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Gunnlaugson wins Manitoba championship, off to the Brier after defeating McEwen 7-4Team Gunnlaugson will represent Manitoba at the Brier in Kingston, Ont., after defeating Team McEwen 7-4 at Charleswood's Eric Coy Arena on Sunday afternoon.SportsFeb 10, 2020
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Changes to security, visiting hours at Health Sciences CentreVisiting hours are being limited in hopes of cracking down on security issues at the Health Sciences Centre. Doors will be locked at 8:30 p.m.HealthOct 31, 2018
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Winnipeg teen charged with 4 counts of arsonThe Winnipeg teen was arrested near the scene of a fire — one of four he is accused of starting in the Point Douglas area early Friday morning.CrimeOct 28, 2018
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Deadly Point Douglas house fire deemed non-criminal in nature: InvestigatorsA fatal Point Douglas fire on Prince Edward Street has been ruled 'non criminal'. Police were investigating whether or not the Friday morning blaze was connected to a number of arsons in the area.CrimeOct 28, 2018
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Bomber great auctioning memorabilia to pay for visits to sick son, Alumni hoping fans will donate instead"A jersey is just a jersey — my son's life is a little more important than that."CanadaOct 18, 2018
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Pot prices a problem in stamping out the black market: advocateThe quality is good, but according to a Winnipeg marijuana advocate the price is still the biggest obstacle in shutting down the black market.CannabisOct 18, 2018
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85-year-old volunteer won’t let assault stop him from helping outAn 85 year old man is bruised, but not broken, after an assault while volunteering at Elwick Community Centre.CrimeOct 15, 2018
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Manitoba businesses aren’t satisfied with job preparedness in high school: reportBusiness owners in Manitoba are displeased with how the high school system prepares students for the workforce, according to a new report.EducationOct 11, 2018
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Hockey Manitoba green-lights Churchill High School hockey team of Grade 9sHockey Manitoba has relented and will allow the Churchill High School hockey team of all Grade Nines to compete in the Winnipeg High School Hockey League.SportsOct 4, 2018
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Manitoba Métis, federal government announce $154M in funding as part of land dispute settlementThe first payment in the joint action plan between the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Government of Canada totals $154.3 million.CanadaSep 22, 2018
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Tractor fire extinguished after sparking on Highway 12 near Ste-AnneNo injuries reported in a tractor fire which was quickly extinguished on Highway 12, south of Ste-Anne.Sep 20, 2018
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Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries responds after rash of thefts at Liquor MartsManitoba Liquor and Lotteries responds after Winnipeg Police say security guards at liquor marts aren't intervening when alcohol is stolen.CrimeSep 12, 2018
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Mayor Bowman denounces police association ad as ‘fear-mongering’Mayor Brian Bowman is firing back at a Winnipeg Police Association ad that claims the city's 9-1-1 service isn't fully staffed.PoliticsSep 5, 2018
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“Use lethal force if necessary,” message to Manitoba radio station staff conducting “armed vigilante” patrolsThe owner of a radio station in Swan River has told staff members to use "lethal force if necessary" as they carry out patrols of downtown Swan River to put a stop to threats and break-ins.CrimeAug 26, 2018
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Thick smoke caused by forest fires near the Manitoba-Ontario borderSmoke blanketing southeastern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, caused by forest fires burning near the Manitoba-Ontario border.WeatherAug 23, 2018
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Volunteers rally to help family of worker burned in grain elevator fireVolunteers got together Wednesday to harvest the wheat of the family of Brodie Richardson, the man who suffered second degree burns in the Crystal City grain elevator fire.FeaturesAug 23, 2018
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Fire crews use new drone to battle blaze on Selkirk AvenueNo injuries were reported after crews battled a Tuesday evening fire in the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue between Parr and McKenzie Street.InvestigationsAug 15, 2018
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Record-breaking temperatures continue across southern ManitobaThe heatwave across southern Manitoba is melting records set in the 1970's.WeatherAug 12, 2018
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15-year-old boy killed, another injured in St. Andrews hit and runA 15-year-old boy is dead and another boy was injured after a hit and run in the rural municipality of St. Andrews.CrimeAug 11, 2018
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GoFundMe launches to support Alonsa tornado victimsA GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched to support those affected by the Alonsa tornado.EnvironmentAug 9, 2018
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Possible extreme heat event for the Prairies, southern Manitoba coming this weekA warning has been issued by Environment Canada due to possible extreme heat starting Tuesday.EnvironmentAug 6, 2018
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Canoe stolen from community-supported playground project in St. BonifaceMembers of the community are appealing to the public for the return of a stolen canoe donated to the Nordale School Nature Playground Project.CrimeAug 5, 2018
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Winnipeg hosts celebration of Japanese anime and cultureManitoba's biggest anime convention, Ai-Kon, is on right now at the RBC Convention Centre.EntertainmentJul 28, 2018
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Illegal hunting has three hunters face thousands of dollars in finesTwo American hunters and a hunting guide from Alberta face $37,000 in fines after charged with illegal hunting.EnvironmentJul 22, 2018
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RCMP search for missing woman from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway FNMounties in Elphinstone, Man. are looking for a missing 24 year old woman who hasn't contacted family or friends since July 7.Jul 19, 2018
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