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First Nations call for more equipment as Pukatawagan battles wildfire with hoses used to flood rink

June 3 , 2025 at 11:56:05 a.m. CST • :

First Nations in northern Manitoba are asking for more equipment as they continue battling wildfires that helped trigger a provincewide state of emergency last week.

Flin Flon mayor says wildfire now threatening community from all 4 sides

June 3 , 2025 at 05:01:22 p.m. CST • :

A wildfire along Manitoba's western border is now threatening the city of Flin Flon, with flames coming from all four sides, as some living just outside have lost their homes to flames.

Province reopening more areas of Whiteshell park, including campgrounds at Caddy and West Hawk lakes

June 3 , 2025 at 06:05:26 p.m. CST • :

More permanent residents, cottagers and business owners can return to Caddy Lake and West Hawk Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park, the province of Manitoba said Tuesday.

Collision between semi, overpass backs up traffic on Portage Avenue near Polo Park

June 3 , 2025 at 03:19:16 p.m. CST • :

A segment of westbound Portage Avenue in Winnipeg was blocked Tuesday afternoon after a semi truck apparently hit an overpass near Polo Park mall.

'We have each other': Premier Wab Kinew praises Manitobans amid wildfire crisis

June 3 , 2025 at 06:32:58 p.m. CST • :

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about the province's response to the wildfire crisis, including the call for more firefighting equipment, the need for more accommodations for evacuees and the sacrifices made by people across the province.

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June 2 , 2025 at 08:44:59 p.m. CST • :

Military evacuation flight out of the wildfire zone

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June 3 , 2025 at 03:21:40 p.m. CST • :

House burned 'within minutes,' witness says, as fire tears through 3 Langside Street homes

June 3 , 2025 at 06:27:01 p.m. CST • :

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87

June 3 , 2025 at 02:53:08 p.m. CST • :

Lil Chef Institute believes cooking is an essential skill early in life

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

Man fatally shot by Winnipeg police Friday identified by family

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