Manitoba News

VAL THORENS — Canada's Marielle Thompson raced to a gold medal at the opening event of the World Cup ski cross season.

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg is eyeing the largest property tax increase in decades and considering a cut to snow plowing in an attempt to address a fiscal squeeze. The city's preliminary budget for next year proposes a 5.

ST. JOHN'S, Que. — Quebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey are scheduled to announce an energy agreement Thursday that could end decades of friction between the two provinces.

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele declined to say he was trying to prove something to Don Sweeney.

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a convincing 8-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

WINNIPEG — Two health-care groups said Tuesday Manitoba's health-care system is facing more strain, even as the government has promised to improve front-line care.

TORONTO — Canada's premiers are meeting virtually Wednesday with the prime minister to discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he hopes to talk about the country's approach to negotiations.

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says it has elected a new president after months of turmoil that saw the once-united organization splinter and have its legitimacy questioned.

WINNIPEG — Mistakes and seeking the perfect play proved costly for the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Kent Johnson scored a pair of third-period goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets snap a three-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Jets.

WINNIPEG — Kent Johnson scored a pair of third-period goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets snap a three-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.