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Here's how provinces are trying to remove Canada's internal trade barriers

Here's how provinces are trying to remove Canada's internal trade barriers

Efforts to boost interprovincial trade have kicked into high gear amid the U.S.-Canada tariff war.
Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

TORONTO — A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists say.
'Historic moment': Landmark Winnipeg intersection officially reopens to pedestrians

'Historic moment': Landmark Winnipeg intersection officially reopens to pedestrians

WINNIPEG — About 100 residents, including horn honkers, sign-wavers and dog walkers, descended upon a famed Winnipeg intersection Friday to legally cross the street in more than four decades.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain unbeaten with 36-23 win over Edmonton Elks

Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain unbeaten with 36-23 win over Edmonton Elks

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros picked the perfect time to take matters into his own hands. Or rather, make that feet.
Manitoba doctors warn of rural and northern emergency room disruptions this summer

Manitoba doctors warn of rural and northern emergency room disruptions this summer

WINNIPEG — The group representing Manitoba physicians is warning people in northern and rural areas that they could see reduced hours and periodic closures in emergency rooms this summer.
Manitoba plan to upgrade intersection where bus crash killed 17 faces opposition

Manitoba plan to upgrade intersection where bus crash killed 17 faces opposition

CARBERRY — Bureaucrats and consultants got an earful from local residents Wednesday night as they presented their preferred safety upgrade to a highway intersection where a crash killed 17 people in 2023.
Oliveira to miss second straight game when Blue Bombers host Elks

Oliveira to miss second straight game when Blue Bombers host Elks

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have proven to be too much for the Edmonton Elks over the years. Winnipeg (2-0) hosts Edmonton (0-2) on Thursday, having won the last 12 head-to-head matchups between the West Division rivals.
Veteran skip Carruthers pulls out of curling Pre-Trials to focus on coaching

Veteran skip Carruthers pulls out of curling Pre-Trials to focus on coaching

Team Reid Carruthers plans to return with the same four-player lineup next season, but the rink's focus will be on the 2025-26 campaign and not on qualifying for the Winter Olympics. The Winnipeg-based team has pulled out of the Oct.
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elks defence going through growing pains early in 2025 CFL season

Elks defence going through growing pains early in 2025 CFL season

EDMONTON — Growing. Inconsistent. Building.