Tag: Manitoba
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Two New Measles Exposure Sites in Metro Winnipeg: What You Need to Know
Public Health Alerts and What They Mean Public health officials in Manitoba have announced two new measles exposure sites in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. When health authorities identify exposure events, they issue notices so people who were present at the specified locations during the indicated times can monitor for symptoms and take appropriate action. The…
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Two Portage la Prairie Crashes Close Manitoba’s Trans-Canada Highway
Two Crashes Prompt Partial Closures on Manitoba’s Trans-Canada Highway Manitoba RCMP confirmed Friday that responders dealt with two significant multi-vehicle crashes near Portage la Prairie. The incidents led to the partial closure of the Trans-Canada Highway, specifically sections of Highway 1 and Highway 75, as crews worked to secure the scene, assist injured motorists, and…
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Section of Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba Closed after 2 Multi-Vehicle Crashes: RCMP
Two separate crashes force closures on Manitoba’s Trans-Canada corridor Manitoba RCMP say they responded to two multi-vehicle crashes near Portage la Prairie on Friday as deteriorating road conditions and winter weather created dangerous driving. The incidents led to the closure of parts of the Trans-Canada Highway 1 and Highway 75, affecting travel for motorists across…
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Manitoba Section of Trans-Canada Highway Closed After Two Crashes Amid Winter Conditions
Overview of the Incident Two multi-vehicle crashes near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, prompted the temporary closure of sections of the Trans-Canada Highway, including Highway 1 and Highway 75, on Friday evening. Manitoba RCMP confirmed responders were at the scene as crews worked to clear wreckage and manage ongoing traffic disruption. The weather and road conditions…
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Manitoba Freezing Rain Warning Triggers Road Closures
Environment Canada issues freezing rain warning for southern Manitoba Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning Sunday for pockets of southern Manitoba, signaling a sudden shift to hazardous winter driving conditions. The warning comes as freezing rain continues to fall in several areas, blanketing roads with ice and reducing visibility for travelers. Local officials have…
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Environment Canada Issues Warning as Freezing Rain Hits Southern Manitoba
Latest Weather Alert: Freezing Rain Impacts Southern Manitoba Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for pockets of southern Manitoba as a wintry mix continues to fall across the region. The icy precipitation has forced travel disruptions and prompted authorities to advise drivers to take precautions on the roads. What Areas Are Affected? Billowing…
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Crown Royal Players’ Championship: Einarson Punches Ticket to Women’s Final in Steinbach
Steinbach Sets the Stage for a Championship Weekend The Crown Royal Players’ Championship moved closer to its climactic finish as the women’s playoff race intensified in Steinbach, Manitoba. In a semifinal that had the home crowd on its feet, Team Kerri Einarson (Gimli, Manitoba) outlasted Ottawa’s Team Rachel Homan 7-6 in an extra end. The…
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MPI data shows major improvements in Manitoba road test success
New data highlights improved road test outcomes in Manitoba Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has released data indicating notable improvements in road test success since introducing the Training Support Requirement (TSR) on November 14, 2024. The TSR was implemented to address a pattern of repeated road test failures and to ensure drivers enter the test with…
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MPI data shows major improvements in road test success in Manitoba
Manitoba sees notable gains in road test success Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) released data indicating substantial improvements in the success rate for road tests, following the introduction of a Training Support Requirement (TSR) in November 2024. The TSR was designed to target common failing points and ensure drivers arrive at the test with foundational skills…
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Diabetes Surges in Manitoba Despite Gains in Other Health Outcomes
Manitoba Faces a Dual Health Challenge: Gains in Some Areas, Alarm in Diabetes Manitoba’s latest health indicators from the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) show a paradox: while rates of heart attacks, strokes, and several chronic diseases are trending downward, diabetes is climbing. The contrast underscores a shifting landscape in population health, where progress…