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Manitoba will not make Orange Shirt Day a holiday, citing ongoing consultations

Manitoba will not make Orange Shirt Day a holiday, citing ongoing consultations

WINNIPEG — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commonly called Orange Shirt Day, will not be a statutory holiday in Manitoba again this year, Premier Heather Stefanson said Tuesday.
Jets scorch Sharks 6-2, inch closer to playoffs

Jets scorch Sharks 6-2, inch closer to playoffs

WINNIPEG — Josh Morrissey credits a stretch of time at home for helping the Winnipeg Jets regroup and battle for a playoff berth.
Manitoba government says partnering with private sector will get schools built fast

Manitoba government says partnering with private sector will get schools built fast

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is promising it will avoid problems other provinces have had in partnering with the private sector to build schools, but critics question why they cannot be built the traditional way and warn of the lack of detail in the governmen
Jets edge Predators 2-0 in wild-card showdown

Jets edge Predators 2-0 in wild-card showdown

WINNIPEG — The Jets have grown accustomed to the performances of their workhorse goaltender. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 shots and lifted Winnipeg to a critical 2-0 triumph over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
Signs calling for police to search landfills taped to Winnipeg police headquarters

Signs calling for police to search landfills taped to Winnipeg police headquarters

WINNIPEG — Protesters attending a rally honouring an Indigenous woman whose remains were recovered at a landfill taped their protest signs to the windows of the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters, demanding officials investigate the death further a
Site of toppled Queen Victoria statue at Manitoba legislature may be left open

Site of toppled Queen Victoria statue at Manitoba legislature may be left open

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government may not erect a new monument to replace a statue of Queen Victoria that was torn down by protesters almost two years ago.
Another death, and more charged following deadly attacks in Winnipeg last summer

Another death, and more charged following deadly attacks in Winnipeg last summer

WINNIPEG — A third person has died from injuries sustained in what Winnipeg police have described as a string of random assaults last summer, and two more people now join a pair of teens already facing murder charges in the case.
No evidence of homicide in case of woman's remains found in Winnipeg landfill: police

No evidence of homicide in case of woman's remains found in Winnipeg landfill: police

WINNIPEG — The death of an Indigenous woman whose body was found in a landfill was not a homicide, Winnipeg police said Thursday after retracing Linda Beardy's final hours.
Calgary Flames keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over Winnipeg Jets

Calgary Flames keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG — Jacob Markstrom earned the praise he received from his Calgary Flames' teammates and coach Wednesday night.
City should permanently close landfill where women were found: First Nations leader

City should permanently close landfill where women were found: First Nations leader

WINNIPEG — The leader of a First Nations advocacy group wants to see the Winnipeg landfill where the remains of two Indigenous women were found permanently shut down. "I think given the circumstance, that it should be.
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