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Manitoba by-election to replace former education minister who died set for March
Nello Altomare, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, is sworn-in by Lt. Gov. Anita Neville at a Premier and cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
On Louis Riel Day, Métis treaty stuck in limbo due to prorogued Parliament
<p>The Peace Tower is pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick</p>
Jury finds man guilty of murder in shooting death of neighbour in rural Manitoba
Weapons and ammunition seized by RCMP is shown in this recent police handout photo. Mounties are searching a rural property in southern Manitoba as the RCMP warns the suspect in a homicide is still at large and may have clothing and gear that resembles those used by police. RCMP say officers are scouring a property in the Rural Municipality of St. Clements, northeast of Winnipeg. That's the last place 40-year-old Clifford Joseph was seen when he left his home in the rural community on June 7. Police say his disappearance is being investigated as a homicide and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 34-year-old Eric Wildman. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - RCMP
Manitoba launching inquiry into Winnipeg construction project mired in controversy
<div>Winnipeg police say they arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a bus driver with a bag full of groceries. A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen on an officer in Winnipeg,&nbsp;Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski</div>
Manitoba government boosts school funding, but formula overhaul has yet to come
The exterior of the Manitoba Legislature is seen in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba by-election to replace former education minister who died set for March
Nello Altomare, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, is sworn-in by Lt. Gov. Anita Neville at a Premier and cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
On Louis Riel Day, Métis treaty stuck in limbo due to prorogued Parliament
<p>The Peace Tower is pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick</p>
Jury finds man guilty of murder in shooting death of neighbour in rural Manitoba
Weapons and ammunition seized by RCMP is shown in this recent police handout photo. Mounties are searching a rural property in southern Manitoba as the RCMP warns the suspect in a homicide is still at large and may have clothing and gear that resembles those used by police. RCMP say officers are scouring a property in the Rural Municipality of St. Clements, northeast of Winnipeg. That's the last place 40-year-old Clifford Joseph was seen when he left his home in the rural community on June 7. Police say his disappearance is being investigated as a homicide and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 34-year-old Eric Wildman. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - RCMP
Manitoba launching inquiry into Winnipeg construction project mired in controversy
<div>Winnipeg police say they arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a bus driver with a bag full of groceries. A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen on an officer in Winnipeg,&nbsp;Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski</div>
Manitoba government boosts school funding, but formula overhaul has yet to come
The exterior of the Manitoba Legislature is seen in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba Tory candidate won’t apologize for joking that polar bears could deal with homeless
A beware of polar bear sign on a road just outside Churchill, Man., Wednesday, July 4, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba government’s Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and caucus members hold up tote bags during a press conference encouraging consumers to buy Manitoba goods and services, in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert
RCMP say they’ve stopped 16 people from crossing illegally into Canada from the United States
Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland, Regional Commander of the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, speaks to media about three Canada-U.S. border events, in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Looking for a made-in-Canada travel experience? Here are some ideas
Trails starting in Woody Point, NFL, take visitors through the Tablelands, part of Gros Morne National Park.
Police watchdog finds fatal shooting of Winnipeg man in mental health case justified
<p>A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at a press conference in Winnipeg on September 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski</p>
Indigenous traditions in trials can restore trust in justice system, Manitoba chief judge says
Kyra Wilson wins vote to become new leader of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Kyra Wilson takes part in a ceremony after the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) select her as grand chief in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. First Nations leaders selected a new head for the AMC after the sudden death of Cathy Merrick last year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba government orders health authority to cut its use of private nurses
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg on Jan. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Canada can’t be tariff ‘punching bag’
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks during the media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers’ Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. The Manitoba government has ordered a regional health authority to cut the amount of money its spends on private-agency nurses by 15 per cent by March of next year. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick
Manitoba school division pauses bringing back ‘God Save the King’ in classrooms
Britain's King Charles III inspects the 200th Sovereign's parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, in Camberley, England, Friday, April 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-POOL, Dan Kitwood
Manitoba redeploys conservation officers to patrol U.S. border amid Trump tariff threats
A lone car enters the US as people block highway 75 with heavy trucks and farm equipment and access to the Canada/US border crossing at Emerson, Man., Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Two men are to stand trial on human smuggling charges this week, almost three years after a family from India was found frozen to death on the border between Manitoba and Minnesota. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba conservation officers tasked with helping border patrol amid Trump tariff threat
<p>Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks during the media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers’ Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick</p>
RCMP union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses
The union representing front-line Mounties says it has not seen an internal RCMP memo calling for emergency officer transfers to Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but says the two provinces are under severe workload stress. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Christopher Stowell named new artistic director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Artistic Director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Christopher Stowell poses for a portrait at the Centennial Concert Hall Friday January 24, 2025. David Lipnowski / The Globe and Mail
Vale launches strategic review for Manitoba mining and exploration assets
FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of of mining company Vale SA is pictured, after the collapse of a tailings dam in an iron mine in Brumadinho in Brazil, in St-Prex, Switzerland January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew shuffles cabinet after death of education minister
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew looks on as Tracy Schmidt, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Minister responsible for Efficiency Manitoba is sworn-in by Lt. Gov. Anita Neville at a Premier and cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Here’s how I actually enjoy winter in Manitoba
backwoods XC overnight ski trip in Manitoba’s Turtle Mountain provincial park. writer: James Patterson J.R. Patterson jamespatters@gmail.com
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Canadian Oscar hopeful Universal Language is a wonderfully wry tribute to Winnipeg, via Tehran
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Mass of Arctic air sends temperatures plunging across parts of Canada
A pool of cold air that meandered southward from the Arctic to parts of Canada has sent temperatures plunging and people shivering. A cyclist rides through a park in Montreal, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Eggs in 3 provinces recalled over salmonella concerns
<p>Eggs are shown in this Tuesday, Aug. 24, 201 file photo in Sparks, Md. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Rob Carr</p>
Manitoba welcomes child from Gaza seeking medical help, other provinces called to follow
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and his wife Dr. Lisa Monkman welcome a Palestinian mother and her son from Gaza to Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Winnipeg Airport Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Manitoba is hosting the mother and her son and providing complex health care for the boy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba school division to bring ‘God Save the King’ back to classrooms
The Manitoba flag flies on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Influenza cases surging as respiratory illness season strains Canada’s emergency rooms, children’s hospitals
A vacant room in the emergency ward at The Montreal Children's Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Nello Altomare, Manitoba education minister and legislature member, dies at 61
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew looks on as Nello Altomare, minister of education and early childhood learning, is sworn-in by Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville at a premier and cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Winnipeg, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Candidate for Manitoba PC leader under fire for social-media post that referred to opponent’s Muslim faith
One of the two candidates for the leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives is under fire over a social media post that referred to his opponent's Muslim faith. The sculpture titled "The Golden Boy" tops the exterior of the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba man sues health authorities for failing to provide timely care
Assembly of First Nations Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore, left to right, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs acting Grand Chief Betsy Kennedy, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee and Justin Flett take part in a press conference in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The group says systemic discrimination within the healthcare system continues to be a prevalent issue after Flett, a Cree man, filed a lawsuit against two Manitoba health authorities alleging he did not receive timely medical care for acute appendicitis and was accused of nursing a hangover. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brittany Hobson, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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