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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.

Nov 8, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 7, 2022 1:39 PM Read more >

The pedestal of a toppled statue at the Manitoba legislature is being removed

WINNIPEG — The last remnant of a statue of Queen Victoria on the front lawn of the Manitoba legislature is being cleared away in the coming days, more than a year after the statue was toppled.

Nov 7, 2022 12:14 PM Read more >

'This is the time': Cree woman hopes to amplify Indigenous youth voices as advocate

WINNIPEG — Sherry Gott spent her childhood watching her grandmother care for people in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation in Manitoba.

Nov 6, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Hellebuyck stops all 30 shots he faces as Jets blank Blackhawks 4-0

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 30 shots he faced as the Winnipeg Jets blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Nov 5, 2022 5:23 PM Read more >

Manitoba government funds new police detention facility in Brandon

BRANDON, Man. — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson announced millions more dollars for new detention cells at Brandon police headquarters Friday — the latest in a string of recent promises focused on crime and public safety.

Nov 4, 2022 2:54 PM Read more >

Connor nets game winner in OT as Jets squeeze past Canadiens 3-2

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor knew he'd finally score on a goalie this season and it came at a great time. Connor scored 1:45 into overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Nov 3, 2022 10:33 PM Read more >

Manitoba government passes several bills into law before legislature break

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government passed several bills into law Thursday night covering items ranging from electricity to weeds before the legislature's autumn break.

Nov 3, 2022 8:35 PM Read more >

Manitoba government, police set up new unit to track down violent criminals

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government announced plans to crack down on violent criminals Thursday, the latest in a series of recent announcements on public safety.

Nov 3, 2022 2:55 PM Read more >

Manitoba government plans to stick to set election date of October 2023

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says the Progressive Conservative government is not planning to call an early election.

Nov 2, 2022 11:39 PM Read more >