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Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

OTTAWA — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs criticized the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying in a statement they are profoundly disappointed and outraged.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add veteran defensive back Grymes to practice roster

Winnipeg Blue Bombers add veteran defensive back Grymes to practice roster

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes to the practice roster Tuesday. Grymes, 33, was released in January by the Edmonton Elks after missing the 2022 and 2023 seasons with a knee injury.

Chang grabs early lead in Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship

VANCOUVER — Sixteen-year-old Ha Young Chang carded three birdies on the first nine holes and then rolled to a 4-under 68 in Monday's opening round of the Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship. Chang, of Surrey, B.C.
Manitoba First Nation says members lack health care due to nursing shortage

Manitoba First Nation says members lack health care due to nursing shortage

WINNIPEG — Members of a northern First Nation looking to get prescriptions refilled, blood work done or access to other basic health-care services are often being turned away because of a nursing shortage in the community.
Tenants offered accommodations and support after surprise mass eviction

Tenants offered accommodations and support after surprise mass eviction

WINNIPEG — Some tenants of an apartment building moved back in Monday, more than a week after they say they were forced out on a few hours' notice by a new landlord who put some of their belongings on the front lawn.
More zebra mussels found in Manitoba, this time in a popular reservoir

More zebra mussels found in Manitoba, this time in a popular reservoir

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is dealing with another discovery of zebra mussels. The province says two positive samples have been detected in the St.
Manitoba Métis president ticketed for fishing without a licence, province says

Manitoba Métis president ticketed for fishing without a licence, province says

WINNIPEG — A recent interaction between a conservation officer and David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, appears set to become the latest skirmish in the battle over Indigenous hunting and fishing rights in the province.
Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada

Federal government announces $89 million for conservation projects across Canada

WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — The federal government is spending $89 million to fund 10 greenhouse gas emission reduction projects as the government works toward the goal of conserving 30 per cent of the country's land and water by 2030.
Métis Federation adds office space, touts revitalization of downtown Winnipeg

Métis Federation adds office space, touts revitalization of downtown Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Métis Federation is finalizing the purchase of two more office buildings and a parking lot in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Former head of Manitoba health body got $603,000 the year of his departure

Former head of Manitoba health body got $603,000 the year of his departure

WINNIPEG — The former head of Manitoba's provincial health authority received $603,000 last year — the year in which he left the organization.
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