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• Manitoba offers week-long free entry to provincial parks

  The province is encouraging Manitobans to visit provincial parks this summer, offering free entry for a full week from Monday through July 21.

  Entertainment

  10 hours
• Indigenous-led supervised consumption site planned for Winnipeg

  The AHWC is set to lead the new site, working with a co-ordinator from Shared Health to ensure the facility is integrated with the province's broader system.

  Health

  11 hours
• Manitoba tops overall performance in Canadian curling for 2023-24

  It is pretty much understood Manitoba is a hotbed for curling in this country. And, on Friday, Curling Canada provided more tangible proof by announcing CurlManitoba captured the Member Association Cup for the 2023-24 season. This award goes to the province or territorial association that turns in the best overall performance in 15 National championship...

  Sports

  Jul 12
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• Trio of young suspects arrested after failed north Winnipeg carjacking

  Three suspects between 16 and 18 years old are facing numerous charges in connection with an armed carjacking attempt Wednesday morning, Winnipeg police say.

  Crime

  Jul 12
• Jets agree to one-year deal with newly acquired defenceman Dylan Coghlan

  Coghlan, 26, who came to the Jets in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes last week, inked a deal with an average annual NHL value of $775,000.

  Sports

  Jul 12
• Flin Flon, Man., residents urged to be prepared as wildfire burns nearby

  A Manitoba city on the boundary with Saskatchewan is asking residents to be prepared to leave on short notice as a small wildfire burns nearby in that province.

  Fire

  Jul 12
• Zach Collaros looks to ignite passing game in return to Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ lineup

  Zach Collaros returns to the controls of the Blue Bombers' offence after not dressing last week.

  Sports

  Jul 11
• Parents of Jordyn Reimer ‘angry,’ ‘disappointed’ after meeting with attorney general

  The parents of Jordyn Reimer, who was killed by an impaired driver, are grieving a decision by Manitoba's attorney general not to make a move they believe would bring justice.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• How prepared are you for a wildfire? 3 critical ways you can get ready

  Whether in urban or rural areas, there are several things Canadians can do to protect their families and property from wildfires.

  Fire

  Jul 11
• Cocaine, cash, weapons seized in RCMP raid at Thompson, Man. home

  RCMP in Thompson, Man., seized 113 grams of cocaine and $3,000 in cash during a raid at a Yale Avenue home Tuesday. 

  Crime

  Jul 11
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• Manitoba man killed in rural crash between transport truck, grader

  The incident happened Wednesday afternoon on an all-weather road, 20 km south of Berens River

  Traffic

  Jul 11
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• Winnipeg man arrested after physical, sexual assault, police say

  Police say the man allegedly barricaded the victim inside, preventing her from leaving, and then physically and sexually assaulted her to the point where she lost consciousness.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• Winnipeg firefighters extinguish blaze in industrial park

  An electrical malfunction is likely to blame for a fire at a commercial building in the St. Boniface Industrial Park on Thursday morning, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says.

  Fire

  Jul 11
• ‘Buckets of tears’: The four women who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer

  Jeremy Skibicki admitted to police that he killed four women in Winnipeg in 2022. Court heard he targeted them at homeless shelters.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• Timeline of slayings of 4 women in Winnipeg, demands to search landfill for remains

  A Winnipeg man has admitted to killing four women in Winnipeg but claims he's not criminally responsible because of mental illness.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• ‘Justice was served’: Killer of 4 women in Winnipeg guilty of first-degree murder

  A man who admitted to killing four women in Winnipeg but claimed he was too mentally ill to be held responsible has been found guilty of first-degree murder.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• Transcona residents left in limbo two weeks after explosion

  Transcona residents remain in limbo two weeks after an explosion rocked the northeast Winnipeg neighbourhood and attempts to clean up were met with an 'unacceptable' response.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• Manitoba Moose to start season with road trip

  The Manitoba Moose will kick off their 25th anniversary season in Iowa on Oct. 12, a full two weeks before they play their home opener.

  Sports

  Jul 10
• Manitoba spends $3M to enhance Portage la Prairie road to generate interprovincial trade growth

  Manitoba is spending $3 million to enhance a road in Portage La Prairie for interprovincial trade growth, said Municipal Minister Ian Bushie.

  Environment

  Jul 10
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• Manitoba producers struggle as weather woes hit farms, large and small

  The past few summers in Manitoba have brought extremely hot temperatures and dry spells but this year Mother Nature has switched things up.

  Environment

  Jul 10
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• AFN calls for independent inquiry into killings of four Indigenous women in Winnipeg

  Countrywide protests were held over the case, demanding that a landfill be searched for the remains of two of the victims — an effort set to begin this fall.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• Winnipeg cops seek driver in June hit-and-run that put woman in hospital

  The driver didn't stop at the scene, police said, and the 18-year-old woman was taken to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded to stable.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• Winnipeg retail crime initiative extended thanks to funding from province

  The city and province say they will continue to crack down on increased crime in Winnipeg, after the initial success of the Violent Crime and Retail Theft (VCRT) initiative.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• City of Winnipeg offers tips to beat the heat with extreme weather in the forecast

  The City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to stay cool and hydrated in the coming days, with a heat wave in the forecast.

  Weather

  Jul 10
• Manitoba man busted for guns, drugs after initial call to RCMP about uttering threats

  RCMP from the Gypsumville, Man., detachment say a man from Lake St. Martin is in custody after a report about uttering threats led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms and more.

  Crime

  Jul 10