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Woman sued by former partner over $5M lottery prize claims she was rightful winner
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:26:02 EDT
A woman wearing a black jacket stands in a room beside balloons and holds a sign saying she won a five million dollar lottery prize.

A Manitoba woman who is being sued by her former boyfriend in a dispute over a $5-million lottery prize says she is the lawful winner of the lottery money and at the time of the win, the man did not dispute that she was the ticket holder.


Bay building redevelopment could get $3.4M boost from City of Winnipeg
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:10:39 EDT
A crane above a six-storey building with a stone facade.

The redevelopment of the former Hudson's Bay Company building in downtown Winnipeg could get a $3.4-million funding boost from the city.


'Our Grandmothers' artifact collection acquired for future Métis centre at newly reopened Portage and Main
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:06:34 EDT
A man in a light blue collared shirt poses next to a jacket with frills and beadwork.

A trove of artifacts dating back two centuries — including silk- and quillwork, beaded jackets and fur stretchers — have found their way to the site of a forthcoming centre at the heart of downtown Winnipeg showcasing Métis history.


Media outlets urge Manitoba government to buy more ads on their platforms, consider tax credit for salaries
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:33:53 EDT
A woman in a black blazer holds a copy of a print newspaper.

Several journalism managers are telling the Manitoba government it can help their media outlets survive without spending any additional money.


Parts of northern, southern Manitoba under heat warning until Friday
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:01:08 EDT
A woman in a black dress stands under water spouted from a fountain.

Parts of northern and southern Manitoba are under a heat warning until Friday, and Environment Canada is warning that southern Manitoba should expect "the most humid weather of the summer so far."


8 more measles cases reported in Manitoba, bringing total to 116
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:55:04 EDT
Child with measles.

Eight new measles cases were confirmed in Manitoba during the fourth week of June, the province's weekly update says.


Winnipeg towing company sues city for $10M over 'preferential treatment' of competitor during contract bid
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:37:44 EDT
A man is crouching down between the bumpers of two vehicles. He is outside.

A Winnipeg towing company has launched a lawsuit against the city, claiming municipal officials improperly awarded contracts to a competitor, costing the company more than $4 million in annual revenue.


'Fantastic' Bombers atmosphere inspires new CFL commissioner on league-wide tour
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:55:37 EDT
Canadian Football League commissioner Stewart Johnston poses with a football following his introductory media press conference at Hotel X in Toronto on April 24, 2025.

Stewart Johnston didn't even need to watch a down of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game last week to be "blown away" by the experience.


Former Hydro boss paid $880K for working 1½ months in 2024 until her ouster
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 EDT
A woman speaks at a podium.

The former boss of Manitoba Hydro was paid nearly $900,000 in compensation in 2024, despite only working 1½ months before her dismissal from the Crown corporation.


Winnipeg Jets ink 1-year deal with Nyquist on 2nd day of NHL free agency
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:13:49 EDT
Male hockey player wears green, white and red jersey

The Winnipeg Jets made a series of moves around the edges of their roster Wednesday, signing five players to identical one-year, two-way contracts worth $775,000 US.


RCMP ask for help to identify person near scene of Selkirk stabbing that left woman, 39, dead
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:13:56 EDT
RCMP badge.

Police are asking for help identifying a person of interest who Manitoba RCMP say was near the scene of a Monday night stabbing in Selkirk that left a 39-year-old woman dead.


Head-on crash kills Royal Canoe bassist, partner in western Manitoba on Canada Day
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:44:49 EDT
A man standing in front of a Coca Cola cooler.

The bassist in Winnipeg indie-pop band Royal Canoe and his partner died on Canada Day, after the vehicle they were in was struck along a highway in western Manitoba, RCMP say.


United Way Winnipeg introduces new CEO
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:11:41 EDT
A man in a suit looks forward.

A new face is set to lead United Way Winnipeg.


Manitoba hikes wholesale markup on cannabis, suggests window-covering rule may change
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 EDT
A woman in a black t-shirt stands beside a window display of cannabis products.

The price of cannabis is rising in Manitoba after the province's cannabis distributor slapped a higher markup on the products it sells to retailers — an added cost stores are passing down to consumers, in many cases.


Thousands flock to The Forks to celebrate Canada Day in Winnipeg
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:09:08 EDT
Basketball player jumps and does a trick with the ball in front of the Winnipeg sign

Winnipeggers were joined by visitors from across the country and continent to take part in the family-friendly events, which ran from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday. 


Plastic surgeon's 6-week suspension for professional misconduct 'slap on the wrist': former patient
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 EDT
Surgeons perform surgery.

A Manitoba woman who was injured by a plastic surgeon more than a decade ago is worried after the doctor was suspended for medical errors – and wants the disciplinary system to change to protect others.


Dozens become new Canadians on Canada Day in Manitoba
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:58:11 EDT
A woman holds a Canadian flag

Dozens of people took the oath of citizenship and became Canadian citizens Tuesday at different ceremonies in the province. 


Man arrested after woman sexually assaulted outside Windsor Park bar, Winnipeg police say
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:31:10 EDT
A Winnipeg police badge

A 29-year-old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman outside a bar in Winnipeg’s Windsor Park area on the weekend.


Amid 51st state threats, some Winnipeggers say Canada Day feels more important this year
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:22:46 EDT
Young boy with brown hair and a young girl with light hair speak into a microphone and stand infront of a white tipi.

As the city gears up for Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, some Winnipeggers say they're feeling more patriotic this year due to frequent annexation threats coming from leadership in the United States. 


'It sucks' or 'it was due for a change'? Winnipeg bus riders give their takes on new transit network
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:51:57 EDT
A person with a walker gets onto a bus that says 'FX2 GARDEN CITY HUB' on the front.

Some people in Winnipeg are struggling with the city’s newly revamped transit system on the first weekday after its rollout — but others say they’re willing to give the new routes a chance, despite some hiccups.