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New laws to protect animals, raise minimum wage passed by Manitoba legislature

New laws to protect animals, raise minimum wage passed by Manitoba legislature

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba legislature has started its winter break but not before approving new laws governing issues including minimum wage and animal protection. Politicians gave final approval to a bill to raise the minimum wage to $14.
Manitoba reviewing decision to not lay charges against Peter Nygard

Manitoba reviewing decision to not lay charges against Peter Nygard

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is taking a second look at a decision to not lay charges against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
'Reuniting was indescribable:' Communities share stories of searching unmarked graves

'Reuniting was indescribable:' Communities share stories of searching unmarked graves

WINNIPEG — On a clear summer day in August, Rebecca Blake found herself standing in a cemetery outside Edmonton searching for the graves of Inuvialuit who died in the South during a tuberculosis epidemic. In a corner of a cemetery in St.
Message from 1921 found underneath a former statue at the Manitoba legislature

Message from 1921 found underneath a former statue at the Manitoba legislature

WINNIPEG — A 101-year-old message has been discovered by workers removing the base of a former statue in front of the Manitoba legislature. Workers have been removing, piece by piece, the large base that held a statue of Queen Victoria.
Manitoba considers more private-sector work with Crown-owned energy utility

Manitoba considers more private-sector work with Crown-owned energy utility

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it has no plans to privatize or shut down core functions of its Crown energy utility.
Winnipeg Sea Bears the latest team in growing Canadian Elite Basketball League

Winnipeg Sea Bears the latest team in growing Canadian Elite Basketball League

WINNIPEG — Mike Morreale got a pick-me-up with Wednesday’s unveiling of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, the newest team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Jets top Avalanche 5-0 behind Hellebuyck, Wheeler's scintillating performances

Jets top Avalanche 5-0 behind Hellebuyck, Wheeler's scintillating performances

WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler wasn’t going to make too big of a deal about the Winnipeg Jets’ 5-0 victory over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday Wheeler, who recorded a hat trick and added an assist, was asked if it was a sta
First Nation works with environmental group to help in residential school searches

First Nation works with environmental group to help in residential school searches

WINNIPEG — A First Nation in Ontario is working with a Winnipeg environmental assessment firm to help communities investigate sites of former residential schools with an Indigenous-led approach.
Manitoba Hydro revises its rate-hike request, cites cut in government charges

Manitoba Hydro revises its rate-hike request, cites cut in government charges

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Hydro is reducing its request for rate increases for the next two years and is crediting a recent provincial government fee reduction.
Manitoba politician pushes for crackdown on people who leave pets in vehicles

Manitoba politician pushes for crackdown on people who leave pets in vehicles

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government may soon crack down on people who leave their pets in vehicles in extreme hot or cold weather.
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