Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew promised an economically focused, fiscally responsible government if his party wins the Oct. 3 election, although his outline to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce was short on details and costs.

WINNIPEG — The relationship between Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and Pride Winnipeg showed signs of thawing Tuesday, although she remains under a one-year ban from speaking at the annual rally for the LGBTQ community.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Public Insurance has replaced its president and CEO with an interim leader amid a review the province ordered last month of the Crown-owned insurer.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — The Brooks Bandits defeated the Battlefords North Stars 4-0 on Sunday to win the Centennial Cup for the third consecutive time.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — The Brooks Bandits and Battlefords North Stars will play for the Centennial Cup championship on Sunday afternoon.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising more camping, better washrooms and other upgrades at provincial parks to address growing demand from people who want to enjoy the great outdoors. The 10-year, $121-million pledge includes 45 new yurts.

WINNIPEG — A woman whose partial remains were found last month is being remembered as a devoted mother and someone who deeply loved her children.

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.

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.

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.