Manitoba receives top marks for reducing internal trade barriers

By: Free Press staff Posted: 8:03 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2026 Manitoba got top marks from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business for internal trade barrier reduction. Read this article for free: To continue reading, please subscribe: *First …

Fireworks meet music in new southern Manitoba event coming this fall

A special fireworks event coming to southern Manitoba this fall will light up the sky with a combination of colourful displays, music, and precision choreography unlike anything seen before in the province. Shadow Valley Illuminated will take place Sept. 5 …

YELLOW TORNADO WATCH FOR THOMPSON AND NORTH CENTRAL MANITOBA

Environment Canada has issued a yellow tornado watch for portions of north-central Manitoba, including the City of Thompson, for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, July 29.   Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the …

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for parts of southwest Manitoba

8:47 PM CDT Wednesday 29 July 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High AS OF 9 PM Thursday evening, July 29, 2026   Locations: Portions of southern Manitoba. Timing: This afternoon and evening. Hazards: Large hail and strong, gusty winds. …

Manitoba community files proposed class action lawsuit over 2025 power outage

First Nation in northern Manitoba proposes class-action lawsuit after winter power outage

A northern First Nation hit by a power outage that led to evacuations and damaged infrastructure is suing Manitoba Hydro, the province and the federal government, alleging negligence after years of warnings the community's power line was "old and …

Warm weather across Manitoba speeds up crop development: crop report

The latest Manitoba crop report suggested that a week that began with some precipitation, followed by warm temperatures, allowed crops to advance. The latest Manitoba crop report suggested that a week that began with some precipitation, followed by warm …

Folklorama's 55th festival celebrates Manitoba's diversity with citizenship ceremony

Returning for the 55th year, Folklorama is back celebrating multiculturalism and diversity. This year, marking a momentous milestone it hosted a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony at the Forks to start off the festivities on Wednesday morning. Citizenship Judge …

Tornado warnings issued in northern Manitoba

Manitoba First Nation takes province, Canada to court following power outage

WINNIPEG – Hundreds of people remain displaced more than six months after some residents of a northern Manitoba First Nation were forced to evacuate because of a power outage that led to severe water damage.  More than 4,000 members of Pimicikamak Cree …