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Businesses, lake users fear ‘knee-jerk’ action by Parks Canada to combat zebra musselsAs ice continues its spring thaw in many parts of the country and boaters and paddlers gear up to hit the water, an invasive species that’s been slowly making its way westward across Canada for nearly four decades threatens to end the boating season before it even begins in Riding Mountain National Park. Parks Canada...Canada5 hours
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Winnipeg Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon listed as ‘day to day’The Jets now trail the series two games to one, with Game 4 set for 1:30pm CT, Sunday afternoon at Ball Arena.Sports11 hours
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Manitoba’s popular flag football league kicks off the seasonWith over 2,100 players this year, Manitoba's oldest and largest flag football league kicked off the season on Saturday at the Maple Grove Rugby Park.SportsApr 27
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Winnipeg crowd gathers in support of Iranian rapper sentenced to deathToomaj Salehi was first detained in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death in Iran, which sparked nationwide protests in 2022. A death sentence has not been confirmed by Iranian officialsCanadaApr 27
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Commercial fire in Winnipeg under investigation: officials sayThe fire left minimal damage to the structure but caused severe damage to vehicles in the area.CrimeApr 27
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Saturday morning fires at several locations under investigation by Winnipeg FireWinnipeg fire crews had a busy morning as they responded to several incidents of fire across the city. All incidents are under investigation.CrimeApr 27
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Fire on Sutherland Avenue under investigation by Winnipeg fire crewsThe fire, officials said, struck a building that suffered another fire on July 4, 2023, which resulted in it being at a complete loss.CrimeApr 27
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Garter snakes waking from hibernation in Narcisse, Man. viewing densFour snake dens in the area are active, the province says.CanadaApr 27
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Winnipeg testing new approach to repairing potholes this seasonOfficials say they are testing out a new way to fix potholes across the city of Winnipeg, which mixes a combination of ingredients.CanadaApr 27
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Exhibit marking Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary coming to a close at Millennium LibraryA public history exhibit will close at the end of April after nearly two months of operating to mark the city of Winnipeg's 150th anniversary.CanadaApr 27
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Third period meltdown dooms Winnipeg Jets in 6-2 game 3 loss in ColoradoAfter Winnipeg carried a 2-1 lead into the third, Colorado scored five unanswered goals to grab a 2-1 series lead.SportsApr 27
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Province issues ice pileup warning for Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba with strong winds expected SaturdayWith strong winds expected Saturday, the province is issuing a warning of ice pileups for parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.WeatherApr 26
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Meet a maple syrup producer from Manitoba: Bob GassMaple syrup is so popular in the area, McCreary holds a festival to celebrate the local delicacy.ConsumerApr 26
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Assault victim says support services lacking for victims of crime in ManitobaA Manitoba man who was brutally attacked in Winnipeg's North Point Douglas neighbourhood nearly three years ago, says supports for victims of crime fall short.CanadaApr 26
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Pre-MEME-ier: Kinew’s tire change photo becomes internet sensationFrom a simple tire change to a viral photoshop sensation, Premier Wab Kinew's suit-and-tie, Good Samaritan photo has been repurposed into a collection of hilarious memes.CanadaApr 26
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Andrew Harris signs one day contract to retire with the Blue and GoldFormer Winnipeg Blue Bomber star running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract with the football club on Saturday so he can retire as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber.SportsApr 26
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Winnipeg dental program serving inner-city youth marks 25 yearsIn 2022-2023, UM said dental students screened over 2,500 youth in kindergarten to grade six, with about 40 bussing in every Friday.EducationApr 26
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Manitoba promises review after trustee’s comments about residential schoolsManitoba Education Minister Nello Altomare said he is looking into the matter and is launching a governance review.EducationApr 26
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RCMP officers assaulted during traffic stop in Selkirk, Man.RCMP in Selkirk, Man., allege two officers were assaulted during a traffic stop earlier this week. Police say the accused rushed the officers, punching one and uttering threats.CrimeApr 26
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Schmidt returns to lineup for Jets in Game 3, fellow defenceman Stanley to sitJets defenceman Nate Schmidt will be joining the lineup Friday as Winnipeg meets Colorado for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The series is tied at 1-1.SportsApr 26
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Japanese company passes on Winnipeg for lithium-ion separator facilityA Japanese company that was considering building a new lithium-ion separator manufacturing facility has decided to not to build the facility in Winnipeg.CanadaApr 26
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Manitoba politicians and labour leaders mourn workers killed on the job, recommit to safetyGovernment and labour leaders gathered in downtown Winnipeg Friday for a walk in recognition of workers who have been killed or suffered injury or illness on the job.HealthApr 26
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Air Canada apologizes for mishandling national chief’s headdress on flightAir Canada is apologizing after an incident this week involving the mishandling of a headdress belonging to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.CanadaApr 26
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Formal name change for controversial Winnipeg streets weeks awayThe city says Bishop Grandin Boulevard is set to be officially known as Abinojii Mikanah, and Grandin Street will become Taapweewin Way.CanadaApr 26
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ANALYSIS: Hockey world says goodbye to broadcasting icon Bob ColeNo one in the business, in front of the camera, in the booth or behind the scenes, had a better flair for the dramatic than Bob Cole.SportsApr 26