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In the news today: Regimental funeral today for B.C. Mountie, NDP victory in Manitoba

In the news today: Regimental funeral today for B.C. Mountie, NDP victory in Manitoba

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Funeral today for B.C.
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'Gratifying': Indigenous leaders reflect on Kinew's historic election win in Manitoba

'Gratifying': Indigenous leaders reflect on Kinew's historic election win in Manitoba

Manitobans made history Tuesday night for electing an NDP government led by Wab Kinew, who is to become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada.
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Mischief and armed assault in Montreal as residents protest new bike lanes

Mischief and armed assault in Montreal as residents protest new bike lanes

MONTREAL — Xavier Richard says he was taking a stroll through his Montreal neighbourhood last week when he noticed a pedestrian hunched over in one of the area’s new bike lanes. Richard approached to offer assistance.
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How rate hikes have sparked debate on the causes of inflation and how to fight it

How rate hikes have sparked debate on the causes of inflation and how to fight it

OTTAWA — Central banks have been trying their best to convince the public that their interest rate hikes are ultimately for the greater good. But not everyone is buying it.
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B.C. man takes one-tonne pumpkin on road trip to win California weigh-off

B.C. man takes one-tonne pumpkin on road trip to win California weigh-off

VANCOUVER — An enormous pumpkin nicknamed "Mama" grown in a Richmond, B.C., backyard has won first place in one of North America's most prestigious pumpkin contests, weighing in at more than a tonne.
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Manitoba NDP to form majority government in historic win for First Nations premier

Manitoba NDP to form majority government in historic win for First Nations premier

WINNIPEG — Wab Kinew, who is to become Canada's first First Nations provincial premier, spoke to young Indigenous people and those from all backgrounds in his victory speech Tuesday after the NDP won a majority in the Manitoba election.
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Some reaction to Manitoba NDP election win and first First Nations provincial premier

Some reaction to Manitoba NDP election win and first First Nations provincial premier

WINNIPEG — Manitobans elected the NDP into government on Tuesday, and Leader Wab Kinew is set to become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada. Here is some of the reaction: "I was given a second chance in life.
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Premier Wab Kinew: From rapper to reporter to Manitoba's top political office

Premier Wab Kinew: From rapper to reporter to Manitoba's top political office

WINNIPEG — Rap artist. Journalist. Economics student. Premier. Wab Kinew's path as a young man, including several brushes with the law and some convictions, did not appear a likely path tobecoming the first First Nations premier of a province.
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A timeline of recent provincial elections and governments in Manitoba

A timeline of recent provincial elections and governments in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Manitobans elected a new government on Tuesday, with the New Democrats sweeping the Progressive Conservatives from power after seven years in Opposition. Here is a look at Manitoba elections and governments over the past 20 years.
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No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $40 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Oct. 6 will be an estimated $50 million, with two $1 million Maxmillions prizes up for grabs. The Canadian Press
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