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Manitoba Unveils K‑12 Sex‑Education Curriculum Focused on Consent
Manitoba’s Department of Education introduced a new K‑12 sex‑education curriculum that emphasizes consent and provides continuous, age‑appropriate instruction.…
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Mayoral hopeful Don Woodstock pledges more firefighters, paramedics
Mayoral candidate Don Woodstock pledged to hire more firefighters and paramedics in Winnipeg by using savings from overtime costs, framing the move as an…
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29-Year-Old Woman Missing, RCMP Searches Thompson Area
The RCMP is conducting a search for a 29‑year‑old woman reported missing in Thompson, northern Manitoba, and believes she is still in the area. Police are…
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Mayoral hopefuls pledge better bus service at Winnipeg debate
At Winnipeg’s first all‑candidates mayoral debate on September 14, 2026, every hopeful condemned recent attacks on bus drivers and pledged to improve the…
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Sepsis Survivor Reunites with ICU Nurse After Ten Years
Mac Horsburgh reunited with ICU nurse Bernadette Warwaruk in Winnipeg on September 14, 2026, ten years after she cared for him during a severe sepsis episode,…
The Local Sunset ·
Winnipeg Approves Dedicated Service for Mental‑Health 911 Calls
Winnipeg's executive policy committee approved a plan to create a dedicated crisis‑response unit for low‑risk and mental‑health 911 calls, shifting these calls…
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Winnipeg Police Launch Bar Patrols to Target Gangs
Winnipeg police have started a months‑long patrol initiative in city bars and lounges to target suspected gang members and reduce gang‑related crime in the…
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Swan River Valley Begins Rebuilding After Summer Floods
After two summer floods in 2026, Swan River Valley residents and local governments are engaged in rebuilding and recovery work while coping with costly repairs…
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Manitoba Aims to Triple Mining Output in Five Years
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced a plan to triple the province’s mining output within five years, unveiled at a Toronto investment summit and linked to…
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Port of Churchill Upgrade Estimated Under $3 Billion, Owners Claim
Port of Churchill owners claim needed upgrades will cost under $3 billion, far less than Premier Wab Kinew’s proposed $80 billion expansion, sparking a debate…
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Twin Tornadoes Hit Winnipeg, Shattering Urban Safety Myth
Two tornadoes struck Winnipeg in summer 2026, showing that urban areas are not immune to severe weather, according to experts.
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Man Charged After Sledgehammer Attack on Brandon Police Building
A 41‑year‑old man was arrested after smashing a window at the Brandon Police Service headquarters with a sledgehammer, being subdued by a Taser and a…
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Federal Researchers Target Climate‑Resilient Crops in Brandon
Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada researchers in Brandon are testing new crop varieties on hundreds of acres to improve resilience to climate stresses and…
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Manitoba Waives Sales Tax for Port of Churchill Projects
Manitoba will waive provincial sales tax on major capital spending at the Port of Churchill, a move announced by Premier Wab Kinew to attract international…
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Provincial $5.5 M Winnipeg Daycare Falls into Disrepair
A $5.5 million provincial daycare built in 2024 in Winnipeg is now vacant, looted and flood‑damaged, leaving the site overgrown and unused.
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StatsCan Report Shows Many Winnipeg Homes in Flood‑Prone Zones
Statistics Canada’s September 2026 report finds many Winnipeg homes lie in high flood‑hazard zones, adding to a national assessment of flood risk across…
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Canadian Filmmaker Sets Guinness Record for Bigfoot Movies
A Canadian filmmaker set a Guinness World Record for producing the most live‑action Bigfoot movies, a milestone announced at Winnipeg's Horror Con on September…
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Zebra Mussel Larvae Found in Two Manitoba Lakes
Manitoba officials detected zebra mussel larvae in Lake Winnipegosis and Waterhen Lake in late August 2026 and now require watercraft exiting these lakes to be…
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Around 100 Join Third Annual Winnipeg Fentanyl Awareness Walk
Around 100 people marched at The Forks on September 13 for the third annual fentanyl awareness walk, highlighting the drug’s deadly risks and calling for…
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Strong Wind Warning Issued for Southern, Central Manitoba
Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre issued a wind warning for southern and central Manitoba for September 14‑15, expecting sustained winds of 45‑60 km/h on…
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Manitoba Watchdog Investigates Winnipeg Police Chase After Woman Injured
A police chase on September 11 in Winnipeg’s West Broadway area left a woman seriously injured, prompting the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba to…
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Man Killed in Rural Manitoba Rollover Crash
A 40‑year‑old man died in a single‑vehicle rollover on Road 21 North near Hanover, Manitoba, over the September 12‑13 weekend. RCMP officers found the victim…
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Sports Groups Urge Canada, US to Pause New Tariffs
Sports groups and equipment firms have asked Canada and the United States to suspend new tariffs on sporting goods, warning that higher prices could reduce…
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Peace Garden Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks
Hundreds gathered at the International Peace Garden on September 11, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring victims and underscoring…