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Ex-CAO admits to stealing over $500K from Manitoba municipality, then faking cyberattack
A former chief administrative officer has admitted to stealing more than half a million dollars from a western Manitoba municipality's bank account, then trying to cover it up by fabricating a story about a cyberattack and altering documents.
Manitoba man who killed New Jersey woman in 1997 cold case sentenced to 10 years
A Manitoba man who admitted to killing a 23-year-old woman in a New Jersey cold case has been sentenced to 10 years in prison thanks to a plea deal that upset the victim's mother.
York Factory First Nation 'essentially stranded' after low water levels ground ferry: grand chief
Indigenous leaders in Manitoba want an all-season road for a northern Manitoba First Nation that's “essentially stranded” after low water levels left its ferry grounded for over two weeks.
Man banished from First Nation for 5 years challenges 'incredibly extreme punishment'
Terry Francois, 53, pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting a peace officer in May. When he returned to the community in June, he received a formal letter of banishment from NCN, according to a federal application for judicial review filed Thursday.
Manitoba political commentator Paul Thomas to retire after more than 50 years of punditry
Paul Thomas has been the person to call with questions about Canadian politics for more than half a century, offering his insights in countless media interviews. As he gets ready to retire, Thomas recounts some of his standout political moments and opinions.
Alberta watchdog's ruling on Winnipeg police fatal shooting of Nigerian student expected in August
A decision over whether Winnipeg police officers were justified in the fatal 2023 shooting of a Nigerian international student is expected by the end of August, the out-of-province police watchdog tapped to conduct the investigation says.
Winnipeg man convicted of sexual assault involving 3 teens given 13-year prison sentence
A man convicted in the 2022 sexual assaults of two teen girls and a woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Manitoba has 'first-mover advantage' to establish Arctic trade corridor, premier says
Manitoba has a “first-mover advantage” over other Canadian provinces and territories when it comes to establishing an Arctic trade corridor through its deepsea port, Premier Wab Kinew says.
Hail-focused research projects 'long past due' in Canada, U.S., prof says
A new project that aims to better predict when hail will hit, and how big it will be, hopes to save people big bucks in damage repairs someday.
Premier vows to review Manitoba's response to province's worst wildfire season in 30 years
Manitoba's premier says the government will broadly review this year's wildfire season to see whether changes could be made, like lengthening runways for aircraft in remote communities or figuring out other shelter possibilities for evacuees.