Manitoba News

Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

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.

Mar 6, 2024 5:01 PM Read more >

Burakovsky scores winning goal helping Kraken edge Jets, 4-3

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.

Mar 5, 2024 10:29 PM Read more >

Burakovsky scores late winner, Seattle Kraken edge Winnipeg Jets 4-3

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.

Mar 5, 2024 10:13 PM Read more >

Labour bills expected to be on the agenda as Manitoba legislature resumes

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.

Mar 5, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

Manitoba's NDP government to deliver its first budget April 2

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.

Mar 4, 2024 2:24 PM Read more >

Musician Allison Russell cancels, postpones shows after getting caught in storm

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.

Mar 3, 2024 3:49 PM Read more >

Woman in Winnipeg shot in face by stranger with air pistol, police allege

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.

Mar 2, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians

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.

Mar 1, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >

'What I love to do': Meet Ruby Chopstix, Manitoba's first drag artist-in-residence

WINNIPEG — Ruby Chopstix's rise to Winnipeg stardom literally started from the bottom. Deep in the bowels of a local theatre basement, Chopstix made her debut as a drag queen in front of a small crowd who had gathered to watch a local talent show.

Mar 1, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Manitoba NDP government aims to toughen Crown guidelines for people seeking bail

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised a crackdown on crime Thursday with increased monitoring of people released on bail and new guidelines for Crown attorneys involved in bail hearings.

Feb 29, 2024 3:23 PM Read more >