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1 adult, 2 teens arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old Winnipeg victimOne adult man and two 15-year-olds have been arrested in connection with a murder earlier this month, Winnipeg police say.Crime8 hours
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‘Happy to see women in government,’ advocates say as numbers continue to riseThirty-two years ago next week, Susan Thompson became Winnipeg's first, and so far only, woman to serve as mayor. Advocates say the number of women in politics is on the rise.Politics9 hours
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7 Bombers named to divisional all-CFL teamThe CFL recognized Brady Oliveira, Nic Demski, Stanley Bryant, Liam Dobson, Willie Jefferson, Tyrell Ford and Deatrick Nichols for their efforts in the regular season.Sports10 hours
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Random machete attack puts Winnipeg man in hospital: policePolice said because the attack happened suddenly and from behind, the victim wasn't able to describe his attacker or attackers.CrimeOct 30
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‘Eyes and ears on the transit system’: Winnipeg Crime Stoppers launches bus safety campaignCrime Stoppers says it hopes to crack down on violence and crime on Winnipeg buses with a new campaign encouraging riders to report bad behaviour.CrimeOct 29
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Winnipeg cops seek suspects after woman carjacked outside churchThe suspects forced the victim out of her vehicle, stole personal property and demanded her keys before driving off, police say.CrimeOct 29
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Preteen, teen suspects arrested after Winnipeg man shot in head with BB gunWith the help of witnesses, police tracked down and arrested two boys — age 12 and 14 — and a 13-year-old girl, who each face assault and firearms-related charges.CrimeOct 28
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‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs sayThe Canadian Medical Association's Joss Reimer says there are times when a visit to the doctor and a note are absolutely warranted, but not always, and not for minor illnesses.HealthOct 28
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First responders connected to Carberry bus tragedy given provincial honoursA total of 134 people connected to the tragedy — including paramedics, firefighters, RCMP officers and more — have been inducted into the Order of the Buffalo Hunt.PoliticsOct 28
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Wellness check leads Winnipeg cops to kidnapping, assault arrestsFour Winnipeggers are in custody facing kidnapping and assault charges after a routine wellness check Thursday morning turned into a much more significant discovery for police.CrimeOct 25
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‘Etched in my mind forever’: Memory of Manitoba teen killed in crash lives onIt's been five years since their son was killed in a crash on the South Perimeter, and Ethan Boyer's parents continue working to keep his memory alive.TrafficOct 25
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Suspects arrested in unprovoked University of Manitoba bear spray attackOfficers learned that the victim had been sitting on a bench, when two suspect approached him, sprayed him, and stole personal property before fleeing.CrimeOct 24
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MPI to spend $1.3 million on accessible driver training programs in ManitobaManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced Thursday that it's spending more than $1 million toward adult driving programs in rural, remote and underserved communities.EducationOct 24
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Winnipeg parents charged after infant brought to hospital with signs of abuse, police sayA Winnipeg couple face child abuse charges after hospital staff called police about injuries to their infant daughter.CrimeOct 24
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Manitoba begins third stage of landfill search for victims’ remainsThe remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran — victims of convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki — are believed to have been taken to the landfill in 2022.CrimeOct 23
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Winnipeg cops cracking down on dangerous ‘stunt’ drivingPolice said they've received multiple complaints from residents, and are tackling the issue with an initiative called Project Stunt Driving.CrimeOct 23
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Manitoba to return to original apprentice-to-journeyperson construction ratioThe province says it's returning to a system that includes more supervision on construction sites, out of concerns for workplace safety.CanadaOct 22
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Winnipeg man charged in connection with string of downtown sexual assaultsPolice said the suspect, 27, was arrested without incident Sunday and has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault.CrimeOct 22
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‘Tip of the iceberg’: Advocates say northern Manitoba dog cull won’t solve problemA cull of dogs at an isolated Manitoba reserve -- provoked by an incident earlier this month in which a 10-year-old girl was bitten -- is raising red flags among animal advocates.CanadaOct 22
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Winnipeg teens arrested, charged in commercial thefts, costly damageA pair of teenage suspects are each facing a handful of charges after two Winnipeg businesses were broken into, causing almost $15,000 in damage.CrimeOct 22
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‘Heartbreaking’ lack of pet-friendly housing in Manitoba a dire situation, advocates sayA dearth of pet-friendly housing in Manitoba is causing 'heartbreaking' situations, animal advocates say -- especially as many local shelters are full beyond capacity.CanadaOct 21
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‘Headlights flying through the air’: No injuries in dramatic Winnipeg car crashAccording to an eyewitness, an SUV that crashed in a laneway Sunday night was speeding before it rolled and slammed into a garage. Police say no one was hurt in the accident.CrimeOct 21
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Teen hospitalized after Manitoba home shot up, RCMP sayThe victim, 13, had been lying down in his own bedroom when he was hit, police said. Five other people -- including three youths -- were also home at the time of the shooting.CrimeOct 21
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‘Element of danger’: Manitoba school division calls for more safe transportation optionsSome students who live within 1.6 km of their schools are stuck walking along busy highways -- with no sidewalks -- as they don't qualify for bus transportation.EducationOct 18
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Manitoba shuts down zebra mussel prevention efforts in St. Malo reservoirThe province now says 'environmental factors' have made its plan no longer feasible, and a drawdown of the reservoir is set to end shortly.EnvironmentOct 18
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