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Manitoba's NDP government to deliver its first budget April 2

Manitoba's NDP government to deliver its first budget April 2

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has set April 2 as budget day this year. It will be the first budget since the New Democrats swept to power in last October's provincial election.
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Musician Allison Russell cancels, postpones shows after getting caught in storm

Musician Allison Russell cancels, postpones shows after getting caught in storm

WINNIPEG — Montreal folk singer Allison Russell has been forced to cancel or postpone some tour dates after being caught in stormy winter weather in Western Canada.
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Woman in Winnipeg shot in face by stranger with air pistol, police allege

Woman in Winnipeg shot in face by stranger with air pistol, police allege

WINNIPEG — A woman in Winnipeg was allegedly shot in the face with an air pistol by a stranger sitting next to her at a bar. Police say it happened Friday afternoon, adding officers met with her at the home she travelled to after the shooting.
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Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians

Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians

WINNIPEG — The landmark intersection of Portage Ave. and Main St., which has inspired a song, a stamp, and years of passionate debate among Winnipeg residents, may soon be open to pedestrians for the first time in more than 40 years.
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'What I love to do': Meet Ruby Chopstix, Manitoba's first drag artist-in-residence

'What I love to do': Meet Ruby Chopstix, Manitoba's first drag artist-in-residence

WINNIPEG — Ruby Chopstix's rise to Winnipeg stardom literally started from the bottom. Deep in the bowels of a local theatre basement, Chopstix made her debut as a drag queen in front of a small crowd who had gathered to watch a local talent show.
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Manitoba NDP government aims to toughen Crown guidelines for people seeking bail

Manitoba NDP government aims to toughen Crown guidelines for people seeking bail

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised a crackdown on crime Thursday with increased monitoring of people released on bail and new guidelines for Crown attorneys involved in bail hearings.
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Jets extend win streak to four games with 4-2 victory over Blues

Jets extend win streak to four games with 4-2 victory over Blues

WINNIPEG — Alex Iafallo didn’t let his confidence take a hit when his goal-scoring drought reached 20 games.
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Sean Monahan has a goal and assist, Winnipeg wins 4th straight, 4-2 over St. Louis

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Sean Monahan scored a goal and added an assist after missing a game because of an illness to help the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday night and extend their win streak to four games.
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman doesn't view Jets' low attendance as 'crisis'

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman doesn't view Jets' low attendance as 'crisis'

WINNIPEG — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he doesn't think the Winnipeg Jets' attendance issues are a red flag for the team's viability. Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke to reporters Tuesday before the Jets hosted the St.
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls on Jets, Winnipeg fans to find solution to falling attendance

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls on Jets, Winnipeg fans to find solution to falling attendance

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Winnipeg a strong market where “hockey matters,” and said he believes the team's falling attendance will be resolved. Bettman spoke Tuesday, before the Jets hosted the St. Louis Blues.
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