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• ‘Freaking out’: Manitoba woman’s dog attacked by rabid skunk, sparking concern

  'I was freaking out just a little bit. My first question of course was, "Is Logan OK?" Because skunks can deal some damage — absolutely.'

  Canada

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• Save Our Seine marks 30 years of environmental stewardship in Winnipeg

  Volunteers with Save Our Seine have worked each summer since 1994 in order to ensure the Seine river in Winnipeg is free from garbage, debris, and log jams.

  Environment

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• Oliveira happy to be back, but disappointed in backup role as Bombers host Lions

  Oliveira is listed as the backup to Johnny Augustine for their week three matchup against the BC Lions on Friday at Princess Auto Stadium.

  Sports

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• Winnipeg Jets release 2024-25 pre-season schedule

  This year, the Jets will resume their exhibition rivalry with Minnesota for the first time since 2019.

  Sports

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• Winnipeg cops seize guns, crack, meth and more in Boyd Avenue search

  Three Winnipeggers are in custody after a raid on a Boyd Avenue home turned up multiple firearms and ammunition, as well as meth, cocaine and crack, police say.

  Crime

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• Manitoba shores up summer safety with beach officer program

  The officers — stationed at Grand Beach, Winnipeg Beach and Birds Hill Park — provide emergency response and first aid, as well as public education.

  Canada

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• ‘A compassionate mission’: Manitoba lays out next steps in landfill search

  The Manitoba government provided an update on the plans to search the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of two murder victims Thursday afternoon.

  Crime

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• Baby’s father charged in Winkler, Man. child abuse probe

  Winkler police allege the man violently assaulted the infant on numerous occasions. He's also accused of assaulting the child's mother, 25, as well a two-year-old relative.

  Crime

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• Winnipeg charities call on public for help as community needs increase

  Non-profit organizations helping ease the financial burdens of vulnerable people in Winnipeg say donations are struggling to keep up with quickly growing demands.

  Canada

  Jun 19
• Case never closed: Searching for answers in the death of Nicolle Hands

  It’s been just over two decades since Nicolle Katherine Hands was fatally attacked in her Winnipeg apartment, and still, the family is searching for answers.

  Crime

  Jun 19
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• Kings trade former Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois to Capitals

  Pierre-Luc Dubois is joining his fourth team in just five seasons after being dealt to the Washington Capitals.

  Sports

  Jun 19
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• Social media post leads to gun seizure in Nelson House, Man.

  A social-media post by a pair of youths in Nelson House, Man., led RCMP to a home where they seized a loaded shotgun and a can of bear mace.

  Crime

  Jun 19
• Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season

  Not since 2016 have the Blue Bombers -- who've reached the Grey Cup four straight years -- been two games below .500.

  Sports

  Jun 19
• Knifepoint robbery, assault was ‘crime of opportunity’: Winnipeg police

  Two teens and two adults were arrested Sunday night after police say a man was assaulted and robbed at knifepoint at Munroe Avenue and Besant Street.

  Crime

  Jun 19
• ‘Significant’ victory for Manitoba NDP as Tory stronghold Tuxedo flips in byelection

  A political science prof says Manitoba's New Democrats should take advantage of the win by focusing on addressing provincewide issues.

  Politics

  Jun 19
• Winnipeg man arrested for separate sex crimes a week apart

  Winnipeg police say a man who was initially arrested after being accused of exposing himself in the Exchange District has also been accused of a sexual assault a week later. 

  Crime

  Jun 19
• Fire closes MPI’s Gateway service centre until further notice

  Manitoba Public Insurance said Wednesday that its Gateway Service Centre had to be shuttered after an overnight fire.

  Fire

  Jun 19
• ANALYSIS: Interesting draft ahead for Jets, with no first-round pick

  Unlike years past, the Winnipeg Jets do not currently possess a first-round selection — and as the June 28 and 29 festivities near, own just one pick in the first three rounds.

  Sports

  Jun 19
• NDP unofficially win byelection in Tuxedo riding

  The NDP's Carla Compton has won the Tuxedo riding, a riding that has always been held by a Conservative MP since it was created in 1981.

  Politics

  Jun 18
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• Winnipeg couple voices concerns over personal care home rates in Manitoba

  Two Winnipeggers are speaking out over what they're calling unaffordable personal care home charges.

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• Violent crime on the rise, Winnipeg police dealing with heavy call volume: statistical report

  While the total number of incidents dropped by two per cent overall last year, it's not all good news, especially when it comes to violent crime.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• Jets, Moose renew affiliation with ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals

  The clubs announced the ongoing affiliation with the Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Jun 18
• 3 charged after robbing, ransacking Osborne Street drug store: Winnipeg police

  Winnipeg police allege the two adults and one teen assaulted security guards, stole merchandise, and damaged property at a business on Osborne Street.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• Man critically injured in Thompson dies in Winnipeg hospital, prompts homicide probe

  Manitoba RCMP said they were called to an area near the Thompson Public Library around 6:35 a.m. Saturday, where they found the man. He died in hospital Sunday.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• Winnipeg voters head to polls for byelection to fill former premier’s seat

  The seat has been vacant since former premier and Progressive Conservative party leader Heather Stefanson resigned in April. 

  Politics

  Jun 18