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Winnipeg homicide suspect at large, may have headed east to Thunder Bay, police sayA man wanted by Winnipeg police for second-degree murder may have skipped the province and headed toward Thunder Bay.CrimeMay 20
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Homicide investigators look into suspicious death in downtown WinnipegPolice said they were called to the apartment complex, in the 400 block of Kennedy Street, Thursday at 4:30 a.m., where they found the woman dead in a common area.CrimeMay 20
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Dauphin, Parkland region set to welcome Ukrainian refugeesWith a plane full of 300 Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence in their home country scheduled to land Monday, communities across Manitoba are preparing to welcome newcomer families.CanadaMay 20
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Manitoba expands eligibility for second COVID-19 boosterAll Manitobans over 50, Indigenous people over 30 and all immunocompromised adults are now eligible for the second booster.HealthMay 20
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Winnipeg firefighters douse River Avenue fire, rescue lizardFire officials said people inside the building on River Avenue in Winnipeg were able to get out before crews arrived and no injuries were reported.FireMay 19
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Suspect, 17, charged in Slaw Rebchuk Bridge fatal assault, Winnipeg police sayA 17-year-old is facing second-degree murder charges -- among a long list of other offences -- in connection with a fatal May 6 assault near the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge.CrimeMay 19
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Winnipeg man handed more child porn, sexual exploitation charges as investigation continuesA Winnipeg man is facing a lengthy list of child pornography and sexual exploitation charges after he allegedly uploaded sexual abuse imagery to social media.CrimeMay 18
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Manitoba town continues fight against flooding during state of emergencyProvincial crews will be removing part of the gate portion of the town's dam Wednesday, in an effort to relieve pressure on the structure.EnvironmentMay 18
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Homicide victims’ families unprepared for emotional toll, Winnipeg organization saysAs Winnipeg police try to get a handle on a homicide rate that is on pace to break the city's all-time record, others affected by crime are also trying to make a difference.CrimeMay 18
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Winnipeg cops seize 19 guns, arrest two men in weapons trafficking investigationTwo Winnipeggers are facing a raft of charges after an investigation by the Winnipeg police firearms unit with help from the RCMP's national weapons enforcement team.CrimeMay 17
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Winnipeg pianist scores Juno award with ‘Change of Plans’ LPWinnipeg jazz pianist and composer Will Bonness won a Juno at Saturday's opening night awards ceremony, in the Jazz Album of the Year (Solo) category.EntertainmentMay 17
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‘It’s a number we’re not proud of’: Winnipeg hits 20 homicides by mid-MayBy mid-May 2021, the city had only seven homicides. Winnipeg is currently on pace to break the record of 44 in 2019.CrimeMay 17
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More rain could mean more problems for isolated western Manitoba communitiesA western Manitoba community and its 130 residents are cut off from the outside world as flooding has washed out roads and bridges in and out of the area.WeatherMay 17
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RCMP cruiser crashes in The Pas while transporting prisonerManitoba Mounties said an officer was driving a fully-marked police vehicle in The Pas around 4:30 a.m. when he hit a pole on Fisher Avenue.TrafficMay 16
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Industry in peril: Manitoba bee farmers suffer big losses due to bad weatherIt's been a tough year for producers of all kinds, and the season isn't starting off so hot for bee farmers either.EnvironmentMay 16
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Winnipeg’s glut of abandoned, derelict homes a safety concern, report saysCommunity activists are urging the City of Winnipeg to take action on derelict and abandoned homes, which are causing growing safety concerns.HealthMay 16
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Man found dead in Steinbach house fire: RCMPPolice said the man's body was discovered by firefighters after the blaze was under control and they were able to enter the building safely.FireMay 13
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Weather may impact start of Manitoba’s fishing season, wildlife federation saysFishing season kicks off in Manitoba's southern division Saturday, but as with many outdoor activities across the province, it's being impacted by recent wet weather.EnvironmentMay 13
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Winnipeg bike clinic to help riders get back on the road safely postponedDue to inclement weather, CAA said late Friday afternoon that the event -- originally scheduled for Saturday -- will be postponed.TrafficMay 13
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Rain, flood concerns back again in Manitoba, meteorologist saysSouthern Manitoba is in for another downpour over the next few days, and the province has upgraded the flood threat in some regions.WeatherMay 12
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Suspect in fatal Winnipeg shooting considered armed and dangerous, police sayChristopher Curtis Bone is considered armed and dangerous, and police are urging Winnipeggers not to approach him.CrimeMay 12
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Twelve Manitobans to receive province’s top honour in July12 deserving Manitobans will receive the province's highest honour, the Order of Manitoba, this July.CanadaMay 12
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Manitoba man charged with first-degree, attempted murder in Wasagamack stabbingOne person is dead and another injured after an incident on Wasagamack First Nation Monday night, Manitoba RCMP say.CrimeMay 11
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‘I wouldn’t wait’: Manitoban finally getting hip replacement after years of waiting calls for changeA Winnipegger who says he's been in pain for over two years is, finally, days away from receiving a new titanium hip, and says he wouldn't wish his situation on anyone.HealthMay 11
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RCMP traffic stop leads to arrest of Manitoba duoA traffic stop by Manitoba RCMP in the RM of North Cypress-Langford Monday night led to the arrest of a pair of suspects with outstanding warrants.CrimeMay 11
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