Manitoba News

Manitoba premier says previous government's school plan was not funded

WINNIPEG — The new NDP government in Manitoba is reconsidering a plan to build nine new schools started by the previous Progressive Conservative government.

Nov 22, 2023 4:33 PM Read more >

Winnipeg gives honorary street name to celebrate sister city relationship with Lviv

WINNIPEG — A portion of a street north of Winnipeg's downtown has been given an honorary name as Manitoba's capital celebrates 50 years since it formed a relationship with a city in Ukraine.

Nov 22, 2023 11:05 AM Read more >

Manitoba promises more health-care workers, fuel tax suspension in throne speech

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he intends to keep his election promises, but some discretionary spending will be looked at and some capital projects may have to be pushed back.

Nov 21, 2023 4:59 PM Read more >

Oliveira looks south, Blue Bombers face questions after Grey Cup loss

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira wants to head south this winter, but not for a vacation.

Nov 21, 2023 3:46 PM Read more >

Elaborate Manitoba swearing-in ceremony almost took place outdoors, documents show

WINNIPEG — The ceremony that saw Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and his cabinet ministers sworn in at the province's new horticultural showcase cost $19,600 and was almost held outside, information obtained by The Canadian Press shows.

Nov 20, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

Scheifele, with a goal and two assists, leads Winnipeg Jets over Arizona Coyotes 5-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele had a goal and two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night.

Nov 18, 2023 10:05 PM Read more >

Jets close five-game homestand wit 5-2 victory over Coyotes

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele is feeling good about himself and looking to grow his game more. The Jets assistant captain had a goal and two assists in leading Winnipeg to a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night.

Nov 18, 2023 9:40 PM Read more >

'Forge a new relationship': Indigenous leaders hopeful of new provincial government

WINNIPEG — When Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took the unconventional move of appointing himself the minister responsible for Indigenous reconciliation, he did so with the intent of strengthening the relationship between the province and Indigenous comm

Nov 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Jets score three times in second period and hang on for 3-2 win over Sabres

WINNIPEG — Cole Perfetti has made a conscious decision to start shooting more. It’s worked. Perfetti scored in a fifth consecutive game to help propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.

Nov 17, 2023 10:08 PM Read more >

Perfetti scores again, Jets beat Sabres 3-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Cole Perfetti scored in a fifth consecutive game and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Friday night.

Nov 17, 2023 9:14 PM Read more >