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Anti-crime initiative on Winnipeg Transit gets positive results but 'significant work' remains: police
A 15-week pilot project to beef up officer presence and enforcement on Winnipeg buses and around transit stops yielded positive results, police say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-transit-crime-police-9.7124171?cmp=rss

Woman 'in shock and complete disbelief' after crash left ex-husband dead in front of kids
Miriam James-Decker is still haunted by the call from her panicked 13-year-old daughter, crying and screaming into the phone from the side of a Manitoba highway after a crash that left two men dead.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/shock-disbelief-ex-husband-dead-in-crash-9.7123707?cmp=rss

Calls grow for Paralympics to be moved earlier as slushy conditions cause chaos
There are a few common refrains repeated in most of the news articles and athlete announcements about the 2026 Milano-Cortino Paralympic Games: challenging, extremely difficult and brutal conditions.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/paralympics/paralympics-earlier-weather-mild-9.7122076?cmp=rss

2 people die after giving plasma at for-profit Winnipeg collection centres: Health Canada
CBC News has learned two people — including a 22-year-old international student — died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/2-people-die-after-fatal-adverse-reactions-while-giving-plasma-in-winnipeg-health-canada-9.7122868?cmp=rss

'We couldn't do nothing other than scream,' man in fatal Manitoba derailment tells inquest
The engineer who survived a 2018 train derailment that claimed the life of a coworker told an inquest everything happened so fast that day "all I had time to do was throw my hands up in front of my face."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/train-derailment-kevin-anderson-death-inquest-9.7123081?cmp=rss

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Temperatures dip below seasonal across the south. Snow and warmer temperatures are expected Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7123366?cmp=rss

Horses 'still dying' after flights from Canada to Japan — and regulator seems unaware
A new investigation by animal rights advocates shows horses being flown for slaughter in Japan continue to suffer injuries, illness and even death, reigniting the call for Canada to ban the shipments.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/horses-transport-canada-japan-9.7122567?cmp=rss

Winnipeg Jets fall 4-1 to Anaheim, snapping winning streak at 3 games
Ryan Poehling had a goal and an assist to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jets-ducks-march10-9.7122931?cmp=rss

Watchdog urges policy changes, but no charges, after Winnipeg police beat man who later died
Manitoba's police watchdog is not recommending charges against two officers who punched a suspect dozens of times in the head and body during an arrest that was captured on video by witnesses.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/elias-whitehead-iiu-9.7123476?cmp=rss

Auditor shows inquiry how he determined city paid $45-50M in excess claims for police HQ
Quotes that appear inflated, a flurry of invoices written up in a 60-minute span, and billings submitted from a company that didn’t have workers are among the findings forensic accountant Victor Neufeld presented to the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters inq...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/auditor-shows-inquiry-how-he-determined-city-paid-45-50m-in-excess-claims-for-police-hq-9.7123436?cmp=rss

Manitoba MLA Bob Lagassé leaves PCs to become an Independent
Bob Lagassé will no longer serve under the Progressive Conservative banner as the party loses its fifth MLA in four months — but unlike the others who are retiring or bowing out of politics before the next election, Lagassé intends to run again.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-mla-bob-lagasse-independent-9.7122674?cmp=rss

Winnipeg teen says police dog left her with permanent injuries in lawsuit against city
A teen suing the City of Winnipeg says a police dog left her with permanent nerve and tissue damage during her arrest last year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-police-dog-teen-lawsuit-9.7123256?cmp=rss

'Let her come home,' Manitoba mother says, as daughter's disappearance marks a decade
A Manitoba woman whose daughter disappeared 10 years ago hopes the RCMP's drive for fresh information will bring the closure she so desperately needs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/lorlene-bone-disappearance-ten-years-9.7123358?cmp=rss

Suspect in Dollarama incident faces new charges after arrest in knife threat
A man recently released from custody is facing new charges after police say a security guard at a downtown Winnipeg hotel was threatened with a knife early Monday morning. A source has told CBC News the suspect, 46, is the same man who was arrested in connection with a fight with a security guard at the downtown Dolla...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/downtown-hotel-security-guard-threatened-9.7122968?cmp=rss

Unions form coalition to urge mayor, province to act on downtown safety concerns
Safety concerns in downtown Winnipeg have led seven unions to form a coalition to urge the mayor and the province to do more.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-downtown-safety-workers-coalition-9.7122837?cmp=rss

'It's such an exciting moment': High school fishing derby reels in 100s of students
The third annual Manitoba High School Ice Fishing Championship brought hundreds of students from across the province onto the ice of Lake Winnipeg.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/high-school-fishing-derby-reels-in-hundreds-of-students-9.7122977?cmp=rss

NDP pledges to improve screening access for Manitobans with high breast cancer risk
The NDP hopes new legislation will make it easier for those at a higher risk of developing breast cancer to get screenings earlier on.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ndp-pledges-to-improve-screening-access-for-manitobans-with-high-breast-cancer-risk-9.7122524?cmp=rss

Gas prices soar in Manitoba amid ongoing war
War in the Middle East is driving up the cost of gas across the globe. With no end to the conflict in sight, experts say there's a lot of uncertainty about prices moving forward.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7123247?cmp=rss

Company sues City of Winnipeg, RM of Springfield over 2025 Gunn Road fire
The owner of a Transcona-area industrial yard is suing the City of Winnipeg and the Rural Municipality of Springfield, alleging firefighters failed to properly fight a blaze that destroyed hundreds of vehicles and left the property contaminated with toxic materials.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/gunn-road-fire-lawsuit-9.7123008?cmp=rss

Southern Chiefs' Organization call on federal government to commit to multi-year funding for mental health
The Southern Chiefs' Organization (SCO) is calling on the federal government to move to multi-year commitments for Indigenous mental health programs, instead of the uncertainty that comes with year-to-year funding.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/sco-mental-health-ottawa-9.7122679?cmp=rss

New Jordan's Principle funding 'helps us for now,' but long-term fixes needed: Manitoba First Nation leaders
First Nation leaders in Manitoba want assurances newly increased funding for Jordan's Principle will address the systemic issues afflicting a program meant to ensure First Nation kids get the services they need.
#funding #JordansPrinciple #FirstNation #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jordans-principle-funding-long-term-fixes-9.7107738?cmp=rss

Extreme cold, blowing snow to hit parts of Manitoba on Friday
Most of Manitoba will either face strong winds and blowing snow or extremely cold weather on Friday, Environment and Climate Change Canada says.
#weather #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/cold-blowing-snow-manitoba-9.7107863?cmp=rss

Winnipeg man surpasses $25K fundraising goal for prostate cancer treatment not covered by province
A retired Winnipeg teacher who raised money for his own prostate cancer treatment after learning that provincial health insurance wouldn't cover the procedure he wanted wants to raise awareness of the relatively new treatment in the province.
#fundraising #cancer #healthcare #Winnipeg #province
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/thomas-reid-prostate-cancer-treatment-9.7107702?cmp=rss

Incidents down at Winnipeg libraries, but attendance also drops at Millennium
A new report shows incidents of violence and inappropriate behaviour at Winnipeg’s libraries are down — especially at the Millennium Library — but attendance at the downtown branch has also fallen.
#incidents #violence #behaviour #attendance #Winnipeg #Millennium
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-millennium-library-attendance-incidents-drop-9.7107659?cmp=rss

Tkachuk, Sanderson, Hellebuyck praise U.S. women after 'what unfolded' in gold-medal celebration
Ahead of their first game back on Canadian soil, Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson each told reporters they had nothing but respect for the U.S. women's team when asked about the backlash against the men's Olympic team for laughing at a joke made by U.S. President...
#respect #backlash #Canadiansoil
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-senators-us-mens-olympic-team-backlash-9.7107449?cmp=rss

Woman killed in 2019 was scared of co-worker she filed complaint against, jury hears in son's murder trial
The trial of a man accused of murdering his mother in their Winnipeg home as a teen in 2019 heard testimony Thursday from the woman's boyfriend, who told jurors about a co-worker the woman said was harassing her before she died.
#crime #trial #murder #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/son-accused-murder-mom-winnipeg-boyfriend-testifies-9.7107661?cmp=rss

Manitoba Tory caucus broke election laws with campaign event at legislature: commissioner
Manitoba's Progressive Conservative caucus broke election laws when an event it held at the legislative building strayed into partisan politics before the 2023 election, a report by the provincial elections commissioner says.
#elections #politics #Manitoba #legislature
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tories-election-law-violation-2023-event-9.7107541?cmp=rss

Ford recalling more than half a million vehicles in Canada due to software issue
The recall applies to many popular models like certain years of the F-150, a number of Super Duty trucks, Mavericks and more. Ford says it will issue an over-the-air software update for all affected models by May, and consumers can also use mobile service or visit a Ford dealer for the update.
#recall #vehicles #software #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ford-recall-software-issue-9.7106760?cmp=rss

Tax credit boost will help stimulate investment, growth of young companies, Manitoba says
Manitoba is hoping to make it easier for small business startups to tap into investment funding by boosting the venture capital tax credit.
#investment #growth #business #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-venture-capital-tax-credit-9.7106916?cmp=rss

Manitoba's provincial budget to be released March 24
Manitoba's NDP government is set to present its budget on March 24, under the spectre of a ever-increasing deficit.
#budget #government #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-provincial-budget-9.7106784?cmp=rss

Rare century-old artifact repatriated from Vatican unveiled by Métis leaders
Métis leaders on Wednesday unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities after more than a century in the Vatican collection.
#repatriation #artifacts #leaders #Vatican
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/rare-century-old-artifact-repatriated-from-vatican-unveiled-by-metis-leaders-9.7106614?cmp=rss

Ottawa commits $1.55B to Jordan's Principle
The federal government is pledging $1.55 billion in new funding to ensure First Nations children have equal access to public services over the next year, CBC News has learned.
#government #funding #Ottawa
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jordans-principle-2027-funding-announcement-9.7106447?cmp=rss

Which Trump tariffs affect Canada now?
Confused about which of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still hitting Canadian goods? You’ve come to the right place.
#tariffs #trade #Canada #US
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/trump-tariffs-canada-list-9.7105883?cmp=rss

Winnipeg doctor alarmed by growing hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba
A Winnipeg doctor says the province's response to hepatitis A has been muted, as nearly 400 cases of the acute liver infection have been linked to an outbreak in Manitoba.
#outbreak #health #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/hepatitis-a-outbreak-9.7106236?cmp=rss

Winnipeg developer files defamation suit against Peguis First Nation following lawyer's comments in media
A Winnipeg developer is suing Peguis First Nation for defamation, alleging comments the First Nation’s lawyer made in media coverage about a land deal between the community and the developer were "harmful and libelous."
#defamation #lawsuit #media #Winnipeg #PeguisFirstNation
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/andrew-marquess-peguis-defamation-lawsuit-9.7106135?cmp=rss

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
A pair of Alberta clippers will bring light snow to parts of the province. Temperatures remain warm until Saturday.

#weather #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7106391?cmp=rss

Winnipeg Transit proposes changes to trio of downtown bus routes
Winnipeg Transit officials are proposing changes to several routes serving the downtown area, as a new survey of downtown business stakeholders suggests respondents find it harder to get there by bus.
#transit #routes #downtown
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnpeg-transit-downtown-routes-survey-9.7106359?cmp=rss

Winnipeg Jets emerge victorious from Olympic break, thanks to Cole Perfetti's OT winner
Cole Perfetti scored 1:37 into overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL play Wednesday night.
#NHL #Sports #WinnipegJets #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jets-canucks-feb25-9.7105945?cmp=rss

Winnipeg School Division draft budget proposes 9.3% mill rate increase
Some Winnipeg residents could see their local school taxes rise next year, after the Winnipeg School Division proposed a 9.25 per cent mill rate increase in its draft 2026-27 budget presented to school board trustees on Tuesday evening.
#budget #taxes #school #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-school-division-mill-rate-increase-9.7106230?cmp=rss

Survivors at Brandon rally push for passage of Criminal Code amendment on forced sterilization
Survivors of forced sterilization rallied in Brandon, Man., demanding the passage of Bill S-228, which would make forced or coerced sterilization a crime punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
#activism #legislation #humanrights #Brandon #Man
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-rally-forced-sterilization-9.7106320?cmp=rss

Winnipeg's Reid Carruthers, a former Brier and world champion, retires from curling
Curler Reid Carruthers is retiring after a career that saw him capture Brier and world titles as part of a Manitoba team skipped by Jeff Stoughton and a world silver medal in mixed doubles.
#sports #retirement #Winnipeg #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-curling-reid-carruthers-retirement-9.7106381?cmp=rss

Tears, hugs outside Crown Royal plant after Amherstburg, Ont., workers complete last shift
There were hugs, tears and frustration outside the Diageo Crown Royal facility in Amherstburg, Ont., as workers left the bottling plant for the last time Wednesday. Their final goodbye comes a few months after the England-based spirits giant announced it would close the p...
#work #closure #Amherstburg #Ont
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/diageo-last-shift-crown-royal-amherstburg-9.7105857?cmp=rss

Winnipeg tattoo removal businesses fighting fraudulent reviews
Scammers are targeting two tattoo removal businesses in Winnipeg by leaving them bad Google reviews, then asking for money to take them down. The owners worry their businesses will suffer as a result.
#fraud #reviews #business #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7106233?cmp=rss

Jets forward Kyle Connor anxious to get back into action after winning Olympic gold
While goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was still basking in a golden glow, his Winnipeg Jets teammate Kyle Connor was preparing for work.
#sports #olympics
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jets-connor-post-olympics-9.7106256?cmp=rss

Mixed reaction after announcement Jets goalie will get U.S. honour
President Donald Trump said Tuesday night Connor Hellebuyck, the U.S.-born goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In the Jets' hometown, there were mixed feeling about the announcement the star goalie of a Canadian team will receive the medal.
#announcement #reaction #honour #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7106196?cmp=rss

Manitoba's drug trafficking task force to look for 'new ways to disrupt' crime
The Manitoba government has launched a promised task force to target organized crime and drug trafficking, which the justice minister says will put the province on "a new course" to tackle crime.
#crime #taskforce #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-drug-task-force-launch-9.7105752?cmp=rss

Winnipeg chiropractor gets conditional discharge in voyeurism case involving hidden cameras found in office
A Winnipeg chiropractor who pleaded guilty to voyeurism after eight of his patients were recorded by cameras disguised as sprinkler heads was given a conditional discharge Wednesday, in a case a judge said involved "an extraordinary...
#legal #crime #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/robert-stitt-chiropractor-hidden-cameras-sentenced-conditional-discharge-9.7105942?cmp=rss

Inquests called into 3 fatal 2023 police shootings, including death of U of Manitoba student
Manitoba's chief medical examiner has called inquests into the deaths of six people in 2023, including three who were shot and killed by Winnipeg police late that year.
#police #shootings #deaths #Winnipeg #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/inquests-medical-examiner-police-shootings-9.7105914?cmp=rss

Lukes pushes to fast-track permanent bike lanes on Wellington Crescent
Winnipeg city council’s public works chair wants to skip a plan for temporary bike lanes on Wellington Crescent and move straight to building permanent protected bike lanes.
#bikelanes #infrastructure #Winnipeg #WellingtonCrescent
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/wellington-crescent-bike-lanes-9.7105952?cmp=rss

Winnipeg police HQ project director tells inquiry he didn't take part in conspiracy, saw no fraud or bribes
A Winnipeg construction expert hired by the city to protect its interests in the construction of the downtown police headquarters told the public inquiry into the project he did not take part in a conspiracy to defraud the city.
#inquiry #fraud #corruption #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ossama-abouzeid-police-hq-inquiry-9.7105669?cmp=rss