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All Ten Steinbach Council Candidates Speak at Voter Forum
A public forum on Oct. 15 allowed Steinbach voters to hear from all ten council candidates, the first such opportunity ahead of the municipal election.
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Premier to Release Police HQ Inquiry Report Monday
The premier said the inquiry's final report on the police headquarters project will be released to the public on October 19, 2026, following a review of its…
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Federal Government Extends Rare Disease Research Funding in Winnipeg
The federal government extended its funding agreement for rare disease research at a health‑ministerial meeting in Winnipeg on Oct. 16, 2026. The meeting…
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Sunny Weekend for Southern Manitoba, Showers Expected North Sunday
A high-pressure system will keep southern Manitoba sunny and warm, while a weak Alberta clipper brings showers to northern Manitoba on Sunday.
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Granite Curling Club Sues to Block 111‑Unit Housing Project
The Granite Curling Club filed a lawsuit on Oct. 16 to halt a 111‑unit affordable‑housing project, citing concerns that it would remove essential parking for…
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Mayor Candidate Gillingham Wins Major Union Endorsement
Scott Gillingham secured the backing of Winnipeg’s largest union on October 16, 2026, amid a mayoral race focused on zoning, infrastructure and safety.
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Record $90 Million Lotto Max Jackpot Goes Unclaimed
No ticket claimed the record $90 million Lotto Max jackpot on October 16, 2026, and the prize will carry over to the following draw.
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Bank of Canada Governor Says Global Resilience Under Strain
The Bank of Canada’s governor said that recent shocks are testing the global economy’s resilience, which is now under strain.
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Stellantis Canada Workers Vote on Strike Mandate Amid Stalled Talks
Stellantis workers in Canada began a vote on strike authorization after negotiations with the company stalled.
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Union Warns of Sharp Rise in Violence Against School Staff
The union announced a sharp increase in violence against its members, noting the rise on Saturday. The Winnipeg School Division is the province’s largest…
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Police Investigate Early Morning Taxi Robbery on Main Street
A Unicity Taxi driver was robbed early Saturday on Main Street near the Exchange District, and Winnipeg Police started an investigation after arriving shortly…
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Health Ministers Say Funding Extension Only Delays Fiscal Cliff
A one‑year extension of federal funding for mental health, addictions and home care is viewed by health ministers as a temporary measure that only delays an…
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Teen Charged After Two Groped in Portage la Prairie
A 17-year-old was charged with sexual assault after two people were groped by a balaclava-wearing suspect in Portage la Prairie, with RCMP investigating.
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Manitoba Announces End to Provincewide Measles Outbreak
Manitoba announced the measles outbreak is over, citing 1,038 cases and no new infections since August 2026.
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Minister Joly warns Stelco owner of forced sale
Minister Mélanie Joly warned the U.S. owner of Stelco that unmet job‑creation promises could trigger a forced sale of its Canadian assets. The caution reflects…
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Kenora Residents Praise Year‑Round Daylight Time Switch
Ontario will keep northwestern communities west of the 90th meridian on daylight time year‑round, and Kenora residents praised the move.
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Canadian firms sign nearly $300 million in India trade deals
Canadian firms secured nearly $300 million in trade deals during a mission to New Delhi and Mumbai, led by International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, to…
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Premier says upcoming report will expose police HQ renovation misconduct
A forthcoming report, due the week of Oct. 22, 2026, will outline misconduct and misused funds in the downtown police headquarters renovation, prompting a city…
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Police Seek Two Suspects in Sept. 28 Granville Street Arson
Police are looking for two suspects linked to a deliberately set fire that heavily damaged a house on Granville Street on Sept. 28, 2026.
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Winnipeg Zoo Announces New Name for Polar Bear Cub
The zoo revealed the poll‑chosen name for its rescued polar bear cub, a name that honors its Churchill origins.
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Teen Charged in Winnipeg Taxi Driver Stabbing
A teenager was charged with assault after stabbing a Winnipeg taxi driver, who suffered serious injuries.
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Sunny, Breezy Friday Ahead for Southern Manitoba
CBC Manitoba forecaster Riley Laychuk predicts a sunny, breezy Friday in southern Manitoba, with a high‑pressure system bringing warmer weekend temperatures.
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Air Canada, United Airlines Renew Joint Venture
Air Canada and United Airlines formalized a renewal and expansion of their joint venture for Canada‑U.S. flights on October 16, 2026.
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Manitoba Hutterite Dive Team Searches Okanagan Lake for Missing Paddleboarder
A Manitoba Hutterite dive team was sent to Okanagan Lake on Oct. 14, 2026 to help find a paddleboarder missing since September.