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Manitoba puts down payment of $80M on 3 new water bombers to fight forest fires
As another wildfire season approaches in Manitoba, the provincial government says it will start by spending $80 million to upgrade its water bomber fleet with three new firefighting aircraft by 2032.
U of Winnipeg Wesmen teams get $120K donation from former volleyball champ turned developer
Athletes at the University of Winnipeg say a major donation for its Wesmen teams from a former university volleyball player will have a lasting impact on and off the court.
City of Winnipeg to use sulphur gas on ground squirrel population in 8 parks
The City of Winnipeg is planning to use a sulphur gas to control an overpopulation of Richardson ground squirrels on eight athletic fields this summer — a method that some animal rights advocates say is inhumane.
Brandon drop-in centre permanently closed due to escalating violence
Escalating violence and safety concerns have led staff to permanently close a downtown Brandon drop-in centre for people experiencing homelessness effective Thursday.
Patients died following bed rail entrapment, delays and poor monitoring: Manitoba critical incident reports
Bed rail entrapment, delays in receiving a medical diagnosis and treatment, poor monitoring and leaving an ER without being seen are among the issues that led to patient deaths in the first nine months of last year’s critical incident reports in Manitoba.
Police open fire on stolen truck that later hit house, caused explosion
Winnipeg police officers opened fire on a stolen pickup truck they say was driven toward them as the driver tried to flee, before the truck crashed into a house and caused an explosion Friday night.
Manwin Hotel for sale for $2.8M shortly after city order forces tenants to vacate
A troubled Winnipeg hotel vacated earlier this year over safety concerns has been put on the market, and while some say the building can be used to better support the community, others say it is beyond redemption.
Family of man fatally shot by RCMP sue officers, claiming excessive force and negligence
The family of a Grade 12 student is suing two RCMP officers, alleging an excessive use of force and negligence led to the "tragic and wrongful death" of their loved one who was fatally shot in southern Manitoba two years ago.
Fashion show featuring garbage-bag garments highlights experience of kids in foster care
A group of designers beamed with pride as their garments — made entirely from garbage bags — were showcased at a Winnipeg fashion show intended to spread awareness about the struggles and resilience of children in Manitoba's foster care system.
Impaired driver who ran stop sign sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for fatal collision
Family members of an 82-year-old woman from southern Manitoba wiped tears from their eyes inside a Winnipeg courtroom on Tuesday as the drunk driver responsible for the collision that caused her death was sentenced to more than four years in prison.