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Site of toppled Queen Victoria statue at Manitoba legislature may be left open

Site of toppled Queen Victoria statue at Manitoba legislature may be left open

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government may not erect a new monument to replace a statue of Queen Victoria that was torn down by protesters almost two years ago.
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Another death, and more charged following deadly attacks in Winnipeg last summer

Another death, and more charged following deadly attacks in Winnipeg last summer

WINNIPEG — A third person has died from injuries sustained in what Winnipeg police have described as a string of random assaults last summer, and two more people now join a pair of teens already facing murder charges in the case.
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No evidence of homicide in case of woman's remains found in Winnipeg landfill: police

No evidence of homicide in case of woman's remains found in Winnipeg landfill: police

WINNIPEG — The death of an Indigenous woman whose body was found in a landfill was not a homicide, Winnipeg police said Thursday after retracing Linda Beardy's final hours.
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Calgary Flames keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over Winnipeg Jets

Calgary Flames keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG — Jacob Markstrom earned the praise he received from his Calgary Flames' teammates and coach Wednesday night.
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City should permanently close landfill where women were found: First Nations leader

City should permanently close landfill where women were found: First Nations leader

WINNIPEG — The leader of a First Nations advocacy group wants to see the Winnipeg landfill where the remains of two Indigenous women were found permanently shut down. "I think given the circumstance, that it should be.
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Playoff atmosphere expected when Winnipeg Jets host Calgary Flames

Playoff atmosphere expected when Winnipeg Jets host Calgary Flames

WINNIPEG — Head coach Rick Bowness is predicting an intensity similar to an NHL playoff-series clincher when his Winnipeg Jets host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.
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'More needs to be done:' Police say Indigenous woman's body found in landfill

'More needs to be done:' Police say Indigenous woman's body found in landfill

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg police homicide unit is investigating the death of a First Nations woman as suspicious after her body was found in a city landfill.
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'At a crossroad': Canada's police chiefs request urgent meeting with premiers

'At a crossroad': Canada's police chiefs request urgent meeting with premiers

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has requested an urgent meeting with Canada's premiers to discuss bail reform and the recent killings of officers.
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Health care dominates leaders forum in Manitoba ahead of fall election

Health care dominates leaders forum in Manitoba ahead of fall election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's three main party leaders promised more money for health care in their first debate leading up to the Oct. 3 provincial election.
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Canada Life buying Investment Planning Counsel business from IGM Financial

Canada Life buying Investment Planning Counsel business from IGM Financial

WINNIPEG — The Canada Life Assurance Co. has signed a deal to acquire wealth management firm Investment Planning Counsel Inc. from IGM Financial Inc. for $575 million.
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