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The president of the Métis National Council is not seeking re-election, saying she is instead going to focus on her growing family. Cassidy Caron was elected in 2021 as the youngest person ever to lead the organization, which represents Métis groups in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. She says she is proud of her […]
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A 32-year-old man hasn't been seen since the morning of May 16, when he was camping in the bush with a group of people in northern Manitoba, say RCMP.
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Days after Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced that it would close dozens of its seafood restaurants, the chain's Canadian counterpart will ask a Canadian court to enforce the U.S. bankruptcy in Canada, CBC News has learned.
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A carjacking came to an abrupt stop Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle crashed into the side of a downtown Winnipeg building and the driver ran off, leaving two frightened passengers with the smashed car.
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A former member of the Winnipeg Police Board, whose appointment has been revoked for allegations he breached the code of ethical conduct, says he wants to set the record straight.
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The RCMP has added a traditional Indigenous ribbon skirt to its uniform. Commissioner Mike Duheme has announced on social media that officers can now wear the ribbon skirts when donning the red serge. He says the addition demonstrates the RCMP’s commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion. The RCMP did not immediately provide more details. […]
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WINNIPEG -- There are just two days until the 16th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad hits the streets.
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A spokesman for Quebec’s provincial police says British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton is in a medically induced coma after a prison attack and doctors planned to try to wake him soon. Sgt. Hugues Beaulieu says the plan to wake Pickton in the next few days and see if he can survive on his own […]
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The Winnipeg Humane Society has opened up adoptions for the first five dogs seized last week from a Winnipeg home.
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WINNIPEG -- A new spray pad and playground have opened at Corydon Community Centre just in time for summer.
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Rain, at times heavy, is expected to soak southern Manitoba starting Thursday night through to Saturday afternoon.
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Freedom Mobile has flipped the switch on wireless service in Manitoba. The telecom launched in the province on Thursday.
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In today’s The Big Story podcast, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to use the notwithstanding clause to enact criminal justice reform if elected. Liberals have pointed to this as an indication that Conservatives could use it for other things, including restricting abortion. Daphne Gilbert is a professor of criminal and constitutional law at the […]
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They are off and running in the 67th racing meet at Assiniboia Downs. To be more precise, however, they are off and betting.
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A new study suggests historic problems in northwestern Ontario from mercury contamination in the 1960s and 70s are being made worse by ongoing industrial pollution. Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have released the results of a study which found that discharge from the Dryden Paper Mill is combining with mercury dumped into the English-Wabigoon river decades ago to create an even more toxic compound: methylmercury.
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A speech to a graduating class of doctors that led to tension between the University of Manitoba's medical school and its biggest private donor has sparked debate about how much influence donors should have over the institutions.
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The federal NDP will fight a byelection in Elmwood-Transcona with a business leader as its candidate, rather than a member of the Blaikie family.
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Manitoba’s former Premier Heather Stefanson has been appointed to WestJet’s Board of Directors. The airline made the announcement Tuesday, citing the former premier’s experience developing public policy and skills “will be a valuable asset”. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Heather to the WestJet Group’s Board at such a critical time in the execution of […]
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Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the American pop-rock band Train, best known for their early-aughts hits like “Drops of Jupiter” and “Meet Virginia,” has died. He was 58. Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed her brother’s death to The Associated Press Wednesday. He died after slipping and falling in the shower while house-sitting for […]
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A Winnipeg non-profit says the clock is ticking on whether it will be able to continue an employment and training program for youth as of next month, due to a delay in federal funding the program has relied on.
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With water levels in Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba below normal, there is a fear of draught conditions heading into the summer, but a local farm says it’s not as bad as many think with recent rainfall making conditions perfect for growing crops. Just a few weeks ago, many farmers including Stefan Regnier who owns […]
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As dozens of people still try to access their suites and figure out the next steps after being forced to evacuate from the Birchwood Terrace apartments on Portage Avenue, Mayor Scott Gillingham says conversations on the situation between the city and the province to address the situation are underway. “The city is having discussions with the province of Manitoba to […]
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The Manitoba government has partially walked back a funding cut to a program that funds summer jobs for teens and young adults.
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A Winnipeg woman at the forefront of fighting for lipedema patients in Canada was honoured at the Manitoba legislature Wednesday. Emma Cloney, a resident of Wolseley and the vice-president of Lipedema Canada, was recognized for her advocacy work. “This is hope that a disease that has gone completely unrecognized in Canada is now being spoken […]
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Following last week’s hail storm that led to more than a thousand claims, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says it will be opening a temporary dedicated hail estimating centre in Winnipeg. READ MORE: MPI reporting over 1,100 hail-related claims from Thursday’s hail event MPI says the new section will open in the already existing Physical Damage […]
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Manitoba's public auto insurer is hoping to speed up the time it takes to deal with hail-related damage claims by opening up a centre dedicated to handling them, after the Winnipeg area was hammered by hail last week.
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WestJet Airlines has plans to soon introduce a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag. CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says the new fare category will be introduced within “a couple of weeks.” He told a Calgary business audience Wednesday that the new “ultra-low” price offering […]
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The philanthropist behind the University of Manitoba's largest-ever personal donation — $30 million — has denounced at a speech made by a valedictorian for medicine grads and admonished the university for letting it happen.
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Former NDP MP Romeo Saganash is no longer facing a sexual assault charge, after a Manitoba judge agreed to stay the criminal offence on Tuesday.
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After a flurry of damage claims caused by a hail storm on May 16, Manitoba Public Insurance is opening a dedicated estimating centre.
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When Lola Omoniyi moved to Winnipeg in the '70s, there was nowhere for her to go get her hair done — or buy makeup that actually matched her skin tone. So she opened her own store and created a space where other Black Winnipeggers, many of them newcomers, could go to feel seen. Thirty-five years later, her store is part of a growing fleet of businesses that she says play an essential role in Winnipeg's Black community.
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An admitted serial killer told a pen pal last year he might be "one of the most hated men" in the country, a series of letters entered as evidence in Jeremy Skibicki's trial in a Winnipeg courtroom on Wednesday reveals.
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Winnipeg animation students are heading to the heart of North America’s TV and film industry – perhaps a future home for the talented teens and young adults. The 35 students from Sisler CREATE’s post-high program are travelling to Los Angeles Thursday, where they will present their original works at Nickelodeon Studios. The program is a […]
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Crown prosecutors have finished calling evidence in the trial of a Winnipeg man who has admitted to killing four Indigenous women. The Crown presented nine letters between Jeremy Skibicki and an inmate in Nova Scotia, but their content was not read in court. The trial is to resume June 3, with defence lawyers calling an […]
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Taco Week and Margarita Madness are about to return to Winnipeg for a week of delicious and spicy cuisine.
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Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling.
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The organizers of a May-long, nationwide boycott of Loblaw brands say they will be extending the boycott indefinitely. Loblaws is Out of Control posted a statement on Reddit saying community members “voted overwhelmingly” in a poll on the platform to continue refraining from patronizing the grocery chain and its subsidiaries. Almost 6,300 people participated in […]
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A black bear that wandered into Winnipeg's Wildwood neighbourhood might be waking up this morning with a nasty hangover and wondering if it just had a strange dream.
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Brandon's 18th Street has been named the worst road in the province by voters in a recent CAA Manitoba campaign.
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A new program has been launched to recognize citizens who have given back to the community as part of Winnipeg's 150th anniversary.
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Nearly two weeks after a Winnipeg apartment block was evacuated, many residents remain in temporary housing and uncertainty as to when they'll be allowed back in the building to get the rest of their belongings.
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Myrna Abraham felt mixed emotions when she learned convicted B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton is in critical condition, after he was assaulted by another inmate in a Quebec prison on Sunday.
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After a provincial byelection date was set for the Tuxedo voting area Monday, both the Manitoba NDP and Liberal parties have announced their candidate. Monday, the NDP confirmed Carla Compton would be running for the seat, and Tuesday, the Liberals announced Jamie Pfau. Carla Compton Compton has been a registered nurse for 18 years and […]
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RICHMOND, B.C. — Retailer London Drugs says it is “unwilling and unable” to pay a multimillion-dollar ransom to cybercriminals who claim to have stolen data in a hacking attack that recently shut down its stores for more than a week. The company says in a statement that the criminals could leak stolen corporate files containing […]
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The City of Winnipeg wants Point Douglas residents to help come up with a new plan that will help guide the future development of one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods.
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As residents of Birchwood Terrace try to get action from all levels of government, it appears that the situation has expanded beyond the building, that’s after residents nearby have been told they have to be on standby evacuations for the next two to three weeks. “I know they’re busy, and there are a lot of […]
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An advocate for foster parents and children in care will carry the Manitoba Liberal banner in the Tuxedo byelection after her rival bowed out of the race.
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The Manitoba government said it was open to discussions Tuesday after facing criticism for cutting support to a major summer job program.
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The Manitoba government said it was open to discussions Tuesday after facing criticism for cutting support to a major summer job program. The NDP government, elected in October, has reduced funding to the Green Team program this year by $4 million, to $5.6 million. The program helps non-profits, municipalities and sports organizations hire teens and young adults. […]
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It could have been a really big mess, but police say there were no injuries after a Manitoba woman allegedly stole a septic truck and at one point veered into oncoming traffic with officers in pursuit. RCMP in Ste. Rose du Lac, Man., say they received a report on Monday morning that the truck had been stolen […]
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Conservation officers were seen in Winnipeg's Wildwood area Tuesday afternoon following up on reports of a black bear roaming the forested neighbourhood just west of the Red River.
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Last summer the Winnipeg Sea Bears made an immediate impact on the local basketball scene. From a hometown hero nailing the team’s first game-winner, to fellow Winnipegger Simon Hildebrandt being named CEBL U-Sports player of the year, there was plenty for fans to be excited about. Now entering year two, many eyes have been on […]
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Rainy conditions combined with efforts from wildfire fighting crews have helped to keep a massive fire at bay as residents were invited back to their home communities in northwestern Manitoba over the weekend.
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