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‘It needs to come down’: Winnipeg to replace Arlington BridgeWinnipeg's iconic Arlington Bridge will need to be completely replaced, a new engineering study says — not just repaired, as city officials had hoped.Canada3 hours
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Manitoba gov’t to increase municipal support with $62-million ‘growth’ fundManitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the government is creating a $62-million fund to provide ongoing support to municipalities and relieve the pressure from "years of freezes."PoliticsNov 25
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Manitoba RCMP looking for missing vehicle in human remains investigationManitoba RCMP have completed an extensive search of a property in Rockwood where human remains were found last week. They are now searching for a car connected to the property.CrimeNov 25
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Wild weekend of robberies, armed incidents, Winnipeg police sayA busy weekend for Winnipeg police involved investigating four unconnected robberies, as well as an incident involving an armed man.CrimeNov 25
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Selkirk, Man. tackles adorable but concerning bunny problemthe past few years have seen an explosion in the population of domesticated rabbits roaming Selkirk's streets and lawns, and plans are in place to safely trap and remove them.CanadaNov 22
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Manitoba experts weigh federal GST holiday plansThe federal government is planning a 'GST holiday' -- a two-month federal sales tax break on a slew of items.PoliticsNov 22
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Human remains found in RM of Rockwood: Manitoba RCMPThe death of the unidentified person is being treated as suspicious, and believed to have happened within the last month, police said.CrimeNov 22
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‘The right training’: Winnipeg firefighters hone investigation skills to tackle arsonLocal firefighters have their hands full tackling an uptick in arsons, the Wnnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) says, and they're coming up with innovative ways to fight back.FireNov 21
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Manitoba RCMP searching for semi driver charged in fatal crashPolice said a semi-trailer crossed into the intersection of provincial roads 201 and 306, and hit a southbound SUV, killing the 35-year-old driver and her eight-year-old daughter.CrimeNov 21
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Bombers re-sign veteran kicker Sergio CastilloSergio Castillo, 34, is in his third stint with the Bombers after beginning his CFL career in Winnipeg in 2015.SportsNov 21
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Winnipeg cops investigate robbery, attack with ‘large, edged weapon’An unknown man approached the victims, demanded personal property, and hit both in the upper body with a large, edged weapon.CrimeNov 21
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Sea Bears captain Chad Posthumus dies after surgery complications, team saysThe Winnipeg native was in intensive care due to surgical complications after suffering a brain aneurysm during a training session earlier this month.SportsNov 21
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Manitoba RCMP officers to be outfitted with bodycams starting FridayRCMP in Manitoba will soon be using body-worn cameras in a recent move to improve safety, transparency, and accountability in law enforcement.CrimeNov 20
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‘Something’s not right’: Hydro warns Manitobans about scammersThe would-be victim was called by someone claiming to be a Hydro employee, who threatened to cut off her power unless she paid her 'overdue bills'.CrimeNov 20
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‘Shaken’: Some U of M students concerned about communication after knife incidentDespite the presence of numerous officers, the man wasn't found — but police gave the all-clear later in the day, saying the building, and the rest of the campus, was safe.CrimeNov 20
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Snow wallops western Manitoba, but Winnipeg remains wetWhile a snowstorm has yet to make its way to Winnipeg, the director of street maintenance says the city will be ready if and when it does.WeatherNov 20
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Winnipeg stabbing suspect already in custody, charged with 2nd-degree murderA man who was already in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre on an unrelated matter has been charged with second-degree murder.CrimeNov 19
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University of Manitoba knife investigation turned over to major crimes unit, police sayWinnipeg police advised the public to avoid the area around the Allen Building at the University of Manitoba campus on Tuesday morning.CrimeNov 19
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Suspect, 17, arrested after 5 separate armed incidents within an hour: Winnipeg policeA 17-year-old is in custody after he was arrested in connection with five armed robberies in a one-hour period, Winnipeg police say.CrimeNov 18
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Winter is coming: Overdue cold, snow en route to southern ManitobaIt was nice while it lasted, but southern Manitoba's fall weather is about to replaced with colder temperatures -- and a dumping of snow -- in the forecast.WeatherNov 18
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Feds promise high-speed internet to 3,600 more homes in rural ManitobaOttawa is spending $38 million on four projects that will bring high-speed internet to just over 3,600 households in rural and northern Manitoba.TechNov 15
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Winnipeg cops seek suspect in new jewelry scamThe suspect is described as between 40 and 50 years old, wearing a headscarf and accompanied by a man driving a dark red or maroon SUV or van.CrimeNov 15
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Winnipeg cops arrest man wanted in College Avenue homicideThe suspect was spotted around noon Thursday, near Higgins Avenue and King Street, and taken into custody.CrimeNov 15
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Sea Bears’ Posthumus in intensive care following brain surgery, team saysChad Posthumus, 33, was admitted to hospital on the weekend after suffering a brain aneurysm during a training session on Saturday.SportsNov 14
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‘A positive first step’: Manitoba launches framework for public safety improvementsA number of recommendations were announced by justice minister Matt Wiebe on Thursday as part of a new provincial public safety strategy.CrimeNov 14
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