Today's top headlines from CBC Manitoba

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Evacuation 'likely expected' for Leaf Rapids as wildfires threaten northern Manitoba town

July 6 , 2025 at 11:38:00 a.m. CST • :

Leaf Rapids residents are being told to get ready to leave on short notice as wildfires threaten yet another Manitoba community.

Winnipeg police looking for teen after machete attack in Polo Park area

July 6 , 2025 at 01:49:08 p.m. CST • :

The suspect is described as being about 15 to 17 years old, of skinny build with shaggy dark hair. Police said he is between five feet six inches and five feet 10 inches tall.

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for most of Manitoba

July 6 , 2025 at 12:43:55 p.m. CST • :

A special air quality statement is in effect for most of Manitoba as wildfire smoke leads to poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Missing person last seen Wednesday found dead: Winnipeg police

July 5 , 2025 at 06:40:00 a.m. CST • :

A missing person who was last seen in Winnipeg earlier this week has been found dead, police say.

Person jumped into security vehicle to escape knife-wielding man at Portage and Main: police

July 5 , 2025 at 01:33:25 p.m. CST • :

A 25-year-old man has been charged after several pedestrians were threatened with a knife at Portage and Main, one of whom jumped into a passing security vehicle as they were being chased, Winnipeg police say.

July 5 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. CST • :

As a refugee, I learned what it means to be Canadian in a small Prairie community

July 5 , 2025 at 07:47:35 p.m. CST • :

Winnipeg memorial site for Flight PS752 victims 'a powerful step' toward justice: family members

July 4 , 2025 at 05:59:00 p.m. CST • :

Brokenhead Ojibway creates new reserve on outskirts of Winnipeg

July 4 , 2025 at 02:10:10 p.m. CST • :

2 First Nations players from Manitoba drafted to NHL credit family support

July 5 , 2025 at 12:25:36 p.m. CST • :

'Absolutely horrendous day' in Tataskweyak Cree Nation as wildfire destroys at least 7 homes

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