Manitoba News

Intelligence task force to monitor all future byelections for foreign interference

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says measures to monitor and assess foreign interference threats will be part of all future federal byelections, not just general elections.

Jul 29, 2024 1:54 PM Read more >

Trudeau announces Sept. 16 byelections in ridings in Quebec, Manitoba

OTTAWA — A pair of federal byelections will be held in September to fill vacant seats in Quebec and Manitoba, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.

Jul 28, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A steam locomotive made in 1882 and billed as Canada's oldest operating one is in need of some tender loving care, and the volunteers who have kept it running on a vintage railway north of Manitoba's capital are raising funds for the fixup

Jul 26, 2024 11:00 PM Read more >

Jets sign defenceman Simon Lundmark to a one-year, two-way contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have defenceman Simon Lundmark on a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL club announced Friday. The contract has an average annual value of US$775,000 at the NHL level.

Jul 26, 2024 1:57 PM Read more >

'Absolute surprise': Winnipeg jazz legend Ron Paley awarded Order of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A longtime fixture in the Manitoba music scene who has played with legendary artists including Frank Sinatra has been awarded the province's highest honour.

Jul 26, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

Cathy Merrick re-elected for second term as leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

WAYWAYSEECAPPO FIRST NATION — First Nations chiefs in Manitoba have voted to keep Cathy Merrick as the leader of the organization that represents the majority of First Nations in the province.

Jul 24, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >

Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assault following investigation: police watchdog

THE PAS — A Manitoba RCMP officer has been charged after a woman complained she was assaulted during a domestic call last year. Police were called to a home in The Pas in September after receiving reports of a dispute between two women.

Jul 24, 2024 11:44 AM Read more >

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.

Jul 23, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 23, 2024 9:27 AM Read more >

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.

Jul 22, 2024 10:51 PM Read more >