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Manitoba government says it's working to get promised tax credit to homeowners

Manitoba government says it's working to get promised tax credit to homeowners

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government faced more questions about its property tax reforms Tuesday after some homeowners did not receive a promised $1,500 credit on their annual bill.
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Winnipeg man admits to strangling New Jersey woman in decades-old homicide

Winnipeg man admits to strangling New Jersey woman in decades-old homicide

SOMERVILLE — A Winnipeg man has admitted to strangling a New Jersey woman nearly three decades ago after he was arrested last year.
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Good progress in battle against Manitoba fires mean some evacuees can go home

Good progress in battle against Manitoba fires mean some evacuees can go home

LAC DU BONNET — An evacuation order for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet in eastern Manitoba has been partially lifted as officials say crews continue to make good progress battling a wildfire that forced close to 1,000 people from their homes
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Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

Wildfires have forced more than 800 residents to evacuate their northwestern Ontario First Nation.
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Leafs, Maurice reflect on Scheifele's performance for Jets after father's death

Leafs, Maurice reflect on Scheifele's performance for Jets after father's death

TORONTO — Scott Laughton has crossed paths with Mark Scheifele through the years. As hockey players of the same Ontario vintage, they run in similar circles from time to time.
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Jets eliminated by Stars as overtime loss in Game 6 caps emotional day

Jets eliminated by Stars as overtime loss in Game 6 caps emotional day

DALLAS — As the horn blared throughout American Airlines Center on Saturday night, an emotionally drained Mark Scheifele turned to his teammates for support.
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Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

LAC DU BONNET — Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba.
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Manitoba bear cub that sustained burns from forest fire dies from injuries

Manitoba bear cub that sustained burns from forest fire dies from injuries

The operator of a bear rescue organization in Manitoba delivered sad news on Saturday about a tiny, seven-pound black bear cub that had been rescued with burns to her paws, nose and lips from a forest fire.
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Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America's largest, celebrates 20 years

Manito Ahbee: Manitoba powwow, one of North America's largest, celebrates 20 years

WINNIPEG — For many familiar with Canada's powwow scene, Maggie White is known as the first lady of the jingle dress.
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B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba

B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba

VICTORIA — British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario, where fires have been threatening several communities near the Manitoba border.
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