Manitoba’s 26th Legislature ends after record, noisy session
The third session of Manitoba’s 26th Legislature stretched beyond its planned end, becoming the longest in sitting days and among the most verbose. The Liberal opposition led a protracted attack on shared school services and pension reforms, prompting filibusters and heavy debate before a pared-down final wind‑up with limited proclamations.
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Prevent Sleeping Sickness Threat Affects Manitoba Horses
Dr. John McGowan warns sleeping sickness could reappear in Manitoba horses this summer with July and August peak tied to mosquito populations. Last year 73 cases prompted widespread vaccination. wild birds serve as reservoir hosts and transmission to horses occurs via mosquitoes.
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