Manitoba Government Invests $3 Million in Playgrounds Provincewide

The Manitoba government announced a $98,000 grant through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program for the Rivers Train Station Restoration and Heritage Committee to support an economic development capacity-building project. The project will partner with Brandon University’s Rural Development Institute for a pilot research…

The Manitoba government says it will install fencing and other safety measures at Whiteshell Provincial Park where two boys drowned earlier this month, including a fenced viewing area and updated signage. Environment Minister Mike Moyes says the updates follow a safety assessment of high-risk trails and the government is reviewing safety needs at other…

The article reports that construction will begin later this summer on Phase 2 of the Northwest Hydro Corridor Multi-Use Path in North Winnipeg, extending the route about two kilometres and ultimately reaching about 4.2 kilometres in length. The project, a $3-million expansion funded in part by a $330,000 contribution from Trails Manitoba, will add…

The Manitoba government will install fencing and other safety measures at the Whiteshell Provincial Park site where two boys drowned, including a fenced viewing area and updated signage. This follows a safety assessment of high-risk trails Province-wide, and the government is reviewing whether additional measures are needed at other parks.

The Manitoba government is expanding eligibility for the one-time Manitoba Flood Recovery Program (MFRP) to include additional communities severely impacted by June flooding. The expansion follows a review of impacts and adds specific municipalities to the MFRP criteria.

The Manitoba government has launched an external review of the funding model for child and family services. The minister says the review will examine how funding is allocated to the program.

The Manitoba government is expanding its economic presence by establishing two new regional trade representative positions—one for Europe (focused on the UK and Western Europe, leveraging CETEA) and one for Mexico—to broaden market access for Manitoba businesses. These roles, along with an India trade representative announced earlier, aim to strengthen…

The City of Winnipeg announced Phase 2 of the Northwest Hydro Corridor, expanding the north Winnipeg active transportation path by about 1 kilometre on each end, bringing the total length to approximately 4.2 kilometres. The $3-million project includes new lighting, benches, a sidewalk on Admiral Avenue, future connections, and additional pedestrian…