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Nino Niederreiter's three-point night paces Jets to 5-1 win over Bruins

Nino Niederreiter's three-point night paces Jets to 5-1 win over Bruins

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter viewed the Winnipeg Jets’ 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Friday as more than gaining two points.
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Manitoba NDP government eyes ban on replacement workers during labour disputes

Manitoba NDP government eyes ban on replacement workers during labour disputes

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is considering banning the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts. The NDP government says the aim of an upcoming bill is to promote fair collective bargaining and minimize labour disputes.
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High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

WINNIPEG — By all accounts, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is still in a honeymoon phase, almost three months after leading his New Democrats to an election win that ousted the former Progressive Conservative government.
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Manitoba premier wants to turn derelict buildings into new social housing

Manitoba premier wants to turn derelict buildings into new social housing

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at ways to turn derelict buildings into new housing.
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Cardinal Capital Management joins calls for Chamandy to return as Gildan CEO

Cardinal Capital Management joins calls for Chamandy to return as Gildan CEO

WINNIPEG — Another shareholder of Gildan Activewear Inc. has joined calls for the company to reinstate Glenn Chamandy as CEO.
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Blue Bombers sign all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to two-year extension

Blue Bombers sign all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to two-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a two-year extension, the CFL team announced Thursday. Nichols was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
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Vilardi scores and adds two assists to lead Jets to a 5-2 victory over Red Wings

Vilardi scores and adds two assists to lead Jets to a 5-2 victory over Red Wings

Winnipeg forward Gabriel Vilardi has settled in nicely since returning to the lineup after a six-week absence due to a knee injury.
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Manitoba to receive 24 per cent boost in federal equalization transfer next year

Manitoba to receive 24 per cent boost in federal equalization transfer next year

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to receive a major boost in federal equalization payments next year. New figures from the federal government show Manitoba is expected to receive $4.
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Some health-care projects, including nursing homes, on pause in Manitoba

Some health-care projects, including nursing homes, on pause in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is suspending many new health-care capital projects, including some personal care homes that have already been announced, while it reviews the province's finances and health-care needs.
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Winnipeg police arrest 17-year-old boy in fatal stabbing of teen girl downtown

Winnipeg police arrest 17-year-old boy in fatal stabbing of teen girl downtown

WINNIPEG — Police have charged a teen boy in the stabbing death of a 14-year-old Indigenous girl last week. A 17-year-old boy is facing second-degree murder charges and is in custody, they said in a news release Tuesday.
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