoba Legislature Building Saturday afternoon, demanding an end to the COVID-19 quarantine.




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No new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba on Saturday; number in hospital drops to 4

The total number of cases in the province remains 284, with 30 now considered active.



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Anti-lockdown supporters rally against COVID-19-related restrictions outside Manitoba legislature

A group that says pandemic-related restrictions are more harmful than COVID-19 itself held a rally at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Saturday.



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University of Manitoba Today

This site is a fully customized news portal for the University of Manitoba. The new site allows University staff writers and contributors to publish new, relevant, and fresh content—including photography, video and social media. The site is fully responsive so...




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Jeremy Leipsic released from University of Manitoba hockey team




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Government of the Province of Manitoba v. Bernhardt

(United States DC Circuit) - Held that the State of Missouri lacked legal standing to sue the federal government on behalf of its citizens to challenge a federal water supply project that will divert billions of gallons of Missouri River water. The issue involved so-called parens patriae standing. Affirmed a dismissal.




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No additional COVID-19 cases identified in retroactive testing in Manitoba

More than a dozen past cases of severe pneumonia in Manitoba were re-tested for COVID-19, according to a government spokesperson.




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AT#411 - Travel to Arctic Manitoba

Hear about travel to Arctic Manitoba as the Amateur Traveler talks to Marybeth Bond from GutsyTraveler.com about her recent trip to Churchill Manitoba to see polar bears.

 




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AT#418 - Travel to Winnipeg, Manitoba

Hear about travel to Winnipeg, Manitoba as the Amateur Traveler talks to return guest Michael Soncina of Sonchy’s Adventures about this city on the great plains of Canada. 




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Overnight snow expected in areas of Southern Manitoba

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the southwestern area of Manitoba.




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Manitoba’s unemployment rate nearly doubled in April: Statistics Canada

Manitoba’s unemployment rate nearly doubled between March and April, according to the monthly report from Statistics Canada released Friday morning.




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May snowstorm buries southwest Manitobans

Instead of May flowers, Manitobans in the southwest part of the province received a blanketing of snow for Mother's Day weekend.




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Pandemic claims 1 in 12 Manitoba jobs so far, Statistics Canada says

About one in 12 Manitoba jobs disappeared during the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Statistics Canada's latest monthly survey of Canadian employment.



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Heavy May snowfall may be on the way for southwestern Manitoba

Hope you didn't pack away those winter boots yet: southwestern Manitoba, from Riding Mountain south to the Canada-U.S. border, is expected to get heavy rain and snow Friday night.



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Manitoba municipalities to receive most operating funds sooner than normal due to COVID-19

Manitoba municipalities will be receiving most of their operating funding from the province sooner than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the province announced Friday.



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$200 cheques for Manitoba seniors draw mix of praise, criticism

Earlier this week, Manitoba's premier announced $200 cheques for seniors to help pay for increased costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But some wonder if there is a better way to help those in need.



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1 new case of COVID-19 in Manitoba connected with Brandon trucking company cluster

Eight COVID-19 cases are now connected to that workplace, including six employees.



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Union raises concerns over lack of safety inspections after Manitoba construction worker dies on the job

The union that represents thousands of Manitoba workers is asking what safety protocols were in place when a construction worker was killed after a trench wall collapsed on him earlier this week.



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Flowers to 'brunch in a box': Manitoba businesses working hard to make Mother's Day special during pandemic

With Mother's Day only a few days away, businesses are coming up with creative ways to help your family celebrate. Everything from brunch in a box to colourful bouquets and home delivered chocolate.



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Layer of snow covers parts of southwestern Manitoba

We can expect to see more seasonable temperatures by next weekend, says a meteorologist from Environment Canada.



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From vaccine research to developing tests, Manitoba scientists playing important part in COVID-19 fight

They're not necessarily treating sick patients in hospitals, but a number of Manitoba-based scientists are working long hours and facing incredible pressure to battle the novel coronavirus from their labs and research facilities.



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Champion Manitoba jigger launches online competition to spread joy amid pandemic

Acclaimed jigger Ryan Richard, from Sandy Bay First Nation, is calling all dancers to showcase their skills in an online jigging competition.



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Manitoba First Nation proposal to repurpose youth centre as field hospital passed over for temporary shelters

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is wondering why the federal government ignored their community's proposal for an emergency COVID-19 response space in favour of a Calgary company's. 




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Manitoba premier says sports 'back of the pack' as province plans reopening

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says big public events, including professional sports, will be on the back burner when the province announces plans to reopen sectors of its economy that were shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Mint's newest coin showcases famous Falcon Lake UFO encounter in Manitoba

The Royal Canadian Mint's newest offering features Manitoba's most famous UFO encounter, which happened in 1967 when Stefan Michalak went looking for precious metals near Falcon Lake.



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Manitoba Provincial Draw Invites 221 Overseas Workers and Global Students

Manitoba PNP held a draw on December 6th and invited 221 candidates to apply for immigration on the provincial nomination leading to permanent residence in the country. These candidates were in• Skilled Worker Overseas• Skilled Worker in Canada,•…




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Manitoba Hydro announces workforce cuts, rate increases as debt rises

Manitoba Hydro has announced that it will eliminate more than 15% of its workforce while raising rates by at least 10% as the provincial utility's efforts to cut expenditures continue.




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Increased cost, delayed commissioning date announced for 695-Keeyask hydropower plant in Manitoba

The partnership between Manitoba Hydro and four First Nations via the Keeyask Hydropower Limited Partnership (KHLP) announced a significant increase in its control budget and a revised commissioning date for the 695-MW Keeyask Generating Station in a statement on March 7.
 




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