Keeping good on their promise, Manitoba’s provincial government recently launched the teacher certification and professional conduct registry, now available online for the public to view.

In approximately six months, purchasers of vaping products in Manitoba will either quit the habit or pay more for it thanks to new legislation announced by the provincial government.

On January 9, the Niverville Nighthawks lost in a very high scoring affair to the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons. With the loss, the Nighthawks remain in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 21–13–2.

The Niverville Nighthawks defeated the top-ranked Steinbach Pistons on Saturday night with a monumental 3–2 victory over their rivals on the road. With the win, the Nighthawks remain in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–2.

The Niverville Nighthawks earned a point on Sunday night but weren’t able to pull through in extra time as they fell 3–2 in a shootout to the Virden Oil Capitals. With the loss, the Nighthawks stay in fourth place in the MJHL’s East Division with a record of 22–13–3.

Council hosted two delegations at their first public meeting of 2025, held on January 7. First to report was the RM’s emergency measures officer, Harold Schlamp.

January is Alzheimer’s awareness month—but as prevalent as this disease has become in society, it is still poorly understood by most. For many, all that’s known is that it’s a progressive and incurable terminal disease affecting a person’s memory.

On January 15, approximately 40 new immigrants descended on the community of Île-des-Chênes. For some, it was an opportunity to consider relocating their family to a community outside of Winnipeg. For others, it was simply a chance to see more of what Manitoba has to offer.

Administrators at the division scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM) have been busy over the past few years developing policy to keep up with technologically changing times.

As of January 15, Manitobans can begin applying for a more modernized version of the provincial health card. The new plastic cards contain the individual’s name, healthcare numbers, and a QR code which can be scanned to provide additional details.