Manitoba News

Wildfire prompts second evacuation of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba

LYNN LAKE — The 600 residents of Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba are being told to leave town for the second time this year due to wildfires.

Jul 4, 2025 9:58 AM Read more >

Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power

LYNN LAKE — The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community.

Jul 4, 2025 4:03 AM Read more >

In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

Jul 4, 2025 2:15 AM Read more >

Stampeders hand Blue Bombers first loss of the season with 37-16 victory

CALGARY — Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and the Stampeders had a sense of occasion in Calgary's first "Stampede Bowl" with a 37-16 win over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.

Jul 3, 2025 11:33 PM Read more >

Ehlers leaves Winnipeg Jets for six-year, $51M deal with Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH — Nikolaj Ehlers is waving goodbye to the Winnipeg Jets. The winger signed a six-year, US$51-million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, the third day of NHL free agency.

Jul 3, 2025 2:36 PM Read more >

'Inspiring force': Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3

WINNIPEG — Staples in Winnipeg's music scene and beyond offered condolences and tributes Thursday after learning the bassist in a beloved band died in a highway crash with two others.

Jul 3, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

Manitoba musician, partner dead in highway crash

SWAN RIVER — The bassist for a Winnipeg band and his partner are dead after a Canada Day crash on a Manitoba highway.

Jul 2, 2025 8:57 PM Read more >

NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

NHL general managers continued to round out rosters as free agency ticked through its second day. One decent-sized catch and a solid defenceman remain up for grabs.

Jul 2, 2025 8:34 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets sign Nyquist, five depth players on second day of NHL free agency

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed winger Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract worth US$3.25 million on the second day of NHL free agency Wednesday.

Jul 2, 2025 4:18 PM Read more >

Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw a touchdown pass for the Calgary Stampeders three games into the season. The Stampeders (2-1) host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) on Thursday.

Jul 2, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >