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Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into 'uncharted waters,' analyst says

Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into 'uncharted waters,' analyst says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is entering new territory with a plan to crack down on election disinformation and fine people up to $20,000 a day if offending material is not removed, a veteran political analyst said Wednesday.
Manitoba to no longer have jail as an option for people with communicable diseases

Manitoba to no longer have jail as an option for people with communicable diseases

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to stop using jails to detain people who have communicable diseases that pose a risk to others.
Jets impressed with Schenn's debut on blue line in 2-1 win over Rangers

Jets impressed with Schenn's debut on blue line in 2-1 win over Rangers

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have won three of their past four games and have their sights focused on a division title. The latest step toward claiming home-ice advantage came by way of a 2-1 win over the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.

Vilardi scores tiebreaking goal in 2nd period, Hellebuyck gets 38th win as Jets beat Rangers 2-1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Gabriel Vilardi scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second period, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 21 shots for his 38th win of the season, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Vilardi, Perfetti pace Jets to 2-1 win over Rangers

Vilardi, Perfetti pace Jets to 2-1 win over Rangers

WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi scored the winner on a power play, Cole Perfetti chipped in with two assists, and the Winnipeg Jets edged the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday, earning their third win in four games.
Manitoba bill takes aim at deepfakes, election disinformation, voter misdirection

Manitoba bill takes aim at deepfakes, election disinformation, voter misdirection

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government put forward a bill Tuesday aimed at cracking down on election disinformation.
Online retail giant Amazon stops bladed-weapon sales to Manitobans in wake of new law

Online retail giant Amazon stops bladed-weapon sales to Manitobans in wake of new law

WINNIPEG — Online retail outlet Amazon said Tuesday it has halted all shipments of machetes and other long-bladed weapons to Manitoba addresses.
Manitoba Progressive Conservatives have 11,000 members as April leadership vote looms

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives have 11,000 members as April leadership vote looms

WINNIPEG — Just under 11,000 people have taken out memberships in the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba in time to vote for next month's leadership race — up from 2,200 members the party had when the race was launched last summer, party offi
Manitoba premier says landfill search for two women's remains under budget

Manitoba premier says landfill search for two women's remains under budget

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the search of a landfill for two murdered First Nations women is under budget, as work continues on identifying a set of remains found last month.
Manitoba premier hints U.S. firms could be excluded from energy infrastructure work

Manitoba premier hints U.S. firms could be excluded from energy infrastructure work

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province's Crown-owned energy corporation could use its purchasing power to fight back against tariffs imposed by the United States.
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