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City of Winnipeg to use sulphur gas on ground squirrel population in 8 parks
The City of Winnipeg is planning to use a sulphur gas to control an overpopulation of Richardson ground squirrels on eight athletic fields this summer — a method that some animal rights advocates say is inhumane.
Brandon drop-in centre permanently closed due to escalating violence
Escalating violence and safety concerns have led staff to permanently close a downtown Brandon drop-in centre for people experiencing homelessness effective Thursday.
Patients died following bed rail entrapment, delays and poor monitoring: Manitoba critical incident reports
Bed rail entrapment, delays in receiving a medical diagnosis and treatment, poor monitoring and leaving an ER without being seen are among the issues that led to patient deaths in the first nine months of last year’s critical incident reports in Manitoba.
Police open fire on stolen truck that later hit house, caused explosion
Winnipeg police officers opened fire on a stolen pickup truck they say was driven toward them as the driver tried to flee, before the truck crashed into a house and caused an explosion Friday night.
Manwin Hotel for sale for $2.8M shortly after city order forces tenants to vacate
A troubled Winnipeg hotel vacated earlier this year over safety concerns has been put on the market, and while some say the building can be used to better support the community, others say it is beyond redemption.
Family of man fatally shot by RCMP sue officers, claiming excessive force and negligence
The family of a Grade 12 student is suing two RCMP officers, alleging an excessive use of force and negligence led to the "tragic and wrongful death" of their loved one who was fatally shot in southern Manitoba two years ago.
Fashion show featuring garbage-bag garments highlights experience of kids in foster care
A group of designers beamed with pride as their garments — made entirely from garbage bags — were showcased at a Winnipeg fashion show intended to spread awareness about the struggles and resilience of children in Manitoba's foster care system.
Impaired driver who ran stop sign sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for fatal collision
Family members of an 82-year-old woman from southern Manitoba wiped tears from their eyes inside a Winnipeg courtroom on Tuesday as the drunk driver responsible for the collision that caused her death was sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Manitoba celebrates 1st transgender and 2-spirit day of visibility
The final day of March celebrates transgender people internationally, but legislation passed in Manitoba last year expands that honour to include two-spirit and gender-diverse people, reminding the community that they are loved and supported in Manitoba.
Southern Manitoba school division failed to protect former student from sexual assault, lawsuit alleges
A former student is suing a school division in southern Manitoba alleging it failed to protect him from being preyed upon and repeatedly sexually assaulted by a staff member in the early '00s.