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Winnipeg businesses want to see retail theft initiative expanded into other areasSome business owners are hoping the province's retail crime initiative is expanded to other areas of the city.CrimeSep 26
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Manitoba security system rebate stopped as program budget eaten upThe government quadrupled the funding to $2 million earlier this month, and that amount has now been reached.CrimeAug 27
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‘There might be some bumps’: Manitoba prepares for impacts of 2nd Trump presidencyManitobans, surveyed prior to Republican Donald Trump's victory, overwhelmingly preferred his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris — to the tune of 71 per cent.PoliticsNov 6
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Manitoba’s minimum wage increases by 50 centsIn Manitoba, the rate is going up by 50 cents to $15.80, a hike that follows a formula set in provincial law tied to the rate of inflation of the previous calendar year.MoneyOct 1
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Whiteshell, Man. residents say they can’t ‘bear’ trash invadersResidents are concerned that the easily-accessible snacks for the bears mean they're becoming more comfortable around humans, which could lead to dangerous interactions in future.EnvironmentSep 20
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Manitoba has beefed up efforts to fight retail theft, retailers hope for moreWinnipeg police warned last December of a sharp rise in retail theft — sometimes involving violence — and boosted officer presence in retail areas.CrimeAug 12
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Federal international student cap having ‘negative impact’ in Manitoba: stakeholdersIn January, the federal government announced it would be accepting fewer international students. With school now back, that policy is raising red flags among stakeholders.EducationSep 3
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As warming threatens polar bear tourism and the ground below, a Manitoba town adapts and thrivesResidents, government officials and experts say the town is a model for coping with dramatic shifts and attribute it to the rural mindset that focuses on fixing, not whining.CanadaSep 10
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2 fatal crashes hit same stretch of Hwy 6 just hours apart, Manitoba RCMP sayA fatal crash on a Manitoba highway Monday afternoon led indirectly to a second deadly incident later that night, RCMP say.TrafficAug 7
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Canadian mortgage renewals will weigh on economic growth: DeloitteDeloitte Canada's latest economic forecasts expect the pace of growth will ease in 2025 under the weight of Canadian mortgage renewals.MoneyJun 26
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Newcomers, youth hit hardest as job market cools: Bank of Canada’s MacklemTiff Macklem pointed out that while overall labour force cooling has been 'reasonably smooth' in aggregate, the data can mask worrying trends for some groups in the jobs market.EconomyJun 24
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Manitobans shopping in the U.S.: Experts say it’s not as good a deal as beforeSouthern Manitobans have a history of travelling to the U.S. for shopping trips. But now, inflation and the exchange rate prompt a question: Is it worth the trip?EconomyJun 25
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A ‘good start’: How Wab Kinew’s first budget is landing in ManitobaThe reviews are in, and many organizations across Manitoba are giving the province's 2024 budget a thumbs up — or at least calling it a good start.CanadaApr 3
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Okanagan stakeholders strategize on regional response to invasive species of musselsThe Quagga and Zebra mussels were first introduced in the Great Lakes in 1988 and made their way west about 10 years ago.CanadaMar 8
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Alexei Navalny death reports ‘tragic and horrifying,’ Justin Trudeau saysAlexei Navalny, the fiercest critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, according to media reports citing Russian prison officials.CanadaFeb 16
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Winnipeg Mayor’s State of City Address looks to tackle affordable housing crisisAt an annual State of the City address, Winnipeg's mayor challenged the city to have 8,000 housing units approved by Nov. 30 this year.PoliticsFeb 9
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Okanagan Basin Water Board wants more federal support to combat invasive mussels“Has the federal government given up on us?” asked Okanagan Basin Water Board executive director Anna Warwick Sears.CanadaJan 20
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Population, economy growing fast in Steinbach, Man., local leaders sayManitoba's third-largest city is a growing community, local leaders say. The population is increasing, driving increases in new building projects and future opportunities.CanadaJan 5
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New appointment to the King’s Bench in Manitoba announced by justice ministerFormer mayor of Winnipeg Brian Bowman will take on a new role as judge with the Court of King's Bench in Manitoba. His appointment was announced by justice minister Arif ViraniCanadaDec 18, 2023
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No lack of caffeine here: Winnipeg coffee businesses see growth through local supportChallenges facing businesses that popped up during the pandemic couldn’t be overcome without Manitobans who want to buy products made close to home.EconomyNov 27, 2023