Manitoba
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healthManitoba Invests $1.2 Million to Expand Emergency Department Social Work
Manitoba government funds eight new social worker positions across Winnipeg emergency departments to enhance mental health support and patient safety assessments.
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healthCDC Issues Manitoba Travel Advisory Amid Worsening Hepatitis A Outbreak
U.S. CDC issues Level 1 travel advisory for Manitoba as hepatitis A cases surpass 784. Health officials expand vaccine eligibility targeting vulnerable communities and First Nations.
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healthOpioid Calls Surpass Alcohol in Winnipeg for First Time
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service reports opioid-related calls exceeding alcohol-related calls for the first time in 2026, signaling a deepening crisis.
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healthManitoba Nurses Union Pushes for Swift Action on Patient Ratios
Manitoba's nurses union calls for immediate formation of an implementation committee after legislation mandating nurse-to-patient ratios passes.
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healthManitoba's Flavored Vape Restrictions Not Enough, Lung Association Says
A new Manitoba bill limits flavored vape sales in urban areas but faces criticism for not going far enough compared to other provinces.
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healthManitoba Doctors Back Social Media Ban for Youth, Cite Health Risks
Physicians in Manitoba officially support the province's plan to ban social media and AI chatbots for children, pointing to significant health risks.
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worldSiblings Separated by '60s Scoop Reunite in Winnipeg
Three Indigenous siblings separated as children by Canada's '60s Scoop policy meet for the first time at a Winnipeg airport.
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sportsPrairies Premier League Kicks Off, Elevating Soccer in Western Canada
The Prairies Premier League, a new semi-pro soccer league, launched its first games in Saskatoon and Winnipeg, aiming to develop players and grow the sport.