17 killed, 8 injured in Manitoba bus crash; premier honors first responders, no charges for driver.

On June 15, 2023, a bus crash in Manitoba killed 17 people and injured 8 when a bus carrying seniors collided with a semi-trailer. In response, Premier Wab Kinew honored 134 first responders, including paramedics and firefighters, with the Order of the Buffalo Hunt for their bravery and service. He acknowledged the emotional toll on the responders and pledged mental health support, while noting that no charges would be filed against the bus driver.