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Blustery start to Friday the 13th in Winnipeg. Mainly cloudy with a chance of light snow. Windy, NW 30-50, backing off late this afternoon. High today of minus 8 #TGIF #cbcmb

Playoff hopes grow dimmer, as Winnipeg Jets lose 2nd straight on home ice | CBC News Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

Playoff hopes grow dimmer, as Winnipeg Jets lose 2nd straight on home ice, falling 6-3 to New York Rangers
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Winnipeg to host Juno awards in 2027 | CBC News Many of Canada's brightest music stars will descend on Winnipeg for the Juno Awards in 2027.

Winnipeg to host Juno awards in 2027 @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social
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NDP plan legislative changes with protections for Manitoba renters | CBC News Manitoba is planning legislative changes that would enhance renter protections and dovetail with coming regulatory changes the NDP say will improve rent controls and limit above-guideline rent increas...

NDP plan legislative changes with protections for Manitoba renters
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'Shocking' number of students chronically absent in Manitoba schools, says MLA | CBC News There were 15,288 students marked as chronically absent in Manitoba schools in the 2023-24 academic year — numbers MLA Mark Wasyliw accuses the government of hiding.

'Shocking' number of students chronically absent in Manitoba schools, says MLA @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social
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Manitoba Health Minister says banning paid plasma an option after 2 deaths | CBC News Paid plasma could be banned in Manitoba, the province's health minister said after two fatal adverse reactions at Winnipeg collection centres were reported to Health Canada.

Manitoba Health Minister says banning paid plasma an option after 2 Winnipeg deaths
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Snow gets in your eyes. Blowing Snow Advisory covers southern Manitoba, south of Hwy 1, from west to the east. Snow and blowing snow in Winnipeg starts around noon Thursday. Wind SE 30-50. High of minus 2 #cbcmb

Woman 'in shock and complete disbelief' after crash left ex-husband dead in front of kids | CBC News Miriam James-Decker is still haunted by the call from her panicked 13-year-old daughter, crying and screaming into the phone from the side of a Manitoba highway after a crash that left two men dead.

Woman 'in shock and complete disbelief' after crash left ex-husband dead in front of kids @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social
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2 people die after ‘fatal adverse reactions’ while giving plasma in Winnipeg: Health Canada | CBC News CBC News has learned two people — including a 22-year-old international student — died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations.

2 people die after giving plasma at for-profit Winnipeg collection centres: Health Canada
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Another cool, late winter day in Winnipeg. Increasing clouds this morning, then clearing this afternoon. Wednesday high of minus 6 #cbcmb

'Let her come home,' Manitoba mom says, as daughter's disappearance marks a decade | CBC News A Manitoba woman whose daughter disappeared 10 years ago hopes the RCMP's drive for fresh information will bring the closure she so desperately needs.

'Let her come home,' Manitoba mother says as daughter's disappearance marks a decade
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Winnipeg Jets fall 4-1 to Anaheim, snapping winning streak at 3 games | CBC News Ryan Poehling had a goal and an assist to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

Scoring 3 goals in under 2 minutes, the Anaheim Ducks outplay the Winnipeg Jets 4-1
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Gas prices soar in Manitoba amid ongoing war War in the Middle East is driving up the cost of gas across the globe. With no end to the conflict in sight, experts say there's a lot of uncertainty about prices moving forward.

Gas prices soar in Manitoba amid ongoing war in Iran
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Manitoba MLA Bob Lagassé leaves PCs to become an Independent | CBC News Manitoba MLA Bob Lagassé will no longer serve under the Progressive Conservative banner.

Manitoba MLA Bob Lagassé leaves PCs to become an Independent
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Manitoba farmers feel surge of fertilizer prices amid Middle East conflict | CBC News Manitoba farmers on the verge of spring planting are feeling the impacts of fertilizer prices rising globally. Those costs are because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which is blocking key exports ...

Manitoba farmers feel surge of fertilizer prices amid Iran conflict
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Manitobans denied MAID 5 times national average, federal report shows | CBC News A Steinbach woman and her family don't understand why she doesn't qualify for MAID in a province that denies access far more than anywhere else in Canada.

Manitobans denied assisted dying at 5 times national average, federal report shows.
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Chilly start to Tuesday, but Winnipeg warms up to near normal this afternoon. South breeze with a mix of sun and clouds. High of minus 4. Seasonal high is minus 2 #cbcmb

Members of Winnipeg's Jewish community shaken after Toronto-area shootings, police to increase patrols | CBC News Some Jewish leaders in Winnipeg say community members have been left feeling shaken after shots were fired at several Toronto-area synagogues in Toronto this week.

Members of Winnipeg's Jewish community shaken after Toronto-area shootings, Winnipeg police to increase patrols
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Babies exposed to measles getting preventive treatment every week in Manitoba | CBC News An average of one baby a week in the Southern Health region is being given a preventive treatment after a potential measles exposure, which a health official says is a sign of the disease's widespread...

Babies exposed to measles getting preventative treatment every week in Manitoba @ianfroese.bsky.social
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Yesterday's spring feeling is short-lived as Winnipeg returns to colder than seasonal weather. Mix of sun and clouds Monday. Temperature falls to minus 12 this morning, then rises. Cold tonight with a low of minus 17 #cbcmb

Manitoba's Matt Dunstone captures 1st Brier title, defeating 4-time champion Kevin Koe of Alberta | CBC Sports Matt Dunstone and his Manitoba curling team won the Canadian men's championship on Sunday evening, defeating Alberta's Kevin Koe 6-3 in St. John's.

Manitoba's Matt Dunstone captures 1st Brier title, defeating 4-time champion Kevin Koe
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Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader: state media | CBC

Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader: state media
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Winnipeg health officials warn about presence of strong animal tranquilizer in drug supply | CBC News Public health officials are raising alarms about the presence of an animal tranquilizer in Winnipeg's drug supply.

Winnipeg health officials warn of presence of strong animal tranquilizer in drug supply
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ANALYSIS | SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact us here on Earth | CBC News Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to spa...

SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky
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You may need an umbrella Sunday in Winnipeg. Increasing clouds with a few showers this afternoon. Southwest breeze. High of 4. Wind gets stronger tonight. Low of minus 9 #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb

At 25, Wikipedia faces a double threat: the rise of AI and the decline of local media | CBC Radio It's been 25 years since Wikipedia first launched, but what does its future look like in a world where traditional media is on the decline and AI is on the rise?

At 25, Wikipedia faces a double threat: the rise of AI and the decline of local media
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Morrissey's OT goal lifts Jets to 3-2 victory over Canucks | CBC News Josh Morrissey scored 1:49 into overtime to become the highest-scoring defenceman in franchise history as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in front of a crowd of 14,294 at Canada L...

Morrissey's OT goal lifts Jets to 3-2 victory over Canucks. Morrissey surpasses Byfuglien as Winnipeg's highest scoring defenceman in franchise history
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Woman 'generous beyond belief' identified as 2nd person killed in Dominican Republic bus crash | CBC News A Winnipeg woman killed in a bus crash while on vacation is being remembered as a determined, caring and selfless mother who always offered a helping hand to those who needed it — whether it be volunt...

Winnipeg woman 'generous beyond belief' identified as 2nd person killed in Dominican Republic bus crash
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Beer, wine and spirits sales fall as Canadians cut back on alcohol, Statistics Canada says | CBC News Canadians are buying less alcohol, leading to the largest annual drop in beer, wine, spirits and cider sales in the 20 years Statistics Canada has been tracking the data, according to the agency's new...

Canadians are drinking less, driving the biggest drop in alcohol sales in 20 years: StatsCan
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'Just not fair' for wife to take blowback for White House visit: Connor Hellebuyck | CBC News Connor Hellebuyck says he can handle the criticism he received for attending a White House reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, but the Winnipeg Jets goalie is upset his wife has had to be...

'Just not fair' for wife to take blowback for White House visit: Connor Hellebuyck
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