Morgan Modjeski

The Government of Manitoba says private nursing agencies focused on profit, as opposed to patients, are no longer welcome in the province. That was the message delivered by Minister of Health and Seniors Uzoma Asagwara on Wednesday morning, claiming Manitobans may be getting ripped off. “This RFP will change that,” they said. The minister says […]

It’s training that could help prevent tragic outcomes for Indigenous patients. The University of Manitoba has announced a new program for health-care workers to make sure Indigenous patients receive culturally safe care as part of ongoing efforts to build a better and more equal health-care system. “The purpose of the training is to address racism, […]

For some municipalities, it’s a thimble when they need a bucket. It’s being called an “escalator increase” for municipalities by Premier Wab Kinew, as he announced new cash flowing to the municipalities on top of the usual operating grants. And while an injection of cash is welcome, some say the dose is far too low. […]

MonkeyPox has arrived in Manitoba but the risk to the overall public is low.  Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care announced the diagnosis Friday, saying it’s a travel-related case associated with an outbreak in central and eastern Africa and the first case of its kind in Manitoba and in Canada.  “The individual was assessed and […]

A new monument for the legislative grounds, increasing the quality of Manitoba’s health-care system and decreasing costs for people in the province were some priorities outlined by the NDP government in Tuesday’s throne speech. Bringing more internationally trained health-care professionals to Manitoba and adding 800 knee and hip surgery slots at Selkirk Regional Hospital to […]

With snow in the forecast, the province is advising motorists to take care while on provincial roads and highways. Environment Canada has forecasted that a powerful low-pressure system approaching from the south will bring precipitation to the region, with significant rainfall expected and the possibility of snow. On Tuesday, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure issued its […]

The Government of Manitoba says it’s making an investment in innovation and is taking its lead from those on the frontlines. 

One of Canada’s leading consumer watchdogs is cautioning the public that the flashy ads for cheap holiday cheer on social media may come with a big price tag. People across the province are already getting into the holiday spirit, but the Better Business Bureau is warning residents to make a list and check it twice […]

A Canada Post strike is looming but Shared Health says the province’s medical systems are ready. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given Canada Post notice they are in a position to strike as of Nov. 15. It’s expected the strike will affect “millions of Canadians and businesses” and Shared Health is no different, […]

It’s an investment that could see the number of new jobs in Manitoba soar. The Government of Manitoba announced Tuesday it will be investing more than $500,000 into Winnipeg-based StandardAero, in partnership with the federal government, to create new training opportunities and jobs in the province. “We’re going to be training up more than 1,000 […]