Today's top headlines from CBC Manitoba

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Lynn Lake wildfire burns derelict buildings, spurs firefighters from southern Manitoba to help

June 2 , 2025 at 05:55:39 p.m. CST • :

A wildfire burning out of control in northern Manitoba has destroyed some abandoned buildings and spurred the fire chief of a community on the other side of the province to send firefighters from his team to help.

Pride Winnipeg disappointed with PCs after Official Opposition skips out on parade

June 2 , 2025 at 07:59:27 p.m. CST • :

The president of Pride Winnipeg says he's disappointed the Manitoba Progressive Conservative caucus did not participate formally in Sunday's Pride parade after taking part in every parade since 2017.

Manitoba First Nations evacuees find refuge in Niagara Falls, but new challenges await

June 2 , 2025 at 06:23:12 p.m. CST • :

Hundreds of First Nations wildfire evacuees have flown from Manitoba to Ontario this week as out-of-control wildfires rage and accommodations are spread thin at home, but a volunteer says many face new challenges as they navigate large cities for the first time.

Woman dead after slipping into water at Whiteshell Provincial Park: RCMP

June 2 , 2025 at 02:57:05 p.m. CST • :

A 38-year-old woman is dead after she slipped on some rocks into the water and was dragged by the current into a lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park during the weekend.

Winnipeg councillors begin hearing on fourplexes, four-storeys zoning changes

June 2 , 2025 at 07:25:04 p.m. CST • :

Winnipeg councillors began a multi-day hearing on new zoning rules that would allow up to four units on residential lots across the city.

June 2 , 2025 at 06:09:42 p.m. CST • :

Manitoba court quashes murder convictions for Métis man who spent decades in prison

June 2 , 2025 at 05:01:04 p.m. CST • :

Man fatally shot by Winnipeg police Friday identified by family

June 2 , 2025 at 02:09:51 p.m. CST • :

Man, 39, dead after vehicle jumps median, hits light pole in East St. Paul

June 2 , 2025 at 07:17:15 p.m. CST • :

Manitoba politicians reach deal to speed passage of free trade bill through legislature

June 2 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Premiers express optimism after pitching major projects to Carney

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