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Blue Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to one-year contract

Blue Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Sergio Castillo to a one-year contract as the veteran kicker looks to build on an outstanding 2023 CFL campaign.
Manitoba man accused of killing family to ask for mental health assessment

Manitoba man accused of killing family to ask for mental health assessment

WINNIPEG — Lawyers for a Manitoba man accused of killing five family members, including his three young children, are expected to appear in front of a judge Monday to request a mental health assessment.
Federal, Manitoba governments offer more money on northern railway and port

Federal, Manitoba governments offer more money on northern railway and port

CHURCHILL, Man. — The federal and Manitoba governments are putting another $60 million into a railway and a port in the province's north.
More red ink at Manitoba Hydro as need for new power generation looms

More red ink at Manitoba Hydro as need for new power generation looms

WINNIPEG — After ruling out more private-sector wind farms, Manitoba's NDP government said it will come up with a plan to fund new energy projects while also freezing hydroelectric rates and keeping its Crown-owned energy utility's debt load in check
Funeral held in southern Manitoba for slain mother, children, niece

Funeral held in southern Manitoba for slain mother, children, niece

CARMAN, Man. — Mourners gathered in southern Manitoba on Wednesday to remember five family members killed in what police have called an unimaginable tragedy.
Vilardi propels Jets to 6-3 win over Wild

Vilardi propels Jets to 6-3 win over Wild

WINNIPEG — Laurent Brossoit didn’t exactly get his wish, but the Winnipeg Jets earned a victory and that’s all that counts.
Manitoba government points to low inflation rate after fuel-tax cut

Manitoba government points to low inflation rate after fuel-tax cut

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government touted its recent fuel-tax cut as an inflation-buster Tuesday, while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives accused the government of letting costs rise elsewhere.
Staffer severance payments reach $1.7M after Manitoba government changes hands

Staffer severance payments reach $1.7M after Manitoba government changes hands

WINNIPEG — Severance payments to political staff following last year's Manitoba election have reached about $1.
Louis Riel portrait updated to recognize Métis leader as first premier of Manitoba

Louis Riel portrait updated to recognize Métis leader as first premier of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A portrait of Louis Riel hanging in the provincial legislature now recognizes the Métis leader as Manitoba's first premier.
WestJet flight diverts to Winnipeg after passenger tries to open door

WestJet flight diverts to Winnipeg after passenger tries to open door

WINNIPEG — A flight from Vancouver to Toronto made an unscheduled stop after a passenger attempted to open a door. WestJet says in an email that Flight 710 diverted to Winnipeg after the incident on Friday.
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