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Protest camp at Manitoba legislature removed by provincial personnel, minister says

Protest camp at Manitoba legislature removed by provincial personnel, minister says

WINNIPEG — An Indigenous-led protest camp on the east lawn of the Manitoba Legislative Building grounds that's been in place for more than a year was removed over the weekend.
Leafs launch road trip by grounding Jets 4-1

Leafs launch road trip by grounding Jets 4-1

WINNIPEG — John Tavares liked how the Toronto Maple Leafs stuck up for each other and kept their cool in a physical 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.
Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to miss at least two more games with undisclosed injury

Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to miss at least two more games with undisclosed injury

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have placed Nikolaj Ehlers on injured reserve, the team announced Friday. The move, retroactive to Tuesday, means the winger will miss at least Saturday's visit from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Monday's tilt with the St.
RCMP release new details about Indian migrants who died at border

RCMP release new details about Indian migrants who died at border

WINNIPEG — Mounties have confirmed some of the movements of members of an Indian migrant family who froze to death near the U.S.
Fatal shooting by Winnipeg police was in response to armed threat: inquest report

Fatal shooting by Winnipeg police was in response to armed threat: inquest report

WINNIPEG — A judge says a fatal shooting by Winnipeg police in 2019 was in response to a very real threat posed by a man armed with a hatchet.
Manitoba eyes more tax cuts, offers subsidy for minimum wage employers

Manitoba eyes more tax cuts, offers subsidy for minimum wage employers

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is starting a review of personal and business taxes with the aim of becoming more competitive with other provinces.
Consumer demand may halt declining shipping container prices, experts say

Consumer demand may halt declining shipping container prices, experts say

WINNIPEG — Shipping container prices are continuing to fall, but persistent port congestion and labour shortages could bring the decline to a halt, experts say.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign QB Zach Collaros to three-year contract extension

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign QB Zach Collaros to three-year contract extension

WINNIPEG — On-field success wasn’t the only reason Zach Collaros signed a three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Seven vying to lead First Nations advocacy group; vote takes place at end of month

Seven vying to lead First Nations advocacy group; vote takes place at end of month

WINNIPEG — Seven candidates are running to take over leadership of an advocacy group representing First Nations in Manitoba after it removed its previous leader over sexual harassment allegations.
Winnipeg safe space expanding services for Indigenous women and girls with new funds

Winnipeg safe space expanding services for Indigenous women and girls with new funds

WINNIPEG — An Indigenous-led safe space for sexually exploited women and girls is expecting to expand its reach in Winnipeg with funds from the federal government. Ottawa says nearly $7 million is to help with operating costs at Velma's House.