Did You Know? Winnipeg helped pioneer 911 service
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Did You Know? Winnipeg helped pioneer 911 service
01:11 | January 29, 2016
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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba
05:38 | February 29, 2020
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Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur
02:32 | February 22, 2020
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Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country
06:40 | February 22, 2020
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Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades
07:17 | February 15, 2020
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Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum
07:58 | February 15, 2020
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Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder
06:11 | February 8, 2020
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Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary
07:28 | February 8, 2020
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Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe
03:54 | February 1, 2020
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Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show
07:05 | February 1, 2020
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Singing Reconciliation
03:49 | January 25, 2020
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150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit
06:38 | January 25, 2020
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Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash
04:40 | January 18, 2020
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Remembering Farough
04:12 | January 18, 2020
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We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win
04:30 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup wins over the years
04:42 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next
05:49 | November 22, 2019
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Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor
05:31 | November 22, 2019
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Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission
06:15 | November 22, 2019
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The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone
06:11 | November 16, 2019
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05:58 | November 16, 2019
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05:56 | November 14, 2019
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Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental
05:03 | November 9, 2019
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Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways
05:10 | October 27, 2019
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A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel
06:01 | October 27, 2019
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Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later
09:39 | April 1, 2019
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Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL
07:49 | April 1, 2019
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Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities
08:52 | March 28, 2019
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Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event
04:31 | March 28, 2019
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‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love
06:06 | December 17, 2018
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Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families
13:36 | December 10, 2018
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Homeless Assault reunification
05:24 | December 10, 2018
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Did You Know? Winnipeg helped pioneer 911 service
01:11 | January 29, 2016
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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba
05:38 | February 29, 2020
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Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur
02:32 | February 22, 2020
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Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country
06:40 | February 22, 2020
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Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades
07:17 | February 15, 2020
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Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum
07:58 | February 15, 2020
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Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder
06:11 | February 8, 2020
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Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary
07:28 | February 8, 2020
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Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe
03:54 | February 1, 2020
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Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show
07:05 | February 1, 2020
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Singing Reconciliation
03:49 | January 25, 2020
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150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit
06:38 | January 25, 2020
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Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash
04:40 | January 18, 2020
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Remembering Farough
04:12 | January 18, 2020
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We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win
04:30 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup wins over the years
04:42 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next
05:49 | November 22, 2019
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Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor
05:31 | November 22, 2019
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Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission
06:15 | November 22, 2019
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The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone
06:11 | November 16, 2019
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Tainted Water: Elevated lead levels impacting drinking water in Manitoba communities
05:58 | November 16, 2019
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Manitoba Public Insurance is cracking down on suspected fraudsters
05:56 | November 14, 2019
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Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental
05:03 | November 9, 2019
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Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways
05:10 | October 27, 2019
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A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel
06:01 | October 27, 2019
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Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later
09:39 | April 1, 2019
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Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL
07:49 | April 1, 2019
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Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities
08:52 | March 28, 2019
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Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event
04:31 | March 28, 2019
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‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love
06:06 | December 17, 2018
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Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families
13:36 | December 10, 2018
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Homeless Assault reunification
05:24 | December 10, 2018
Did You Know? Winnipeg helped pioneer 911 service
Description
January 29, 2016
Lauren Mcnabb has the story behind the number 911 and how the service was pioneered in Winnipeg.
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Did You Know? Winnipeg helped pioneer 911 service01:11 | January 29, 2016 -
Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba05:38 | February 29, 2020 -
Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur02:32 | February 22, 2020 -
Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country06:40 | February 22, 2020 -
Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades07:17 | February 15, 2020 -
Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum07:58 | February 15, 2020 -
Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder06:11 | February 8, 2020 -
Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary07:28 | February 8, 2020 -
Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe03:54 | February 1, 2020 -
Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show07:05 | February 1, 2020 -
Singing Reconciliation03:49 | January 25, 2020 -
150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit06:38 | January 25, 2020 -
Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash04:40 | January 18, 2020 -
Remembering Farough04:12 | January 18, 2020 -
We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win04:30 | November 30, 2019 -
Grey Cup wins over the years04:42 | November 30, 2019 -
Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next05:49 | November 22, 2019 -
Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor05:31 | November 22, 2019 -
Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission06:15 | November 22, 2019 -
The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone06:11 | November 16, 2019 -
Tainted Water: Elevated lead levels impacting drinking water in Manitoba communities05:58 | November 16, 2019 -
Manitoba Public Insurance is cracking down on suspected fraudsters05:56 | November 14, 2019 -
Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental05:03 | November 9, 2019 -
Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways05:10 | October 27, 2019 -
A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel06:01 | October 27, 2019 -
Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later09:39 | April 1, 2019 -
Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL07:49 | April 1, 2019 -
Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities08:52 | March 28, 2019 -
Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event04:31 | March 28, 2019 -
‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love06:06 | December 17, 2018 -
Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families13:36 | December 10, 2018 -
Homeless Assault reunification05:24 | December 10, 2018
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Did You Know? Winnipeg helped pioneer 911 service01:11 | January 29, 2016
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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba05:38 | February 29, 2020
-
Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur02:32 | February 22, 2020
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Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country06:40 | February 22, 2020
-
Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades07:17 | February 15, 2020
-
Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum07:58 | February 15, 2020
-
Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder06:11 | February 8, 2020
-
Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary07:28 | February 8, 2020
-
Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe03:54 | February 1, 2020
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Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show07:05 | February 1, 2020
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Singing Reconciliation03:49 | January 25, 2020
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150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit06:38 | January 25, 2020
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Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash04:40 | January 18, 2020
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Remembering Farough04:12 | January 18, 2020
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We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win04:30 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup wins over the years04:42 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next05:49 | November 22, 2019
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Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor05:31 | November 22, 2019
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Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission06:15 | November 22, 2019
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The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone06:11 | November 16, 2019
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Tainted Water: Elevated lead levels impacting drinking water in Manitoba communities05:58 | November 16, 2019
-
Manitoba Public Insurance is cracking down on suspected fraudsters05:56 | November 14, 2019
-
Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental05:03 | November 9, 2019
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Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways05:10 | October 27, 2019
-
A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel06:01 | October 27, 2019
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Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later09:39 | April 1, 2019
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Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL07:49 | April 1, 2019
-
Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities08:52 | March 28, 2019
-
Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event04:31 | March 28, 2019
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‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love06:06 | December 17, 2018
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Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families13:36 | December 10, 2018
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Homeless Assault reunification05:24 | December 10, 2018
Did You Know? Winnipeg helped pioneer 911 service
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January 29, 2016
Lauren Mcnabb has the story behind the number 911 and how the service was pioneered in Winnipeg.
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