Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — An Indigenous-led safe space for sexually exploited women and girls is expecting to expand its reach in Winnipeg with funds from the federal government. Ottawa says nearly $7 million is to help with operating costs at Velma's House.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats will improve health care, keep electricity rates low and simultaneously reduce the deficit if they win the next election, leader Wab Kinew said Sunday at the end of the party's annual convention.

WINNIPEG — Nestled somewhere in the vast boreal forest in northern Manitoba is the remote community of Grouse Lake First Nation.

WINNIPEG — The federal and Manitoba governments will contribute more than $33 million for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who is a Winnipeg MP, announced $23.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats will consider banning replacement workers during strikes and lockouts if they win the election slated for next October, leader Wab Kinew said Saturday.

BLUMENORT, Man. — A Manitoba man who RCMP say provided massage services is accused of sexual assault. Mounties say a female reported the incident at their Steinbach, Man.

WINNIPEG — One person has suffered "significant injuries" after a house exploded in Winnipeg late Friday. A statement from the city says fire crews found the bungalow on Selkirk Ave.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck viewed the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-1 season-opening victory Friday over the New York Rangers as a taste of what could lie ahead.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats are gathering this weekend in Winnipeg with the party riding high in opinion polls and an election one year away.

WINNIPEG — Head coach Rick Bowness will have to wait a little longer to make his regular-season debut with the Winnipeg Jets.