Local News Categories All News Local News Sports & Recreation Commentary Arts & Culture Local News Apr 23, 2026 Residents of Ste. Agathe Vehemently Oppose Housing Proposal On April 22, Ritchot’s council chambers were filled with a large contingent of impassioned Ste. Agathe residents. Local News Apr 23, 2026 IDC Residents Tired of Policing Construction Vehicles Living next to a development that’s under construction has always had its downsides. In the name of growth and progress, many homeowners conclude that it must simply be endured on occasion. Local News Apr 22, 2026 Niverville Residents Seek Reassurance on Group Home Proposal Local residents filled the gallery of Niverville council’s ad hoc meeting room at the Centennial Arena on April 21. They came seeking answers and to demonstrate cautious support for a group home initiative being proposed to council that night. Local News Apr 22, 2026 Province Introduces Interim Wildfire Action Plan for 2026 Late last year, after the last of the Manitoba wildfires had died out, the provincial government set a path to create a comprehensive After Action Review (AAR) using 2025’s wildfire data. Local News Apr 24, 2024 Ritchot Presents a Review of Budget 2024 On April 17, a public hearing was held to present the RM of Ritchot’s newly endorsed financial plan for 2024. Residents were invited to participate and present questions and concerns. Local News Apr 22, 2024 Niverville PCH Braces for Impending Worker Strike As of 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, unionized staff of the Niverville Heritage Life Personal Care Home (HLPCH) will go on strike. Local News Apr 22, 2024 Recognizing International Mother Earth Day through Education and Action April 22 is now recognized around the world as International Mother Earth Day (IMED) and this year marks the third anniversary of the United Nations (UN) designated observance. Local News Apr 19, 2024 Niverville 2024 Budget Includes Tax Hike to Support Greater Spending Niverville’s town council introduced their 2024 budget at a public meeting held on April 16. Residents can expect to see their property taxes go up this year. Council has determined that a 2.5 percent municipal tax increase is needed in order to meet the budget. Local News Apr 18, 2024 Crowd Fills Ritchot Council Chambers Over Livestock Expansion Proposal Ritchot’s council chambers were filled to capacity, with overflow into the foyer, at their public meeting held on April 17. Local News Apr 17, 2024 Province Offers Limited Rebate on Property Security Systems As part of the NDP’s pledge to help create safer communities, the spring provincial budget includes $500,000 to support homeowners and small businesses who wish to beef up their security. Local News Apr 17, 2024 Canada Prepares for Potentially Record-Breaking Wildfire Year Across the nation, 2023 marked an unprecedented year for wildfires. Experts say it wasn’t the number of fires burning that made it historic, but rather the sizable nature of the fires. Local News Apr 17, 2024 Providence College Hit Hard by New International Student Restrictions Earlier this year, on January 22, the federal government announced their intent to put a cap on the number of national study permits issued to students seeking to gain a postsecondary education in Canada. Pagination Load more Citizen Poll Given the dramatic spike in the price of gasoline in recent weeks, would you be more likely to consider an EV for your next vehicle purchase? Choices Yes. EV technology interests me and it would be a relief not to have to worry so much about price volatility. * No. I have concerns about the practicality of EVs and prefer to stick with a gas-powered vehicle, even if it costs more to operate. * Vote Have a more nuanced opinion? Leave us a comment below: * By submitting a comment, you acknowledge that your feedback may be printed in a future edition of The Citizen. All responses will be anonymous unless signed by the writer. Signed comments are more likely to be published. Cell Number Comment
Local News Apr 23, 2026 Residents of Ste. Agathe Vehemently Oppose Housing Proposal On April 22, Ritchot’s council chambers were filled with a large contingent of impassioned Ste. Agathe residents.
Local News Apr 23, 2026 IDC Residents Tired of Policing Construction Vehicles Living next to a development that’s under construction has always had its downsides. In the name of growth and progress, many homeowners conclude that it must simply be endured on occasion.
Local News Apr 22, 2026 Niverville Residents Seek Reassurance on Group Home Proposal Local residents filled the gallery of Niverville council’s ad hoc meeting room at the Centennial Arena on April 21. They came seeking answers and to demonstrate cautious support for a group home initiative being proposed to council that night.
Local News Apr 22, 2026 Province Introduces Interim Wildfire Action Plan for 2026 Late last year, after the last of the Manitoba wildfires had died out, the provincial government set a path to create a comprehensive After Action Review (AAR) using 2025’s wildfire data.
Local News Apr 24, 2024 Ritchot Presents a Review of Budget 2024 On April 17, a public hearing was held to present the RM of Ritchot’s newly endorsed financial plan for 2024. Residents were invited to participate and present questions and concerns.
Local News Apr 22, 2024 Niverville PCH Braces for Impending Worker Strike As of 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, unionized staff of the Niverville Heritage Life Personal Care Home (HLPCH) will go on strike.
Local News Apr 22, 2024 Recognizing International Mother Earth Day through Education and Action April 22 is now recognized around the world as International Mother Earth Day (IMED) and this year marks the third anniversary of the United Nations (UN) designated observance.
Local News Apr 19, 2024 Niverville 2024 Budget Includes Tax Hike to Support Greater Spending Niverville’s town council introduced their 2024 budget at a public meeting held on April 16. Residents can expect to see their property taxes go up this year. Council has determined that a 2.5 percent municipal tax increase is needed in order to meet the budget.
Local News Apr 18, 2024 Crowd Fills Ritchot Council Chambers Over Livestock Expansion Proposal Ritchot’s council chambers were filled to capacity, with overflow into the foyer, at their public meeting held on April 17.
Local News Apr 17, 2024 Province Offers Limited Rebate on Property Security Systems As part of the NDP’s pledge to help create safer communities, the spring provincial budget includes $500,000 to support homeowners and small businesses who wish to beef up their security.
Local News Apr 17, 2024 Canada Prepares for Potentially Record-Breaking Wildfire Year Across the nation, 2023 marked an unprecedented year for wildfires. Experts say it wasn’t the number of fires burning that made it historic, but rather the sizable nature of the fires.
Local News Apr 17, 2024 Providence College Hit Hard by New International Student Restrictions Earlier this year, on January 22, the federal government announced their intent to put a cap on the number of national study permits issued to students seeking to gain a postsecondary education in Canada.
