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Kinew government to allow municipalities to opt out of Winnipeg Metro Region

August 20 , 2024 at 06:24:23 p.m. CST • :

Manitoba's NDP government plans to allow municipalities to opt out of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region — a move that could weaken or even scuttle an effort to standardize land use rules in and around the provincial capital.

Residents left in limbo for 2nd day after flooding impacts 'critical infrastructure' at Winnipeg highrise

August 20 , 2024 at 05:44:18 p.m. CST • :

Hundreds of residents evacuated from a downtown building are expected to spend a second night out of their homes, while city crews and the building's property manager assess the impact of significant flooding Monday.

Broadcaster Charles Adler wants to meet with Manitoba chiefs after calls to pull Senate appointment

August 20 , 2024 at 04:33:06 p.m. CST • :

Broadcaster Charles Adler says he's asked for a face-to-face meeting with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and its grand chief after the assembly called for Adler's recent Senate appointment to be rescinded over what it called "grossly offensive" comments he made about Indigenous communities 25 years ago.

Winnipeg furniture store accused of failing to deliver orders, refunds

August 20 , 2024 at 04:11:19 p.m. CST • :

A Winnipeg furniture store has been the subject of so many complaints from members of the city's Nigerian community, the president of the Nigerian Association of Manitoba says she plans to hire a lawyer to deal with the situation.

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August 20 , 2024 at 04:00:00 p.m. CST • :

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August 20 , 2024 at 01:26:57 p.m. CST • :

Winnipeg police officer denies threatening employee during inspection of convenience store

August 20 , 2024 at 01:25:18 p.m. CST • :

Skip the Dishes, parent company laying off hundreds of employees in Canada

August 20 , 2024 at 04:03:33 p.m. CST • :

Mushroom workshop shows how Winnipeggers can cultivate their own fungi

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August 20 , 2024 at 02:58:08 p.m. CST • :

Fort Whyte MLA Obby Khan 1st to enter race to become next leader of Manitoba PCs

August 20 , 2024 at 02:12:43 p.m. CST • :

New federal centrist party has Zbig news for Elmwood-Transcona byelection

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