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Will Americans pay more for Manitoba canola, meds and machinery?
Manitobans, like all Canadians, have no choice but to consider what will be impacted by Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. In 2023, this province exported $15.5 billion worth of goods and services to the U.S.
Provincial funding top-up for municipalities receives middling reviews from mayors
In an announcement Premier Wab Kinew described as "something that's never been done before," Manitoba's NDP government plans to top up funding for municipalities by an additional $12.4 million a year, starting in 2025.
Consumers group gives cold shoulder to proposed Manitoba Hydro rate freeze
Premier Wab Kinew's promise to freeze electricity rates for a year is getting a cold shoulder from a group that represents consumers and low-income Manitobans.
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Few goodies in store for Winnipeggers as mayor signals stark pre-Christmas budget
The City of Winnipeg is heading into a 2025 budget cycle with few good options when it comes to delivering all the services the city offers, building and maintaining infrastructure and replenishing a rainy-day fund that was depleted during the pandemic.
Manitoba to make retail crime crackdown permanent facet of Winnipeg policing
Police patrols aimed at reducing robberies and theft at retail stores will become a permanent facet of policing in Winnipeg, Manitoba Justice Minister Matt Wiebe said Thursday.
Federal restrictions on immigration will reduce population growth in Winnipeg: economic outlook
New federal immigration restrictions are expected to hamper Winnipeg's population growth, according to a new economic outlook from the Conference Board of Canada.
Cost of reopening Portage and Main to pedestrians rises by $8M
The cost of reopening Portage and Main to pedestrians will cost the City of Winnipeg $8 million more than it expected because the only construction company interested in the work bid higher than expected, the city's public works department says in a new report.
Manitoba PC leadership candidates Khan, Daudrich pushed to clarify stances on hot-button issues
The two candidates vying to lead Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party were pushed to clarify their positions on divisive topics such as transgender rights and pandemic restrictions on Wednesday, in their first appearance together before a gathering of party members.
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The police HQ and little more: Wab Kinew's focus for the inquiry into Katz-Sheegl era at city hall
The City of Winnipeg is finally getting a provincial inquiry into the procurement, construction and real estate scandals of the Sam Katz-Phil Sheegl era. It's just not the inquiry city council asked for in 2017.
Bribe allegation in $5.1M suit is false, Shindico vice-president testifies
The vice-president of Winnipeg commercial real estate firm Shindico testified in court Tuesday an allegation his company bribed a former City of Winnipeg official is false.