Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to restrict protests near clinics and hospitals where abortions are performed, as well as at the homes of abortion providers.

WINNIPEG — A doctor has determined a Manitoba man accused of killing five family members, including his three young children, is mentally fit to stand trial.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to lift a ban on project labour agreements — deals that require non-unionized workers on large projects to be governed by the same rules and benefits as their unionized counterparts.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Andre Burakovsky scored a power-play goal with 2:39 remaining in the third period to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

WINNIPEG — Justin Schultz hopes getting tough back-to-back victories is the spark the Seattle Kraken need to keep pushing hard for a playoff spot.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is expected to put forward changes sought by labour groups, likely including a ban on replacement workers, as part of its agenda for the spring sitting that is to start Wednesday.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has set April 2 as budget day this year. It will be the first budget since the New Democrats swept to power in last October's provincial election.

WINNIPEG — Montreal folk singer Allison Russell has been forced to cancel or postpone some tour dates after being caught in stormy winter weather in Western Canada.

WINNIPEG — A woman in Winnipeg was allegedly shot in the face with an air pistol by a stranger sitting next to her at a bar. Police say it happened Friday afternoon, adding officers met with her at the home she travelled to after the shooting.

WINNIPEG — The landmark intersection of Portage Ave. and Main St., which has inspired a song, a stamp, and years of passionate debate among Winnipeg residents, may soon be open to pedestrians for the first time in more than 40 years.