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Healing Walk turns streets of Winnipeg orange for National Day for Truth and ReconciliationResidential school survivors gathered on the steps of the CMHR for an opening prayer before the sound of drumming and singing flooded the streets.CanadaSep 30, 2021
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Drinkables, edibles could lead future of cannabis industryThe CEO of Delta 9 said edibles have skyrocketed in popularity, with the gummy form of cannabis appealing to a new demographic.CannabisSep 23, 2021
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WFPS responds to house fire caused by unattended cookingThe fire was extinguished quickly, but fire crews are reminding residents how they can avoid fires caused by unattended cooking in the future.CanadaSep 19, 2021
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Two hospitalized including RCMP officer after Hwy 1 crash, Manitoba police sayAn RCMP officer from Falcon Lake and another driver were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision midday Friday.CanadaSep 18, 2021
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Teen charged in teen death in Grand Rapids, Manitoba: RCMPRCMP Major Crime Services investigators are in the northern Manitoba community and are leading the homicide investigation.CrimeSep 18, 2021
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Habitat for Humanity Manitoba CEO apologizes for allowing Glover candidacy announcementThe CEO said it was not his intention to imply an endorsement of Shelly Glover's campaign by Habitat for Humanity Manitoba, or herself personally.CanadaSep 12, 2021
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Winnipeg fire crews extinguish two early morning blazes SundayWinnipeg Fire Paramedic crews responded to two fires within two hours early Sunday morning, with one person suffering minor injuries.CanadaSep 12, 2021
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Manitoba voters urged to check polling location after information card errorElections Canada says some Manitoba polling station locations changed after voter information cards were printed and urged people to double-check site addresses online.CanadaSep 11, 2021
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‘Clear as mud’: Manitoba teachers, students prepare for uncertain 2021 school yearThe teacher said she would find out changes to school plans at the same time as the rest of the public, and said they aren't involved in conversations with the school divisions.EducationSep 6, 2021
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Manitoba Marathon returns with in-person race for first time in 2 yearsThe event normally hosts around 12,000 participants, however, due to COVID-19, executive director Rachel Munday said roughly 3,000 took part.SportsSep 5, 2021
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Winnipeg nail technician brings salon services to your drivewayThe van comes fully equipped for your manicure needs and will service anywhere in Winnipeg and some surrounding communities.CanadaSep 4, 2021
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Road rage incidents already surpassing 2019, 2020 numbers, say Winnipeg policeData provided by the WPS shows there were 306 reported cases of road rage in 2019, 241 in 2020 and 314 so far in 2021.CanadaSep 2, 2021
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‘We’re good human beings’: Drug addiction recovery centre opens in WinnipegThe facility, which has capacity for 50 people, is currently full with a wait list of 200 men.CanadaAug 30, 2021
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Manitoba First Nation sees COVID-19 outbreak in personal care homeThere are no known active cases outside the care home and the First Nation's Facebook page update states every infected person's symptoms are mild.HealthAug 29, 2021
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Steinbach restaurant to close indoor dining due to vaccine passportA Steinbach restaurant is shutting its doors to indoor dining for as long as the province requires patrons to be fully vaccinated.CanadaAug 29, 2021
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‘We’ve done this before’: Manitoba virologist says fourth wave will be differentAs the fourth wave of COVID-19 looms over the province, one virologist says Manitobans will fare better than before thanks to high vaccine uptake and long-practiced precaution.HealthAug 26, 2021
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Significant rainfall still not enough to combat Manitoba drought: Winkler mayorComing off the driest July on record, Winkler Mayor Martin Harder said the rain was welcome, but not enough.EnvironmentAug 21, 2021
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Local businesses to continue mask mandate amid fourth waveWhile masks are no longer mandated by the province, many local businesses will continue requiring them indoors as a fourth wave looms in Manitoba.EconomyAug 21, 2021
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Four Winnipeg school divisions mandate masks, others request changeMore school divisions in Winnipeg are mandating masks for all students, staff, and visitors, while others call on the Minister of Education to make a change.EducationAug 17, 2021
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Manitoba campaign aims to show faces behind drug overdose crisisThe Purple Ribbon Campaign will run until the end of August and has 12 vigil sites across Manitoba to remember those lost due to drug overdose.CanadaAug 9, 2021
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Winnipeg moving company chops down, damages public trees on Roblin BoulevardPolice say it was evident the operator attempting to move a house had not confirmed the accessibility of the route, resulting in multiple trees being cut down or trimmed.CrimeAug 7, 2021
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‘We could literally see the flames’: Davidson Lake evacuees leave everything behindProperties are under "value protection" used by the Manitoba Wildfire Service to spray down buildings and homes to prevent fires from spreading.EnvironmentAug 3, 2021
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Epidemiologist: Too soon to let up mask mandate in new COVID-19 public health ordersManitobans will hear updated public health orders on Tuesday, but one epidemiologist says masks should be the last measure to take away.HealthAug 2, 2021
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Lifesaving Society Manitoba wants you to boat soberIn addition to alcohol, lack of a personal floatation device (PFD) also accounts for 53 per cent of boating fatalities, according to the latest drowning report.CanadaJul 31, 2021
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Wildlife, pets cared for during wildfires by Manitoba organizationThe organization is working with members who have stayed in evacuated communities and is told which pets people would like brought into Winnipeg.CanadaJul 25, 2021
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