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More victims, bloodshed were intended in sword attack at Brandon high school: police

June 11 , 2025 at 11:25:17 a.m. CST • :

A 16-year-old boy accused of seriously injuring another student with a sword at Brandon's Neelin High School had plans for more victims but was stopped by the swift actions of officials and officers, the southwestern Manitoba city's police chief says.

Workers' compensation costs for City of Winnipeg employees doubled over last 5 years

June 11 , 2025 at 05:44:06 p.m. CST • :

Workers' compensation costs for emergency responders and bus drivers with the City of Winnipeg have soared in recent years, with more than half of claims made last year related to psychological stress.

Bombers, starting season without Collaros, hope to collar hometown appearance in Grey Cup

June 11 , 2025 at 07:07:22 p.m. CST • :

Winnipeg Blue Bombers open the 2025 season at home. On the line this year is a potential sixth straight Grey Cup appearance, this time at Princess Auto Stadium.

Marking 75 years since the flood of 1950 in Winnipeg

June 11 , 2025 at 03:27:52 p.m. CST • :

Around this time in 1950, a large swath of Winnipeg was under water. It was a flood that left many displaced and is seen as one of the worst floods in Winnipeg's history.

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Permits allowing guns, ATVs in backcountry are unfair as the public stays barred: Whiteshell cottager

June 11 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

As all backcountry trails and waterways remain in Manitoba's provincial parks remain closed to the public, some cottagers say it's unfair that outfitters are allowed to hunt in the backcountry with government-approved permits during a provincewide state of emergency.

June 10 , 2025 at 07:42:50 p.m. CST • :

Ex-British soldier gets over 4 years in prison for manslaughter of Winnipeg man in Toronto bar

June 11 , 2025 at 01:45:42 p.m. CST • :

7 measles cases confirmed in Manitoba during 1st week of June

June 10 , 2025 at 08:36:38 p.m. CST • :

Flin Flon wildfire evacuees gather at Assiniboine Park for barbecue

June 10 , 2025 at 09:16:47 a.m. CST • :

Man knocked out in random beating at The Forks Market in Winnipeg

June 11 , 2025 at 05:10:48 p.m. CST • :

'Mega' dairy projects in North Dakota will pollute Red River, environmental activists say

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