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Revival of God Save the King in Dauphin-area schools raises concerns about reconciliation
The Dauphin-area Mountain View School Division has decided to once again include God Save the King in its schools' morning announcements.
Winnipeg mayor, mental health advocates call for emergency service dedicated to wellness checks
Winnipeg police data from 2023 shows there were more than 21,000 calls for well-being checks, making it the top request for service for the fourth year in a row. Mayor Scott Gillingham has asked for the creation of an emergency service dedicated to mental health calls.
Jordan's Principle backlogs add financial strain to First Nation communities: Manitoba Chiefs
First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling on the federal government to address a backlog in requests for Indigenous children to receive swift access to health care and other services.
Canada Life's Three Wise Men statues an 'iconic Winnipeg Christmas tradition'
A sign of the jolliest time of year is once again making its appearance in downtown Winnipeg, signalling the start of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
Man who killed partner, 2 children in Portage la Prairie sentenced to life
A man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the deaths of his common-law partner and their two children has been sentenced to life with no parole eligibility for 16 years.
Inuktut becomes 1st Indigenous language spoken in Canada to be on Google Translate
One of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in this country is now available through Google's translation service, the first time the tech giant has included a First Nations, Métis or Inuit language spoken in Canada on its platform.
Schools across Canada are finding creative ways to curb students' itchy cellphone fingers
From cellphone "hotels" to patchwork policies and recalibrating lesson plans, teachers and schools across Canada are learning to navigate classrooms without cellphones.
Law groups decry 'reckless' reasoning given to boot Manitoba NDP backbencher from caucus
Law groups across Canada are denouncing the Manitoba NDP's ouster of a backbencher over his ties to the lawyer representing convicted sex offender Peter Nygard, while more caucus members are speaking out in support of the move.
Mystery bestsellers aplenty at Winnipeg crime bookstore
Some 250 coloured tacks pepper a large-scale world map among bookshelves at Whodunit Mystery Bookstore. Jack and Wendy Bumsted bought the shop in the Crescentwood neighbourhood in 2007 from another pair of mystery lovers.
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How the peacock became a mascot and 'unique' attraction in Souris, Man.
The number of the flamboyant birds living in Souris, Man., has fluctuated over the past 40 years. Currently, there are about 15, with at least two full grown white peacocks in a barn by the local campground.