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• Manitoba government mulls grocery price measures as inflation continues

  The Manitoba government launched a study aimed at keeping groceries affordable, although it's unclear how data would be collected.

  Consumer

  1 hour
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign defensive back Nick Hallett

  The Bombers signed defensive back Nick Hallett to one-year agreement on Wednesday after 24 hours as a free agent.

  Sports

  3 hours
• Minister, Manitoba School Boards Association react to Tumbler Ridge shooting

  Manitoba School Boards Association President Alan Campbell said the news is 'gut-wrenching' and renews the conversation about security in Manitoba schools.

  Crime

  4 hours
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• Man charged with murder after setting home ablaze following family dispute: Winnipeg police

  Two women are dead and a man is charged with second-degree murder after police say a family dispute led to a deliberately set fire in Winnipeg.

  Fire

  5 hours
• Winnipeg couple who created, sold animal torture videos get 12 years in jail

  A Winnipeg couple who admitted to making animal cruelty videos and selling them on the dark web have been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

  Crime

  11 hours
• ANALYSIS: Much-anticipated ‘best on best’ in men’s Olympic hockey about to unfold

  Over a decade in the making, and with the NHL well represented, no doubt the men's Olympic hockey tournament in Italy will be 'must watch' for many over these next two weeks.

  Sports

  12 hours
• Manitoba woman recovering after waiting 8 years for surgery

  After waiting eight years for scoliosis surgery, a Manitoba woman is finally recovering. A year later, her quality of life has significantly improved but her wait took a toll.

  Health

  Feb 10
• Drone delivering drugs to Manitoba prison leads to charges against Calgary man

  Police pulled over a vehicle nearby the Stony Mountain Institution and found a drone at the passenger's feet containing several balloons filled with drugs.

  Crime

  Feb 10
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers make big splash with 4 signings to open free agency

  The Bombers added offensive lineman Jarell Broxton, receiver Tommy Nield, linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox and cornerback Jonathan Moxey to open free agency.

  Sports

  Feb 10
• Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires

  With thousands of warm temperature records being broken across the U.S. Midwest this winter, scientists say snow cover and snow depth are at their lowest levels in decades.

  Weather

  Feb 10
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• Blue Bombers sign Broxton to two-year contract

  It took some time but Jarell Broxton is finally a Winnipeg Blue Bomber.

  Sports

  Feb 10
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• WestJet won’t fly to 10 U.S. cities this summer amid ‘notable’ travel decline

  WestJet says several routes to U.S. cities are being suspended for summer 2026 as fewer Canadians are travelling south of the border.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Youths describe final moments that led to fatal police shooting in Winnipeg

  Tears flowed in a Winnipeg courtroom Tuesday as friends of a 16-year-old First Nations girl fatally shot by police described the moment they realized she had been harmed.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Public inquiry examines cost overruns of Winnipeg police building project

  A public inquiry is set to begin today on cost overruns and controversy linked to a building project led by the City of Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Winnipeg 1st-degree murder trial begins for man accused of killing Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin

  Monday marked an emotional day in a Winnipeg courtroom for the family of Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin, as the murder trial for the man accused of killing her gets underway.

  Crime

  Feb 9
• Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit to investigate west end fire fatalities

  Over the weekend, a massive fire around Agnes and St. Mathews claimed the lives of two women, aged 18 and 48. Due to loss of life, Winnipeg's major crimes unit is now involved.

  Feb 9
• Winnipeg non-profit sends art, support to Minneapolis

  Since ICE began major operations in Minneapolis, two people have been shot and killed by agents in the city and many more have been arrested, sparking massive protests.

  Consumer

  Feb 9
• Man charged with kidnapping in connection with abduction of Manitoba woman

  Police told Global News the alleged abduction was a case of intimate partner violence and that it was unclear how they were travelling or how far they had gotten.

  Crime

  Feb 9
• Now is the ‘best time’ to rent in Canada as asking price hits 31-month low: report

  A new report shows the average rent across Canada has hit a 31-month low, with big drops in cities like Toronto and Vancouver as supply outpaces demand.

  Canada

  Feb 9
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• ANALYSIS: Will Winnipeg Jets fans still care after the Olympics?

  Is the Olympic break a reset for the Winnipeg Jets? Or is the three-week shutdown of the NHL season an opportunity for the struggling team to move on?

  Sports

  Feb 9
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• Manitoba Health asks some Ag Days attendees to monitor for measles

  Measles symptoms typically present themselves within seven to 21 days after being exposed to the virus and are spread through droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing.

  Health

  Feb 8
• 2 women killed in Winnipeg house fire, major crimes unit takes over investigation

  A Saturday morning blaze at a home in Winnipeg sent five people to hospital and also resulted in significant fire, smoke and water damage to the building, officials say.

  Fire

  Feb 8
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Jake Ceresna to 2-year contract

  The Bombers signed defensive lineman Jake Ceresna after he spent last season with the Edmonton Elks.

  Sports

  Feb 6
• Man wanted for alleged abduction in Manitoba arrested, woman found safe

  RCMP in Manitoba say they've arrested a man at the centre of a dangerous person alert after a 24-hour search and found the woman he's accused of violently abducting. 

  Crime

  Feb 6
• ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets — and their fans — need Olympic break from season to forget

  At 22-26-8 and 11 points away from the playoffs, maybe the best thing that can happen to the Jets is to take time away from the rink and reset for the final 26 games of the season.

  Sports

  Feb 6