Manitoba News

Great-West Lifeco closes Putnam Investments sale to Franklin Templeton

WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. says it has closed the sale of Putnam Investments. The company first announced the deal to sell the business to Franklin Resources Inc., which operates as Franklin Templeton, in May 2023.

Jan 2, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Man dead after police shooting at Winnipeg apartment, watchdog investigating

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg say a man who was shot by an officer at an apartment on New Year's Eve has died.

Jan 1, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Truck and nine vehicles it was hauling were destroyed in fire on Manitoba highway

CARBERRY, Man. — A semi that was hauling a trailer loaded with vehicles was destroyed in a fire in Manitoba. RCMP say they responded to the blaze Friday afternoon on Highway 1 near Carberry, which is about 170 kilometres west of Winnipeg.

Dec 30, 2023 7:16 PM Read more >

Nino Niederreiter leads Winnipeg Jets past Minnesota Wild 4-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nino Niederreiter scored two goals and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday. Axel Jonsson-Fjallby and Alex Iafallo also scored for Winnipeg, which improved to 9-1-2 in its last 12 games.

Dec 30, 2023 6:11 PM Read more >

Nino Niederreiter scores twice as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nino Niederreiter scored two goals and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday. Axel Jonsson-Fjallby and Alex Iafallo also scored for Winnipeg, which improved to 9-1-2 in its last 12 games.

Dec 30, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >

Niederreiter scores pair in front of sellout crowd as Jets top Wild 4-2

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter has been rewarded for setting up shop in front of opposing netminders. He knotted a pair of goals from that tough area to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon.

Dec 30, 2023 4:03 PM Read more >

Police shoot, kill person of interest in homicide of B.C. trucker in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — A man considered a person of interest in the homicide of a B.C. truck driver has been shot and killed by officers in Winnipeg. Chief Danny Smyth said police responded to a hostage-taking at an apartment on Thursday.

Dec 29, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Manitoba premier says he follows security precautions on social media app

WINNIPEG — As Manitoba's first premier from the millennial generation, Wab Kinew is familiar with, and a big believer in, the reach of social media.

Dec 29, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Kinew eyes relocating rail lines in Winnipeg, but not opening Portage and Main

WINNIPEG — It's been talked about for generations, and could cost more than $1 billion, but the idea of relocating the rail lines that criss-cross and divide Winnipeg is up for discussion again.

Dec 28, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Rylen Roersma scores twice as Wheat Kings defeat Pats 5-4 in OT

BRANDON, Man. — Rylen Roersma scored twice to lead the Brandon Wheat Kings over the Regina Pats 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Jayden Wiens knocked in the overtime-winner at 1:51 of the extra frame.

Dec 27, 2023 11:38 PM Read more >