Manitoba News

Lawes books Hearts ticket with 9-8 win over Peterson in Manitoba final

MORDEN, Man. — Winnipeg's Kaitlyn Lawes defeated Beth Peterson 9-8 on Sunday to win the Manitoba women's curling championship and book her spot in the national championship next month in Calgary.

Jan 28, 2024 8:25 PM Read more >

Man restrained during arrest by Winnipeg police dies; watchdog will investigate

Winnipeg's police chief says a man who was restrained by officers during a call to an apartment building on Friday night has died, and that the matter is now being investigated by the province's police watchdog.

Jan 28, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Auston Matthews scores NHL-leading 40th goal to reach 600 points, Maple Leafs beat Jets 4-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 40th goal to reach 600 career points and the Toronto Maple Leafs completed a home-and-home sweep of the Winnipeg Jets with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.

Jan 27, 2024 10:12 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out week-to-week with broken knuckle

WINNIPEG — Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says forward Calle Jarnkrok is out week-to-week with a broken knuckle. Jarnkrok left Maple Leafs practice Friday after a teammate shot a puck off his hand.

Jan 27, 2024 12:39 PM Read more >

Manitoba Crown corporation has suffered from instability, large management load

WINNIPEG — An external review of Manitoba Public Insurance, the province's Crown-owned auto insurance corporation, has found instability, confusion over responsibilities and a high ratio of managers.

Jan 26, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Report details cost estimates, risks of proposed Manitoba landfill search for remains

WINNIPEG — The proposed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women could cost $90 million — about half the projected maximum in an earlier estimate — although searchers could face a "very high risk" from asbes

Jan 26, 2024 1:27 PM Read more >

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, experts say landfill search could take less than a year

WINNIPEG — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said the search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women could cost less and take a shorter amount of time than previously reported, but full details outlining logistics h

Jan 25, 2024 7:32 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers home venue to be renamed Princess Auto Stadium in April

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have a new home this season. The CFL club announced Tuesday its home venue will go by the name of Princess Auto Stadium. The official change will come about in April.

Jan 23, 2024 4:04 PM Read more >

A combination curling centre and music museum? Manitoba continues to mull

WINNIPEG — The future of a proposed international curling centre, combined with a museum that would pay tribute to Neil Young, Randy Bachman and other Manitoba music greats, appears to be in limbo.

Jan 21, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky to contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky to a two-year contract extension Saturday. Wolitarsky was slated to become a free agent next month.

Jan 20, 2024 9:34 AM Read more >