Manitoba News

Manitoba may re-examine rail relocation following train derailment

WINNIPEG — A train derailment closed a stretch of a busy Winnipeg thoroughfare Friday and prompted Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government to refloat the billion-dollar idea of relocating rail lines outside the city.

Apr 21, 2023 3:09 PM Read more >

Three Winnipeg police officers facing assault charges after April 2022 arrest

WINNIPEG — Three Winnipeg police officers are facing assault charges after a man was injured during an arrest a year ago.

Apr 21, 2023 2:08 PM Read more >

Federal public service strike affecting grain inspections: Canadian Grain Commission

WINNIPEG — The strike by Canada's largest public-sector union could harm farmers both in terms of money coming in and crops going out, agricultural organizations said Thursday.

Apr 20, 2023 3:04 PM Read more >

Partial remains of unidentified woman found along the Red River in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Police are appealing to the public to try and help identify partial human remains found along the Red River north of Winnipeg's downtown over the weekend.

Apr 18, 2023 3:22 PM Read more >

Manitoba NDP want to stop expanded private liquor sales, review private cannabis

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's plan to expand private sales of liquor is on hold, and its private retail system for cannabis may come under review after an upcoming election.

Apr 17, 2023 3:36 PM Read more >

Jets believe in Hellebuyck to help upset Golden Knights in playoff matchup

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets feel like underdogs as they head into the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Apr 16, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

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 >