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Manitoba politician says he thought he was within his right to push silica mine

Manitoba politician says he thought he was within his right to push silica mine

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba cabinet minister Jeff Wharton said Monday he thought he was following the rules when he pushed for a silica sand mine to be approved after his party was defeated in an election.
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'Not good': Concerns revived over recommendation to end door-to-door mail delivery

'Not good': Concerns revived over recommendation to end door-to-door mail delivery

Judy Frank says no longer getting mail at her door would make life harder. The 78-year-old Regina woman is unable to walk more than a few steps and says she would need someone to pick up her mail if Canada Post stops door-to-door service.
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Vermilion Energy selling assets in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for $415 million

Vermilion Energy selling assets in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for $415 million

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. has signed a deal to sell a group of assets in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for $415 million. The company says it will use the net proceeds from the sale to repay debt.
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'Under a microscope': Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

'Under a microscope': Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

WINNIPEG — Cottage owners and disaster prevention experts in Manitoba are urging governments to develop comprehensive wildfire management plans after a pair of devastating wildfires.
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Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support

Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support

YELLOWKNIFE — Canada's western premiers say they've agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic corridors to connect provincial resources to international markets.
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Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but remains in caucus after ethics probe

Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but remains in caucus after ethics probe

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Opposition leader Obby Khan stripped a Progressive Conservative caucus member of his critic duties Thursday, as questions continued to swirl about the former government’s actions related to a proposed silica sand mine.
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Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested three people in connection with a luxury car fraud ring across five provinces.
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Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson and two of her Progressive Conservative cabinet ministers violated the province's conflict-of-interest law and should be fined, the province's ethics commissioner ruled Wednesday.
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Portions of Whiteshell Provincial Park reopen as crews continue to fight wildfires

Portions of Whiteshell Provincial Park reopen as crews continue to fight wildfires

WINNIPEG — Parts of Whiteshell Provincial Park that are a safe distance away from an out-of-control wildfire are set to reopen.
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Manitoba says no to some U.S. bidders, but Tories say U.S. firms still getting work

Manitoba says no to some U.S. bidders, but Tories say U.S. firms still getting work

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is formally barring U.S. companies from bidding on some government contracts, but the Opposition Progressive Conservatives say that's not the case for at least two big-dollar projects.
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