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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2h

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 · 6h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 21h

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 · 21h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Former Manitoba premier, 2 cabinet ministers fined for violating conflict of interest law
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Former Manitoba premier, 2 cabinet ministers fined for violating conflict of interest law | CBC News

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson and two of her cabinet ministers were fined Tuesday for violating the province's conflict of interest law in pushing for a mining project.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Winnipeg Transit plans to extend on-request service after complaints about late night routes
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Winnipeg Transit plans to extend on-request service after complaints about late night routes | CBC News

Winnipeg Transit plans to extend its on-request bus service later into the night as a first step toward addressing complaints from riders, including shift workers, that routes on the city’s new networ...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Winnipeg gets windy and warmer Wednesday. Sunny today. Wind S 30-50 sends our high up to 15. Warmer tomorrow #cbcmb

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 2d

Yankees battle back to take down Blue Jays 9-6 to force Game 4
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Yankees battle back to take down the Blue Jays 9-6 to force Game 4 | CBC Sports

Despite a two-run homer from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to give the Jays an early lead, they couldn't close out the American League Division Series Tuesday and will have to face the New York Yankees again ...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Farmers in southeast Manitoba hope frost will firm up fields after heavy rain last weekend
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Farmers in southeast Manitoba hope frost will firm up fields after heavy rain, hail pummel crops | CBC News

Farmers in the RM of Piney are hoping to see frost soon so they can get back on their muddy fields after hail and heavy rain on the weekend.

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

2 nurses fined for moving newborn in handivan, raising questions about ambulance service in rural Manitoba
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2 nurses fined for moving newborn in handivan, raising questions about ambulance service in rural Manitoba | CBC News

Two registered nurses have been censured by their regulator after using a handivan to transport an infant from the Dauphin, Man., emergency department to Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. The case is n...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

Bright, chilly start to Tuesday in Winnipeg. There's even a windshield this morning, feeling like minus 8. High of 10 this afternoon. Warming up tomorrow. #cbcmb

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 3d

NDP government reaffirms climate change commitments in plan critic says lacks detail
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NDP government reaffirms climate-change commitments in plan critic says lacks detail | CBC News

Manitoba's NDP government has published a set of guidelines intended to enable the province to become carbon neutral by 2050 — and promised to divulge more detailed "action plans" toward this target w...

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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 4d

Winnipeg business owner worries customers abandoning online shopping amid Canada Post strike
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Winnipeg business owner worried customers have abandoned online shopping amid Canada Post strike | CBC News

As the Canada Post strike continues, one Winnipeg business owner says he lost thousands of dollars during previous postal strikes, and he fears the current work stoppage will cost him even more.

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