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Free Bus Rides for Flin Flon Students Begin
Manitoba’s new program, started on September 12, 2026, provides free, unlimited bus rides for Grade 7 and older students in Flin Flon, with passes issued by…
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Peace Garden Marks 25 Years Since 9/11, Highlights Canada‑U.S. Ties
Hundreds gathered at the International Peace Garden on September 11, 2026, for a joint Canadian‑American ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11…
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Man Escapes Injury as Police‑Pursued SUV Crashes Downtown
A police chase ended in a collision at Broadway and Langside, putting a West Broadway pedestrian at risk, but he escaped serious injury. Authorities are…
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Two Tornadoes Touch Down in Manitoba, One Hits Winnipeg
The Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed two tornadoes on September 6, 2026, one hitting a Winnipeg neighbourhood and another west of the city, marking a rare…
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Free Bus Rides for Flin Flon Students Begin Today
Manitoba’s new provincial program makes bus travel free for Flin Flon students in grade 7 and up, beginning September 12, 2026, with passes issued through…
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Cooler, Fall‑Feeling Temperatures Expected Across Manitoba This Weekend
Manitoba will experience cooler, fall‑like temperatures and strong winds along the Hudson Bay coast on September 12‑13, following a warmer early‑week period.
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Peace Garden Ceremony Marks 25 Years Since 9/11
Hundreds gathered at the International Peace Garden on September 11, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and reaffirm the close Canada‑U.S.…
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Ottawa Allocates $5 Million for HIV Prevention and Test Kits
The Canadian federal government pledged $5 million in Winnipeg to boost HIV prevention and distribute self‑testing kits, a move praised by Manitoba’s health…
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MLA Alerts Public to Black Mould in Hospital Treatment Room
The MLA for Portage la Prairie reported black mould in a hospital treatment room, noting that patients are still being treated there and prompting safety…
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Legal Aid Manitoba Opens New Permanent Office in The Pas
Legal Aid Manitoba inaugurated a permanent office in The Pas on Sept. 10, 2026, ending a four‑year period of operating from temporary locations after a 2022…
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Gillingham Promises More Money for Winnipeg Recreation Centers
Scott Gillingham has pledged increased funding for recreation centres, a revamped 311 service and higher fines for illegal dumping if elected in Winnipeg’s…
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Dynacare Chief Says Manitoba Hospitals Lack Testing Capacity
Dynacare’s chief medical officer warned that Manitoba hospitals lack consistent testing capacity and questioned the province’s ability to manage additional lab…
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Manitoba Distributes Over 21,000 Free Youth Bus Passes
Manitoba's government gave over 21,000 free bus passes to youth in multiple communities by Sept. 10, 2026, aiming to eliminate fare barriers through a…
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Gillingham Pledges More Funding for Winnipeg Recreation Centres
Mayor‑candidate Scott Gillingham promises increased funding for recreation centre upgrades, a revamped 311 service and higher fines for illegal dumping as he…
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Winnipeg to Add Full Safety Shields to Bus Fleet
Winnipeg announced it will install full safety shields on all city buses after drivers said current protections were inadequate.
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Japanese Hiker Treks Across Canada for Pure Joy
Japanese hiker Nobuaki Okumura is walking across Canada to experience joy through walking, meeting strangers, and simple pleasures such as borrowing a hockey…
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Winnipeg Police Search for Missing Taser in North End
Winnipeg Police are actively searching for a Taser lost during a September 10 incident in the North End, reviewing equipment logs and surveillance while…
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Mold Found in Portage la Prairie Hospital Treatment Room
Black mold was found in a treatment room at Portage la Prairie Hospital, leading the local MLA to question why patients are being cared for there and to raise…
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StatCan records over 270,000 crossings at Gordie Howe Bridge
Statistics Canada reported over 270,000 vehicle crossings at the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge during August 2026, indicating heavy early use…
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Scattered Showers Hit North, Temperatures Dip South in Manitoba
CBC Manitoba meteorologist Riley Laychuk forecasts scattered showers for northern Manitoba and a temperature drop for the south on September 11, 2026, as the…
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Winnipeg Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing 46-Year-Old Woman
Winnipeg Police issued a Silver Alert on September 10 for a 46‑year‑old woman last seen in the West End, using Canada’s public notification system for…
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Manitoba Marks 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks
Manitoba held province‑wide commemorations on September 11, 2026, led by first responders and firefighters, to honor the 2,977 victims of the 2001 attacks and…
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Legal Aid Manitoba Opens New The Pas Office After Four-Year Recovery
Legal Aid Manitoba opened a permanent office in The Pas on September 10, 2026, concluding a four‑year period of operating from temporary locations after a 2022…
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Woodstock Proposes 30‑Day Deadline for Derelict Property Owners
Mayoral candidates Don Woodstock and Tracey Drexler have proposed a plan that would give owners of vacant or derelict Winnipeg properties a thirty‑day period…