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The Port of Churchill’s owner has inked a deal with an Inuit-led company to improve its Nunavut supply chains.
Port owner inks deal to boost Nunavut supply chains
The Port of Churchill’s owner has inked a deal with an Inuit-led company to improve its Nunavut supply chains.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Port of Churchill’s owner has inked a deal with an Inuit-led company to improve its Nunavut supply chains.
TORONTO – Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression.
Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression
TORONTO – Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
TORONTO – Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression.
TORONTO – Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike.
Air Transat continues suspending flights as strike deadline looms
TORONTO – Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
TORONTO – Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike.
OTTAWA – Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says the Assembly of First Nations sent a strong signal to her government to end the second-generation cutoff in the Indian Act, but her government won’t make that change without broad consultations with leaders.
Gull-Masty signals go-slow approach to changing First Nations status eligibility
OTTAWA – Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says the Assembly of First Nations sent a strong signal to her government to end the second-generation cutoff in the Indian Act, but her government won’t make that change without broad consultations with leaders.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
OTTAWA – Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says the Assembly of First Nations sent a strong signal to her government to end the second-generation cutoff in the Indian Act, but her government won’t make that change without broad consultations with leaders.
OTTAWA – A selection of Inuit items returned from the Vatican this weekend will be shown at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., today.
Inuvialuit kayak, other items from Vatican to be unveiled at Museum of History
OTTAWA – A selection of Inuit items returned from the Vatican this weekend will be shown at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., today.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
OTTAWA – A selection of Inuit items returned from the Vatican this weekend will be shown at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., today.
OTTAWA – Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence.
Federal government to table bill to protect children, address gender-based violence
OTTAWA – Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
OTTAWA – Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence.
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for Europe to become “much more independent” from the United States in terms of security policy.
German leader says US strategy shows the need for more European security independence
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for Europe to become “much more independent” from the United States in terms of security policy.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for Europe to become “much more independent” from the United States in terms of security policy.
Canada’s best players in women’s hockey get one last chance to forge chemistry, and beat the archrival United States, before the Olympic Games.
Canada, U.S. women to clash in Edmonton, final hockey tune-up before Olympic Games
Canada’s best players in women’s hockey get one last chance to forge chemistry, and beat the archrival United States, before the Olympic Games.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Canada’s best players in women’s hockey get one last chance to forge chemistry, and beat the archrival United States, before the Olympic Games.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan’s attorneys were under pressure Tuesday to complete their presentation in the federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that is plodding so slowly the judge has repeatedly admonished both sides.
Michael Jordan's legal team races against time in antitrust trial against NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan’s attorneys were under pressure Tuesday to complete their presentation in the federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that is plodding so slowly the judge has repeatedly admonished both sides.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan’s attorneys were under pressure Tuesday to complete their presentation in the federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that is plodding so slowly the judge has repeatedly admonished both sides.
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.