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'Time-waster:' Group representing Manitoba doctors renews calls to end sick notes

'Time-waster:' Group representing Manitoba doctors renews calls to end sick notes

WINNIPEG — The group representing Manitoba doctors is renewing calls to eliminate sick notes as they pay a burden on a health-care system already overworked by a shortage of family doctors. "Sick notes are a time-waster for physicians," Dr.
Trump family fortune began in a Canadian brothel-hotel

Trump family fortune began in a Canadian brothel-hotel

In one of history's little-known ironies, the Maple Leaf country pushing back against Donald Trump’s annexation bid is also host to a tiny, remote restaurant and brothel that helped launch the U.S. president's family fortune more than 100 years ago.

WHL Roundup: Marcus Nguyen scores hat trick, Wheat Kings beat Blades 5-2

BRANDON, Man. — Marcus Nguyen's hat trick led the Brandon Wheat Kings past the Saskatoon Blades 5-2 on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League.
Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into 'uncharted waters,' analyst says

Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into 'uncharted waters,' analyst says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is entering new territory with a plan to crack down on election disinformation and fine people up to $20,000 a day if offending material is not removed, a veteran political analyst said Wednesday.
Manitoba to no longer have jail as an option for people with communicable diseases

Manitoba to no longer have jail as an option for people with communicable diseases

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to stop using jails to detain people who have communicable diseases that pose a risk to others.
Jets impressed with Schenn's debut on blue line in 2-1 win over Rangers

Jets impressed with Schenn's debut on blue line in 2-1 win over Rangers

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have won three of their past four games and have their sights focused on a division title. The latest step toward claiming home-ice advantage came by way of a 2-1 win over the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.

Vilardi scores tiebreaking goal in 2nd period, Hellebuyck gets 38th win as Jets beat Rangers 2-1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Gabriel Vilardi scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second period, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 21 shots for his 38th win of the season, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Vilardi, Perfetti pace Jets to 2-1 win over Rangers

Vilardi, Perfetti pace Jets to 2-1 win over Rangers

WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi scored the winner on a power play, Cole Perfetti chipped in with two assists, and the Winnipeg Jets edged the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday, earning their third win in four games.
Manitoba bill takes aim at deepfakes, election disinformation, voter misdirection

Manitoba bill takes aim at deepfakes, election disinformation, voter misdirection

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government put forward a bill Tuesday aimed at cracking down on election disinformation.
Online retail giant Amazon stops bladed-weapon sales to Manitobans in wake of new law

Online retail giant Amazon stops bladed-weapon sales to Manitobans in wake of new law

WINNIPEG — Online retail outlet Amazon said Tuesday it has halted all shipments of machetes and other long-bladed weapons to Manitoba addresses.
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