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'It will take time': Wab Kinew reflects on first year as Manitoba premier

'It will take time': Wab Kinew reflects on first year as Manitoba premier

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was elected, but there are challenges ahead in fulfilling promises to improve health care and balance the budget.
Niederreiter scores twice for Jets in 5-2 pre-season win over Flames

Niederreiter scores twice for Jets in 5-2 pre-season win over Flames

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets turned hard work on the power play into a key goal in a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames in an NHL pre-season game Wednesday.
Man dies after being Tasered, shot by police in Winnipeg apartment building

Man dies after being Tasered, shot by police in Winnipeg apartment building

WINNIPEG — A man is dead after police in Winnipeg Tasered and shot him while responding to reports of someone armed with edged weapons.
Manitoba premier apologizes to defence lawyers as legislature session resumes

Manitoba premier apologizes to defence lawyers as legislature session resumes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew apologized to defence lawyers Wednesday for comments he made when his NDP caucus expelled backbencher Mark Wasyliw.
Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase tied to inflation.
Surging Blue Bombers blitz Elks 55-27, clinch playoff spot

Surging Blue Bombers blitz Elks 55-27, clinch playoff spot

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros had a feeling during warm-up that it could be a special game between his Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Elks on Friday. He was correct.
Lawsuit settlement, collective agreements and Hydro losses drive up Manitoba deficit

Lawsuit settlement, collective agreements and Hydro losses drive up Manitoba deficit

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government posted a deficit in the last fiscal year of $1.97 billion, documents released Friday show. It is the largest in the province's history outside of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veteran centre Bryan Little to sign one-day contract, retire as Winnipeg Jet

Veteran centre Bryan Little to sign one-day contract, retire as Winnipeg Jet

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets announced Friday they are signing Bryan Little to a one-day contract, allowing the centre to retire with the franchise he spent his entire NHL career with.
Manitoba government says it's on track to hiring 1,000 new health-care workers

Manitoba government says it's on track to hiring 1,000 new health-care workers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is more than halfway toward its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office nearly a year ago, with some groups representing health-care staff applauding the news but saying it's a "drop in the bu
Blue Bombers can clinch playoff spot for eighth straight season with win over Elks

Blue Bombers can clinch playoff spot for eighth straight season with win over Elks

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson doesn’t like to look too far ahead, but there is something he’d like to see happen after the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Edmonton Elks on Friday.
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