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Manitoba legislature speaker, Myrna Driedger, says she will not seek re-election

Manitoba legislature speaker, Myrna Driedger, says she will not seek re-election

WINNIPEG — Myrna Driedger, the speaker of the Manitoba legislature and one of the chamber's longest-serving members, announced Wednesday she will not seek another term in the election scheduled for Oct. 3.
Gagner's late goal propels Jets to 3-2 win over Flames

Gagner's late goal propels Jets to 3-2 win over Flames

WINNIPEG — Sam Gagner showed he can make a heads-up move while playing in his 1,002 NHL career game.
Alan Lagimodiere joins list of Manitoba Tories who are not seeking re-election

Alan Lagimodiere joins list of Manitoba Tories who are not seeking re-election

WINNIPEG — Another Manitoba Progressive Conservative has announced he will not seek re-election. Alan Lagimodiere says he will not run again in his Selkirk seat due to personal family reasons.
Winnipeg man faces second-degree murder charges after Christmas apartment fire

Winnipeg man faces second-degree murder charges after Christmas apartment fire

WINNIPEG — A man is facing murder charges after two people died in a Winnipeg apartment fire on Christmas morning. Police say two were fires were started in a suite in the apartment block in the city's downtown.
Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

WINNIPEG — An online fundraiser by the losing candidate in the 2021 Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race did not violate any financing rules, elections commissioner Bill Bowles has ruled.
Head of group fighting COVID restrictions charged with attempting to obstruct justice

Head of group fighting COVID restrictions charged with attempting to obstruct justice

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Police Service says the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is facing charges that include attempting to obstruct justice, following his admission in 2021 that he hired a private investigator to follow

WHL roundup: ICE win East power struggle in overtime

WINNIPEG — Ben Zloty scored 44 seconds into overtime and the Winnipeg ICE defeated the Saskatoon Blades 2-1 in a battle of Western Hockey League powers on Saturday.
'Show them consistency:' Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimes

'Show them consistency:' Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimes

WINNIPEG — Many youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one-storey building with a red brick facade that leaders of local grassroots organizations maintain.

WHL Roundup: Hauser's 23-save shutout leads Ice to 2-0 win over Blades

WINNIPEG — Daniel Hauser earned a 23-save shutout as the Winnipeg Ice defeated the Saskatoon Blades 2-0 on Friday. Evan Friesen and Ty Nash scored for Western Conference-leading Winnipeg (27-5-0).
Saskatchewan man stabbed after vehicle veers off road in northern Manitoba: RCMP

Saskatchewan man stabbed after vehicle veers off road in northern Manitoba: RCMP

THE PAS, Man. — Police in northern Manitoba say a Saskatchewan man was sent to hospital after he was stabbed multiple times at the side of the road. RCMP say the 49-year-old man was driving near The Pas, Man., on Dec.