Manitoba News

Manitoba paper mill fined $1 million for toxic release into Saskatchewan River

THE PAS, Man. — A paper mill in northern Manitoba is facing one of the largest environmental fines in the province's history.

Dec 18, 2023 2:32 PM Read more >

Winnipeg police searching for male suspect in fatal stabbing of Indigenous teen

WINNIPEG — Police are searching for a male suspect in the fatal stabbing of a teenage girl in Winnipeg near a busy corner of the city's downtown. Police identified the victim as an Indigenous 14-year-old girl who was living in the city.

Dec 18, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

Blue Bombers sign all-star guard Pat Neufeld to one-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed all-star guard Pat Neufeld to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Monday. Neufeld was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Dec 18, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Vilardi steers Jets to 6-2 win over Avalanche

WINNIPEG — Alex Iafallo was waiting for good things to happen to end his 18-game goal-scoring drought. He got his wish Saturday.

Dec 16, 2023 8:12 PM Read more >

Manitoba Tory executive will leave decision on leadership rule changes to grassroots

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative party delegates will vote next month on proposed changes that could overhaul the party's leadership races.

Dec 16, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

More housing coming for homeless in Manitoba with mental-health supports

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it's spending $2.8 million on supportive housing units to address homelessness.

Dec 15, 2023 10:41 AM Read more >

Indigenous groups, Manitoba RCMP partner to address violence in communities

WINNIPEG — Indigenous groups and Manitoba RCMP are partnering to implement some recommendations in the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Dec 14, 2023 3:18 PM Read more >

Manitoba changes property tax rebates but can't yet fulfil promise on billionaires

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is following through on one property-tax promise from its election campaign, but is not ready to act on a pledge to stop issuing rebates to billionaires.

Dec 14, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

Rising number of flu cases affecting hospitals, Manitoba government says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials say the number of flu cases is rising and putting a strain on hospitals. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the health system was already facing challenges and the growth in flu cases is making things worse.

Dec 14, 2023 12:27 PM Read more >

Winnipeg's 100-year-old Nutty Club shuts down due to competition

Winnipeg's renowned candy company, the Nutty Club, is shutting its doors after more than 100 years of business.

Dec 14, 2023 10:53 AM Read more >

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