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Stabbing victim dies after Swan River attack, Manitoba RCMP sayA 33-year-old man is dead after a stabbing in Swan River, Manitoba RCMP say.CrimeJan 15
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Safety officers threatened with axe, firearm on Manitoba First Nation, police saySioux Valley Dakota First Nation safety officers were threatened with an axe and had a gun pointed at them when they responded to an emergency call, police say.CrimeJan 15
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Manitoba plagued by bitter cold, but forecaster says there’s warmer weather on the horizonAnd while you might not believe it if you've spent any time outdoors lately, things are actually on the upswing for Manitoba when it comes to the temperature.WeatherJan 15
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New graphic unveiled at city hall for Winnipeg’s 150th anniversaryThe City of Winnipeg moved closer to its 150th anniversary Monday with the unveiling of a new graphic celebrating the city's heritage.CanadaJan 15
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Winnipeg pedestrian, 18, killed in weekend crash on Notre Dame AvenueAn 18-year-old pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue and Cecil Street Saturday morning, Winnipeg police say.TrafficJan 15
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Jets’ Samberg to trade hockey stick for golf clubs at PGA Tour eventSamberg, currently in his third season with the Jets, has been granted a sponsor's exemption to compete as an amateur in August's CentrePort Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open.SportsJan 15
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Ontario driver leads Winnipeg police on dangerous, half-hour chaseAn Ontario man is facing a raft of charges after taking Winnipeg police on a half-hour chase throughout multiple parts of the city Saturday night.CrimeJan 15
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Manitoba RCMP vehicles rammed in Steinbach stolen-truck chaseA 39-year-old man is in custody after a stolen truck rammed two police cars in Steinbach, Man., Thursday morning, RCMP say. The man faces multiple charges.CrimeJan 12
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Teens robbed on walk to school, Winnipeg cops sayPolice said the victims were separately confronted by an armed man near Chalmers Avenue between 8:30 and 9 a.m., who demanded personal property.CrimeJan 12
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City of Winnipeg to lift one parking ban while another comes into effectIf you leave your car on the street during the ban, you could receive a hefty $200 ticket, or have your vehicle towed to a nearby street.TrafficJan 12
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Winnipeg Avenue fire, believed to be accidental, sends 1 to hospital in critical conditionAn investigation of the fire continues, but it's believed to be accidental based on preliminary observations.FireJan 12
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Victim is recovering after Furby Street shooting, Winnipeg police sayA 48-year-old woman is recovering in hospital after a shooting on Furby Street in the West Broadway area Thursday evening.CrimeJan 12
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Winnipeg homicide unit probes stabbing death of 19-year-old manA 19-year-old Winnipeg man has died in hospital after a stabbing incident Wednesday evening, police say.CrimeJan 11
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Manitoba RCMP looking for witnesses to December hit and run that left man in hospitalManitoba RCMP are looking for witnesses to a December 2023 crash in the RM of Springfield that left a 54-year-old man with life-altering injuries.TrafficJan 11
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Winnipeg’s Tec Voc school opens expanded aerospace training shopStudents at a Winnipeg technical high school now have more opportunity for hands-on aerospace training thanks to a new state-of-the-art shop, the province announced Thursday.EducationJan 11
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Human rights museum to close for week of cleaningIf you were hoping to visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights next week, you'll be out of luck.EntertainmentJan 11
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Inclement weather doesn’t slow demand for food, warm clothing for Winnipeggers in needThe city of Winnipeg may be buried in snow, but that hasn't slowed down those who rely on donations for their meals.CanadaJan 11
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Winnipeg digs its way out of winter storm Thursday, temporary parking ban in placeMichael Cantor, the city's manager of streets maintenance, says even if you've already seen a plow coming down your street, snow clearing equipment will be back.WeatherJan 11
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Manitoba’s Brad Lambert to represent Moose as AHL all-starLambert, drafted 30th overall by parent club the Winnipeg Jets in 2022, is currently tied for the Moose scoring lead with 24 points in his rookie AHL season.SportsJan 10
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Forecast says winter weather finally on its way for ManitobaManitobans are bracing for snow Wednesday, as an Alberta clipper makes its way across the province.WeatherJan 10
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Safety measures to be introduced on Winnipeg buses next month part of larger transformative planStarting next month, Winnipeg transit users will start to see changes being implemented to make riding the bus safer and — eventually — more convenient.TrafficJan 10
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Weddings trend toward smaller, less traditional events in ManitobaAfter years of delays and postponements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions, the industry is finally bouncing back.LifestyleJan 9
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What retirement? Bombers player-turned-coach Mike Miller ready for next stage of careerThe culture in Winnipeg, Mike Miller says, played a large role in his decision to stay on after his playing career ended.SportsJan 9
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MBLL flags ads for fraudulent Winnipeg casino appManitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) is warning Manitoba casino-goers that a supposed gaming app for Winnipeg's Club Regent Casino is a fraud.CrimeJan 8
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‘Graveyard of sad stories’: Safety report on site of Carberry crash arrives MondayThe Manitoba government has released the findings and recommendations from a road safety strategy report on the deadly crash that killed 17 seniors near Carberry last year.TrafficJan 8