Manitoba news

A Winnipeg man is facing charges including arson with a disregard for human life, assault and possession of a weapon in connection with an hours-long standoff at a North End home on Wednesday, police say.

Manitoba, Ottawa inject $60M into childcare system for infrastructure ...  Winnipeg Free Press

Manitoba NDP leader Kinew comes north, meets with local leaders  The Reminder

Manitoba regulator introduces faster pathway for nurses coming through Philippines recruitment drive  CBC.ca

Manitoba’s registered nursing regulator has developed a faster pathway for nurses who come to the province through the government’s recruitment drive in the Philippines.

Proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Manitoba drivers overcharged $36M in photo radar tickets  CBC.ca

A Winnipeg man is trying to launch a class-action lawsuit against the Manitoba government that alleges it overcharged people an estimated $36 million in photo radar tickets.

Manitoba RCMP rescue three men trapped on ice in extreme cold  Global News

RCMP in Nelson House, Man., had to rescue three men who were trapped on the ice near Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in -35C weather last week.

Attempt underway for class-action lawsuit over photo radar tickets in ...  Winnipeg Sun

Manitoba health care: Patients leaving ERs, staffing shortages  CityNews Winnipeg

$60 million investment to support Manitoba's early learning and ...  Canada NewsWire

Manitoba-made film to showcase Ukrainian artists on anniversary of war  Global News

A pair of tiebreakers Friday morning were needed to determine the fifth and sixth playoff spots at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops, B.C. Nova Scotia's Christina Black faces Kaitlyn Lawes's Wild Card 1 team in one game, while Quebec's Laurie St-Georges takes on B.C.'s Clancy Grandy in the other.

Kerri Einarson heads into the Canadian women's curling championship playoffs in command of her bid for a fourth straight title. The lone unbeaten team at 7-0 got there with bold tactics and precise shot execution, plus an understanding of changing ice conditions in Kamloops, B.C.

News Releases | Manitoba Government Provincial Nominee ...  news.gov.mb.ca

Manitoba RCMP search for RM of Rockwood woman after meth, guns seized  Global News

RCMP in Stonewall, Man. are looking for a wanted woman after a raid on an RM of Rockwood home led to the seizure of meth, guns and ammunition earlier this month.

Photo radar tickets in Manitoba prompt attempt at class-action lawsuit  CTV News Winnipeg

Someone left the nostalgia-making machine on and now we're overstocked with cringe-worthy commercials so make your way down to the University of Winnipeg and get a slice of the frenetic 1980s energy of Kern-Hill Furniture ads.

News Releases | Governments of Canada and Manitoba to Provide ...  news.gov.mb.ca

Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta.

Manitoba NDP opposition critic roles | CTV News  CTV News Winnipeg

Manitoba funding green transportation initiatives, more electric vehicle chargers  Global News

Manitoba’s chief medical examiner has called an inquest into the death of a man fatally shot in the neck by police last year.

The mother of Breanna Lee Hudson is putting up a $5,000 reward in the hope it will lead to the return of her missing daughter, who she says is also pregnant.

Reward offered for safe return of missing, pregnant Manitoba woman  CBC.ca

2 CBC Manitoba staff nominated for 2023 Canadian Screen Awards  CBC.ca

A panel discussion in Winnipeg on Wednesday evening examined what some say is an overlooked issue: how anti-Black racism impacts people's ability to seek mental health support.

Southern Manitoba weather should ‘turn the corner’ in a few days, meteorologist says  Global News

The 2023 Canadian Screen Awards nominees were revealed on Wednesday with CBC Manitoba represented in two of the categories.

Manitoba leans on veteran leadership of skip Jennifer Jones at Hearts  Global News

CBC visited eight Winnipeg stores Wednesday to find out how accessible bear spray is following a series of unprovoked attacks in West Broadway and Downtown on Sunday in a matter of hours.

In the year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine thousands of people who left their homes and lives behind to flee the war have arrived in Manitoba.  Some have already returned to Europe. Others are hoping to stay in Canada permanently. Then there are those still facing uncertainty around what comes next. 

In his new short video, the Sisler Create filmmaking student demonstrates what it's like to live with neurodiversity and how he handles people's reactions to him.

Manitoba Government Provincial Nominee Program Selects ...  news.gov.mb.ca

Buying bear spray in Manitoba comes with extra steps, but advocates say it's not enough to curb misuse  CBC.ca

Teen saves children from building fire in northern Manitoba | The ...  CBC.ca

One person was taken to hospital in critical condition following a house fire in Winnipeg's North End late Wednesday afternoon.

One of the province's top young athletes is becoming a staple on the podium at a multi-sport competition.

Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.

Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.

Since 2019, veteran offensive lineman Pat Neufeld has signed an extension to remain with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rather than hitting the open market. In fact, the six-foot-five, 290-pound Regina native agreed to a one-year deal last November, months before the start of CFL free agency.

Manitoba unveiled its new strategy for seniors Wednesday at the provincial legislature, which came with a boost in funding for the Self and Family Managed Care program.

Manitoba's new seniors strategy comes with boost to home-care ...  CBC.ca

Nearly 13 per cent of all patients left Winnipeg emergency rooms and urgent care centres without receiving care in 2022, according to new data provided by Shared Health, marking a five-year high.

Shannon Martin not running in upcoming Manitoba election  CTV News Winnipeg

Manitoba unveils overdue seniors strategy – Winnipeg Free Press  Winnipeg Free Press

Shannon Martin is the latest Manitoba PC MLA to opt out of upcoming election  CBC.ca

Shannon Martin, a long-time backbencher who says he has at times rubbed people the wrong way, has become the latest Manitoba Progressive Conservative to decide not to run in the provincial elected slated for Oct. 3.