Manitoba News

Manitoba Tories discuss election strategy, leadership rules at annual meeting

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives laid the groundwork Saturday for their upcoming election campaign.

Apr 15, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

WHL playoffs: Hot Warriors cooled off by ICE in series opener

WINNIPEG — Matthew Savoie scored once and added two assists as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors 5-3 in the opening game of their Western Hockey League Eastern Conference semifinal series on Friday.

Apr 14, 2023 10:41 PM Read more >

Manitoba Tories convene with an election looming and amid low poll numbers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives are meeting this weekend with some hurdles to overcome before the election slated for Oct. 3.

Apr 14, 2023 5:20 PM Read more >

Manitoba cabinet minister accuses Opposition NDP leader of swearing and shoving

WINNIPEG — Manitoba cabinet minister Obby Khan accused Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew of swearing at him and shoving him at a public event inside the legislature Thursday, saying it left him shaken.

Apr 13, 2023 5:37 PM Read more >

Manitoba imposes rules on bear spray sales after use in urban crimes

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is now requiring vendors who sell bear repellent to obtain photo identification from customers in an effort to curb a rash of attacks involving the spray.

Apr 13, 2023 4:04 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers post $4.9-million overall operating profit from last year

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers just fell short of a third straight Grey Cup title but the 2022 season was a profitable one for the community-owned franchise. The Bombers posted a $4.

Apr 13, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

Prime Minister Trudeau says it's up to provinces to make Orange Shirt Day a holiday

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encouraging provinces and territories to step up reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples but stopped short of saying they should make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commonly called Or

Apr 12, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Manitoba will not make Orange Shirt Day a holiday, citing ongoing consultations

WINNIPEG — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commonly called Orange Shirt Day, will not be a statutory holiday in Manitoba again this year, Premier Heather Stefanson said Tuesday.

Apr 11, 2023 3:16 PM Read more >

Jets scorch Sharks 6-2, inch closer to playoffs

WINNIPEG — Josh Morrissey credits a stretch of time at home for helping the Winnipeg Jets regroup and battle for a playoff berth.

Apr 10, 2023 8:58 PM Read more >

Manitoba government says partnering with private sector will get schools built fast

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is promising it will avoid problems other provinces have had in partnering with the private sector to build schools, but critics question why they cannot be built the traditional way and warn of the lack of detail in the governmen

Apr 10, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >