Manitoba News

Long-promised flood-prevention project in Manitoba under review with no timeline

WINNIPEG — A long-promised $600-million flood prevention project in Manitoba is now under review, and the provincial government has opened the door to redesigning it with no timeline for starting construction.

Oct 17, 2024 5:50 PM Read more >

RCMP accuse man of organizing illegal bison hunt on farm in southern Manitoba

RUSSELL — A man is facing charges after RCMP say six bison were illegally killed and removed from a farm in southwestern Manitoba.

Oct 17, 2024 2:13 PM Read more >

Canadian veteran midfielder Desiree Scott to retire at end of NWSL season

Desiree Scott, a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who won 187 caps for Canada, has announced her retirement at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season.

Oct 17, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found

WINNIPEG — After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector.

Oct 16, 2024 6:42 PM Read more >

Manitoba bill eyes higher threshold for people fighting municipal zoning changes

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking to change some of the rules governing municipal zoning bylaws to speed up development.

Oct 16, 2024 4:07 PM Read more >

Argos can cement East Division home playoff game with win over Redblacks

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can complete the East Division's playoff picture. The Argos (9-7) host Ottawa (8-7-1) on Saturday afternoon.

Oct 16, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >

Guy Maddin satire skewers G7 leaders. Cate Blanchett says it felt like a documentary

TORONTO — Even from her native Australia, Cate Blanchett has long felt a connection to Winnipeg filmmaker Guy Maddin’s quirky, singular films.

Oct 16, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

No penalty for Manitoba candidate who forged two signatures, withdrew from race

WINNIPEG — A candidate in last year's Manitoba provincial election has been found to have forged two signatures on her nomination form.

Oct 16, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Manitoba taps former federal cabinet minister to lead Winnipeg rail relocation study

WINNIPEG — Longtime federal Liberal cabinet minister Lloyd Axworthy has been tapped by the Manitoba government to lead a study into the decades-old issue of relocating rail lines in Winnipeg.

Oct 15, 2024 3:25 PM Read more >

Two candidates apply to run for Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership

WINNIPEG — Two candidates have put their names forward for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives. The party says nominations are closed and it has received two applications.

Oct 15, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >