Manitoba News

More than 200K Manitobans apply for new plastic health cards

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says more than 200,000 people have requested plastic health cards since online applications opened last month. The province says those people should get their cards in the mail in the coming days.

Feb 24, 2025 10:38 AM Read more >

Rachel Homan's curling team repeats as Canadian women's champions

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan's dominance of women's curling continued Sunday with a 6-1 win over Manitoba's Kerri Einarson to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Homan skips a team ranked No. 1 in both Canada and the world.

Feb 23, 2025 8:35 PM Read more >

Christina Black reaches new Hearts heights with her Nova Scotia curling team

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Christina Black's curling team reached a new level this season after pushing Kerri Einarson's veteran team to the brink in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts semifinal Sunday afternoon.

Feb 23, 2025 2:10 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Namestnikov to 2-year extension

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year extension. The team announced the move Saturday, saying the contract carries an average annual value of $3 million.

Feb 22, 2025 11:18 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Namestnikov to two-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran centre Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year extension. The team announced the move Saturday, saying the contract carries an average annual value of US$3 million.

Feb 22, 2025 8:47 AM Read more >

Homan, Einarson gain shorter road to Scotties Tournament of Hearts final

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The shortest road to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final pits the team that wants to retain the Canadian women's curling crown against a skip that wants to re-take it.

Feb 21, 2025 7:44 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran Canadian defensive back Enock Makonzo

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran Canadian defensive back Enock Makonzo on Friday. The five-foot-11, 195-pound Makonzo was with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024 but suffered a season-ending Achilles injury before training camp.

Feb 21, 2025 12:20 PM Read more >

Manitoba's Einarson, Nova Scotia's Black keep playoff race tight at Hearts

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The race for playoff spots at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts was a fight to the finish. While defending champion Rachel Homan, Alberta's Kayla Skrlik and B.C.

Feb 20, 2025 9:32 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia move to allow firing of auditor general without cause described as threat

HALIFAX — A move by Nova Scotia’s government to allow the auditor general to be fired without cause is being described by a legal expert and the current auditor as a threat to the agency’s watchdog role.

Feb 20, 2025 7:57 AM Read more >

Children’s book by Manitoba premier didn't break conflict rules: commissioner

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s ethics commissioner says Premier Wab Kinew didn't violate conflict of interest rules in writing a children's book.

Feb 19, 2025 3:55 PM Read more >