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Provincial Affairs Reporter, CBC Manitoba | #mbpoli | ian.froese@cbc.ca | Rather tall | Header photo: John Woods / The Canadian Press
After Obby Khan’s first day as Opposition leader in the legislature chamber on Monday, it’s clear he and Premier Wab Kinew aren’t exactly chummy.

The tense handshake in 2023 comes to mind: cbc.ca/amp/1.6823953 #mbpoli
May 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Supporters of Conservative candidate Colin Reynolds try to get drivers passing by in Elmwood-Transcona to honk for their party during the late afternoon rush hour. #Elxn2025
April 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Shannon Corbett, elected Tuesday as the new MLA for Transcona, walks into her election party to applause from NDP faithful. #mbpoli
March 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Manitoba is draping a large Canadian flag in front of the legislature building.

Premier Wab Kinew will speak outside, in front of the flag, at 3:15 p.m. in response to the trade war. #mbpoli
March 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Manitoba has become the first province to sign onto the national pharmacare program. #mbpoli
February 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
PCs knock Manitoba NDP for considering out-of-province candidates to lead Washington trade office www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
December 5, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Ste. Anne hospital over capacity throughout September, October, new data shows www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
December 5, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Winnipeg program offering English language skills to newcomers has federal funding cut www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
December 3, 2024 at 5:28 AM
To the winner goes the spoils. #wpgpoli #mbpoli
November 30, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Mayor Gillingham and the City of Winnipeg team is dominating Premier Wab Kinew and the Province of Manitoba 4-0 in the third period of an exhibition hockey game.

***Insert joke about provincial/city relations here*** #mbpoli #wpgpoli
November 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Transgender advocate raises concern over Manitoba Tories' approval of leadership candidate Wally Daudrich | @bkives.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#mbpoli
November 29, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Manitoba's premier vowed Thursday to introduce legislation that puts the province's current universal school food program into law permanently. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
November 29, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Manitoba municipalities want the final say on how fast drivers can travel through their communities on provincial roads, but the province's transportation minister isn't looking to relinquish control.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
November 29, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Manitoba's Official Opposition is raising concerns about the effect a shortage of beds at Winnipeg's largest hospital could have on surgeries. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
November 27, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Trump's trade tariffs would send Manitoba into a recession: Premier Wab Kinew www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
November 26, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Manitoba's health-care authorities are being mandated to help clean up the needles they've handed out as part of harm reduction programs. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
November 26, 2024 at 5:01 AM
'No rational reason' why Manitoba police watchdog changes not implemented after 3 years: former director www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
November 25, 2024 at 6:23 PM
From yesterday: Manitoba unveils $20M strategy to 'empower and protect' Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit people www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 23, 2024 at 4:11 PM