Some Manitoba families have been warned they may have to step in and help at long-term care homes after a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers comes into effect.

As more sectors require staff and patrons to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, the pushback to the mandates is becoming more vocal.

Heather Stefanson, one of two women competing for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives, joins Power & Politics to discuss her campaign. The new leader will be elected by party members on Oct. 30.

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has signed a consent form agreeing to be extradited to the United States to face a charge there of trafficking in persons. Also today, Toronto police charged Nygard with sexual assault and forcible...

Manitoba is poised to have its first female premier, with Heather Stefanson and Shelly Glover running to be next leader of the Progressive Conservatives and replace outgoing Premier Brian Pallister.

People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier has become a rallying figure for voters who strongly object to lockdowns and other measures and while political watchers say it’s unlikely the party will win any seats, it could eat into...

Cattle ranchers in drought-stricken central Manitoba are worried about their future after a lack of hay and pasture forced them to sell off herds at emergency auctions.

By bringing in tougher vaccination and mask requirements now, the provinces are hoping to blunt the effects of what some experts say is the fourth wave of the pandemic.

Prairie farmers are experiencing what is shaping up to be the worst drought in Canadian history. Lack of rain, coupled with heat and wind, has resulted in the worst yield these farmers have ever seen. Some say they're resilient enough to...

Manitoba has extended its public health restrictions for another two weeks, including remote learning for students, but some still want the province to go further to stop the third wave.

Manitoba's dismal third wave of COVID-19 will get even worse before it improves, forcing the province to fly out more critical patients and crack down on rule-breakers.

COVID-19 continues to ravage Manitoba’s health-care system as intensive care unit admissions continue to climb, all while the province tries to increase vaccine uptake and fight ongoing COVID-19 denial.

Several hundred fully vaccinated health-care workers will be allowed into Bell MTS Place to watch the Winnipeg Jets in their upcoming Stanley Cup playoff series. The decision is facing criticism as Manitoba continues to report high...

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he will step down and not seek re-election, but it’s not clear when he’s leaving office. Pallister had previously hinted he wouldn’t serve a full two terms.

Manitoba has tightened its COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on outdoor social gatherings, as cases surge and some ICU patients are transferred to hospitals in northwestern Ontario.

Manitoba has transferred at least 14 COVID-19 intensive-care patients to Ontario as ICUs reach capacity. Ottawa promised to send help in the form of the Red Cross and Canadian Armed Forces.

Manitoba has extended public health orders for the rest of the week, as the third wave of the pandemic stretches hospital resources and a group of doctors calls for more restrictions, including a stay-at-home order.

An ICU patient with COVID-19 died this week, after an attempt to transfer her out of Manitoba to another province. At least 23 patients have successfully been transferred to Ontario, as Manitoba's hospitals struggle to cope with the...

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the province will be able to get more help with its intensive care patients from northwestern Ontario as the province deals with 'unsustainably' high case numbers of COVID-19.

Manitoba surpassed Alberta on Sunday with the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in Canada.

Manitoba is the country's COVID-19 hotspot and officials say the province could face more restrictions if the number of cases doesn't start falling soon.

Premier Brian Pallister is calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to send unused vaccine doses north of the border.

The third wave of COVID-19 in Manitoba has put considerable strain on hospitals and some patients have been sent out of province to make room.

Extreme drought in parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba has made for a poor start to the growing season. Across the Prairies, unusually dry conditions will jeopardize crops, threaten the water supply and increase the risk of fires.