Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition NDP is promising free birth control if it wins the provincial election in October.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jeremy Swayman made 36 saves for his third shutout of the season and eighth overall in the NHL-leading Boston Bruins' 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

WINNIPEG — Jeremy Swayman gave the Boston Bruins just what they needed Thursday night. Swayman stopped 36 shots for his third shutout of the season as Boston defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 before 14,555 fans at Canada Life Centre.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is committing $1.5 million in annual operating funding for an Indigenous-led safe space for women victimized by violence and sexual exploitation.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to require licensing for supervised drug consumption sites discredits harm reduction services and threatens work already being done to address overdoses, advocates say.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has released details of its plan for a registry and discipline system for teachers. The idea was promised in last fall's throne speech and is laid out in a bill now before the legislature.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has decided to stop fighting the idea of supervised drug consumption sites and instead set up a new licensing system that would require the sites and other treatment centres to follow guidelines or face fines.

Winnipeg police have charged a 17-year-old in the shooting death of another teen earlier this month. Police arrested and charged the youth with manslaughter after investigating two March 6 shootings in the city's St. James neighbourhood.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is paving the way for municipalities to have new peace officers, including ones to monitor Winnipeg transit buses.

WINNIPEG — If Willie Jefferson needed any motivation to keep playing for the Blue Bombers, he received it with Tuesday’s official announcement that the 2025 Grey Cup will be held in Winnipeg.