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Legislators pull all-nighter debating Manitoba budget billThe Manitoba Legislative Building was active all night as members debated this year's budget. An Opposition MLA from Steinbach spoke for roughly four hours.PoliticsMay 27
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Clean heat coming to Winnipeg development, advances new net-zero action plan: KinewManitoba shared its 90-step net-zero action plan, which included items including installing a district geothermal heating system and $350 million in planned government funding.EnvironmentSep 9
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Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile programThe RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.CanadaSep 2
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Wildfires expose accessibility failures: advocatesJanice Lyons was upstairs in her Summerland, B.C., home when there was a flash at her doorbell, which lights up in her Deaf household in place of a chime.WeatherAug 22
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AI data centres have 4 in 5 Albertans concerned over environment, electricity costs: PollAs Alberta encourages more AI data centre investment and more projects are proposed in the province, a new poll shows most residents are concerned over the potential impacts.TechJul 21
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Downtown Winnipeg grocery store, unit pricing pitched to cut grocery costsNew measures to save money at the grocery store were identified in a new report on grocery prices, with some expected to be brought forth for legislation.EconomyJun 22
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‘It’s pretty abysmal’: Decorum during Manitoba question periods worsens, experts sayPolitical experts say the declining decorum in the Manitoba legislature goes beyond the theatre of question periods.PoliticsMay 28
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Online harms bill to include social media ban for children under 16: sourceThe proposed social media ban for youth under 16 would mirror action first taken in Australia, where the measure took effect last December.TechJun 8
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Manitoba government taking Sobeys to municipal board over property controlsThe Manitoba government is challenging property contracts held by Sobeys, claiming the grocery giant is making it more difficult for competitors to enter the market.EconomyApr 30
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Alberta ‘monitoring’ other youth social media bansManitoba says it will ban 'social media and AI chatbots' for youth and children. Ontario says it's also considering a ban, while Saskatchewan says it will be getting feedback.PoliticsApr 27
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Manitoba could fine social media companies billions if youth ban not enforced: KinewPremier Wab Kinew said he's looking to ban social media for those 16 and under, but still did not specify when such legislation would be tabled.CanadaApr 28
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Canada has a new searchable flood risk tool. You just can’t search it yet.Canada's new searchable flood risk tool will only be available in provinces and territories that opt in to the program, a move that's frustrated some flood risk experts.EnvironmentMay 5
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Meth detention and other health-care issues dominate first day of legislature sittingA recently built protective care centre in Winnipeg has started to detain people intoxicated with meth and other drugs for up to 72 hours, Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday.PoliticsMar 4
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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of ParliamentFrom clean drinking water legislation to self-government and better infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say they're looking for action from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.CanadaFeb 21
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More consultation, possible delay offered by Manitoba government on consumption siteThe Manitoba government promised more consultation Tuesday with inner-city residents and business owners upset about a planned supervised drug consumption site.TrendingDec 9, 2025
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Province to review case of Winnipeg woman who died after 30-hour ER waitThe Manitoba government says there will be two reviews into the death of a woman who waited for care for hours in a Winnipeg hospital.HealthNov 27, 2025
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Liberals are being ‘dishonest’ about future of pharmacare, NDP saysNDP interim leader Don Davies said the government's response to a commissioned report on the program was 'shockingly dismissive,' and the health minister has not committed to act.HealthDec 2, 2025
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Big projects highlighted in Manitoba throne speechManitoba's 43rd speech from the throne is putting a big focus on some major infrastructure, health care, and measures to combat crime.PoliticsNov 18, 2025
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Winnipeg sobering centre will hold 20 patients, provide medical assessmentsLegislation passed Nov. 5 allows people under the influence of methamphetamine and other drugs to be detained for up to 72 hours, up from 24.CrimeNov 17, 2025
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Major projects list has some Indigenous support, but more needed: CarneyPrime Minister Mark Carney says his list of major projects has received support from some Indigenous groups, but more will be needed.EconomyNov 14, 2025