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'A lot at risk': Child advocate suggests collaboration to address youth mental health

'A lot at risk': Child advocate suggests collaboration to address youth mental health

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has yet to tackle systemic causes of youth suicide and addictions despite attempting to address dozens of recommendations put forth by the province's child and youth advocate, a report from her office suggests.
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Manitoba government boosts school funding, leaves door open to tax increases

Manitoba government boosts school funding, leaves door open to tax increases

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is increasing operating support for public school divisions by an average of 3.4 per cent and leaving the door open to having divisions raise local taxes.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Nick, Noah Hallett to extensions

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Nick, Noah Hallett to extensions

WINNIPEG — Canadian defensive backs Nick and Noah Hallett agreed to terms on contract extensions with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. The brothers were eligible to become free agents Feb. 13.
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Veteran quarterback Streveler thankful to be returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Streveler thankful to be returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Chris Streveler is back in the CFL after growing weary of playing the waiting game south of the border.
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First Nations communities push for all-season road in northern Manitoba

First Nations communities push for all-season road in northern Manitoba

WINNIPEG — First Nations leaders are renewing their push for an all-season road on the east side of Lake Winnipeg that would connect several remote communities to goods, services and health care in the south.
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Quarterback Streveler returns to Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Quarterback Streveler returns to Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Chris Streveler is back with the Winnipeg Bombers. The American quarterback agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the CFL club Wednesday.
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Agents seize $50M in methamphetamine in Manitoba at U.S. border, trucker arrested

Agents seize $50M in methamphetamine in Manitoba at U.S. border, trucker arrested

BOISSEVAIN, Man. — Federal agents in Manitoba have made an arrest and seized what they estimate to be more than $50-millon worth of suspected methamphetamine. The Canada Border Services Agency says officers made the discovery on Jan.
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Manitoba Hydro says new power generation, time-of-use rates and more are on the table

Manitoba Hydro says new power generation, time-of-use rates and more are on the table

WINNIPEG — Manitoba could need new energy generation as early as 2029 and must look for ways to encourage people to reduce demand, the head of the province's Crown energy corporation said Tuesday.
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Manitoba premier commits $30 million to expand school nutrition program

Manitoba premier commits $30 million to expand school nutrition program

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is committing $30 million to expand school meal programs across the province. Premier Wab Kinew says the money will be in place for the next school year, following through on an election campaign promise last fall.
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Five-year-old dies in Manitoba after being hit by car while tobogganing

Five-year-old dies in Manitoba after being hit by car while tobogganing

WINKLER, Man. — A five-year-old boy is dead in southern Manitoba after being hit by a car while tobogganing. Police in the city of Winkler say they responded to a call early Sunday afternoon about a child who had been hit by a vehicle.
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