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• Rural Manitoba fire destroys home, leaves sole resident dead

  Officers with the Gimli RCMP were asked to perform a wellness check at a home near Narcisse around 10 a.m. on Dec. 24. They arrived to find the home completely burned down.

  Canada

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• Popularity persists for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew two years into government mandate

  Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of sagging, more than two years after his NDP government was elected.

  Politics

  Dec 29
• CN Rail says no threat to safety after train derails in Winnipeg

  A CN Rail train derailed on Sunday in Winnipeg's South Osborne area, with eight cars tipping over and two remaining upright. Officials say there is no threat to public safety.

  Canada

  Dec 28
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• 16-year-old boy faces weapons, theft charges after car hits Winnipeg transit bus

  A 16-year-old driver was arrested after fleeing from police and crashing the vehicle into a Winnipeg transit bus on Boxing Day. He faces theft and weapons charges.

  Crime

  Dec 28
• Wild thrilled to open road trip with win over Jets

  The Minnesota Wild snapped a two-game losing streak on Saturday by handing the Winnipeg Jets their fifth straight loss in overtime.

  Sports

  Dec 28
• Large flag that was draped outside Manitoba’s legislature is back with football club

  A large Canadian flag that hung on the front of the Manitoba legislature has been returned to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team.

  Canada

  Dec 26
• Manitoba lowering breast cancer screening age to 45

  The province is lowering the minimum age for breast cancer screening from 50 to 45 beginning Jan. 2, a move being welcomed by advocates.

  Health

  Dec 24
• Winnipeg’s Rossbrook House hosts hundreds for Christmas feast

  Hundreds came together for a holiday feast at Rossbrook House on Christmas Eve which included a visit from Santa and gifts for families.

  Canada

  Dec 24
• Peguis First Nation suing former chief Glenn Hudson

  No statement of defence has been filed and none of the allegations have been tested in court.

  Canada

  Dec 23
• FBI sought interview with former prince Andrew during Peter Nygard investigation

  The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York sought an interview with ex-prince Andrew for connections to Canadian sex offender and fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

  Canada

  Dec 23
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• Yukon power grid under ‘significant’ strain as deep freeze grips Western Canada

  With the territory's power grid stretched by wind chills near -50 C, the government of the Yukon is urging residents to conserve electricity.

  Consumer

  Dec 23
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• Manitoba premier plans to target ‘differential pricing’ for groceries in new year

  Differential pricing refers to a practice where people can be charged different prices for the same grocery product from the same store.

  Canada

  Dec 22
• Map store, beloved by adventurers, set to close

  Canada Map Sales is set to close to the public at the end of March, because many maps are available online and modern technology is replacing printed material.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 20
• Court battle between chief candidates reveals $1.6 million in questionable payments at Little Grand Rapids

  Little Grand Rapids First Nation has been marred by a court battle between two people vying to be chief with each accusing the other of misusing band funds

  Politics

  Dec 20
• Winnipeg Jets fall 3-2 in Colorado for third straight loss

  Morgan Barron scored shorthanded while Mark Scheifele cashed in on the power play but it wasn't enough to overcome an early 2-0 deficit against the NHL's top team.

  Sports

  Dec 19
• Manitoba surpasses goal of U.S.-made liquor sales with $2.6M donation to charities

  The Manitoba government is donating $2.6 million to charities after selling off American-made liquor pulled from shelves earlier this year.

  Politics

  Dec 19
• Safety officers stop drugs, booze from entering Manitoba First Nations communities

  Across Manitoba's north, First Nations Safety Officers (FNSOs) are working to keep drugs, alcohol and criminal activity out of the communities.

  Crime

  Dec 19
• Two missing snowmobilers found dead near St. Theresa Point

  Two missing snowmobilers were found dead on Thursday outside St. Theresa Point First Nation.

  Trending

  Dec 19
• School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Friday

  Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result of inclement weather: ROAD CLOSURES: None at this time. Go to Manitoba 511 for the latest road conditions. SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: Prairie Spirit School Division Garden Valley School Division Lord Selkirk School Division Lakeshore School Division Red River Valley School Division Rolling River...

  Weather

  Dec 19
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• Treacherous commutes expected in Alberta as winter wallop tracks across Canada

  Many parts of the Prairies, along with other parts of Canada, might have to dig themselves out ahead of this coming weekend as a wintry wallop continues.

  Weather

  Dec 19
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• All Winnipeg schools closed due to blizzard

  Pembina Trails School Division Supt. Shelley Amos said it's a 'rarity' to have every school in Winnipeg is close due to inclement weather.

  Education

  Dec 18
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Demski, Nichols to contract extensions

  The Bombers re-signed both their leading receiver and one of their top defenders on Thursday with new deals for Nic Demski and Deatrick Nichols.

  Sports

  Dec 18
• Manitoba RCMP search for missing fisherman after vehicle falls through ice

  Manitoba RCMP say a fisherman is missing after his side-by-side went through the ice.

  Canada

  Dec 18
• Blizzard conditions keep RCMP busy as winter storm moves across Canada

  Winter storm warnings have also been issued across north-central Ontario and into Quebec, with up to 30 centimetres of snow forecast.

  Weather

  Dec 18
• Winnipeg Jets waste great Hellebuyck performance in 1-0 loss in St. Louis

  Connor Hellebuyck stopped 25 of 26 shots, making several great saves during a first period onslaught, but didn't get any run support as Winnipeg's offensive struggles continued.

  Sports

  Dec 17