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Chris Okell is honouring his late mother with a Halloween tradition. Each October, he brings joy to people through a display of huge jack-o'-lanterns, while collecting donations for a cause close to his heart. Okell's mother, Marietta, passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2010. In 11 years, $69,000 has been raised for CancerCare Manitoba though the Pumpkin Promise.

The City of Winnipeg plans to use soil cells and other green infrastructure to trap and filter water before it enters the combined sewer system.

Surgical backlog continues to impact Manitoba patients: Doctors Manitoba  Winnipeg Sun

Former Manitoba hockey coach pleads guilty to sexually assaulting, luring teen player  CTV News Winnipeg

Manitoba PC leadership candidates pushed to clarify stances on hot-button issues  CBC.ca

The number of surgeries performed in the province between April 2023 to March 2024 rebounded, for the first, slightly above pre-pandemic levels but Doctors Manitoba said the lingering COVID-19 surgery backlog is still "significant" and the recovery is proving to be slow.

2 men vying for the helm of the Manitoba Tories make their pitch to party members  Global News Toronto

Two people were taken to hospital Thursday morning, one in critical condition, after a work incident involving an electrical hazard in Winnipeg's Rossmere neighbourhood. 

Two people were taken to hospital Thursday morning, one in critical condition, after a work incident involving an electrical hazard in Winnipeg's Rossmere neighbourhood. 

A company that helped build part of a major attraction at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park has filed a lawsuit to recover money it claims it’s owed from unpaid invoices.

Manitoba park revitalization project includes new path using recycled materials  RPRA

'Significant number': Doctors Manitoba concerned about surgery backlog  CTV News Winnipeg

Local advocate Jenny Borgfjord welcomes Manitoba’s updated breast screening policy with hope for further progress  PortageOnline.com

The fractured Métis National Council delayed its presidential election for the second time in about a month on Thursday, after the council's British Columbia affiliate walked out and refused to take part in the vote.

Netflix star from Winnipeg says thriving film careers are possible from Manitoba  CityNews Winnipeg

Business confidence in Manitoba lowest among provinces: report  CTV News Winnipeg

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce wore Zach Collaros's No. 8 Blue Bombers jersey in the latest episode of his podcast to show support for his former university roommate as the Winnipeg team heads to the CFL western final.

‘It’s early days’: Doctors Manitoba says reducing surgical wait-list will be uphill battle  Global News Toronto

Manitoba judges’ education bill could help domestic violence survivors, advocate says  Global News

Rebuilding from defeat: The path forward for Manitoba’s PC Party  Winnipeg Sun

A trial date is set for two men accused of helping smuggle people across the U.S.-Canada border, including four members of an Indian family who froze to death in Manitoba in January 2022.

Former Oiler Christian Green impressing in Manitoba  HighRiverOnline.com

Manitoba Health Coalition – Now Hiring  CUPE Manitoba

Manitoba Faces One of Canada’s Largest Surgery Backlogs: Report  ChrisD.ca

Manitoba aims to address Islamophobia in public school curriculum  Future of Good

Residential school survivors are calling on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism, days after the release of a report about unmarked graves and burial sites associated with the institutions.

Running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell are the finalists for the CFL's outstanding player award.

Manitoba seeing increase in wait times for CT scans  CTV News Winnipeg

One of three major tobacco companies involved in years of negotiations with creditors says it opposes the proposed multi-billion-dollar settlement announced in the case earlier this month. JTI-Macdonald Corp. has filed a document with an Ontario court indicating it does not support the proposal due to "critical outstanding issues."

Yazidi Association of Manitoba executive director faces sexual assault charge  CBC.ca

Manitoba invests $19.6 million to rebuild Souris River bridge  DiscoverWestman.com

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024  CBC.ca

Manitoba's forecast calls for cloudy skies on Halloween across much of southern Manitoba. The north sees sunnier, but cooler conditions. Windy conditions persist along the Hudson Bay coast.

Manitoba Métis Federation president's remark in heated debate on Israel-Hamas war sparks concern  CBC.ca

There were some heated moments last week at the largest annual gathering of the Manitoba Métis Federation after a member urged others to show support for a resolution calling on the organization to take a stand on the Israel-Hamas war.

26 beds at Manitoba nursing home closed for months because of government delays fixing elevator  CBC.ca

A personal care home in Winkler, Man., has been forced to close 26 desperately needed beds after its elevator became unstable, and petitioned the provincial government for months before Shared Health finally committed to fund the repair.

When we think of Canadian animals, the moose or beaver probably come to mind first — but according to a new study, the most distinct animals in Canada are creatures like the spiny softshell turtle and the mudpuppy, which both embody more than 150 million years of evolution.

When we think of Canadian animals, the moose or beaver probably come to mind first — but according to a new study, the most distinct animals in Canada are creatures like the spiny softshell turtle and the mudpuppy, which both embody more than 150 million years of evolution.

Newly elected trustees say it's time for change at embattled Manitoba school board  CBC.ca

Newly elected trustees to the Mountain View School Division hope their victory will lead to more voices being heard.

Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists to top 500 points for his career, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Wednesday night.

Wally Daudrich on Manitoba's pandemic response  CBC.ca

Manitoba PC leadership candidates Khan, Daudrich pushed to clarify stances on hot-button issues  CBC.ca

The two candidates vying to lead Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party were pushed to clarify their positions on divisive topics such as transgender rights and pandemic restrictions on Wednesday, in their first appearance together before a gathering of party members.

Manitoba dog, cat form incredible relationship  CTV News Winnipeg

Amendments to a bill that would prevent workers from crossing picket lines during labour disputes are drawing fire from an organization representing Manitoba businesses.

Manitoba bill banning replacement workers now prevents employees from crossing picket lines  CBC.ca

Amendments to a bill that would prevent workers from crossing picket lines during labour disputes are drawing fire from an organization representing Manitoba businesses.

Amendments to a bill that would prevent workers from crossing picket lines during labour disputes are drawing fire from an organization representing Manitoba businesses.