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Winnipeg’s average home price will rise modestly by the end of next year, Royal LePage forecasts.
City home prices forecast to rise modestly next year
Winnipeg’s average home price will rise modestly by the end of next year, Royal LePage forecasts.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Winnipeg’s average home price will rise modestly by the end of next year, Royal LePage forecasts.
A controversial proposal to explore whether the city should issue some parking tickets based on photos taken by the public has hit a snag.
Tattletale parking tickets get bumpy ride at city committee
A controversial proposal to explore whether the city should issue some parking tickets based on photos taken by the public has hit a snag.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A controversial proposal to explore whether the city should issue some parking tickets based on photos taken by the public has hit a snag.
Business owners along a block of Academy Road are concerned that a new bus stop outside their doors will put a damper on foot traffic during their busiest time of the year.
Bus stop change taking joy out of Christmas season for block of Academy Road businesses
Business owners along a block of Academy Road are concerned that a new bus stop outside their doors will put a damper on foot traffic during their busiest time of the year.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Business owners along a block of Academy Road are concerned that a new bus stop outside their doors will put a damper on foot traffic during their busiest time of the year.
People who live and work near a proposed supervised drug consumption site in Winnipeg’s core are urging the provincial government to pick a different location amid criticism over the consultation process.
Community rallies against proposed supervised drug site
Government criticized for choosing Henry Avenue warehouse, hasty consultation process
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December 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
People who live and work near a proposed supervised drug consumption site in Winnipeg’s core are urging the provincial government to pick a different location amid criticism over the consultation process.
Dominic DiVincentiis emerged from the coach’s office on Sunday night with some unexpected news that required further attention.
Thrilled to Dom-inate the net
Jets call up DiVincentiis to play in The Show
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December 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Dominic DiVincentiis emerged from the coach’s office on Sunday night with some unexpected news that required further attention.
Popcorn, candy and… Hamm?
He couldn’t Skip it, so to Stonewall he went
Actor Jon Hamm joins buddies on road trip to see The Running Man
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December 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Popcorn, candy and… Hamm?
A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison after admitting to importing child sex dolls and using artificial intelligence to create child sex-abuse videos.
Man, 42, sent to prison for importing child sex dolls, making AI abuse videos
A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison after admitting to importing child sex dolls and using artificial intelligence to create child sex-abuse videos.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison after admitting to importing child sex dolls and using artificial intelligence to create child sex-abuse videos.
A Maritime security think tank is promoting a second port along the Hudson Bay, calling it a relief valve as Port of Churchill operations ramp up.
Think tank promoting second Hudson Bay port
A Maritime security think tank is promoting a second port along the Hudson Bay, calling it a relief valve as Port of Churchill operations ramp up.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A Maritime security think tank is promoting a second port along the Hudson Bay, calling it a relief valve as Port of Churchill operations ramp up.
Winnipeg Transit expects to earn $8.5 million less in fares than its budget predicted this year as fewer people have been taking the bus.
Transit loses millions in ridership revenue
New network, safety concerns cited as possible reasons
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December 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Winnipeg Transit expects to earn $8.5 million less in fares than its budget predicted this year as fewer people have been taking the bus.
The Manitoba Métis Federation has launched a second court action over the apprehension of Métis children during the ’60s Scoop.
Métis federation launches second class action over ’60s Scoop
The Manitoba Métis Federation has launched a second court action over the apprehension of Métis children during the ’60s Scoop.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Manitoba Métis Federation has launched a second court action over the apprehension of Métis children during the ’60s Scoop.
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, said Monday she is resigning as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, giving up her fight to stay in the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.
Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigning as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, said Monday she is resigning as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, giving up her fight to stay in the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, said Monday she is resigning as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, giving up her fight to stay in the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has released the list of U.S. booze products that will be available in its stores Wednesday.
Province unveils which stored U.S. booze items will be sold
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has released the list of U.S. booze products that will be available in its stores Wednesday.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has released the list of U.S. booze products that will be available in its stores Wednesday.
Manitoba Public Insurance is changing how students sign up for its high school driver education program to prevent gridlock outside insurance offices and its service centres.
New route for Driver Z booking
Manitoba Public Insurance is changing how students sign up for its high school driver education program to prevent gridlock outside insurance offices and its service centres.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Manitoba Public Insurance is changing how students sign up for its high school driver education program to prevent gridlock outside insurance offices and its service centres.
OTTAWA – Immigration Minister Lena Diab says Canada will open a new express permanent residency program for international doctors next year.
Ottawa opening new express entry pathway for international doctors next year
OTTAWA – Immigration Minister Lena Diab says Canada will open a new express permanent residency program for international doctors next year.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
OTTAWA – Immigration Minister Lena Diab says Canada will open a new express permanent residency program for international doctors next year.
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government’s plan to get public servants to spend more time in the office will come into “sharper view” over the next several weeks.
Carney says back-to-office plan for federal civil servants coming soon
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government’s plan to get public servants to spend more time in the office will come into “sharper view” over the next several weeks.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government’s plan to get public servants to spend more time in the office will come into “sharper view” over the next several weeks.
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount has gone hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix which reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago.
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount has gone hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix which reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount has gone hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix which reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago.
OTTAWA – Artificial intelligence is likely to take up much of the agenda as industry, digital and technology ministers from the world’s most powerful Western countries meet in Montreal this week.
Montreal hosts G7 ministers to talk about artificial intelligence, quantum
OTTAWA – Artificial intelligence is likely to take up much of the agenda as industry, digital and technology ministers from the world’s most powerful Western countries meet in Montreal this week.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
OTTAWA – Artificial intelligence is likely to take up much of the agenda as industry, digital and technology ministers from the world’s most powerful Western countries meet in Montreal this week.
MONTREAL – Air Transat pilots set the stage for a strike as early as Wednesday morning, issuing a 72-hour notice to the struggling company on the cusp of the busy holiday travel season.
Air Transat to start halting flights Monday after pilots issue 72-hour strike notice
MONTREAL – Air Transat pilots set the stage for a strike as early as Wednesday morning, issuing a 72-hour notice to the struggling company on the cusp of the busy holiday travel season.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
MONTREAL – Air Transat pilots set the stage for a strike as early as Wednesday morning, issuing a 72-hour notice to the struggling company on the cusp of the busy holiday travel season.
OTTAWA – Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week and move to the sidelines to cap off a year dominated by trade and economic uncertainty.
Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025
OTTAWA – Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week and move to the sidelines to cap off a year dominated by trade and economic uncertainty.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
OTTAWA – Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week and move to the sidelines to cap off a year dominated by trade and economic uncertainty.
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump answered “we’ll see” when he was asked Sunday whether he’d resume the trade talks he halted with Canada earlier this year.
Trump says 'We'll see' on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump answered “we’ll see” when he was asked Sunday whether he’d resume the trade talks he halted with Canada earlier this year.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump answered “we’ll see” when he was asked Sunday whether he’d resume the trade talks he halted with Canada earlier this year.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem early Monday, escalating a campaign against an organization that has been banned from operating on Israeli territory.
UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' compound in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem early Monday, escalating a campaign against an organization that has been banned from operating on Israeli territory.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem early Monday, escalating a campaign against an organization that has been banned from operating on Israeli territory.
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian police said Monday that a shopping center in the capital, Oslo, was safe to reopen for business after a gunman opened fire inside. No one was immediately reported injured and the suspect was taken into custody.
Norway police say suspect detained in shooting at shopping center, no injuries immediately reported
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian police said Monday that a shopping center in the capital, Oslo, was safe to reopen for business after a gunman opened fire inside. No one was immediately reported injured and the suspect was taken into custody.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian police said Monday that a shopping center in the capital, Oslo, was safe to reopen for business after a gunman opened fire inside. No one was immediately reported injured and the suspect was taken into custody.
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official on Monday warned the United States against interfering in Europe’s affairs and said only European citizens can decide which parties should govern them.
Top EU official warns the US against interfering in Europe's affairs
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official on Monday warned the United States against interfering in Europe’s affairs and said only European citizens can decide which parties should govern them.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official on Monday warned the United States against interfering in Europe’s affairs and said only European citizens can decide which parties should govern them.
Two Manitoba women were in Bethlehem last month to witness the launch of a call to action about the plight of Palestinian Christians who live in Gaza and the West Bank of Israel.
Manitoba women attend Bethlehem conference on plight of Palestinian Christians
Two Manitoba women were in Bethlehem last month to witness the launch of a call to action about the plight of Palestinian Christians who live in Gaza and the West Bank of Israel.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Two Manitoba women were in Bethlehem last month to witness the launch of a call to action about the plight of Palestinian Christians who live in Gaza and the West Bank of Israel.
The same thing that motivated Gerry Hagglund to participate in a bike building marathon 14 years ago brought him back to the event on Sunday.
Hundreds of bicycles brought back to life
WRENCH’s Cycle of Giving provides bikes to children in need
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December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The same thing that motivated Gerry Hagglund to participate in a bike building marathon 14 years ago brought him back to the event on Sunday.