Manitoba News

Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent in February.

Dec 4, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

Canada Life signs residential mortgage partnership with Nesto

WINNIPEG — Canada Life has signed a partnership deal with online mortgage company Nesto that will see the company take over the service and administration of the insurer's residential mortgage customers starting in January.

Dec 4, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Jets sign forward Niederreiter to three-year contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4 million and is set to begin in the 2024-25 season.

Dec 4, 2023 9:21 AM Read more >

Barron scores winner on birthday as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-1

WINNIPEG — Morgan Barron celebrated his 25th birthday in style. The forward scored the game-winning goal as the Winnipeg Jets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon.

Dec 2, 2023 5:17 PM Read more >

Morgan Barron snaps tie in 2nd period as Winnipeg Jets beat Chicago Blackhawks 3-1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday.

Dec 2, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Man charged with second-degree murder after four killed in Winnipeg shooting

WINNIPEG — A man who served as a military corporal has been charged in a shooting that claimed the lives of four people in Manitoba's capital.

Dec 1, 2023 5:59 PM Read more >

Manitoba government expands planned gas-tax holiday after criticism

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is broadening its plan for a fuel tax holiday after receiving criticism from farm groups, snowmobilers and the Opposition Progressive Conservatives.

Dec 1, 2023 3:40 PM Read more >

Leon Draisaitl breaks late tie, Oilers beat Jets 3-1 for 4th straight victory

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Leon Draisaitl broke a tie on a power play with 2:13 left and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.

Nov 30, 2023 10:26 PM Read more >

Oilers earn fourth consecutive victory, top Jets 3-1

WINNIPEG — Kris Knoblauch was glad the Edmonton Oilers didn’t get down on themselves when things weren’t going their way on Thursday.

Nov 30, 2023 10:08 PM Read more >

Candidates for Assembly of First Nations national chief face off in Winnipeg forum

WINNIPEG — The six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada explained how they would advocate for treaty rights, sovereignty and health issues during a forum a week befor

Nov 29, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >