Manitoba News

Manitoba to join other provinces in excise tax on vape products

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is preparing to join other provinces and increase the tax on vaping products next year as a way to discourage their use, especially among young people.

Dec 26, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Manitoba minister and top doctor urge vaccinations as hospitals strain

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's health minister and its top doctor are urging people to get vaccinated before joining family and friends over the holidays. Dr.

Dec 23, 2023 7:10 PM Read more >

Arrest made in case where woman was allegedly beaten, tied and left in dumpster

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg say they've arrested a suspect but are still seeking two others, in a case where a woman was allegedly kidnapped, tied up and left in a dumpster.

Dec 23, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Nino Niederreiter's three-point night paces Jets to 5-1 win over Bruins

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter viewed the Winnipeg Jets’ 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Friday as more than gaining two points.

Dec 22, 2023 10:37 PM Read more >

Manitoba NDP government eyes ban on replacement workers during labour disputes

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is considering banning the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts. The NDP government says the aim of an upcoming bill is to promote fair collective bargaining and minimize labour disputes.

Dec 22, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

WINNIPEG — By all accounts, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is still in a honeymoon phase, almost three months after leading his New Democrats to an election win that ousted the former Progressive Conservative government.

Dec 22, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Manitoba premier wants to turn derelict buildings into new social housing

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at ways to turn derelict buildings into new housing.

Dec 22, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Cardinal Capital Management joins calls for Chamandy to return as Gildan CEO

WINNIPEG — Another shareholder of Gildan Activewear Inc. has joined calls for the company to reinstate Glenn Chamandy as CEO.

Dec 21, 2023 3:34 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers sign all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to two-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a two-year extension, the CFL team announced Thursday. Nichols was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Dec 21, 2023 9:44 AM Read more >

Vilardi scores and adds two assists to lead Jets to a 5-2 victory over Red Wings

Winnipeg forward Gabriel Vilardi has settled in nicely since returning to the lineup after a six-week absence due to a knee injury.

Dec 20, 2023 9:47 PM Read more >