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Winnipeg man charged after attempted knife attack on church pastor

Winnipeg man charged after attempted knife attack on church pastor

WINNIPEG — A man is facing multiple charges after it's alleged he tried to attack a pastor with a knife during a Sunday evening service.
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Manitoba's Reid Carruthers, Alberta's Kevin Koe complete 2025 Brier field

Manitoba's Reid Carruthers, Alberta's Kevin Koe complete 2025 Brier field

PORTAGE — Reid Carruthers and Kevin Koe round out the field for the Canadian men's curling championship after their teams won their respective provincial finals Sunday. Carruthers defeated Braden Calvert 9-7 in Portage la Prairie, Man.
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Manitobans polled on electricity rate hike, different rates during the day

Manitobans polled on electricity rate hike, different rates during the day

WINNIPEG — While the Manitoba government has promised to keep electricity rates low, the province's energy Crown corporation is asking people for their thoughts on a rate hike for electricity and changes that could see different rates applied at diff
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Bombers sign veteran quarterback Chris Streveler to one-year contract

Bombers sign veteran quarterback Chris Streveler to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed quarterback Chris Streveler to a one-year contract, the CFL club announced Saturday. Streveler appeared in 13 games last season before sustaining a knee injury in a 26-21 win over Saskatchewan on Sept.
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Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win

Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win

WINNIPEG — With less than a third of the current season left, Gabriel Vilardi is already enjoying his best campaign ever as an NHLer. Vilardi scored two goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 triumph over the New York Islanders on Friday.
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Gabriel Vilardi scores a pair of goals and Jets win their 8th straight, 4-3 over Islanders

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Gabriel Vilardi scored two second-period goals and the Winnipeg Jets won their eighth consecutive game, 4-3 over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
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Tory candidate won't apologize for joking that polar bears could deal with homeless

Tory candidate won't apologize for joking that polar bears could deal with homeless

WINNIPEG — A candidate for leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives says he won't apologize for making a joke about tackling homelessness by letting polar bears roam free in Winnipeg.
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Manitoba surpasses goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers, says health minister

Manitoba surpasses goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers, says health minister

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government has surpassed its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office more than a year ago, but the news is receiving mixed responses from some groups who represent health-care staff.
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Saskatchewan premier to visit Washington to talk Trump tariffs, border security

Saskatchewan premier to visit Washington to talk Trump tariffs, border security

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's visiting Washington next week to convince U.S. officials that imposing tariffs on Canadian goods is a bad idea and that he shares their concerns about border security.
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Manitoba government's Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media

Manitoba government's Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's new advertising campaign encouraging people to spend their dollars in Manitoba and support local businesses is being questioned because some of the government money is being spent on international social media sit
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