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Swan Valley Stampeders hockey team saved after quick community responseThe future of a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team was up in the air this week, but only for a few hours - after overwhelming support from the community that it calls home.Sports9 hours
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Winnipeg man convicted of massive crime spree escapes Manitoba prisonA Winnipeg man who led police on one of the most brazen crime sprees some officers had ever seen has escaped from Stony Mountain Institution.CrimeJan 11
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School and other cancellations around Manitoba Thursday morningHere’s a list of weather-related bus, school and other cancellations around Manitoba for Thursday, Jan. 11.WeatherJan 11
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School and other cancellations around Manitoba Wednesday morningHere’s a list of weather-related bus, school and other cancellations around Manitoba for Wednesday, Jan. 10.WeatherJan 10
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Winnipeg Transit, operators one step closer to resolving upcoming strikeThe union representing Winnipeg Transit bus drivers says members are voting on a third tentative agreement, with the threat of a full-blown strike looming just a week away.CanadaDec 4, 2023
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14-year-old pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Millennium Library stabbingA 14-year-old suspect charged with second-degree murder regarding the stabbing at the Millenium Library last year appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon to enter a guilty plea.CrimeJun 14, 2023
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Officers injured, one person in custody after early-morning Main Street crashA two-vehicle crash involving a Winnipeg Police Service cruiser car and a pedestrian vehicle has closed one of Winnipeg's busiest roads for the morning rush hour.CannabisJun 7, 2023
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Winnipeg’s Portage Place set for massive $500M revitalizationAfter years of debate over the beleaguered downtown Winnipeg mall's future, Portage Place got a massive shot in the arm Friday with a big announcement about its future.HealthMay 12, 2023
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday, April 6The latest on school and bus route cancellations in Manitoba on Thursday, April 6 2023.WeatherApr 6, 2023
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Wednesday, April 5The latest on school and bus route cancellations in Manitoba on Wednesday, April 4 2023. The region is dealing with the effects of a Colorado Low that arrived Tuesday night.WeatherApr 5, 2023
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Monday, April 3A list of school closures, cancelled school bus routes and other cancellations around Manitoba on Monday, April 3, 2023.WeatherApr 3, 2023
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Wednesday, March 15A list of school and other cancellations in Southern Manitoba for March 15th, 2023 due to poor winter driving conditions on several highways in the region.WeatherMar 15, 2023
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Perimeter Highway, part of Highway 1 reopening Wednesday morningHighways around Winnipeg have officially reopened Wednesday after winter weather forced a nearly 12-hour closure overnight.WeatherMar 14, 2023
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Manitoba government doubling financial support for newcomer studentsManitoba is doubling funding for a program supporting new Canadians and the transition in their education, in response to a large influx of refugees.EducationNov 7, 2022
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Massive meth bust by police has wide-ranging impacts on Winnipeg: advocatesWinnipeg Police recently seized 630,000 single doses of meth - preventing the drugs from hitting the streets. Experts say it will disrupt the lives of those addicted to drugs.CrimeOct 21, 2022
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Daughter of Winnipeg homicide victim believes with adequate supports, she’d still be here todayThe daughter of Winnipeg's 41st homicide victim says her mom's life is much more than just a statistic — and her death could have been prevented.CrimeOct 5, 2022
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Lions Place residents speak out about potential privatization of homeResidents at Lions Place on Portage Avenue say a potential sale of the building could result in residents losing not only their homes, but their way of life.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Manitoba Indigenous community mourns as RCMP investigate death of 20-year-oldCommunity groups touched by the life of Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin are mourning her death after a RCMP received a report of a homicide near Steinbach, Man., Saturday.CrimeAug 30, 2022
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Ambulance took 36 minutes to arrive at scene of Gimli skydiving accident: Shared HealthThose who witnessed a tragic skydiving accident in Gimli, Man., on Saturday had to wait 36 minutes until an ambulance arrived — a time span beyond Shared Health's standards.HealthJun 8, 2022
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Winnipeg Goldeyes team up with brewers for 1-day Manitoba beer celebrationThe Winnipeg Goldeyes are hosting more than just opposing ballclubs this July – they want you to come enjoy all Manitoba's craft breweries have to offer for a one-day event.CanadaJun 2, 2022
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Rash of long weekend stabbings part of grim trend, Winnipeg police sayWinnipeg police say they've been dealing with numerous stabbings throughout 2022 -- to the tune of 13 every two days, on average -- and the long weekend was no different.CrimeMay 24, 2022
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Nearly two-dozen Manitoba provincial campgrounds cancelling bookings due to wet weatherMore than a dozen Manitoba camping sites have had to cancel bookings for opening weekend due to wet weather, while roughly a half-dozen more will be partially closed.CanadaMay 10, 2022
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Manitoba Moose finish AHL regular season with 6-0 win over AbbotsfordMikey Eyssimont recorded a hat-trick, Mikhail Berdin made 20 saves in a shutout and the Manitoba Moose are rolling into the AHL's Calder Cup playoffs on a winning note.SportsMay 1, 2022
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More protection could be on the way as Manitoba reports weekly COVID-19 numbersThe province of Manitoba saw more COVID-19 cases than the week before, but severe outcomes like hospitalizations appear to be holding steady.HealthApr 28, 2022
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Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with 2021 first-round draft pick Chaz LuciusChaz Lucius, the 18th overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, will be foregoing the rest of his collegiate hockey career, and turning pro in Winnipeg next season.SportsApr 27, 2022
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