Manitoba invests $2.1M to create province-wide child abuse investigative unit | Concerns mount in southeast Manitoba over proposed silica sand mining project near Vivian | Ukrainians fleeing war help ease Manitoba's labour shortage
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Good evening, these are your top stories for Sunday, March 12, 2023.
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Manitoba invests $2.1M to create province-wide child abuse investigative unit; The Manitoba government announced a \$2\.1 million investment on Sunday to create a province-wide child abuse investigation team to be housed at Winnipeg's Toba Centre's new facility, which is expected to officially open next June\.

Manitoba invests $2.1M to create province-wide child abuse investigative unit

March 12 , 2023 • 06:32 PM CST

An integrated, province-wide child abuse investigation unit is expected to open next June at the Toba Centre’s new facility in Winnipeg, and will receive $2.1 million to provide wraparound supports to victims and their families, the province announced on Sunday.

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Concerns mount in southeast Manitoba over proposed silica sand mining project near Vivian; The Anola Community Centre hosted a public consultation on the potential impacts of Sio Silica's silica mining project in the Rural Municipality of Springfield in Manitoba on Saturday, March 12, 2023\.

Concerns mount in southeast Manitoba over proposed silica sand mining project near Vivian

March 12 , 2023 • 01:47 PM CST

A mining project that would potentially pump upwards of $1-billion into the provincial economy over nearly a quarter century has plenty of opposition.

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Ukrainians fleeing war help ease Manitoba's labour shortage; Konstantin Rolyk, a professional saxophone player from Ukraine, arrived in Winnipeg in November 2022 with his wife and two children\. All they had with them were two suitcases\. He now works as a general labourer with S&J Construction\.

Ukrainians fleeing war help ease Manitoba's labour shortage

March 12 , 2023 • 02:00 AM CST

Ukrainians have been filling hundreds of long-empty jobs in Winnipeg and helping businesses thrive.

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Matt Dunstone seeks curling worlds berth in Brier final against defending champ Gushue; Manitoba skip Matt Dunstone calls a sweep on a shot against Wild Card 1's Brendan Bottcher during semifinal action at the Brier in London, Ont\. Dunstone stole two points for a 7-5 victory\.

Matt Dunstone seeks curling worlds berth in Brier final against defending champ Gushue

March 12 , 2023 • 01:56 PM CST

Brendan Bottcher was light with his final draw in the 10th end to give Manitoba skip Matt Dunstone a steal of two and semifinal victory at the Canadian men's curling championship on Sunday. He will play defending champion Brad Gushue at 7 p.m. ET.

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Dozens brave blizzard to celebrate Mauritian Independence Day in southwestern Manitoba; Andre Singfat attends the Mauritian celebration of the countries 55 Independence Day in Brandon on Saturday, March 11, 2023\.

Dozens brave blizzard to celebrate Mauritian Independence Day in southwestern Manitoba

March 12 , 2023 • 06:45 AM CST

Marie Angelique Jaune, president of the Mauritian Cultural Association of Brandon, says Marutian Independence Day is a chance to gather and celebrate so youth in the Brandon can learn about Mauritius.

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The Weeknd picks up 4 wins on Junos 2023 opening night; In this image released on May 23, The Weeknd performs for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif\.  

March 11 , 2023 • 06:14 PM CST

The Weeknd picks up 4 wins on Junos 2023 opening night

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Why tackling the global industry of fake Indigenous art is like playing 'whack-a-mole'; First Nations artist Richard Hunt at his studio in Victoria, B\.C on Thursday, June 30, 2022\. Hunt has had images of his art used without his permission\.  

March 12 , 2023 • 02:00 AM CST

Why tackling the global industry of fake Indigenous art is like playing 'whack-a-mole'

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Brokenhead Ojibway Nation holds inaugural ice fishing derby; Brokenhead Chief Gordon Bluesky  

March 11 , 2023 • 07:12 PM CST

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation holds inaugural ice fishing derby

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Southwestern Manitoba community centre's fate uncertain after years of indecision; Park Community Centre President Ken Freidrich speaks at a ward meeting about the community centre on Feb\. 28  

March 12 , 2023 • 04:00 AM CST

Southwestern Manitoba community centre's fate uncertain after years of indecision

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Thompson's own 'Italian Stallion' enters Canadian 5-pin bowling hall of fame; Nick DiVirgilio, owner of NC Crossroad Lanes in Thompson, is being inducted into the Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in the sport\.  

March 12 , 2023 • 05:00 AM CST

Thompson's own 'Italian Stallion' enters Canadian 5-pin bowling hall of fame

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March 12 , 2023 • 02:00 AM CST

Hip-hop artist Mattmac continues to innovate with accessible clothing line

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March 12 , 2023 • 02:00 AM CST

Scientists aim to track caribou, ticks and more, like forecasting weather, amid warming climate

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March 11 , 2023 • 09:39 PM CST

Scheifele scores OT winner to lead Jets past Panthers for 3rd win in past 12 games

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March 11 , 2023 • 03:23 PM CST

Good Samaritan intervenes after unprovoked attack on woman, Winnipeg police say

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March 11 , 2023 • 03:37 PM CST

Bottcher eliminates McEwen in Page 3-4 game at Brier, Gushue wins 1-2 matchup

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