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Manitoba byelection scheduled to fill seat of former Tory cabinet minister

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has called a byelection for Dec. 13.
Highlights of the Manitoba government's annual speech from the throne

Highlights of the Manitoba government's annual speech from the throne

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government on Tuesday laid out its plans for the coming year in the annual throne speech. Here are some highlights: — New funding for hospital infrastructure and addiction treatment spaces.
Blue Bombers win West final by beating Lions 28-20

Blue Bombers win West final by beating Lions 28-20

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira was determined to help his team get back to the Grey Cup championship game for the third straight time.
Bombers running back Oliveira ready for first post-season start

Bombers running back Oliveira ready for first post-season start

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira is ready to be in the playoff spotlight. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers third-year running back will make his first post-season start at that position when the team hosts the B.C.
In-person ceremonies resume, crowd gathers in Winnipeg for Remembrance Day

In-person ceremonies resume, crowd gathers in Winnipeg for Remembrance Day

WINNIPEG — It has been three years since Ralph Wild last attended a Remembrance Day ceremony in person, but in some ways it's like he never left.
Snow closes some highways in southeastern Manitoba, including part of Trans-Canada

Snow closes some highways in southeastern Manitoba, including part of Trans-Canada

WINNIPEG — Snow and blowing snow have forced the closure of some highways in southeastern Manitoba. The province says the Trans-Canada Highway from Falcon Lake to the Ontario boundary is closed along with Highway 12 from Steinbach to the U.S. border.
Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised $200 million Thursday to ease the strain on the health-care system and add some 2,000 professionals to the front lines.
Manitoba Tory party president says cancellation of fundraiser won't have big effect

Manitoba Tory party president says cancellation of fundraiser won't have big effect

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party said Thursday the sudden cancellation of a major fundraising dinner was due to scheduling conflicts and won't have a big effect on party finances.
'My heart is completely broken': Missing homicide victim's son speaks at sentencing

'My heart is completely broken': Missing homicide victim's son speaks at sentencing

WINNIPEG — Standing in a courtroom six months after a jury found Kyle Pietz guilty of manslaughter in the death and disappearance of Eduardo Balaquit, the victim's son pleaded for the location of his father's body.
Canadian Elite Basketball League announces expansion to Winnipeg

Canadian Elite Basketball League announces expansion to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Elite Basketball League says it is expanding to Winnipeg for the 2023 season. Winnipeg will be the league's fifth expansion since it launched in 2019 with six teams.
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