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Provincial subsidy fund for Winnipeg flights to L.A., Atlanta runs dry
A provincial fund set aside to subsidize Westjet flights between Winnipeg and two U.S. cities has run out of cash, raising questions about the future of direct air connections between Richardson International Airport and both Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Winnipeg developer to ask Supreme Court to hear contention city stalled his development
Developer Andrew Marquess plans to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to hear his contention the City of Winnipeg slowed the progress of a 1,900-unit residential development in Fort Garry, lawyer Dave Hill said Tuesday.
Voters in Kildonan-St. Paul's most volatile polling area offer little hint of election-day fate
If there are such things as swing voters in Kildonan-St. Paul, they live on the southern edge of Riverbend. Residents of this politically promiscuous polling area offer little in the way of consensus as to their voting intentions Monday.
Analysis
After wrapping himself in the maple leaf, Carney needs Liberal support to stick like syrup
Mark Carney and his Liberals have defied expectations by continuing to lead popular opinion polls and even growing their support during this election campaign. The big question is whether this phenomenon will persist all the way to Election Day.
Analysis
In Canada's election campaign, a warming planet sits on the back burner
All three main federalist parties have vowed to keep the consumer carbon tax dead and buried. If you're looking for something more ambitious in the way of climate policy in this election, prepare to be underwhelmed.
In Winnipeg West, familiarity breeds contest
Conservative Marty Morantz edged out Liberal Doug Eyolfson by 460 votes in 2021. The race for Winnipeg West may be even closer this year.
Company owned by Manitoba PC leadership candidate asks court to restore polar-bear viewing permits
Lazy Bear Expeditions owner Wally Daudrich, who is running for leadership of the Manitoba PCs, has asked a court to overturn a provincial decision to deprive his ecotourism business of permits to operate tundra vehicles in an area east of Churchill.
Liberal Leader Carney says Winnipeg's NFI Group may be exempt from Canada's counter-tariffs
Liberal Leader Mark Carney says Canada may exempt Winnipeg's NFI Group from Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. materials to allow the bus manufacturer to remain competitive on both sides of the border.
In a blue-orange election rematch, CPC hopes to steal Winnipeg seat while NDP touts strategic vote
Elmwood-Transcona is the only riding in Manitoba — and the best example in Canada — where the two most competitive parties have been the Conservatives and NDP.
Manitoba Hydro proposes electricity rate hike of nearly 11% over 3 years
Manitoba Hydro is seeking permission to raise electricity rates by nearly 11 per cent over the next three years in order to fix aging infrastructure, increase generating capacity and mitigate the effects of drought and debt.