Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — The landmark intersection of Portage Ave. and Main St., which has inspired a song, a stamp, and years of passionate debate among Winnipeg residents, may soon be open to pedestrians for the first time in more than 40 years.

WINNIPEG — Ruby Chopstix's rise to Winnipeg stardom literally started from the bottom. Deep in the bowels of a local theatre basement, Chopstix made her debut as a drag queen in front of a small crowd who had gathered to watch a local talent show.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised a crackdown on crime Thursday with increased monitoring of people released on bail and new guidelines for Crown attorneys involved in bail hearings.

WINNIPEG — Alex Iafallo didn’t let his confidence take a hit when his goal-scoring drought reached 20 games.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Sean Monahan scored a goal and added an assist after missing a game because of an illness to help the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday night and extend their win streak to four games.

WINNIPEG — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he doesn't think the Winnipeg Jets' attendance issues are a red flag for the team's viability. Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke to reporters Tuesday before the Jets hosted the St.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Winnipeg a strong market where “hockey matters,” and said he believes the team's falling attendance will be resolved. Bettman spoke Tuesday, before the Jets hosted the St. Louis Blues.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has to date budgeted $200,000 to advertise its temporary fuel-tax cut, the finance minister's office says, and is also running an opinion poll on the effectiveness of the ads.

WINNIPEG — A judge has ordered a Manitoba man accused of killing five family members, including his three young children, to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored his second goal of the game on a 3-on-1 break in overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 victory over Arizona on Sunday night, extending the Coyotes’ losing streak to 12 games.