The first batch of Manitoba’s new plastic health cards is now arriving in mailboxes across the province, marking a significant shift from the decades-old paper cards that have frustrated residents for years. More than 200,000 Manitobans have applied for the redesigned cards since the online application opened on January 15, 2025. The plastic cards, featuring an image of the northern lights, are designed to solve a common complaint about the current paper versions — their tendency to become faded, dog-eared, and worn. The change aligns Manitoba with most Canadian jurisdictions that already use plastic health cards. Only Alberta continues to … Continue reading Manitoba’s New Plastic Health Cards: 200,000+ Applications