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Repeat sex offender accused of breaking into three Osborne Village homes
A man with a history of sex offenses allegedly broke into three Osborne Village homes in September 2026, fleeing after being confronted.
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IT Managers Challenge Incumbent in St. James Ward
Two IT managers are contesting incumbent two‑term councillor Shawn Dobson for Winnipeg’s St. James ward seat.
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Inflated Homelessness Data May Endanger Funding
A researcher discovered that a Winnipeg organization greatly overstated homelessness numbers, raising worries that funding for related services may be cut.
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Canadian Health Ministers Gather in Winnipeg for Funding Extension
Health ministers met in Winnipeg as the federal government extended funding for mental health, addictions and home‑care programs by one year.
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Seven Oaks Hockey Seeks Ice Time After Arena Closure
The community centre arena in Winnipeg will be closed for the 2026‑2027 season for upgrades, forcing the Seven Oaks Hockey Association to look for other ice…
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Premier says upcoming report shows police HQ renovation misconduct
Premier Wab Kinew said an upcoming report will detail misconduct and financial misuse in the downtown police headquarters renovation, with the findings to be…
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Providence College Cuts Staff, Programs After Enrollment Plunge
Providence University College is reducing staff and programs due to an 80% decline in international student enrollment over the last two years, creating…
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Winnipeg Police Arrest 123 in Fall Retail Theft Initiative
A citywide fall retail theft crackdown resulted in 123 arrests and 243 charges, including 15 repeat offenders.
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Manitoba Unveils Steps to Cut Residential Hydro Costs
Manitoba introduced measures under BITSA 2 to lower residential hydro bills and enhance financial reporting transparency, announced by Finance Minister Adrien…
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Assiniboine Park Zoo Names Orphaned Polar Bear Cub Mantayo
The Assiniboine Park Zoo named its orphaned 10‑month‑old polar bear cub Mantayo following an online poll that offered three name choices. The cub arrived from…
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Fort Rouge–East Fort Garry Ward Debates Homelessness, Safety, Transit
Residents and four candidates debated homelessness, safety and transit in Fort Rouge–East Fort Garry after incumbent Sherri Rollins withdrew, opening the…
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Sunny Wednesday in Southern Manitoba, Rain Expected Thursday
Sunshine is expected in southern Manitoba on Wednesday due to high pressure, with rain moving in on Thursday as a new system arrives.
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Man Dies After Rollover on Highway North of Winnipeg
A 24-year-old man from Beausejour died in a vehicle rollover on a highway north of Winnipeg on Oct 11, 2026, and the incident is under RCMP investigation.
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Council candidates report vandalized signs in Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie
Council candidates in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie say campaign signs are being vandalized and disappearing during the 2026 municipal election.
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Family blames Manitoba dental regulator for conflict of interest
The family of a 23‑year‑old who died following a dental procedure claims the Manitoba Dental Association’s dual regulatory and investigative role creates a…
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Manitoba to Add Up to 90 Family Doctors with Federal Funding
Manitoba will hire up to 90 internationally trained family doctors with $6 million in federal funding, targeting rural and remote areas by 2029 to ease a…
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Mayoral hopeful Gillingham vows to combine water, waste desk with 311
Gillingham pledged to fold Winnipeg’s water and waste help desk into the 311 contact centre.
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Manitoba Provides $5 Million to St. Amant for Autism Care
Manitoba announced a $5 million grant to St. Amant to broaden autism services, contributing to a $30 million provincial budget aimed at cutting waitlists and…
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Data errors inflated Winnipeg homelessness count, memo shows
A memo reveals that errors in a federal data system led End Homelessness Winnipeg to overstate chronic homelessness numbers, calling the city’s statistics into…
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Cross‑border trips rise, Stats Canada reports
Statistics Canada says border crossings between Canada and the United States have increased in the last six months, based on its ongoing travel tracking.
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Manitobans Sue MPI Over Vehicle Fire From Faulty Charger
Two Manitobans sued MPI, claiming the insurer denied their claim after a car fire caused by a faulty phone charger.
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Farmers and Gardeners Enter St. Norbert‑Seine River Council Race
An organic farmer, garden store owner and part‑time corn producer are running for city council in Winnipeg's semi‑rural St. Norbert‑Seine River ward.
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August Building Permits Value Rises to $13.6 Billion
Canada’s August building permits reached $13.6 billion, up $1.1 billion, with growth driven by residential construction.
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Ontario Shifts Northwestern Region to Permanent Daylight Time
Ontario will switch parts of northwestern Ontario to permanent daylight saving time on November 1, 2026 to match Manitoba's schedule. The move aligns the…