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‘Mental health starts here’: Mom speaks out about bullying at Winnipeg elementary schoolA Winnipeg mom says her 9-year-old has been the victim of consistent bullying for the past year, which she says has been unaddressed by the school, or the school division.CanadaJun 27
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Pride festivities continue in Winnipeg with rally and paradeThousands of Winnipeggers will gather in the city's downtown core Sunday for the annual Pride parade. Some roads will be closed to accommodate the parade route.CanadaJun 2
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Winnipeg firefighters put out house fire in William Whyte neighbourhoodFire crews were called to a home on Redwood Avenue in Winnipeg early Monday. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the building.FireMay 20
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Manitoba NDP announce candidate for Tuxedo byelectionManitoba's NDP has nominated Carla Compton, a registered nurse, as the party's candidate for the June 18 Tuxedo byelection.PoliticsMay 20
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Premier Wab Kinew announces Tuxedo byelectionThe by-election is slated for Tuesday, June 18. The Tuxedo seat was previously held by former Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, who resigned from politics earlier this month.PoliticsMay 20
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Manitoba wildfire evacuees to receive added financial support, Kinew saysOne-time payments of $200 for adults are being made available to Manitobans who are forced to evacuate their homes for more than seven days due to wildfire, Premier Wab Kinew says.CanadaMay 20
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Pedestrian killed in Portage Ave. crash Sunday: Winnipeg policePolice say a vehicle headed eastbound on Portage Avenue struck a pedestrian Sunday night. The woman suffered critical injuries and died of her injuries in hospital.CrimeMay 20
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Boil water advisory issued for Gimli, Man.Officials say a pump failure at the community's water treatment plant Saturday resulted in a temporary loss of pressure, making the water unsafe for direct consumption.HealthMay 19
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Cranberry Portage, Man. residents return home after wildfireHundreds of evacuees from the northern Manitoba community were allowed to return home Sunday, over a week after a 37,000-hectare wildfire forced them to leave.CanadaMay 19
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Winnipeg man faces charges including arson, theft, dangerous driving in alleged spreeWinnipeg police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with an alleged week-long crime spree. The man faces charges including assault, arson, theft and dangerous driving.CrimeMay 19
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Winnipeg police seize guns, drugs in Saturday morning bustWinnipeg police seized over $16,000 worth of drugs and two illegal firearms after an arrest at a Cumberland Avenue apartment early Saturday morning.CrimeMay 19
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How robotics is helping kids with disabilities in Manitoba learn to walkA Winnipeg occupational therapist is looking to make life easier for her clients, by using robots to help them move.TechMay 18
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Winnipeg firefighters attend Logan Avenue blaze in vacant industrial buildingWFPS are on scene attending to a fire at a vacant building on Logan Ave.. The structure was previously damaged by another fire in August 2023, and was partially demolished.FireMay 18
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Patrons evacuated due to gas leak at downtown Winnipeg hotelWinnipeg fire officials say some 40 people were evacuated from a hotel on Fort Street early Saturday after a leak was discovered on the outside of the building.CanadaMay 18
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Winnipeg firefighters respond to fires at former Vulcan Iron Works buildingWFPS were called to the former Vulcan Iron Works building Saturday for two separate fires. The building has suffered multiple fires since it was gutted by a massive blaze in 2023.FireMay 18
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Winnipeg Good Samaritans stop would-be convenience store robberyPolice in Winnipeg say a 17-year-old tried to rob a convenience store on St. Mary’s Road Friday but his efforts were thwarted by two men who held him there until officers arrived.CrimeMay 18
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Winnipeg’s Bonivital pool to close its doors Monday for renovationsThe City of Winnipeg says the Bonivital pool will be closed starting Monday to accommodate major repairs to the building. The project is expected to take a year to complete.CanadaMay 12
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Winnipeg Police investigating Portage Avenue homicideWinnipeg police provided emergency care to a critically injured man early Saturday before he was rushed to hospital. The man did not survive his injuries.CrimeMay 12
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The Honourable Murray Sinclair among those to receive the Order of ManitobaTwelve Manitobans will receive the Order of Manitoba this summer, including The Honourable Murray Sinclair and Manitoba's chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin.CanadaMay 12
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Cranberry Portage, Man., evacuated due to wildfireA wildfire burning near Cranberry Portage, Man., has triggered an evacuation of approximately 700 people. It comes as northern regions of the province face drought conditions.CanadaMay 11
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Pro-Palestinian encampment set up at U of W, demonstration at U of M continuesA demonstration began Friday at the University of Winnipeg, days after a similar encampment at the University of Manitoba decided to continue beyond its original timeline.CanadaMay 11
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Winnipeg firefighters respond to pair of Saturday morning blazesThe first fire at a commercial building on Provencher Boulevard was put out in 20 minutes. The second blaze in St. Boniface kept crews busy for over an hour and killed two cats.FireMay 11
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Homes, cottages near Flin Flon, Man., under evacuation order as crews fight wildfireOfficials have issued an evacuation order for a number of homes and cottages north of Flin Flon, Man. They also say people in the surrounding area should also be prepared to leave.CanadaMay 11
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Suspect leads officers on chase through central Manitoba: Winnipeg policeA 36-year-old man was arrested Friday after police say he led them on a chase through Winnipeg, Narol, Lockport, Selkirk, Breezy Point and Clandeboye, Man.CrimeMay 11
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Dozens gather to mark Red Dress Day in WinnipegPeople from around the city gathered at The Forks to honour those who were taken too soon, and remember those who are still missing.CanadaMay 5
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