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Jeff Fawcett Wins Second Term as Brandon Mayor
Incumbent Jeff Fawcett was re-elected for a second term as mayor of Brandon in the Oct. 28 municipal election.
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Lora Meseman Defeats Russ Wyatt for Transcona Council Seat
Lora Meseman won the Transcona ward seat on Winnipeg City Council, unseating incumbent Russ Wyatt, whose pending sexual assault charges were cited as…
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PM Carney urges Cleveland-Cliffs to honor Stelco commitments amid layoffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Cleveland-Cliffs to fulfill its Stelco acquisition commitments amid concerns about upcoming layoffs. The promised actions are…
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Winnipeg voters oust four incumbents, usher in nine newcomers
The October 28 municipal election in Winnipeg saw four incumbents defeated and nine newcomers elected, changing the council's makeup.
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Noah Redden Takes Third in Winnipeg Mayoral Race
Noah Redden, 27, placed third in Winnipeg’s mayoral election with 39,962 votes, or 19.8 percent, despite limited name recognition and a modest budget.
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Manitoba chief medical examiner orders inquests into three jail deaths
The chief medical examiner ordered inquests into three separate jail deaths that took place from July 2022 to March 2026.
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St. Clements Chooses New Mayor After Competitive 2026 Election
A new mayor has been chosen in St. Clements after a highly competitive 2026 election, and the long‑serving mayor has stepped down.
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Winnipeg Clocks to Fall Back an Hour on Nov. 1
Winnipeg will set clocks back one hour on November 1, 2026, ending Daylight Saving Time and giving residents an extra hour of sleep.
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Manitoba Improves Physician Numbers but Specialist Shortage Persists
Doctors Manitoba reports that while overall physician numbers have risen to 235 per 100,000 residents, the province still struggles to attract enough…
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Two Killed in North End Taxi Crash
Two people were killed and two injured when a taxi crashed with another vehicle in Winnipeg's North End on Wednesday morning.
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Premier Kinew Congratulates Re‑Elected Winnipeg Mayor
Premier Wab Kinew praised Scott Gillingham following his re‑election as Winnipeg mayor with 39.8% of the vote.
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Winnipeg records historically low municipal election turnout
Turnout in Winnipeg's 2026 municipal election was among the lowest in over four decades, the lowest in about 42 years.
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RCMP Search for 20-Year-Old Missing Since Oct. 20
A 20-year-old woman from Thompson disappeared on Oct. 20 after saying she would travel to Cross Lake, prompting an RCMP search in northern Manitoba.
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Donor Dies Day After Plasma Donation, Agency Says Unrelated
A donor died a day after giving plasma in Halifax, and Canadian Blood Services confirmed the death was unrelated to the donation. The organization regularly…
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Manitoba Ensures Drug Coverage After Federal Reversal
Manitoba’s health authority will fund a life‑extending drug for a man with a degenerative disease after the federal health agency reversed its recommendation…
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Manitoba RCMP Officer Charged with Assault After Arrest Injury
A Manitoba RCMP officer was charged with assault after breaking a man's arm during a 2025 arrest attempt in Thompson.
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Former Mayor Murray Endorses Mayoral Candidate Redden
Glen Murray publicly endorsed Noah Redden for Winnipeg mayor on October 27, a day before the municipal election.
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Winnipeg Voters Cast Ballots in 2026 Municipal Election
Winnipeggers voted in the 2026 municipal election on October 28, a quadrennial event that lets residents influence city governance. The 2022 election recorded…
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Red River Polytechnic Teams with Company on Low‑Calorie Mocktails
Red River Polytechnic students and a local beverage firm are developing low‑calorie mocktails and energy drinks, part of a growing trend of academic‑industry…
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Winnipeg Police Issue 639 Notices in Back-to-School Safety Drive
Winnipeg Police issued 639 traffic notices during a 20‑day back‑to‑school campaign in September‑October 2026, surpassing the 539 notices issued in 2025, to…
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Mayoral hopefuls vow more police and drones
Winnipeg mayoral hopefuls promise more police and drones, while experts doubt the effectiveness of such measures.
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Serious Crash Closes Two Blocks of Salter Street
A serious crash on Wednesday morning blocked two blocks of Salter Street in Winnipeg's North End, keeping the road closed for about six hours.
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Winnipeg ER Doctors Urge Province to Pause Virtual‑Care Talks
More than 60 Winnipeg emergency doctors called on Manitoba to pause virtual‑care talks, labeling the plan nonsensical and possibly unsafe. The appeal comes…
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Competition Watchdog Says Air Canada-United Deal May Raise Fares
The competition watchdog says the Air Canada-United partnership could lessen competition and increase fares, and it is under regulator review.