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Manitoba aims to turn homes tied to suspected crime into affordable housing

Manitoba aims to turn homes tied to suspected crime into affordable housing

WINNIPEG — Six homes connected to suspected criminal activity could soon become affordable housing under a new approach by the Manitoba government to the seizure and sale of criminal assets.
Veteran Bombers Jefferson, Jeffcoat bring smarts to the gridiron

Veteran Bombers Jefferson, Jeffcoat bring smarts to the gridiron

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson and Jackson Jeffcoat don’t care if fans or opponents think they’re getting old. The Blue Bombers’ 32-year-old pass rushers plan to excel this season by using their football smarts and experience.
'Something so awful': Victim's girlfriend testifies during Manitoba murder trial

'Something so awful': Victim's girlfriend testifies during Manitoba murder trial

WINNIPEG — The last time Cristin Wise saw her boyfriend alive, she said he told her he planned to go to a neighbour's property. Less than 24 hours later, when he didn't return, she would report Clifford Joseph missing.
Maxime Bernier fined $2,000 for violating Manitoba COVID-19 public health orders

Maxime Bernier fined $2,000 for violating Manitoba COVID-19 public health orders

WINNIPEG — People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier admitted Tuesday to violating COVID-19 restrictions in Manitoba and was fined $2,000 including surcharges.
Murder trial begins for Manitoba man accused of running down, shooting neighbour

Murder trial begins for Manitoba man accused of running down, shooting neighbour

WINNIPEG — A jury heard Monday that a Manitoba man on trial for killing his neighbour allegedly ran the victim down before shooting him three times during a botched robbery.

WHL playoffs: T-Birds tie championship series with 4-2 win in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Brad Lambert scored twice and Dylan Guenther added three assists as the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds knocked off the Winnipeg ICE 4-2 on Saturday night to tie their best-of-seven Western Hockey League Championship Series at a game apiece.

WHL playoffs: Ice beat Thunderbirds to take 1-0 series lead in final

WINNIPEG — Carson Latimer scored the game-winning goal as the Winnipeg Ice beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 to take a 1-0 series lead in the Western Hockey League final.
'Bring our women home': Landfill search for women's remains could cost up to $184M

'Bring our women home': Landfill search for women's remains could cost up to $184M

WINNIPEG — A search for the remains of two First Nations women at a Winnipeg-area landfill could take up to three years and cost $184 million, but family members and Indigenous leaders say it must go ahead.
Downtown Winnipeg project to include health-care expansion

Downtown Winnipeg project to include health-care expansion

WINNIPEG — A private developer announced plans Friday to turn a struggling shopping centre in downtown Winnipeg into a large complex of health-care services, affordable housing and public green spaces, with a small number of retail stores.
Manitoba government says document that floats school funding cuts has been rejected

Manitoba government says document that floats school funding cuts has been rejected

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats are accusing the government of planning to cut education, but the Progressive Conservative government says the NDP is using outdated information.
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