Manitoba’s Capobianco named American Hockey League’s top defenceman
The team announced Tuesday that Kyle Capobianco — who led all AHL defencemen with 54 points this season — has been voted the winner of the 2023-24 Eddie Shore Award.
Sports
Apr 23
Manitoba eclipses record number of kidney transplant donors, recipients
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said at a press conference Monday that a record 83 Manitobans received a kidney transplant at Health Sciences Centre in 2023.
Health
Apr 22
‘Not alone’ in infertility: Manitoba clinic marks Fertility Awareness Week
As Manitoba marks Fertility Awareness Week, a specialist said difficulties with conception can have a big impact on general well-being, stress and enjoyment of life.
Health
Apr 23
Manitoba’s first CAR T-cell therapy patient declared cancer-free
The first patient in Manitoba to undergo a revolutionary type of cancer treatment is sharing her story.
Health
Apr 17
Manitoba announces $1.8M in funding for construction of mixed-income housing
The funding will go toward the Market Lands, a mixed-use project being built at the former site of the Public Safety Building
Politics
Apr 18
Manitoba farmers ‘itching’ to start seeding, optimistic despite dry winter
Jake Ayre, vice president with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) said right now, there is enough moisture to grow crops, but only time will tell.
Environment
Apr 9
Start of spring migration has Manitoba birdwatchers flocking together
It's the start of a special time of year for many birders in Manitoba: spring migration season.
Canada
Apr 17
Data shows 2024 could be a record-breaking year in Manitoba for potholes
As of April 7 this year, 1,634 pothole-related claims were reported to MPI. That's over half of similar claims made in all of 2023, and almost two times 2019 numbers.
Traffic
Apr 15
Don’t look up: Eye safety important even with 60% eclipse in Manitoba
Manitoba isn't expected to get the full solar eclipse experience Monday afternoon, but eye specialists say you still shouldn't look directly into the sun, eclipse or otherwise.
Science
Apr 8
Manitoba PCs to choose new leader in April 2025
Party members will select a new leader on April 26, 2025 — a year-and-a-half after Heather Stefanson announced her plans to step down following the PCs' election defeat.
Canada
Apr 16
Teen arrested, rifle seized by Manitoba RCMP
A teenage suspect is in custody after an incident at Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation on Friday, Manitoba RCMP said.
Crime
Apr 15
Manitoba’s Conor Geekie nominated for WHL Player of the Year
Swift Current Broncos forward Conor Geekie of Strathclair is one of four finalists for the Western Hockey League's top award.
Sports
Apr 4
More than $56M spent on agency nurses in Manitoba: Shared Health
Numbers from Shared Health show the province spent more than $56 million on agency nurses in the first three quarters of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Health
Apr 12
61 kilos of cocaine found stashed in SUV: Manitoba RCMP
Police pulled over the vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway in the RM of Reynolds, and a search turned up a 'sophisticated aftermarket compartment' containing 61 kilos of cocaine.
Crime
5 hours
Manitoba to deliver major improvements to spinal care with $12M program
The province says it intends to shorten wait times for assessing and operating on spinal issues faced by Manitobans.
Health
Apr 23
‘We don’t need to mine new material’: Manitoba group urges residents to recycle old electronics
The Electronic Products Recycling Association of Manitoba says it will take just about any old technology — which will then be broken down in order to extract valuable materials.
Environment
Apr 22
RCMP investigation leads to drug bust in Manitoba, 4 behind bars
'Drugs continue to impact our community and these results are a step in the right direction of addressing the issue,' Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Chief Gordon Bluesky said.
Crime
Apr 11
Provincial park pass and camping fees frozen in Manitoba, minister says
Provincial park pass and camping fees were expected to lift this year after the province signed a contract in 2020. But, the minister responsible says that's no longer necessary.
Environment
Apr 10
Stolen car chase leads to more than half-dozen charges for Manitoba woman
The driver has been charged with breaking and entering, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, theft, possession of a weapon obtained by crime, and two counts of fleeing police.
Crime
Apr 10
Manitoba First Nation Chief charged with child-related sex crimes
Christopher Traverse was arrested and charged on Feb. 1 for sexual assault, sexual interference, and child pornography. Police said the victim was an elementary-school-aged child.
Crime
Apr 10
