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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 14h

Kinew asks Carney to ditch tariffs on Chinese EVs to help Prairie canola, pork producers
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Chinese EV tariffs created '2-front trade war' hurting Prairie canola, pork producers: Kinew | CBC News

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking the prime minister to scrap Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola and pork.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 19h

A damp Thanksgiving in Winnipeg. Rain ending Sunday morning, then cloudy with a 30 percent chance of drizzle. Windy, S 40-60. Still warm, high of 17 #HappyThanksgiving 🦃🍂🍁 #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 19h

Bombers lose a stunner in Edmonton, fall to 8-8 on the season
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Bombers lose a stunner in Edmonton, fall to 8-8 on the season | CBC News

Two stunning third-quarter touchdowns, followed by a stubborn fourth-quarter defence, carried the Elks to critical 25-20 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Saturday night, keeping Edmonton's slim ...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 1d

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, has died. She was 79
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U.S. actress Diane Keaton dead at 79: reports | CBC News

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, The Godfather films and Father of the Bride — whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation — has ...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 1d

Jets notch 3-2 victory over Kings in Winnipeg Saturday
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Jets notch 3-2 victory over Kings in Winnipeg | CBC Winnipeg Jets

Mark Scheifele scored his second goal of the game midway through the third period to give the Winnipeg Jets a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 1d

Cluster of vacant lots on Winnipeg's Furby Street a missed opportunity for affordable housing: residents
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Vacant lots represent wasted opportunity for housing, Furby Street residents say | CBC News

A group of residents on Furby Street in Winnipeg's Spence neighbourhood say a cluster of eight vacant lots on the block between Ellice and Sargent Avenues represent a wasted opportunity, as government...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 1d

'Free to All': Winnipeg's 1st public library opened 120 years ago, soon to start new chapter @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social
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'Free to All': Winnipeg's 1st public library opened 120 years ago | CBC News

Carved into the Tyndall Stone above the arched entrance to Winnipeg's first public library are the words "Free To All" but for the past 11 years, it's been closed to everyone.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 1d

Carney announces long-awaited automatic tax filing, makes school food program permanent
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Carney announces long-awaited automatic tax filing, makes school food program permanent | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that his government will begin rolling out an automatic tax filing system for low-income Canadians and will make the school food program permanent, in advan...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 1d

Warm, windy, possibly wet long weekend Saturday in Winnipeg. Mix of sun and clouds today with a slight chance of showers, risk of a thunderstorm. Wind S 40-60. High of 19. Rain beginning before morning #Thanksgiving #LongWeekend #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link would strengthen Nunavut's connection to the rest of Canada, proponents say
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‘Transformational’ project would strengthen Nunavut’s connection to the rest of Canada, proponents say | CBC News

Ottawa is expected to announce its second list of nation-building infrastructure projects within the next month. One of the proposals is the $3-billion Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link, which would start in ...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Progressive Conservative Leader Obby Khan apologizes for making gun gesture in Manitoba Legislature @stevelambert.bsky.social
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Manitoba Opposition leader apologizes for 'childish' gun gesture | CBC News

Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservative leader is apologizing for making a gesture in question period that mimicked shooting himself in the head.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Mother of Ukrainian teen assaulted at Winnipeg high-school says institution must do more to address bullying
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Mother of Ukrainian teen assaulted at Winnipeg school says institution must do more to address bullying | CBC News

The mother of a 14-year-old Ukrainian girl allegedly assaulted by a group of teenagers at a Winnipeg school says the institution needs to do more to protect its students.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize
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Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize | CBC News

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, it was announced Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful Friday in Winnipeg as we move towards the Thanksgiving long weekend. Sunny today. A warmer than seasonal high of 16 #TGIF #ThanksgivingWeekend #cbcmb

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Canada Post union says it will move from nationwide strike action to rotating strikes on Saturday
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Canada Post union says it will move from nationwide strike action to rotating strikes on Saturday | CBC News

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers, which represents 55,000 Canada Post workers, announced late Thursday that it will end its nationwide strike action and move to rotating strikes starting Saturday....

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Despite late rally, Kyle Connor hat trick, Winnipeg Jets lose season opener to Dallas Stars 5-4
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Jets lose season opener to Stars, despite late rally, Connor hat trick | CBC News

One day after signing an eight-year, $96-million contract, Kyle Connor scored three goals for the Winnipeg Jets in their season-opener at Canada Life Centre. But his heroics weren't enough, as the vis...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Montreal startup plans $200M carbon-capture facility in southwest Manitoba
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Montreal startup plans $200M carbon-capture facility in southwestern Manitoba | CBC News

A carbon-capture start-up plans to build a commercial carbon-removal facility in southwestern Manitoba at a cost of $200 million.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Semi-trailer caught on video rolling into Winnipeg street without driver aboard
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Truck rolls into Winnipeg street without driver, video shows | CBC News

A semi-trailer was captured on video as it rolled into a Winnipeg street without a driver aboard, stopping traffic at an intersection in an incident a Canadian transport company says it’s now investig...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Start of Winnipeg Jets' 1st season with Jonathan Toews on roster a reminder of bond between player, hometown
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Start of Jets' 1st season with Toews on roster a reminder of a bond between player, hometown | CBC News

Jonathan Toews's first game as a member of the Winnipeg Jets, slated for Thursday night, promises to be a meaningful homecoming for both the player and countless Manitoba hockey fans.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Looking good in Winnipeg on this early October Thursday. Mix of sun and clouds today. Strong south wind eases to west at 20 this afternoon. High of 19 #cbcmb

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Israel and Hamas reach 'first phase' of peace deal. Trump says
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Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached 'first phase' of peace deal | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached agreement on the "first phase" of a plan to stop fighting, and release hostages and prisoners.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Fitness app Strava is suing watch-maker Garmin. Here's why that has runners sweating
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What happens when your watch and fitness app don't get along? Many runners are about to find out | CBC News

With fall race reason at its peak, some athletes are stressing over news that fitness-tracking app Strava is suing device-maker Garmin in a U.S. lawsuit alleging patent infringement and breach of cond...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, advance to ALCS for 1st time since 2016
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Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, advance to ALCS for 1st time since 2016 | CBC Sports

The Blue Jays advanced to the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night after defeating the New York Yankees 5-2 in the Bronx. Toronto's first playoff series victory since 2016 came court...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 4d

Covering up racist or antisemitic graffiti too fast can impede investigations, police warn
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Covering up racist or antisemitic graffiti too fast can impede investigations, police warn | CBC News

Winnipeg police are asking residents not to immediately cover up racist or antisemetic graffiti, no matter how upsetting or disturbing it may be, because they say without evidence it’s very difficult ...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 4d

Some people in Wolseley are literally shaken up about a new bus route running down Arlington..
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Wolseley residents want changes after Winnipeg Transit overhaul sends buses down Arlington | CBC News

Some Wolseley residents are crying foul over recent changes to Winnipeg’s transit network, saying too many buses are now travelling down Arlington Street in their neighbourhood.

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