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Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised $200 million Thursday to ease the strain on the health-care system and add some 2,000 professionals to the front lines.
Manitoba Tory party president says cancellation of fundraiser won't have big effect

Manitoba Tory party president says cancellation of fundraiser won't have big effect

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party said Thursday the sudden cancellation of a major fundraising dinner was due to scheduling conflicts and won't have a big effect on party finances.
'My heart is completely broken': Missing homicide victim's son speaks at sentencing

'My heart is completely broken': Missing homicide victim's son speaks at sentencing

WINNIPEG — Standing in a courtroom six months after a jury found Kyle Pietz guilty of manslaughter in the death and disappearance of Eduardo Balaquit, the victim's son pleaded for the location of his father's body.
Canadian Elite Basketball League announces expansion to Winnipeg

Canadian Elite Basketball League announces expansion to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Elite Basketball League says it is expanding to Winnipeg for the 2023 season. Winnipeg will be the league's fifth expansion since it launched in 2019 with six teams.
Family first: Winnipeg Blue Bombers' success story built on caring culture

Family first: Winnipeg Blue Bombers' success story built on caring culture

WINNIPEG — It was 2016 and Jermarcus Hardrick was rushing to the airport to catch a flight. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were heading to Vancouver for a CFL playoff game against the B.C.

WHL roundup: Rebels lose first of season to equally hot ICE

WINNIPEG — Billed as a matchup of the Western Hockey League's top heavyweights, the Winnipeg ICE knocked off the Red Deer Rebels 3-1 on Tuesday night at Wayne Fleming Arena. The Rebels, entering the game listed No.
Jets soar past Stars 5-1 to keep point streak intact

Jets soar past Stars 5-1 to keep point streak intact

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele likes how the Winnipeg Jets are finding their groove with an aggressive playing style. Scheifele scored two of the Jets' four unanswered second-period goals in a 5-1 NHL victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.
Manitoba Tories suddenly postpone annual fundraising dinner with little explanation

Manitoba Tories suddenly postpone annual fundraising dinner with little explanation

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives have suddenly called off their annual fall dinner that was scheduled for Friday of next week The $200-a-plate event normally attracts several hundred people and is one of the party's biggest f
New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

New water strategy in Manitoba to focus more on conservation, Indigenous inclusion

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has released a new water strategy for the first time in 19 years — one that focuses more on conservation and Indigenous involvement.

Manitoba offers $1.5 million for interactive digital media studio in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is spending $1.5 million to help a new digital media studio and training centre.
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