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• Winnipeg Jets extend win streak to four games by thrashing Wild 6-2

  Mark Scheifele matched a career-high with four points as the Jets won their first road game since Nov. 29 in Nashville.

  Sports

  1 hour
• Winnipeg Grade 7 students design Nestaweya River Trail warming hut

  Grade 7 students submitted the design and created the elements that will decorate the interior, including a painted fireplace and homemade books.

  Canada

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• Authorities investigate downtown Winnipeg hotel fire, cite past safety issues

  A vacant Winnipeg hotel with known safety compliance issues was destroyed by fire, forcing evacuations as the cause remains under investigation.

  Fire

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• Pimicikamak Cree Nation chief says sewage is flowing into river, more help arrives

  Military members are assessing infrastructure on Pimicikamak Cree Nation after a power outage forced evacuations and left untreated sewage flowing into the river.

  Environment

  9 hours
• Winnipeg Jets place Neal Pionk on injured reserve, recall Elias Salomonsson

  Winnipeg Jets defencemen Neal Pionk, Colin Miller, and Haydn Fleury are all out week-to-week with injuries.

  Sports

  Jan 14
• Couple seeks doctor’s note for flight as WestJet speeds up cramped seating review

  In an internal message to staff, the airline said it is speeding up a review of its non-adjustable economy seats and could finalize a path forward as early as this week.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Winnipeg couple frustrated over communication in Manitoba’s health-care system

  A Winnipeg couple is voicing frustration over what they call systemic failure within Manitoba's health-care system.

  Health

  Jan 14
• 3 people airlifted after Manitoba school bus crashed set to be released

  Three who were airlifted after a school bus crash are set to be released before the end of the day, with the fourth to remain but is in stable condition.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• More military arrive in Pimicikamak Cree Nation to assist amid water issues

  Three more members of the Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Pimicikamak Cree Nation and will continue to help assess issues with the community's water and sewage plants.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• CFL committee proposes change to how regular-season tie games end

  It's been proposed if the score remains even after overtime, it would be decided by alternating plays from the opposition's three-yard line until one scores and the other doesn't.

  Sports

  Jan 14
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• ANALYSIS: Jets have new life, but lots of work yet to do

  After three straight wins, the Winnipeg Jets have infused new life back into their season, but realistically they’re still quite a distance from completely turning the corner.

  Sports

  Jan 14
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• Manwin Hotel in Winnipeg ‘lost’ after fire erupts overnight

  The former Manwin Hotel, which has been vacant for about a year, is the scene of a major fire, though crews say the cause is not yet known.

  Fire

  Jan 14
• Winnipeg Jets outlast Islanders 5-4 for third straight victory

  The two teams combined to score seven times in the second period with Adam Lowry's fourth of the season holding up as the game-winning goal.

  Sports

  Jan 13
• Healthy and rested Rick Bowness ready for challenge as Blue Jackets head coach

  Former Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness, 70, will make his Columbus Blue Jackets head coaching debut later on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Jan 13
• Manitoba bus rollover sends 14 teens and 1 adult to hospital

  A number of children have been injured and some taken to hospital after a bus rollover on Highway 10 in Manitoba. According to police, none of the injuries are life-threatening,

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Military lands in northern Manitoba First Nation dealing with water woes

  Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are on the ground providing help to a First Nation in northern Manitoba that is in the throes of severe water issues.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• 3 accused of misconduct in Winnipeg police inquiry can’t be compelled to testify: commissioner

  Three people accused of misconduct over the $214-million renovation for Winnipeg’s police headquarters can’t be compelled to testify in the inquiry probing the matter.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Team Kaitlyn Lawes takes final spot in 18-team field for upcoming Scotties

  As the top ranked team without a berth, Team Kaitlyn Lawes was awarded the final spot at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

  Sports

  Jan 12
• Winnipeg father of 5 dies by suicide less than a year after devastating house fire

  Dillon Hobson, a father of five, died by suicide less than a year after a massive house fire on Hathway Road stripped the family of their home.

  Health

  Jan 12
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• Pimicikamak chief says ‘about every house’ will need repair as military arrives

  Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Pimicikamak Cree Nation and the chief says he's expecting dozens more workers to arrive in the coming days.

  Canada

  Jan 12
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• Winnipegger pushes to ban 3rd-party obituary sites

  Van Ameyde believes the purchase options are misleading, as families are not notified of their loved one’s Echovita posting when it goes up.

  Consumer

  Jan 12
• Manitoba PC board member suspended over ICE comment on social media

  The Manitoba Progressive Conservatives says Patrick Allard's party membership and board position, where he has served as a regional director, are suspended.

  Politics

  Jan 12
• Military will get to Manitoba First Nation dealing with water issues on Monday: CAF

  The CAF confirmed Sunday afternoon that members of the Joint Operational Support Group, based in Kingston, Ont., are planning to be in the First Nation for two weeks.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Winnipeggers gather in support of protests in Iran

  On the steps of the Manitoba Legislature this weekend, hundreds of Winnipeggers gathered to voice their concerns about a communications blackout in Iran as protests there continue.

  Jan 11
• Pimicikamak First Nation in Manitoba prepares for military arrival after days in crisis

  Chief Monias said the emergency in Pimicikamak First Nation is ongoing, and confirmed eight members of the Canadian Armed Forces will arrive Monday to support the community.

  Canada

  Jan 11