Manitoba News

Manitoba Public Insurance workers reject offer, remain on the picket line

WINNIPEG — Workers at Manitoba's Crown-owned auto insurance corporation rejected the latest contract offer Monday and remained on strike.

Oct 30, 2023 8:02 PM Read more >

Manitoba government says efficiency will free up hydroelectric capacity

WINNIPEG — Encouraging people to reduce their energy consumption through efficiency measures such as heat pumps is the first priority in ensuring Manitoba has enough capacity in its hydroelectric system, Premier Wab Kinew said Monday.

Oct 30, 2023 7:14 PM Read more >

Two Alberta lawyers agree to plea bargain for having Manitoba judge followed

WINNIPEG — Two Alberta-based lawyers will not be able to practise anywhere in Canada for three years after admitting to having a private investigator spy on a Manitoba judge.

Oct 27, 2023 12:54 PM Read more >

Hyland scores late in the third period to give Wheat Kings a 4-3 win over Warriors

BRANDON, Man. — Brett Hyland scored the game-winning goal at 16:31 in the third period as the Brandon Wheat Kings edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-3. Hyland scored twice while Nate Danielson and Roger McQueen scored once for Brandon.

Oct 26, 2023 10:24 PM Read more >

Manitoba premier apologizes, meets with families about searching landfill for remains

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew apologized Thursday to the families of two slain First Nations women whose remains are believed to be in a Winnipeg-area landfill for what he called being reduced to a "political prop" by the former government du

Oct 26, 2023 6:08 PM Read more >

Family of Manitoba man who killed parents files lawsuit against health authorities

WINNIPEG — Siblings of a man found not criminally responsible for killing their parents are suing Manitoba health authorities, claiming staff did not provide adequate psychiatric care, which resulted in the stabbings.

Oct 26, 2023 3:59 PM Read more >

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president believes Jets can overcome attendance woes

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it’s nothing to cheer about. The team drew 11,136 fans for its 4-2 win over the St.

Oct 26, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Hellebuyck helps Jets beat the Blues 4-2

WINNIPEG — For the second straight game, Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head to backstop the Jets to a 4-2 NHL victory over the St. Blues on Tuesday night. Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 shots, including two clearcut breakaways by St.

Oct 24, 2023 10:53 PM Read more >

Connor Hellebuyck stops 18, helps Jets beat the Blues 4-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 shots to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.

Oct 24, 2023 10:28 PM Read more >

Manitoba premier eyes review of health group, comments on back bencher

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he is pausing some activities by the province's Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force — a group set up under the previous Progressive Conservative government to reduce wait times for health-car

Oct 24, 2023 3:28 PM Read more >