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Tolko departure 'almost like a death blow,' The Pas mayor says

The mayor of The Pas describes Tolko Industries' exit from the Manitoba town as "almost like a death blow," but he hopes the community's economic diversity will pull it through. More
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Desiree Scott brings Olympic bronze home to Winnipeg
Desiree Scott flashed her trademark smile and her second Olympic bronze medal as she arrived home in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Volleyball player Justin Duff, whose team was fifth, also returned to cheers.
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$400M St. Norbert bypass could be cancelled by Pallister government
Premier Brian Pallister’s government is considering backing out of the $400 million St. Norbert bypass project south of Winnipeg.
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Unexploded artillery shell unearthed at Winnipeg construction site
Mayfair Avenue has reopened to traffic, several hours after an old artillery shell was unearthed at a construction site this morning.
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Ebb and Flow woman dies in rollover near Alonsa, Man.
A 31-year-old woman is dead after the vehicle she was driving rolled off a Manitoba highway and ended up in a ditch.
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Chief invites Gord Downie to say 'Hello, Attawapiskat' in person
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When Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie took a moment between songs Saturday to talk about Canada’s history of neglect and mistreatment of northern First Nations, his words struck a chord with Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Bruce Shisheesh.
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Labrador retriever attacks, kills smaller dog in Linden Woods
A heartbroken Winnipeg woman is warning others after her family pet was attacked and killed by another dog in the Linden Woods neighbourhood.
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Brian Bowman moving too fast on new Winnipeg growth fees, developers say
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Slow down. That's the message in the local development business these days as Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman's crusade to make "growth pay for growth" gains speed.
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Winnipeg pet owners get break from fines, urged to get licences
Beginning Oct. 1, Winnipeg will become a zero-tolerance pet licensing city, which means pet owners whose animals aren't licensed will face a $250 fine.
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'Excessive' isomalathion levels detected in Winnipeg insecticide stock
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Malathion sprayed across Winnipeg in June may not have met World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, according to an analysis of lab results.
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Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for part of western Manitoba
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of western Manitoba on Tuesday morning, while Winnipeg and other areas in the south could see storms later in the day.
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Residential school survivors do not have to prove sexual intent for compensation: judge
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For years, J.W., a Manitoba survivor of the residential school system, has fought for compensation for a sexual assault that occurred when he was a young boy. Now a Manitoba judge says his case was repeatedly dismissed due to an incorrect interpretation of what sexual assault is.
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Lifesaving group calls for inquest into Manitoba drownings
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The Lifesaving Society is calling on the provincial government to launch an inquest into the three drownings at Manitoba's public beaches this summer.
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The Pas loses its largest employer, Tolko Industries
The main employer in The Pas, Man., is closing down. Tolko Industries announced Monday it is leaving Manitoba.
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Man, 26, dead after drowning in Caddy Lake
A 26-year-old man is dead after drowning in Caddy Lake Saturday morning.
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Summer snowmobile ride ends with man in air ambulance
A man who went for a summer spin on a snowmobile ended up in an air ambulance after he missed the 60-foot jump he tried to get across Saturday.
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Manitoba athletes to watch for at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Canada's 22 medals at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games surpassed its haul from each of the last four Summer Olympics, and three Manitoba athletes had a hand in the strong showing. Here are Manitobans to watch for at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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After half his life behind bars in U.S., Sixties Scoop survivor comes home
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Eric Orgeron was born in Birch River, Man., in 1972, but you wouldn't know it to hear his voice, as he speaks with a soft southern drawl.
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Desiree Scott says gold medal 'still looming' as she considers future
Desiree Scott hasn't even arrived home from the Olympic Games in Rio yet, but she knows she left something behind.
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'Lock it or lose it': Winnipeg police offer tips to cyclists
The popularity of cycling continues to grow at a "tremendous" rate and as a result, so does bike theft, say Winnipeg police.
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How we should honour Gord Downie for his 'care and concern' for the North
Gord Downie's appeal for Canada to address years of neglect of northern First Nations has a Manitoba Indigenous leader saying "God bless you."
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Mosquito fogging to continue in Winnipeg
City workers will continue fogging for nuisance mosquitoes tonight from 9:30 p.m. until 6:30 a.m.
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'Series of miracles' brings family, former Costa Rican sponsor child together
A man who was born in Costa Rica to a poor, single mother says while he was always grateful to a Canadian family who sponsored him 30 years ago, he never expected to end up living within driving distance of them decades later.
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Dark corners, hiding places pose safety concerns at Norwood Bridge
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Residents of St. Boniface have safety concerns about the Norwood Bridge, as some say it has several “ambush points” that leave passersby vulnerable to being attacked.
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Winnipeg Paralympian's volleyball dreams rekindled in Rio
The Rio Olympics may have ended, but for one Winnipegger the Games are just about to begin.
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'He was like the best guy,' man says after friend drowns at Birds Hill Beach
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He talked about being a proud Canadian and loved to give it his all on and off the field, but Jean-Baptiste Ajua's life was cut short over the weekend.
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GoFundMe raising funds for blind brothers from Selkirk, Man.
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A GoFundMe page is raising money for two blind brothers from Selkirk, Man. and if successful could give one of the boys the ability to see his mom’s face — something he’s never been able to do before.
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Photos Winnipeg cat shelter hopes Kittenpalooza finds homes for dozens of felines
A Winnipeg cat shelter and adoption service is taking over a section of St. Vital Shopping Centre for the next two weeks in hopes of finding homes for dozens of felines.
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Millions watch Tragically Hip live on CBC
The CBC's broadcast and livestreaming of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration concert reached 11.7 million people on Saturday night, according to preliminary audience figures.
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Ammonia leak at Granite Curling Club closes nearby streets
Fire crews and a hazardous materials unit shut down lanes on Granite Way and the Osborne Bridge Sunday night due to an ammonia leak at the Granite Curling Club.
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