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First Nations file claim over water pollution in Lake WinnipegEight First Nations that surround Lake Winnipeg filed a joint lawsuit on Tuesday against all levels of government including the City of Winnipeg due to pollution in Lake Winnipeg.Environment2 hours
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Incentives could help more Manitobans make the switch to electric vehicles: expertsIncentives from the provincial and federal governments could help Manitoba catch up to other jurisdictions when it comes to electric vehicles, experts say.Consumer2 hours
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Manitoba pledges funding for memorial, mental health organization in memory of slain Carman familyThe Manitoba government said it's providing financial backing for a memorial and funding for a local non-profit in Carman, Man.Crime6 hours
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Lake St. Martin death investigated as homicide, Manitoba RCMP sayPolice said the incident doesn't appear to be random, and RCMP major crime services is headed to the community to take over the investigation.Crime6 hours
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Lawyers for man accused of killing 4 women to argue he’s not criminally responsibleThe defence is seeking to have the high-profile case heard by a judge alone instead of the jury. They argue the objectivity of jurors may be affected by pretrial publicity.Crime6 hours
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Inflation dogs Manitoba vets, shelters, pet owners alikeThe costs of food, care and veterinary services are forcing pet owners to make some difficult decisions about their furry companions.Canada6 hours
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March Manitoba highway crash claims 2 more victims: RCMPPolice say a 36-year-old man from Langruth and a 19-year-old from The Pas have also died of injuries sustained in the March 23 accident.Traffic6 hours
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Iconic Bombers player, executive Lyle Bauer dies at 65Winnipeg's football community is mourning one of its icons Wednesday, with the announcement that Lyle Bauer has died at 65.Sports8 hours
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RCMP dog helps rescue baby taken by man into dense Manitoba woodsPolice dog Marook was called in, and tracked the suspect through two kilometres of heavily treed area, where he was taken into custody.Crime9 hours
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9 Winnipeggers arrested, millions in contraband seized in huge interprovincial drug bustMore than a dozen people, including nine Winnipeggers, are facing charges as part of the investigation into a large-scale, interprovincial drug network, police say.Crime10 hours
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ANALYSIS: Jets stayed on the ground while Avalanche elevated their playoff gameThe Avalanche, only two seasons removed from winning the Stanley Cup, rose to another level after the first game and deflected the Jets' many attempts to get back into the series.Sports12 hours
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers trade down to select receiver in 2nd round of CFL DraftAfter making a trade of draft picks, the Blue Bombers used the first of their 10 selections in the CFL Draft on receiver Kevens Clercius at 13th overall.SportsMay 1
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Season ends for Winnipeg Jets with 6-3 Game 5 loss to ColoradoMikko Rantanen scored two goals in less than four minutes in the third to put the game out of reach for the Avalanche.SportsMay 1
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Sandy Bay traffic stop leads to cocaine bust as Ontario man chargedOfficers seized more than 100 grams of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine.CrimeApr 30
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Ongoing health crisis: Peguis First Nation declares state of emergencyBetween flooding that occurred in 2014, 2017 and 2022, a total of 784 people have been unable to return home, mainly due to a significant lack of housing in the community.CanadaApr 30
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Winnipeg starts mosquito program, continues drone pilot projectAlthough mosquitoes breed and hatch in standing water, crews don't have to wait for more rain to start applying the larvicide.CanadaApr 30
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Suspect behind bars after woman assaulted in RM of MacDonald, RCMP sayOfficers said the 48-year-old victim had burn injuries, and the suspect, one year older, was still at the scene when Mounties arrived.CrimeApr 30
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Winnipeg hosts simulated air-quality emergency ahead of wildfire seasonOn Tuesday, hundreds gathered at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place on Sinclair Street in Winnipeg for an emergency air quality simulation.CanadaApr 30
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Winnipeg Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Colorado AvalanchePerfetti said he was excited to get his first taste of the “whiteout” crowd at Canada Life Centre but would focus on helping Winnipeg extend the best-of seven series.SportsApr 30
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Lac du Bonnet traffic stop leads Manitoba RCMP to drugsA traffic stop on Highway 11 in the RM of Lac du Bonnet led Manitoba RCMP to the seizure of cocaine, illegal cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms, cash and drug paraphernalia.CrimeApr 30
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Namestnikov, Dillon out for injuries as Jets face series elimination in Game 5Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov and defenceman Brenden Dillon are recovering from injuries and won't be available for Game 5 against Colorado on Tuesday night.SportsApr 30
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Lawyers for man accused of killing Manitoba women argue publicity creates juror biasCrown prosecutors are pushing back on a motion from the defence to toss out the jury in the trial of a Winnipeg man accused of murdering four women.CrimeApr 30
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Edmonton police issue warrants for suspect in 3 shootings linked to extortion seriesCanada-wide warrants have been issued for a 19-year-old who is believed to have fled to India after allegedly being involved in three drive-by shootings.CrimeApr 30
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Man attacked vehicle with hatchet: Winnipeg policeAccording to police, an armed man was spotted Monday around 2:30 a.m., damaging a vehicle on Weitzel Street.CrimeApr 30
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Winnipeg man arrested, knife seized after transit incident MondayA Winnipeg man is in custody after police say a knife was waved and passengers were threatened on a downtown transit bus.CrimeApr 30