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Federal border officers in Manitoba made 341 illegal drug seizures at ports of entry during the first 10 months of the year, while welcoming more than one million travellers, new figures show.
Border officers in Manitoba made 341 seizures of illegal drugs in first 10 months of 2025
Federal border officers in Manitoba made 341 illegal drug seizures at ports of entry during the first 10 months of the year, while welcoming more than one million travellers, new figures show.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Federal border officers in Manitoba made 341 illegal drug seizures at ports of entry during the first 10 months of the year, while welcoming more than one million travellers, new figures show.
Car thieves who peeled out of Flin Flon after gassing up without paying, shot at a witness who decided to tail them.
Car thieves shoot at witness who tailed them from Flin Flon
Car thieves who peeled out of Flin Flon after gassing up without paying, shot at a witness who decided to tail them.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Car thieves who peeled out of Flin Flon after gassing up without paying, shot at a witness who decided to tail them.
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
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Ken Nielsen was an award winning wide receiver with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and won the Most Outstanding Canadian award in 1968. A neck injury cut short his career and he practiced as a dentist for many years #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
December 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Ken Nielsen was an award winning wide receiver with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and won the Most Outstanding Canadian award in 1968. A neck injury cut short his career and he practiced as a dentist for many years #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
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Boom-bust mining towns like Leaf Rapids, Man. are fading into oblivion. Some remaining residents are left fighting for the basic necessities of life, others have fled for survival.
This week's #longread explores what was once the crown jewel of the north, and its steep decline over 50 years.
This week's #longread explores what was once the crown jewel of the north, and its steep decline over 50 years.
Manitoba's summer wildfire threat was the latest nail in the coffin for once-prosperous Leaf Rapids
LEAF RAPIDS — Travelling north of the 56th parallel along Provincial Road 391, the boreal forest occasionally thins to showcase where lake meets sky. Ravens patrol the air, pausing to swoop down to in...
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December 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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We all suffer when one of us goes missing.
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Opinion: We all suffer when one of us goes missing
I remember giving a talk just before the 2023 Manitoba election — an election almost completely defined on the question of whether the remains of four Indigenous women, murdered by a serial killer, we...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We all suffer when one of us goes missing.
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Here’s my analysis piece on what the next two weeks could mean for the Winnipeg Jets 👇
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Winnipeg Jets need to play fast, crisper to stop standings free fall
We live in a society where there is a tendency to overreact when it comes to placing an unrealistic — and often inflated — value on certain moments on the sporting landscape. In a world where hot take...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Here’s my analysis piece on what the next two weeks could mean for the Winnipeg Jets 👇
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Here’s my story on goalie prospect Dom DiVincentiis, who was recalled by the Winnipeg Jets on Monday 👇
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 1:13 AM
Here’s my story on goalie prospect Dom DiVincentiis, who was recalled by the Winnipeg Jets on Monday 👇
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Lorraine Parks was a nurse who rose to become head nurse at Misericordia Hospital. She left that career to raise her four kids, but she still helped those in need including helping free a captive orca in Mexico #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
December 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Lorraine Parks was a nurse who rose to become head nurse at Misericordia Hospital. She left that career to raise her four kids, but she still helped those in need including helping free a captive orca in Mexico #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
SHAMATTAWA – Mounties say a six-year-old boy is dead after children in a community in northeastern Manitoba were seen holding onto moving vehicles to slide on the snow.
Boy trying to slide on snow dies after being struck by vehicle in northern Manitoba
SHAMATTAWA – Mounties say a six-year-old boy is dead after children in a community in northeastern Manitoba were seen holding onto moving vehicles to slide on the snow.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
SHAMATTAWA – Mounties say a six-year-old boy is dead after children in a community in northeastern Manitoba were seen holding onto moving vehicles to slide on the snow.
A man accused of exploiting and sexually assaulting two vulnerable teenagers has been charged with several charges.
Man charged with sexually assaulting two teens
A man accused of exploiting and sexually assaulting two vulnerable teenagers has been charged with several charges.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A man accused of exploiting and sexually assaulting two vulnerable teenagers has been charged with several charges.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, European Union leaders have committed to funding Kyiv’s economic and military needs for the next two years, one way or another. Ukraine is desperate and needs the money by early 2026.
European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test
BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, European Union leaders have committed to funding Kyiv’s economic and military needs for the next two years, one way or another. Ukraine is desperate and needs the money by early 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost four years into Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, European Union leaders have committed to funding Kyiv’s economic and military needs for the next two years, one way or another. Ukraine is desperate and needs the money by early 2026.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records in sex trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
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.