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Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.
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Manitoba health-care support workers to get 27 per cent raise under new contract

Manitoba health-care support workers to get 27 per cent raise under new contract

WINNIPEG — Some 25,000 health-care support workers have ratified a new collective agreement, averting a strike.
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Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal

Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province.
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Long-promised flood-prevention project in Manitoba under review with no timeline

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

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

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

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.
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Manitoba bill eyes higher threshold for people fighting municipal zoning changes

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

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

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.
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