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Canada’s Crime Severity Index higher in 2023 with increased child exploitationThe rise in Canada's crime severity index in 2023 was mainly impacted by a 52% increase of police-reported instances of child sexual exploitation.Crime3 hours
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Former Bomber Janarion Grant chasing CFL record against ex-teamThe Bombers will face former teammate Janarion Grant on Saturday for the first time since his off-season departure.Sports5 hours
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Southern Manitoba sizzles as outdoor workers try to beat the heatEven in the extreme heat in southern parts of Manitoba, some people are still needed for their outdoor services. an expert says, it's important for them to play it safe.Weather5 hours
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Winnipeg Jets sign restricted free agent Simon LundmarkLundmark signed a one-year contract with the Jets that will pay him $775,000 if he's in the NHL.Sports5 hours
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Victim shot in face in random BB gun attack, Manitoba RCMP sayThe suspect, 20, was picked up on Goldeye Crescent in Thompson after a short foot chase that saw him fire the BB gun at police, hitting an officer several times.Crime9 hours
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Former Winnipegger nears finish line of ambitious CFL record attemptChris Tymofichuk is attempting to catch CFL games at all nine stadiums in the shortest amount of time.Sports11 hours
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‘Absolute surprise’: Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of ManitobaA longtime fixture in the Manitoba music scene who has played with legendary artists including Frank Sinatra has been awarded the province's highest honour.Entertainment11 hours
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Manitoba RCMP investigate woman’s death as homicide after autopsy resultsManitoba RCMP say a sudden death at a home in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation is being investigated as a homicide.Crime11 hours
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‘That is my home:’ Birchwood Terrace tenants looking for stability as support wanesWhile crews say construction at Birchwood Terrace is going well, it's unclear how much longer residents will be left without a steady place to call home.CanadaJul 25
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Westwood Elementary fire: School district already working on plans to ensure fall learningThe Manitoba government says plans are already underway in order to ensure students are properly accommodated for the upcoming school year after an elementary school burned down.FireJul 25
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9-year-old among youth arrested for Winnipeg break-in, arson: policeA group of five boys — the youngest only nine years old — have been arrested in connection with a commercial break-in and arson early Thursday morning, police say.CrimeJul 25
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Corrections officials seize $75K in cocaine, electronics at Stony Mountain InstitutionThe package included cocaine and communication equipment, including cellphones, charging cables, SIM card readers and headphones.CrimeJul 25
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12 to be invested into Order of Manitoba ThursdayLt.-Gov. Anita Neville will formally invest each of the 12, whose contributions to the province range from politics to music to public health, into the Order of Manitoba.CanadaJul 25
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Manitoba golfers to tee off for world record attempt MondayThey're aiming for 307 holes of golf in a single day as part of an event that has raised more than $144,000 for cancer research since its inception 12 years ago.SportsJul 25
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Cathy Merrick re-elected for second term as leader of Assembly of Manitoba ChiefsMerrick, who was first elected grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs in 2022, secured another term in a landslide win during the advocacy group's annual general assembly.PoliticsJul 25
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Defence seeking six-year sentence for former fashion tycoon Peter NygardThe lawyer representing former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard is set to continue her submissions at his sentencing hearing in Toronto today.CrimeJul 25
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Braxton Kuntz makes Manitoba golf history with 4th straight amateur crownWinnipeg's Braxton Kuntz became the first golfer in the more than 100 year history of the Manitoba Men's Amateur Championship to win the event in four straight years.SportsJul 24
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‘The damage is done’: Manitoba man wrongfully accused of sex crime remains in hidingScott Taylor says he has received multiple death threats, been assaulted and seen his house vandalized with graffiti referring to him as a pedophile after being wrongfully charged.CrimeJul 24
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Thompson, Man. school goes up in flames Wednesday morningWestwood School in Thompson, Man., which serves 300 kids between kindergarten and Grade 8 during the school year, went up in flames Wednesday morning.FireJul 24
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Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assault following investigation: police watchdogA Manitoba RCMP officer has been charged after a woman complained she was assaulted during a domestic call last year.CrimeJul 24
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Winnipeg cops searching residence as part of missing person investigationOfficers are on-scene at a Selkirk Avenue property, and the search is connected to the investigation into the long-term disappearance of Cody Harper, police say.CanadaJul 24
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Coun. Mayes out, Santos in as Winnipeg mayor shuffles executive policy committeeScott Gillingham announced Wednesday that, among other changes, Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital) -- one of Winnipeg's longest-serving members -- will no longer be on the committee.PoliticsJul 24
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Manitoba gets medieval with return of historical festivalThe festival, which takes place at the Immaculate Conception Church and grotto in Cooks Creek, features period-accurate jousting, heavy armour battles, a medieval feast, and more.EntertainmentJul 24
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Woman tells court Nygard’s actions ‘tainted’ her life as sentencing hearing underwayA sentencing hearing is expected to begin today in Toronto for former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault last fall.CrimeJul 24
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Winnipeg Sea Bears clinch playoff spot for second year in a rowThe Sea Bears locked up a playoff berth with a 111-104 win over the Calgary Surge on Tuesday.SportsJul 23