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Lightning strike at Ebb and Flow First Nation sends 13 to hospitalThirteen people were sent to hospital and another 12 were assessed by paramedics after lightning struck a Manitoba community during a powwow Friday night.WeatherAug 18, 2019
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Winnipeg police looking to retrieve stolen gun after residential break-inWinnipeg police are on the lookout for a stolen handgun after a break and enter in the Island Lakes area.CrimeAug 17, 2019
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2 girls, ages 4 and 6, die in collision north of DauphinInvestigators say the two occupants of the Ford F150, both 24-year-old men from Dauphin, sustained serious injuries.CrimeAug 17, 2019
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Homicide unit investigating after assault reported: Winnipeg policeInvestigators found an injured man in his 30s, who was transported to hospital in critical condition. On Saturday, police say the victim succumbed to his injuries.CrimeAug 17, 2019
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Bombers, Raiders host football tournament at IG FieldThe CFL's Bombers and the NFL's Raiders teamed up Sunday to put on a 7-on-7 football tournament, giving people the opportunity to play and coach on the Bombers' turf.SportsJul 30, 2019
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July 2019 Coach of the Month: Juan CampuzanoSport Manitoba's selection for Coach of the Month for July 2019 is diving coach Juan CampuzanoEntertainmentJul 30, 2019
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Police use forensic testing to lay gun charges against Winnipeg manPolice said forensic testing of a reportedly stolen gun was completed by a number of units, which then identified a suspect.CrimeJul 27, 2019
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Winnipeg fire officials investigating fire at school in TransconaJust before 4 a.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire on the roof of a school in the 200 block of Redonda Street.CanadaJul 27, 2019
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Windsor park residents concerned about vandalism in neighbourhoodCorinne Delannoy and co-organizer Kristopher Whittaker have created the "Take Back Windsor Park" campaign in the neighbourhood's Facebook group.CrimeJul 26, 2019
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Southern Manitoba motorcycle group delivers toys for kids in hospitalRiders with the Southern Manitoba Harley Owners Group Chapter held their annual toy run.EntertainmentJul 21, 2019
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Winnipeg police arrest 5 teens after attempted break-inFour boys aged 14 to 16 are facing break and enter charges and another 16-year-old boy is facing an additional charge of possessing a weapon.CrimeJul 21, 2019
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Commandos Motorcycle Club holds rally for Deer Lodge CentreThe bike club made up of active and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces set up their bikes in support of Deer Lodge Centre, home to more than 50 veterans.EntertainmentJul 20, 2019
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Winnipeg police arrest 37-year-old man after shots fired Friday morningPolice responded to the area of Assiniboine Avenue and Hargrave Street early Friday morning after receiving reports of a man firing a gun outside.CrimeJul 20, 2019
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‘Luxury officers’ should be on the street, not in schools, says Winnipeg Police AssociationWinnipeg Police Association President Maurice Sabourin believes more officers are needed on the street, and he has an idea of where to pull them from.CrimeJul 19, 2019
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Manitoba parents concerned with birth registration delaysTasha Gregory has been waiting for over 6 weeks for birth registration documents for her newborn child, and shes not alone.HealthJul 17, 2019
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Manitoba Liberals unveil health-care planLiberal Leader Dougald Lamont said the new system will merge all regional health authorities with Manitoba Health. Lamont said this will return control and decision-making back to the local level across the province.PoliticsJul 14, 2019
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Manitoba RCMP investigate possible policy breach at National Microbiology LabThe Public Health Agency said no employees from the lab have been arrested or are confined to their homes, and it is working to resolve the matter “expeditiously.”InvestigationsJul 13, 2019
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Arlen Dumas takes leave as Grand Chief of Assembly of Manitoba ChiefsAssembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Arlen Dumas announced Friday he is taking "a brief leave of absence from his role to heal."InvestigationsJul 13, 2019
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How to prevent basement flooding after a heavy rainfallA number of Winnipeg home renovation companies we're busy the following day, responding to numerous calls around the city.WeatherJul 10, 2019
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Manitoba Red Cross evacuating residents from 2 First Nations due to wildfire smokeThe Red Cross says it will be evacuating "Priority 1" residents, which include the elderly, babies and those with chronic respiratory problems.CanadaJul 7, 2019
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Smoke from forest fires causing poor air quality in southeastern ManitobaEnvironment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for part of southeastern Manitoba including Winnipeg due to smoky conditions caused by forest fires.WeatherJul 6, 2019
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Manitoba RCMP arrest multiple suspects after they barricaded themselves in Selkirk homeManitoba RCMP have made an arrest after an armed and barricaded incident in Selkirk.CrimeJul 6, 2019
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols expects to play in week 5Winnipeg Blue Bombers Quarterback Matt Nichols expects to be playing Friday when the blue and gold host the Toronto ArgonautsSportsJul 6, 2019
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Toronto development company interested in Portage Place purchase, will invest $300 millionA development company from Toronto has offered to purchase Portage Place Shopping Mall and turn it into student housing and a commercial redevelopment.ConsumerJul 5, 2019
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Hundreds gather for Disability Matters Vote campaign launchA vocal crowd gathered at Assiniboine Park Thursday to kick off a campaign to get disabled people out to the polls, and for politicians to hear their issues.PoliticsJul 5, 2019
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