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Surgical volumes hit high point last year, reducing backlog, but doctors say there's still work to do

October 31 , 2024 at 04:02:27 p.m. CST • :

The number of surgeries performed in the province between April 2023 to March 2024 rebounded, for the first, slightly above pre-pandemic levels but Doctors Manitoba said the lingering COVID-19 surgery backlog is still "significant" and the recovery is proving to be slow.

Winnipeg floats ideas for new taxes as it seeks feedback on ways to increase revenue

October 31 , 2024 at 06:29:17 p.m. CST • :

Winnipeg city hall is gauging the public's appetite for potential new taxes on alcohol, online deliveries, vehicle registration and other items.

1 arrested, 1 at large following shooting into B.C. home of Punjabi musician AP Dhillon

October 31 , 2024 at 06:15:02 p.m. CST • :

Gunshots were fired into the Vancouver Island home of popular Punjabi singer and music producer AP Dhillon in September. Now, RCMP say they have arrested one man and issued a warrant for another believed to be in India.

2 workers sent to hospital, 1 in critical condition, after electrical-hazard incident in Winnipeg

October 31 , 2024 at 03:37:41 p.m. CST • :

Two people were taken to hospital Thursday morning, one in critical condition, after a work incident involving an electrical hazard in Winnipeg's Rossmere neighbourhood.

NFL star Travis Kelce sports Blue Bombers jersey to show support ahead of CFL western final

October 31 , 2024 at 01:49:33 p.m. CST • :

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce wore Zach Collaros's No. 8 Blue Bombers jersey in the latest episode of his podcast to show support for his former university roommate as the Winnipeg team heads to the CFL western final.

October 30 , 2024 at 11:53:18 a.m. CST • :

This movie was a flop everywhere except Winnipeg. Now, the city is throwing a party for its 50th.

October 31 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024

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October 31 , 2024 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Move aside, moose — a new study has found the most distinct animals in Canada

October 30 , 2024 at 06:50:14 p.m. CST • :

'We want to make it fun,' Winnipeg homeowner says of Halloween display

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October 31 , 2024 at 04:41:05 p.m. CST • :

'Rain gardens' planned to reduce Winnipeg combined sewer overflows

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