Manitoba News

Manitoba premier says he'll listen to Winnipeg's requests for new tax powers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew didn't make any commitments Friday on possible new municipal taxes in Winnipeg. Kinew said he has a good relationship with Mayor Scott Gillingham and will listen to city hall.

Nov 1, 2024 4:08 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to establish a public inquiry into illegal fishing if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.

Nov 1, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Bisons hope to give coach Dobie's career a storybook ending with a Vanier Cup title

WINNIPEG — Spending part of his childhood living in a bunkhouse without running water impacted Brian Dobie’s outlook on life.

Nov 1, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Winnipeg gauges public mood on potential taxes on liquor, online deliveries and more

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg city hall is gauging the public's appetite for potential new taxes on alcohol, online deliveries, vehicle registration and other items.

Oct 31, 2024 3:49 PM Read more >

B.C. Métis group leaves Métis National Council assembly, mulls removal entirely

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says its election for a new president will be delayed after the Métis Nation of British Columbia withdrew from its annual general assembly, leaving more questions about the future of the body that was a significant

Oct 31, 2024 3:16 PM Read more >

Two men vying for the helm of the Manitoba Tories make their pitch to party members

WINNIPEG — Obby Khan and Wally Daudrich, the two candidates for the leadership of Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives, made their respective pitches to members Wednesday night at a forum hosted by the party.

Oct 30, 2024 8:51 PM Read more >

Manitoba bill would require judges to undergo education on domestic violence and more

WINNIPEG — Manitoba may soon require new provincial court judges to take continuing education on intimate partner violence, sexual assault, systemic racism and other topics.

Oct 30, 2024 4:49 PM Read more >

Mother of teen victim in mass killing suing Manitoba's child welfare agency

WINNIPEG — The mother of a 17-year-old victim in a mass slaying in Manitoba is suing a child welfare agency for allegedly failing to protect the girl.

Oct 30, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

Manitoba Moose forward Tyson Empey handed two-game suspension by AHL

SPRINGFIELD — Manitoba Moose forward Tyson Empey was given a two-game suspension by the American Hockey League on Tuesday for delivering an illegal check to the head.

Oct 29, 2024 12:21 PM Read more >

Jets no longer perfect, but still tough to beat without a fight

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets knew all good things must come to an end. Or at least paused temporarily.

Oct 28, 2024 10:23 PM Read more >