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Winnipeg school bathroom suspect rearrested for additional incidents: policeA man accused of grabbing a student in an elementary school bathroom has been rearrested and charged with additional incidents at Winnipeg schools, police say.Crime6 hours
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Plowing operations underway after overnight snow in WinnipegWinnipeggers woke up Wednesday to snow-covered roads, but the city says a plowing operation is underway and local streets should be cleared soon.Weather10 hours
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Inspections of Saskatchewan special care homes found lacking: auditorA new report from Saskatchewan's provincial auditor has made a number of recommendations about how the Ministry of Health can improve its inspections of special care homes.HealthDec 9
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Boy, 6, killed while ‘bumper shining’: Manitoba RCMPPolice said they learned a group of children had been playing in a parking lot when the boy was hit by a vehicle as it was backing up.TrafficDec 9
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Regina transit workers vote for strike mandate in response to budgetRegina transit workers have voted in favour of a strike mandate in response to the city's budget plan, union leaders announced Tuesday.PoliticsDec 9
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Winnipeg man faces multiple charges in alleged sexual assault of 2 youthsA 54-year-old Winnipeg man is facing a litany of charges after his arrest Sunday in connection with the sexual assault of two young victims.CrimeDec 9
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Winnipeg business owner concerned about impact of proposed safe consumption siteThe Manitoba government is planning community meetings this week about another potential location for a supervised drug consumption site.PoliticsDec 8
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Young suspects, 12 and 14, arrested in violent robbery, knifepoint confinementTwo girls, one aged 14 and the other 12, face multiple charges relating to a recent violent robbery and a knifepoint confinement, Winnipeg police say.CrimeDec 8
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2 teens arrested after 15-year-old stabbed at Portage la Prairie school: RCMPA pair of 14-year-olds in Portage la Prairie are facing serious charges after a stabbing incident at a school parking lot, Manitoba RCMP say.CrimeDec 5
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Saskatoon woman charged with first-degree murder, indignity to remainsThe suspect, 26, was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree murder, unlawful confinement and indignity to human remains.CrimeDec 5
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Manitoba’s Kinew tops premiers’ approval poll once again, despite 10 per cent dropManitoba's premier is once again top-of-the-heap in leaders' year-end approval ratings, according to a new poll, but this time it's by a very narrow margin.PoliticsDec 5
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Winnipeg police arrest prolific shoplifting suspectsWinnipeg police say they've arrested a pair of 'prolific retail theft suspects', who are alleged to have stolen more than $34,000 in goods over separate robbery sprees.CrimeDec 4
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Name changes nixed for some Saskatchewan criminals: provinceIf you've been convicted of a significant criminal offence, you may not be able to change your name in Saskatchewan, thanks to new regulations announced Thursday.CrimeDec 4
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Welcome to Tuba Town: Viral video puts Dugald, Man. on the mapA community just east of Winnipeg is quickly becoming known as 'Tuba Town,' thanks to a viral video of its middle school band preparing for a holiday concert.EntertainmentDec 4
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Winnipeg exploring use of residents’ photos to issue parking ticketsThe City of Winnipeg is looking into a system where individual residents could report parking violations by submitting photographs.TrafficDec 3
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‘It’s got to be efficient’: Transit advocate calls for change on major Winnipeg routesA local transit advocate says Winnipeg's controversial new transit network is a vast improvement over the old system, but the city needs to get buses out of traffic.TrafficDec 3
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‘Not doing ourselves any good’: Winnipeg coalition calls out tough-on-crime approachSocial Planning Council of Winnipeg director Kate Kehler says a one-size-fits all approach isn't lending itself to functional solutions.CrimeDec 2
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Mosaic pledges $4M to Saskatchewan mining education, trainingMosaic CEO Bruce Bodine said the funding will help develop local talent and create jobs in communities where the company's mines operate.EconomyDec 2
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Suspect charged with murder in West End shooting, Winnipeg police sayMelvin Catcheway, 25, was killed Aug. 29 on Langside Street after an altercation with another man, police said.CrimeDec 2
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Manitoba doubles down on school safety after St. Vital bathroom incidentA harrowing incident at a Winnipeg school last week was the catalyst for the provincial government to increase safety measures at schools across Manitoba.PoliticsDec 1
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‘Do the research’: Winkler mayor frustrated by measles cases in southern ManitobaManitoba continues to have a problem with measles, and the mayor of a city southwest of Winnipeg says it's concerning to see cases popping up in his community and area.HealthDec 1
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Saskatchewan child-care agreement renewed for 5 more years, province saysThe federal government has extended its agreement with Saskatchewan for affordable early learning and child care, the province announced Friday.PoliticsNov 28
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Manitoba premier calls on other provinces to sign on to national power gridThe initiative would help Manitoba develop expanded, modernized transmission lines with other provinces and the federal government and would help secure power grids cross-country.PoliticsNov 28
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Man arrested after hiding in Winnipeg school, allegedly grabbing student: policePolice said officers were called to a St. Vital-area school, which had been placed in a hold-and-secure, and learned that a man had entered the school and hid in a bathroom stall.CrimeNov 28
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Wanted Manitoba suspect arrested, RCMP sayManitoba RCMP say they've arrested man from Pinaymootang First Nation who is facing a laundry list of weapons charges.CrimeNov 28
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