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Judge acquits RCMP officer who punched man at a bar in northern Manitoba

Judge acquits RCMP officer who punched man at a bar in northern Manitoba

THOMPSON, Man. — An RCMP officer who punched a man while leaving a bar, causing a severe cut to his head, has been acquitted of assault causing bodily harm.
Blue Bombers agree to terms with Canadian fullback Mike Miller

Blue Bombers agree to terms with Canadian fullback Mike Miller

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to terms Thursday with Canadian fullback Mike Miller on a one-year contract extension. The six-foot, 221-pound Miller, a native of Riverview, N.B.
More changes as Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government faces election year

More changes as Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government faces election year

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has made more changes to her inner circle. Stefanson has promoted Brad Salyn from policy director to chief of staff, filling a vacancy created earlier this month by the departure of Philip Houde.
Manitoba still hasn't acted on some recommendations to protect kids, advocate says

Manitoba still hasn't acted on some recommendations to protect kids, advocate says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has yet to implement key recommendations on sleep-related infant deaths, social worker caseloads and other issues, even though some of the proposals date back years, the office of the provincial children and youth a

First Nations group expects landfill feasibility study to take months to finish

WINNIPEG — The First Nations advocacy group tasked with overseeing efforts to determine whether it's possible to recover the remains of two women from a landfill expects to complete a feasibility study in the next two months.
Sexual assault trial of Manitoba doctor delayed due to missing evidence

Sexual assault trial of Manitoba doctor delayed due to missing evidence

WINNIPEG — A sexual assault trial of a rural Manitoba doctor has been delayed to address evidence that may have been lost or destroyed. Dr.
Blue Bombers sign defensive end Jeffcoat to one-year extension

Blue Bombers sign defensive end Jeffcoat to one-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.
New video campaign is part of a plan to cut school absenteeism in Manitoba

New video campaign is part of a plan to cut school absenteeism in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has started a public awareness campaign to encourage more young people to stay in school.

Manitoba man accused of posting online threats against government, medical officials

WINNIPEG — RCMP have arrested a western Manitoba man who faces charges including uttering threats and resisting arrest. The Mounties say they acted on a tip from Interpol, the international policing agency.
Jets post 2-1 win to extend Coyotes' misery

Jets post 2-1 win to extend Coyotes' misery

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler thought it was time to quit passing and his decision paid off. Wheeler scored the game-winner late in the second period as the Winnipeg Jets handed the Arizona Coyotes their ninth straight loss with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.
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