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Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths

Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths

FERGUS FALLS — U.S. attorneys have filed sentencing submissions for two men convicted after a family froze to death while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba.
Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say

Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say

WINNIPEG — The bodies of two people were found in an area northeast of Winnipeg as fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions prompted hundreds to evacuate Wednesday.
Ontario and Manitoba ink deal to boost interprovincial trade

Ontario and Manitoba ink deal to boost interprovincial trade

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed an agreement Wednesday to boost the movement of goods and labour between the two provinces, including direct-to-consumer alcohol sales in place by the end of June.
Four-year-old boy found after being reported missing north of Winnipeg

Four-year-old boy found after being reported missing north of Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — There was a happy ending to the search for a four-year-old boy in a rural area north of Winnipeg. The boy was reported missing on Wednesday morning.
Evacuations ordered as dry, hot weather adds to Manitoba's early wildfire season

Evacuations ordered as dry, hot weather adds to Manitoba's early wildfire season

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government issued evacuation orders in two provincial parks and shut down activities in some others Tuesday, as dry, hot weather continued to spur wildfires.
New training regimen has Bombers' Oliveira prepared for 2025 CFL season

New training regimen has Bombers' Oliveira prepared for 2025 CFL season

WINNIPEG — If it’s good for Navy SEALs, it’s good for Brady Oliveira. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers star running back added a new element to his off-season training that’s used by the elite U.S. special operations force.
Mark Carney's cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights

Mark Carney's cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet and it's a mix of familiar and new faces from across Canada.
Eight children sent to hospital after Manitoba school bus collides with tractor

Eight children sent to hospital after Manitoba school bus collides with tractor

WINNIPEG — Eight children were taken to hospitals Tuesday morning after a school bus collided with a tractor southwest of Manitoba's capital city.
Manitoba committee to study support for journalism could be running by summer

Manitoba committee to study support for journalism could be running by summer

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is aiming to have an all-party committee on journalism up and running this summer, but the Opposition says there are a lot of questions.
Jets star defenceman returns to play key role in Winnipeg's Game 2 win over Dallas

Jets star defenceman returns to play key role in Winnipeg's Game 2 win over Dallas

WINNIPEG — Josh Morrissey expanded his role for the Winnipeg Jets in Friday’s key 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars. The star defenceman drew a penalty that led to Winnipeg’s first goal, assisted on it and then later saved a potential Dallas goal.