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Manitoba chief calls for government help with drug crisis after deaths of two teens

Manitoba chief calls for government help with drug crisis after deaths of two teens

WINNIPEG — The chief of a remote First Nation in northeastern Manitoba is calling for his community to have policing powers and a coroner's inquest into the death of two 14-year-old girls. The teens were found on March 1 outside a home in St.
Manitoba to build new schools through public-private partnership

Manitoba to build new schools through public-private partnership

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government announced plans Friday to build nine new schools under a public-private partnership model, five years after abandoning a similar proposal.
Winnipeg hospital says doctors are now helping sexual assault examination program

Winnipeg hospital says doctors are now helping sexual assault examination program

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's largest hospital has brought in reinforcements following the resignation of several nurses from a provincial program that serves sexual assault victims.
More nurses resign from Manitoba sexual assault program

More nurses resign from Manitoba sexual assault program

WINNIPEG — Two more nurses who helped examine sexual assault victims in Manitoba have resigned a day after one-third of the program's nurses stepped down, leaving one community health centre concerned about access to care.
Manitoba government expects spring flooding but not a threat to community defences

Manitoba government expects spring flooding but not a threat to community defences

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's annual battle against spring flooding may not be too onerous this year, provincial flood forecasters said Wednesday.
Manitoba to raise minimum wage to $15.30 in October under inflation-tied formula

Manitoba to raise minimum wage to $15.30 in October under inflation-tied formula

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's minimum wage is to rise to $15.30 an hour on Oct. 1 to help low-income earners deal with the rising cost of living, the provincial government announced Wednesday.

Boyd Group Services reports US$14.2M Q4 profit, sales up 23.4% from year ago

WINNIPEG — Boyd Group Services Inc. says it earned US$14.2 million in its fourth quarter, up from US$4.9 million a year earlier. The autobody repair shop chain, which keeps its books in U.S.
Hellebuyck, early goals help Jets beat Coyotes 2-1

Hellebuyck, early goals help Jets beat Coyotes 2-1

WINNIPEG — Josh Morrissey was glad Connor Hellebuyck was the last line of defence for the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Hellebuyck made 29 saves to backstop Winnipeg to a much-needed 2-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes.
Manitoba service for sexual assault victims sees more staffing trouble as nurses quit

Manitoba service for sexual assault victims sees more staffing trouble as nurses quit

WINNIPEG — Four of 13 nurses working on a casual basis to help examine victims of sexual assault in Manitoba resigned Tuesday, and their union blamed a lack of staffing and support.
Manitoba agrees to pay $17 million and apologize to settle disabled abuse lawsuit

Manitoba agrees to pay $17 million and apologize to settle disabled abuse lawsuit

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has agreed to pay $17 million and apologize in the legislature to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of former residents who say they were abused at a centre for people with intellectual disabilities.
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