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Manitoba, feds team up for initiatives aimed at ending gender-based violenceThe joint funding is part of year two of a 10-year national plan to end gender-based violence and support survivors and their families.Politics2 hours
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Nursing shortage at Manitoba First Nations unacceptable, dangerous, leaders sayA Manitoba First Nation says a nursing shortage in their community has led to many of its residents going without basic health care since last year.Health2 hours
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Winnipeg woman dies after being hit by vehicle Monday morning, police sayA 32-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle just after midnight on Monday, Winnipeg police say.Traffic5 hours
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‘One death is too many’: Life-saving society focuses on Manitoba newcomersIt's National Drowning Prevention Week, and Manitoba's life-saving organization says it's focusing its public education campaign on newcomer communities.Health6 hours
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1 person in critical condition, pets killed in Winnipeg fireOne person was rescued and taken to hospital in critical condition, and two cats and a dog were killed in an Alfred Avenue house fire early Monday morning.Fire8 hours
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With 3 in custody, Winnipeg cops seek 4th suspect in Kennedy Street homicideWinnipeg police say they have three people in custody in connection with a July 5 murder, but one suspect remains at large.CrimeJul 19
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Manitoba says $9.1M repairs to Perimeter Highway will continue through summerThe province's transportation minister says Manitobans will see crews hard at work patching up the Perimeter Highway for the rest of summer.TrafficJul 19
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Officials work to contain ‘limited infestation’ of zebra mussels at Manitoba’s Clear LakeAccording to Parks Canada, an adult zebra mussel was found Wednesday near Boat Cove, in Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park, during a visual survey of the area.EnvironmentJul 19
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IT outage affecting people around the globe, including Winnipeg mayorThe mayor was in the U.S. attending a leadership training conference with almost 40 other mayors from around the world, and wasn't initially able to leave the Big Apple.TechJul 19
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Manitoba RCMP continue to search after body of second missing fisherman foundMounties in northern Manitoba say they've found the body of one of two fishermen who were still unaccounted for after going missing on Lake Winnipeg in late June.CanadaJul 19
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Pot shop break-in leads Winnipeg cops to stolen vehiclesA break-in at a Winnipeg cannabis store Wednesday morning led police to the recovery of two stolen vehicles and other contraband.CrimeJul 18
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‘We’re seeing higher vacancy rates’: Health workers union says Manitoba needs to do moreThe union representing Manitoba health-care employees says the province needs to pick up the pace and deliver on its election promises.CanadaJul 18
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‘Downtown cannot fail’: Manitoba Métis Federation acquires more Winnipeg real estatePresident David Chartrand says the Manitoba Metis Federation has purchased the Bell MTS buildings at 333 Main St. and 191 Pioneer Ave.CanadaJul 18
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Winnipeg Jets’ whiteout parties raise $100K for community organizationsThey may have been booted in the first round of the playoffs, but the Winnipeg Jets are sharing a combined $100,000 with four local community organizations.SportsJul 17
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Free Indigenous language learning offered all summer at The ForksA local organization wants Winnipeggers to come to The Forks this summer and learn one of the languages traditionally spoken in the area.EducationJul 17
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‘You want to help’: Social media scam plays on emotions, U of M expert saysThe latest online scam, according to a cybersecurity expert: posts appearing to spread the word about a missing child that are later manipulated into attempts to get your cash.CrimeJul 17
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Suspect arrested after four-hour assault on Manitoba woman, RCMP sayA man from Manto Sipi Cree Nation is in custody facing numerous charges after an assault at a home in the Manitoba community, RCMP say.CrimeJul 16
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Sea Bears bring back forward Stephane Ingo for late-season pushThe team announced Tuesday that 6'9" Ingo, who made 13 appearances with the Winnipeg team last season, is rejoining the squad as they push for a playoff spot.SportsJul 16
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Fundraiser for 142-year-old Manitoba locomotive gaining steamThe beloved Prairie Dog Central Railway is looking at critical maintenance to its Steam Locomotive No. 3, which was built way back in 1882, to get it back in service for 2025.EntertainmentJul 16
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Manitoba offers week-long free entry to provincial parksThe province is encouraging Manitobans to visit provincial parks this summer, offering free entry for a full week from Monday through July 21.EntertainmentJul 12
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Indigenous-led supervised consumption site planned for WinnipegThe AHWC is set to lead the new site, working with a co-ordinator from Shared Health to ensure the facility is integrated with the province's broader system.HealthJul 12
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Trio of young suspects arrested after failed north Winnipeg carjackingThree suspects between 16 and 18 years old are facing numerous charges in connection with an armed carjacking attempt Wednesday morning, Winnipeg police say.CrimeJul 12
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Jets agree to one-year deal with newly acquired defenceman Dylan CoghlanCoghlan, 26, who came to the Jets in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes last week, inked a deal with an average annual NHL value of $775,000.SportsJul 12
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Cocaine, cash, weapons seized in RCMP raid at Thompson, Man. homeRCMP in Thompson, Man., seized 113 grams of cocaine and $3,000 in cash during a raid at a Yale Avenue home Tuesday.CrimeJul 11
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Manitoba man killed in rural crash between transport truck, graderThe incident happened Wednesday afternoon on an all-weather road, 20 km south of Berens RiverTrafficJul 11