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WINNIPEG – Wally Daudrich, who finished a close second in this year’s Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race, is now hoping to run for a legislature seat.
Wally Daudrich eyes legislature seat after losing Manitoba Tory leadership bid
WINNIPEG – Wally Daudrich, who finished a close second in this year’s Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race, is now hoping to run for a legislature seat.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
WINNIPEG – Wally Daudrich, who finished a close second in this year’s Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race, is now hoping to run for a legislature seat.
Manitoba has lowered the age for breast cancer screening to 45 from 50, but the union for mammographers has warned that without more staff, the system could be overwhelmed.
Union warns about staffing ahead of change to breast cancer screening
Eligibility for mammogram lowered to age 45 as of Jan. 2
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December 24, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Manitoba has lowered the age for breast cancer screening to 45 from 50, but the union for mammographers has warned that without more staff, the system could be overwhelmed.
Some local charities are struggling to keep up amid the rising costs of living for donors.
Manitobans still give but charities feel squeeze
Some local charities are struggling to keep up amid the rising costs of living for donors.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Some local charities are struggling to keep up amid the rising costs of living for donors.
Jake Thomas wasn’t planning on retiring.
Move to D-line coach natural for lifelong Bomber Thomas
Jake Thomas wasn’t planning on retiring.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Jake Thomas wasn’t planning on retiring.
Health Canada says it has received no flu data from the Manitoba government this month as it tracks one of the worst influenza seasons in the country in years.
Manitoba data missing from Health Canada flu report
Province warns of severe respiratory virus season, urges vaccination
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December 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Health Canada says it has received no flu data from the Manitoba government this month as it tracks one of the worst influenza seasons in the country in years.
Several days after two snowstorms walloped Winnipeg, many of the city’s major routes remain treacherous because of deep ice ruts.
‘Just bear with us’: city asks drivers for patience with snow-clearing operation
Several days after two snowstorms walloped Winnipeg, many of the city’s major routes remain treacherous because of deep ice ruts.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Several days after two snowstorms walloped Winnipeg, many of the city’s major routes remain treacherous because of deep ice ruts.
Two former Winnipeg residents who accused Peter Nygard of rape and a therapist who supports survivors weren’t surprised when the convicted sex offender’s name emerged in new Epstein files Tuesday.
Ex-Winnipeggers who accused Nygard of sex crimes not surprised by Epstein link
FBI tried to interview former prince Andrew during investigation of disgraced fashion mogul
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December 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Two former Winnipeg residents who accused Peter Nygard of rape and a therapist who supports survivors weren’t surprised when the convicted sex offender’s name emerged in new Epstein files Tuesday.
Luke Schenn is looking forward to switching from professional hockey player to amateur hockey dad for a few days this holiday season.
Schenns welcome Winnipeg winter
Veteran blue-liner steps behind bench as sons hit the ice for Jets Challenge Cup
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December 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Luke Schenn is looking forward to switching from professional hockey player to amateur hockey dad for a few days this holiday season.
There’s a promise of warmth inside before anyone opens the door.
‘There’s peace here’
Season’s messages of love, joy and family on full display at St. Vital group home for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
There’s a promise of warmth inside before anyone opens the door.
New Year’s Eve is a chance to go big. One last hurrah to end the year on a memorable note.
Impress dinner guests without excess kitchen labour
Readers share recipes for welcoming the new year with low-fuss, big-taste fanfare
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December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
New Year’s Eve is a chance to go big. One last hurrah to end the year on a memorable note.
CBS News says it’s issuing takedown orders for a shelved “60 Minutes” segment after it was posted on Global TV’s app on Monday and then spread online.
CBS News says Global 'mistakenly' posted '60 Minutes' segment, issues takedown order
CBS News says it’s issuing takedown orders for a shelved “60 Minutes” segment after it was posted on Global TV’s app on Monday and then spread online.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
CBS News says it’s issuing takedown orders for a shelved “60 Minutes” segment after it was posted on Global TV’s app on Monday and then spread online.
The Forks is celebrating new funding it says will help reopen a popular active transportation bridge.
Manitoba to give $3M to repair rail bridge at The Forks
The Forks is celebrating new funding it says will help reopen a popular active transportation bridge.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Forks is celebrating new funding it says will help reopen a popular active transportation bridge.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a 4-year-old child, two days before Christmas.
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a 4-year-old child, two days before Christmas.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a 4-year-old child, two days before Christmas.
WINNIPEG – Claudemier Bighetty points to rocky terrain under a Winnipeg bridge and tells viewers on his Facebook page that’s where he used to live.
From encampment to housing: A look at addressing Winnipeg's homelessness crisis
WINNIPEG – Claudemier Bighetty points to rocky terrain under a Winnipeg bridge and tells viewers on his Facebook page that’s where he used to live.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
WINNIPEG – Claudemier Bighetty points to rocky terrain under a Winnipeg bridge and tells viewers on his Facebook page that’s where he used to live.
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’s not going to fulfil a 2023 election campaign promise to regulate gas prices.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew drops promise to regulate gas prices
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’s not going to fulfil a 2023 election campaign promise to regulate gas prices.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’s not going to fulfil a 2023 election campaign promise to regulate gas prices.
OTTAWA – The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York sought an interview with ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor for connections to Canadian sex offender and fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
FBI sought interview with former prince Andrew during Peter Nygard investigation
OTTAWA – The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York sought an interview with ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor for connections to Canadian sex offender and fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
OTTAWA – The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York sought an interview with ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor for connections to Canadian sex offender and fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
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Something has to give for the #NHLJets, who hit the holiday break in a world of hurt.
But will it?
Breaking down the options — firing the coach and/or GM, making a trade, promoting from within or standing pat — and which path is most likely.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2025/...
But will it?
Breaking down the options — firing the coach and/or GM, making a trade, promoting from within or standing pat — and which path is most likely.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2025/...
Standing pat not sustainable for Winnipeg Jets searching for answers to prolonged tailspin
SALT LAKE CITY — It was hard to miss the presence of Winnipeg Jets co-owner Mark Chipman on this just-completed road trip through St. Louis, Denver and Salt Lake City — one that produced a single poin...
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December 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Something has to give for the #NHLJets, who hit the holiday break in a world of hurt.
But will it?
Breaking down the options — firing the coach and/or GM, making a trade, promoting from within or standing pat — and which path is most likely.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2025/...
But will it?
Breaking down the options — firing the coach and/or GM, making a trade, promoting from within or standing pat — and which path is most likely.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2025/...
LONDON (AP) — Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on Tuesday while supporting pro-Palestinian activists who are staging a hunger strike to protest their imprisonment while awaiting trial on charges related to a series of earlier demonstrations.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking pro-Palestinian activists
LONDON (AP) — Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on Tuesday while supporting pro-Palestinian activists who are staging a hunger strike to protest their imprisonment while awaiting trial on charges related to a series of earlier demonstrations.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
LONDON (AP) — Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on Tuesday while supporting pro-Palestinian activists who are staging a hunger strike to protest their imprisonment while awaiting trial on charges related to a series of earlier demonstrations.
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged down 0.3 per cent in October as the manufacturing sector slowed.
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product drop 0.3 per cent in October
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged down 0.3 per cent in October as the manufacturing sector slowed.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged down 0.3 per cent in October as the manufacturing sector slowed.
A segment of the American news program “60 Minutes,” pulled by CBS News prior to its U.S. airing, began circulating online Monday with the branding of Canadian broadcaster Global TV.
Pulled '60 Minutes' segment surfaces on web with Canadian broadcaster's branding
A segment of the American news program “60 Minutes,” pulled by CBS News prior to its U.S. airing, began circulating online Monday with the branding of Canadian broadcaster Global TV.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A segment of the American news program “60 Minutes,” pulled by CBS News prior to its U.S. airing, began circulating online Monday with the branding of Canadian broadcaster Global TV.
WASHINGTON – A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade kicks into high gear next year as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his campaign to realign global trade and poach key industries from America’s closest neighbours.
The continental trade pact is up for review in 2026 — here's what Trump might want
WASHINGTON – A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade kicks into high gear next year as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his campaign to realign global trade and poach key industries from America’s closest neighbours.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
WASHINGTON – A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade kicks into high gear next year as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his campaign to realign global trade and poach key industries from America’s closest neighbours.
WHITEHORSE – A deep freeze affecting much of Western Canada has one northern territory urging its residents to limit their power use.
Yukon power grid under 'significant' strain as deep freeze grips Western Canada
WHITEHORSE – A deep freeze affecting much of Western Canada has one northern territory urging its residents to limit their power use.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
WHITEHORSE – A deep freeze affecting much of Western Canada has one northern territory urging its residents to limit their power use.
JERUSALEM (AP) — A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered Israel’s two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli leader instructed him to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach.
Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered Israel’s two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli leader instructed him to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered Israel’s two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli leader instructed him to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach.
PARIS (AP) — France’s fractured parliament is debating an emergency bill Tuesday designed to prevent a U.S.-style government shutdown next week, after negotiations on a 2026 budget collapsed.
France races to avoid US-style government shutdown after budget talks collapse
PARIS (AP) — France’s fractured parliament is debating an emergency bill Tuesday designed to prevent a U.S.-style government shutdown next week, after negotiations on a 2026 budget collapsed.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
PARIS (AP) — France’s fractured parliament is debating an emergency bill Tuesday designed to prevent a U.S.-style government shutdown next week, after negotiations on a 2026 budget collapsed.
SALT LAKE CITY — It was hard to miss the presence of Winnipeg Jets co-owner Mark Chipman on this just-completed road trip through St. Louis, Denver and Salt Lake City — one that produced a single point and pushed the team further into the NHL abyss.
Jets out of excuses
Standing pat not sustainable for team searching for answers to prolonged tailspin
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December 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
SALT LAKE CITY — It was hard to miss the presence of Winnipeg Jets co-owner Mark Chipman on this just-completed road trip through St. Louis, Denver and Salt Lake City — one that produced a single point and pushed the team further into the NHL abyss.