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OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Egypt this afternoon to take part in a summit surrounding the truce U.S. President Donald Trump helped arrange between Israel and Hamas.

CP NewsAlert: PM Carney making last-minute trip to Egypt for Trump peace plan summit

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Egypt this afternoon to take part in a summit surrounding the truce U.S. President Donald Trump helped arrange between Israel and Hamas.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 2h

The common-law wife of a man who died following his forceful arrest by Winnipeg police two years ago is suing the municipal government and the officers who took him into custody.

Winnipeg police officers accused of causing man’s death during arrest: lawsuit

The common-law wife of a man who died following his forceful arrest by Winnipeg police two years ago is suing the municipal government and the officers who took him into custody.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 4h

A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter after he stabbed an acquaintance while walking down the street and then took the victim to hospital, where he died.

Fatal Swan River stabbing nets eight-year sentence

A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter after he stabbed an acquaintance while walking down the street and then took the victim to hospital, where he died.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 5h

The Winnipeg Jets are off and running on a new NHL season — and local hockey fans are already in mid-season form when it comes to questions about the club.

Jets mailbag: Injuries, prospects and salary cap on fans’ minds

Your Winnipeg Jets questions answered

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 6h

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region.

Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 6h

TORONTO – The most frightening thing for a commercial real estate company is a large, empty unit it’s dying to fill, lest it be haunted by the vacancy for months or years to come.

Spirit Halloween makes retail vacancies less of a nightmare after Hudson's Bay fall

TORONTO – The most frightening thing for a commercial real estate company is a large, empty unit it’s dying to fill, lest it be haunted by the vacancy for months or years to come.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 7h

WINNIPEG – Governments and non-profit groups are taking time to review this year’s wildfire season and the unprecedented challenges posed by evacuating tens of thousands of people across wide swaths of the country.

Learning lessons from Canada's wildfire season, Manitoba evacuations

WINNIPEG – Governments and non-profit groups are taking time to review this year’s wildfire season and the unprecedented challenges posed by evacuating tens of thousands of people across wide swaths of the country.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 7h

AMMAN – Three Newfoundland and Labrador activists have been released from Israeli detention and are en route home to Canada.

Three N.L. activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla released from Israeli detention

AMMAN – Three Newfoundland and Labrador activists have been released from Israeli detention and are en route home to Canada.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 16h

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers that produced a near-flawless performance two weeks ago were nowhere to be found in Edmonton.

Bombers missing A-game against Elks

Loss puts Bombers on road to CFL playoff crossover sport

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 22h

Premier Wab Kinew is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney resolve the trade dispute with China after recent comments from the Chinese ambassador to Canada suggested China was ready to lift the levy on canola and pork.

Premier calls for end of tariff on Chinese EVs

PM can end ‘two-front trade war,’ says Kinew

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 22h

Jeff Malott is willing to do whatever it takes to stick around after making an NHL roster out of training camp for the first time in his career.

Former Moose trying to make an impact with Kings

Jeff Malott is willing to do whatever it takes to stick around after making an NHL roster out of training camp for the first time in his career.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 22h

Mark Scheifele went to the hard areas and his brilliant hand-eye coordination took care of the rest.

Inside job: Late tip from Scheifele gives Jets first win

Winnipeg locked it down while short-handed in game’s final moment

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 23h

The smell of turkey, gravy and all the fixings wafted from the front doors of Union Gospel Mission Saturday afternoon, where a line was quickly forming behind Ted Chartrand.

A feast of food and faith at Union Gospel Mission

Hundreds gather for Thanksgiving dinner as volunteers dish out meals — and compassion — to Winnipeg’s vulnerable

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 1d

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘The Godfather’ films and ‘Father of the Bride,’ whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘The Godfather’ films and ‘Father of the Bride,’ whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

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High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state Friday night that left at least six people dead and many more injured, authorities said.

Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as 6 people are killed in separate shootings

High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state Friday night that left at least six people dead and many more injured, authorities said.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 1d

TORONTO – Indigenous rights activist Mskwaasin Agnew is anticipated to land today in Toronto after being part of a flotilla attempting to bring aid to Gaza.

Indigenous activist who was on Gaza-bound flotilla is returning to Canada

TORONTO – Indigenous rights activist Mskwaasin Agnew is anticipated to land today in Toronto after being part of a flotilla attempting to bring aid to Gaza.

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TORONTO – Right-hander Kevin Gausman will get the start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against Seattle.

Right-hander Kevin Gausman gets Game 1 start for Blue Jays in ALCS against Mariners

TORONTO – Right-hander Kevin Gausman will get the start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against Seattle.

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BRANDON — A Boissevain woman accused in a series of mail thefts was denied bail because the judge said releasing her could taint the public’s confidence in the justice system.

Brandon judge denies bail for woman accused of mail theft

BRANDON — A Boissevain woman accused in a series of mail thefts was denied bail because the judge said releasing her could taint the public’s confidence in the justice system.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 1d

EDMONTON — Nic Demski better sleep like a baby on this road trip.

Papa Demski to suit up against Elks

Bombers’ star receiver and his fiancée welcomed arrival of son Wednesday

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 1d

SEATTLE (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory Friday night in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

SEATTLE (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory Friday night in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

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NEW WESTMINSTER – A Metro Vancouver hockey coach has been charged with sexual assault, interference and exploitation stemming from an investigation into “historical” allegations dating back to 2008.

Metro Vancouver hockey coach faces sex charges over 'historical' allegations

NEW WESTMINSTER – A Metro Vancouver hockey coach has been charged with sexual assault, interference and exploitation stemming from an investigation into “historical” allegations dating back to 2008.

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TORONTO – A Toronto hospital says it transplanted a heart that stopped beating last month in a Canadian first that has the potential to substantially shorten the long wait for a donor.

Canada's first non-beating heart transplant could lead to shorter wait lists: UHN

TORONTO – A Toronto hospital says it transplanted a heart that stopped beating last month in a Canadian first that has the potential to substantially shorten the long wait for a donor.

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 1d

OTTAWA – Sergio Marchi says when he asks students in his university course on politics how many of them are interested in a career in public life, he’s surprised if two or three of them raise a hand.

Former Liberal cabinet minister says young people are hesitant to enter politics

OTTAWA – Sergio Marchi says when he asks students in his university course on politics how many of them are interested in a career in public life, he’s surprised if two or three of them raise a hand.

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FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Liquor Corporation says it wants to sell the remaining $3.4 million worth of American alcohol removed from store shelves in protest of the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

N.B. wants to sell its stock of American alcohol removed in anti-Trump protest

FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Liquor Corporation says it wants to sell the remaining $3.4 million worth of American alcohol removed from store shelves in protest of the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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