Today's top headlines from CBC Manitoba

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Winnipeg considers taking derelict properties off owners' hands, turning them into affordable housing

July 3 , 2024 at 05:55:59 p.m. CST • :

The City of Winnipeg is considering making it easier for property owners to relinquish derelict buildings, while giving non-profits the opportunity to buy properties at deep discounts.

Northern Manitoba First Nation reports 187 anomalies found at or near site of former residential school

July 3 , 2024 at 06:52:32 p.m. CST • :

Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba says ground-penetrating radar has found 150 anomalies at the site of a former residential school, including what are believed to be 59 unmarked graves at a nearby cemetery.

Man charged with arson, manslaughter after woman dies from injuries in Winnipeg townhouse fire

July 3 , 2024 at 02:59:24 p.m. CST • :

A woman has died in hospital and a man faces arson and manslaughter charges after multiple people were rescued from a blaze at a townhouse in Winnipeg's Tyndall Park area a week ago.

WestJet strike over, but frustration remains for passengers in Winnipeg

July 2 , 2024 at 07:49:31 p.m. CST • :

CBC's Zubina Ahmed speaks with travellers at the Winnipeg airport whose WestJet flights were cancelled by a weekend strike involving the airline's mechanics.

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27-year-old accused of 'indiscriminately' pointing semi-automatic rifle at people near HSC: Winnipeg police

July 3 , 2024 at 04:06:27 p.m. CST • :

A Winnipeg man faces a number of charges after allegedly pointing a semi-automatic rifle at people outside the Health Sciences Centre early Tuesday, police say.

July 3 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Wet June spurs bountiful berries, flooded fields and diluted sewage flowing into Winnipeg waterways

July 3 , 2024 at 09:34:37 a.m. CST • :

15-year-old boy dead after jumping out of moving vehicle in Manitoba Interlake region: RCMP

July 3 , 2024 at 03:06:42 p.m. CST • :

Missing teen last seen near Broadway and Osborne: Winnipeg police

July 3 , 2024 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Cree photographer captures elders' portraits

July 3 , 2024 at 01:12:55 p.m. CST • :

High-risk sex offender released from prison nearly 2 weeks ago is evading police, Manitoba RCMP say

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