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Rural Manitoba councillors push for independent referendum on controversial silica mine project

Plans have been in the works for about four years for Calgary-based Sio Silica to build a silica mine and processing plant near the community of Vivian in the RM of Springfield, east of Winnipeg.

Not searching landfill for remains might embolden killers

A study also says if no search is conducted it could have long-term and negative effects on Indigenous women and girls in Manitoba.

Winkler councillor on region’s library board to ‘exert influence’

The Winkler council says they should be able to exert some control over where books and other materials are placed and visible.

Prairie Rose School Division rejects request for book ban

Concerns about books available to children, and requests to ban books have been a growing issue in parts of Manitoba recently.

Selkirk’s water treatment plant goes green, eliminates fossil fuels

The city’s drinking water plant is heated and cooled using a geothermal system and produces zero Green House Gas emissions.

Truckers say intersection of Hwy 5 and Trans-Canada is dangerous

The intersection is known for being dangerous not only in Manitoba but among truckers across Canada.

Victims’ families decry lack of action on landfill searches

Premier Heather Stefanson will meet with the Assembly of Manitoba next month to discuss support the province could offer for a search.

More inspection stations for zebra mussels coming to Manitoba

Boaters risk spreading aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels, which were first discovered in Lake Winnipeg in 2013.

Winnipeg Mayor appoints Senior Advisor on Homelessness

Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham announced the city has hired Jarred Baker to take on the new role of Senior Advisor on Homelessness.

Downtown Bay project earns prestigious award for SCO

Fast Company, a monthly magazine, named Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn the Best World-Changing Idea for North America for 2023.

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