Our latest summary of insights regarding COVID-19 in Manitoba for the Winnipeg Free Press.

A new Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press finds the NDP's lead over the Progressive Conservatives has widened to 10 points province-wide.

A new Probe Research poll finds Manitobans are divided on whether to charge extra taxes to those who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine - and they are not satisfied with the performance of their new premier, Heather Stefanson.

A new Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press finds one-half of Winnipeggers approve of the City's current approach to clearing snow from streets and sidewalks - but a significant minority want more effort to be made clearing sidewalks for pedestrians

A new Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press finds support for Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives remains flat even after the party chose Heather Stefanson as its new leader and Manitoba's new premier.

A summary of insights from a recent Probe Research survey of Manitobans regarding COVID-19 restrictions, testing and vaccinations - including key differences between southern Manitoba and the rest of the province.

With a new premier about to be chosen, a new Probe Research survey finds a majority of of Manitobans approve of how caretaker premier Kelvin Goertzen and new health minister Audrey Gordon have handled the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press finds strong support province-wide for requiring students attending in-person classes to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

A new Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press finds some Manitoba voters have warmed back up to the governing Progressive Conservatives as that party selects a new leader and premier.

A new Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press finds Winnipeggers have not seen much in the way of improvements in race relations during the past year - and little progress made by the Winnipeg Police Service on this front.

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A new Probe Research poll for the Winnipeg Free Press shows support for the federal NDP increasing in Manitoba ahead of a potential summer/fall election.

A new Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press finds the gap between the surging New Democrats and governing Progressive Conservative party has widened even further.

As Canadians come to further grips with the legacy of residential schools, a new Probe Research survey finds a majority of Winnipeggers support changing the name of Bishop Grandin Boulevard so that it no longer honours one of the architects of this policy.

Winnipeggers are worried about the fate of the downtown post-pandemic and feel governments should help fund the recovery. But, nearly one-half of residents never actually visit the downtown.

Our March 2021 results on federal voting intentions in Manitoba show Conservative support holding steady, while the Liberals continue to lead in Winnipeg.

A new Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press shows COVID-19 pandemic is taking a significant toll on Manitobans' well-being.

A new Probe Research survey conducted on behalf of Economic Development Winnipeg (EDW) finds that economic pessimism increased as the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic struck the province.

The latest Probe Research numbers on federal politics show the Conservatives maintaining their lead in Manitoba, with support for the NDP increasingly slightly in the province.

Progressive Conservative party support has plunged in the wake of rising COVID-19 case counts and criticism of the provincial government's response

A new Probe Research survey finds nearly one-half of Manitobans want the provincial government to take over privately-operated long-term care facilities - and increasing numbers say improving conditions in these homes is an urgent priority. 

As the number of COVID-19 cases surge in Manitoba, residents are giving their provincial government significantly lower marks for its ability to handle the public health and economic consequences of the pandemic, a new Probe Research poll finds.

A new Probe Research survey finds Manitobans favour moving the entire province to Code Red and feel provincial restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 need to go further.

A new Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press explores attitudes regarding racism among Manitobans.

One year after Manitobans re-elected a Progressive Conservative government, a new Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press shows the PCs continue to hold the largest share of voter support. Indeed, support for Brian Pallister’s party is down by only three percentage points on the anniversary of its re-election.

The federal Conservatives, under new leader Erin O'Toole, have re-taken top spot among Manitoba voters, according to a new Probe Research poll for the Winnipeg Free Press.

A new Probe Research survey finds Manitobans lean towards wanting all visitors from out-of-province - even those from nearby places with relatively few cases of COVID-19 - to self-isolate for 14 days if they decide to pay a visit to the province.

A new survey conducted by Probe Research in collaboration with EPI Research Inc. finds that more than eight-in-ten Manitobans support implementing a public health order making it mandatory to wear masks in indoor public spaces.

A new Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press finds that the federal Liberals have rebounded and have become the most popular party in the province again.

A new Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press finds that the governing Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats are statistically tied, with Manitobans more likely to approve of how the PCs have protected public health than their measures to deal with the economic fallout of COVID-19.

Although the blockades of major transportation links, including roads and rail lines, feels like an ancient memory in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Probe Research survey conducted in March for the Winnipeg Free Press finds Manitobans hold sharply polarized views on this complex issue.

A new Probe Research survey finds that Manitobans want governments to pay for COVID-19 related spending by increasing the amount of tax wealthier individuals and larger companies pay - with six-in-ten also favouring the introduction of a universal basic income (UBI) for all citizens.

A new Probe Research survey finds Manitobans expect their lives to change profoundly in the long-term as a result of COVID-19.

A Probe Research survey conducted in March 2020 - just as the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold - shows that provincial voter intentions remain stable.

One-in-three Manitobans feel the COVID-19 crisis currently causing health, social and economic upheaval in the province and around the globe is overblown, according to a new Probe Research survey.

Western Manitobans – particularly Brandon residents – are much more likely to be concerned today about the effect of drugs such as methamphetamines and opioids on their community.

Manitobans – and particularly Winnipeggers – are concerned about crime in an unprecedented way.

A recent Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press indicates the post-election honeymoon appears to be waning for Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government.

An impressive majority of Winnipeg adults are optimistic about the economic future of their city although most anticipate the financial status quo for their households in the coming year. These results emerged from a new “Economic Perspectives” research program sponsored by Economic Development Winnipeg.

As the 2019 federal election campaign reaches the half-way mark, Andrew Scheer’s Conservative Party enjoys strong support from Manitoba voters and are especially dominant among the province’s male, rural, high-income and older residents. 

A complete breakdown of how Manitobans feel about the issues leading up to the Sept. 10 provincial election.

We asked 1,200 Manitobans to weigh in on whether the private sector should be involved in providing energy, auto insurance, gaming and retail liquor sales in the province.

The latest Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press and CTV Winnipeg breaks down how Manitobans feel about the four provincial party leaders.

Heading into the final days of the 2019 Manitoba election campaign, a new Probe Research survey conducted for the Winnipeg Free Press and CTV Winnipeg shows the governing Progressive Conservatives maintain a sizable lead over the NDP - although the two parties are neck-and-neck in vote-rich Winnipeg.

Winnipeg - Although one-half of Manitobans say Premier Brian Pallister ought to have respected Manitoba's fixed-date election legislation, the Premier's decision to call a vote for Sept. 10 is not likely to drive significant voters away from his Progressive Conservative party.

Winnipeg - On the eve of an early election campaign in Manitoba, Brian Pallister's governing Progressive Conservatives are holding onto a firm lead in public support over their NDP and Liberal competitors.

Winnipeg - A sudden surge by Elizabeth May and the federal Green Party has eroded popular support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the governing Liberal Party in Manitoba, a new Probe Research survey for the Winnipeg Free Press shows.

Probe Research's Manitoba Business Leaders Index is a survey of 203 Manitoba-based CEOs and business owners. The 2019 survey shows that business leaders are less optimistic about the state of the provincial economy - although an increasing proportion credit the Manitoba government for its efforts to create a business-friendly climate in the province.

Winnipeg – He’s been a stalwart on the blueline and a commanding physical presence on the ice since the Winnipeg Jets returned to Manitoba eight years ago.

A new Probe Research survey shows support for Manitoba's governing PCs decreased slightly in March, with the opposition NDP now leading in voter support in Winnipeg.

New Probe Research surveys of Manitoba citizens and business leaders show that both groups believe Manitoba's Progressive Conservative made the right decision when it reduced the PST in its 2019 budget.