Today's top headlines from CBC Manitoba

Good evening, these are your top stories for Thursday, January 18, 2024.
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Winnipeg man who murdered woman pregnant with his child admits to 'heinous' act, seeks early parole

January 18 , 2024 at 07:48:43 p.m. CST • :

A man convicted of killing the woman who was pregnant with his child over a decade ago testified this week in a Winnipeg court — the first time he's done so in connection with the murder — in a bid to receive early parole eligibility.

Manitoba First Nations, governments sign deal to study protection of pristine Seal River watershed

January 18 , 2024 at 01:47:09 p.m. CST • :

The Manitoba and federal governments and the Indigenous-led Seal River Watershed Alliance, have signed an agreement to study making the huge expanse of land west of Churchill officially an Indigenous protected area — and possibly a national park reserve.

Extreme cold weather causes headaches for Manitoba drivers

January 18 , 2024 at 04:40:16 p.m. CST • :

Frigid temperatures have led to a slippery roads and a spike in calls for help from Manitoba drivers over the last week.

Trio of men wanted by First Nations police after Sandy Bay shooting

January 18 , 2024 at 04:52:25 p.m. CST • :

Gregory James Lee Spence, Jesse Myles St. Paul and Keith Douglas Racette are wanted in connection with a shooting on Sandy Bay First Nation Jan. 3, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service says.

Winnipeg veterinarian correctly diagnosed dog's illness, regulatory body says following complaint

January 18 , 2024 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

A regulatory decision has found that a Winnipeg veterinarian correctly diagnosed a dog's illness but has also determined the animal could have been treated as an outpatient, which would have cost the owner less than having the dog stay at the animal hospital for treatment.

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