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Manitoba Improves Doctor Hiring Yet Specialist Shortage Lingers
A new Doctors Manitoba report shows improved physician recruitment in the province, but specialist and rural doctor shortages remain.
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The OB‑GYN group released updated menopause symptom recommendations in Winnipeg, the first revision in about twelve years.
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Nine newcomers join Winnipeg city council
The October 28 municipal election resulted in nine new members joining Winnipeg city council.
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Thermal Drones and DNA Tests Target Manitoba’s Wild Pigs
Manitoba has deployed thermal drones and DNA testing to find and control invasive wild pigs that damage ecosystems and spread disease.
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Western Provinces Stay on Daylight Time, Skip Clock Change
Several western Canadian provinces and territories will remain on daylight time year‑round starting November 1, 2026, diverging from the rest of the country’s…
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RCMP Urges Safer Driving as Fatal Crashes Rise in Manitoba
The RCMP has called for safer driving and increased enforcement in Manitoba due to a recent increase in fatal road collisions.
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Winnipeg Firefighters Battle Four City Fires Overnight
Winnipeg firefighters responded to four separate fires across the city overnight, handling all incidents in under eight hours.
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Hundreds of Polar Bears Expected in Churchill This Fall
Hundreds of polar bears are expected in Churchill this fall as part of their seasonal migration toward Hudson Bay, a pattern the town regularly observes.
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Ottawa Announces $500 Million Boost for Winnipeg Wastewater Upgrade
The federal government added $500 million to the $1 billion already pledged by the province for a $1.5 billion upgrade of Winnipeg’s North End wastewater…
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19-Year-Old Woman Killed in Early-Morning Winnipeg Crash
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CUPE Ad Prompts Election Officials' Investigation
A newspaper ad by CUPE in Winnipeg has led election officials to start an investigation into possible election law violations.
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Manitoba Narrows Doctor Gap, Specialist Shortage Persists
A new report says Manitoba is improving overall doctor recruitment but still faces shortages of specialists and rural physicians.
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Manitoba Businesses Brace for Glitches Under Permanent Daylight Time
Manitoba will not set clocks back this weekend, and business owners caution that permanent daylight‑saving time may cause technical issues and confusion.
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Two Dead, Two Injured After North End Taxi Crash
A Wednesday morning taxi crash in Winnipeg's North End killed the driver and passenger and injured two others, prompting an emergency response.
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RCMP Urges Safer Driving Amid Rising Manitoba Fatal Crashes
The RCMP is urging Manitobans to drive more safely and is increasing enforcement in response to a recent rise in fatal traffic collisions.
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47-year-old man in police custody dies at Brandon hospital
A 47-year-old man in police custody died at a Brandon hospital on October 29, 2026, according to Manitoba Justice and police.
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Canada commits $500 million to Winnipeg North End wastewater upgrades
Canada has pledged $500 million to fund the final phase of upgrades to Winnipeg's North End sewage treatment plant, addressing the city's request for…
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Morden Elects New Mayor as Winkler Bars Cannabis Retail
Morden chose a new mayor and largely new council members in the Oct. 28 municipal election, while Winkler voters rejected a cannabis retail referendum. Both…
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Winnipeg Municipal Election Records 38% Turnout, Advance‑Voting High
The certified results of Winnipeg’s October 2026 municipal election show a 37.9% turnout and a record 50,767 advance‑vote ballots.
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Nine newcomers elected to Winnipeg City Council
The October 28 municipal election added nine new members to Winnipeg's city council.
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Police charge one, seek three after East Elmwood drug raid
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Thermal Drones and DNA Testing Deployed Against Manitoba Wild Pigs
Manitoba has introduced thermal‑imaging drones and eDNA testing to better detect and control invasive wild pigs that damage ecosystems and spread disease.