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Manitoba announces reduced rent on agricultural Crown landThe measure will bring the reduction rate up to 55 per cent from 33 per cent for the 2024 growing season.Canada1 hour
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Who benefits from Manitoba’s ‘gas tax holiday,’ and for how long?Small businesses and climate activists are looking at what the province's newly introduced "gas tax holiday" bill could mean for Manitobans.Economy1 hour
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Zebra mussels found in Clear Lake, Man., raising concerns about spread of invasive species"I think this is a wake-up call," experimental lakes researcher Scott Higgins said. "Clear Lake is now the most western lake in Canada to be invaded with zebra mussel."Environment2 hours
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Winnipeg-based business owner hopes for local support during holidays amid inflationWhat does it mean to shop local? This holiday season, a Winnipeg-based business owner talks about the role they play in the community.Economy2 hours
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Changes to Winnipeg zoning bylaws bringing in federal housing fundsChanges to Winnipeg's zoning bylaws means the city would get millions of dollars in federal funding to address the homelessness crisis across the city.Economy5 hours
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Manitoba Hydro freeze may be pushed back, province saysAdrien Sala says the former Progressive Conservative government should have known about Hydro's challenges and released an updated provincial deficit figure to include them.Politics5 hours
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Manitoba government takes steps toward reducing ER wait timesHealth Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced Friday that the province is adding capacity and expanding patient discharges at emergency rooms in Winnipeg, Selkirk and Brandon.Health8 hours
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Winnipeg Jets welcome back head coach Rick BownessIt’s Thanksgiving weekend in the United States, and the Winnipeg Jets have much to be thankful for with the return of their beloved head coach Rick Bowness following an almost five-week leave of absence. BREAKING NEWS: Bones is back 🤩 pic.twitter.com/6VniI20TSX — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) November 24, 2023 The man known affectionately as “Bones” will...Sports9 hours
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Swan River man behind bars after stolen truck incident, alleged assault on RCMP officerA Swan River man is in custody after a night that saw him pulled over while accused of driving a truck that had been reported stolen, followed by an alleged assault on an officer.Crime9 hours
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‘The need is so great out there’: Christmas Cheer Board ramping up for hamper seasonThe organization only began taking calls a few weeks ago but, the phones have been ringing off the hook and they're expecting to deliver upwards of 19,000 hampers this year.Canada9 hours
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Conservative senator from Manitoba apologizes for behaviour on Senate floorConservative Sen. Don Plett apologized Thursday after two female senators accused him of physical intimidation and verbal harassment in the Senate chamber earlier this month.Politics11 hours
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ANALYSIS: Upcoming divisional games will reveal how good Jets really areBetween now and Dec. 16, Winnipeg will play three big games against Dallas, and Colorado twice. Those games will show the fanbase just how good this version of the Jets is.Sports12 hours
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The Forks unveils 2024 Warming Hut designsThere may be no ice yet, but the Forks is already planning for the Nestaweya River Trail this winter, releasing the designs of the Warming Huts Thursday.TrendingNov 23
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Free prescription contraception from the Manitoba government a win for one expertThe provincial NDP government is reiterating its promise to make prescription contraception free for Manitobans. One expert says that is a win for women's health.HealthNov 23
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‘An endless loop’: For Winnipeg commuters, transit safety is a big concernWinnipeg transit riders share their experiences with the city's public transit system, citing security and safety as the main areas of concern.CanadaNov 23
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MKO’s Santa will be making the rounds again this year in Manitoba’s northMKO's Santa express program is up and running again this year to bring about 20,000 Christmas treat bags to 26 of communities in Manitoba's north.CanadaNov 23
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Manitoba introduces bill aimed at temporarily lifting provincial fuel taxThe bill proposes lifting the 14-cent-a-litre tax on gasoline, diesel and natural gas used in motor vehicles from Jan. 1 to the end of June.PoliticsNov 23
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Winnipeg police search for missing womanA search is underway for a missing woman who was last seen in Winnipeg, as police request the public's assistance in their search.CrimeNov 23
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Sex assault charges against Manitoba high school teacher stayed, court saysA former Manitoba high school teacher and coach has had sex assault charges stayed after the Crown decided a conviction was no longer likely.CrimeNov 23
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Cat rescued from downtown Winnipeg apartment fireNo one was injured in the fire, which was declared under control in about an hour's time. The rescued cat was put in the care of the Winnipeg Animal Services Agency.FireNov 23
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Educational assistants return to work, ending strike at Manitoba school divisionEducational assistants with the Hanover School District returned to work this week, ending a three-week labour action that began on Nov. 1EducationNov 23
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Woman assaulted before family member thwarts Rossburn home invasion: Manitoba RCMPManitoba RCMP are searching for three suspects involved in a home invasion in Rossburn. Officials say a 79-year-old woman was assaulted and treated in hospital.CrimeNov 23
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‘He has always been the first premier of Manitoba’: Riel to be recognized by new legislationManitoba is set to introduce legislation Thursday recognizing Louis Riel as the province's honourary first premier.PoliticsNov 23
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VLT fracas at Winnipeg lounge leads to raft of drug, weapons charges, police sayA fight over a VLT machine at a Winnipeg lounge Tuesday night led to a laundry list of well over a dozen charges for three men, police say.CrimeNov 23
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Woman killed in Pembina Highway vehicle-pedestrian crash, Winnipeg police sayPolice said the woman was hit by a northbound Honda Accord, driven by a 21-year-old man, on Pembina Highway Wednesday night.TrafficNov 23