Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is following through on one property-tax promise from its election campaign, but is not ready to act on a pledge to stop issuing rebates to billionaires.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials say the number of flu cases is rising and putting a strain on hospitals. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the health system was already facing challenges and the growth in flu cases is making things worse.

Winnipeg's renowned candy company, the Nutty Club, is shutting its doors after more than 100 years of business.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he is open to considering a First Nations-run casino in Winnipeg, reversing long-standing opposition to the idea under previous governments.

WINNIPEG — Research suggests public awareness of past harms from residential schools has increased but more work needs to be done educating Canadians on lasting effects of the institutions.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government said Wednesday it has found cost savings that will allow it to fulfil campaign promises while keeping the deficit from rising further.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have placed leading scorer Kyle Connor on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Jets announced the move on social media Wednesday and did not provide a timetable for the forward's return to action.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores.

WINNIPEG — RCMP say four men from Africa have been caught trying to cross the Canada-U. S. border unauthorized into Manitoba.

SOURIS, Man. — A 70-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment building in western Manitoba last week after police responded to a fire. Mounties say they were called to an apartment building in the town of Souris, Man.