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• Expert calls for understanding amid Winnipeg’s construction woes

  Construction season is underway, and as frustrations over traffic jams and delays build up, one expert calls for understanding and respect to the workers on the job

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• Providence University College to offer Inuit flight training, jobs to the north

  An Inuit-owned airline will give conditional offers of employment to graduates of the expanded aviation program who complete their studies.

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• Aging Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to hit the ground running in season opener

  The Bombers host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in their season opener on Friday at IG Field.

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• Manitoba government funds Chief Peguis Trail study

  The premier said the cash will help to look at extending Chief Peguis Trail from Main Street to Brookside Boulevard, a concept that’s been discussed by the city for decades.

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• Winnipeg Folk Fest director departing role at the end of summer

  Manitoba Film and Music announced Skromeda will be moving into the role of CEO and film commissioner after over a decade at the helm of Folk Fest.

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• Swan River teen suspect charged in connection with Manitoba homicide

  Manitoba RCMP said the accused, who is from Swan River and knew the victim, was arrested in Winnipeg on Wednesday.

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• Manitoba RCMP arrest man in connection with fatal Sandy Bay shooting

  RCMP arrested Shawn Spence, 26, for his alleged involvement in the slaying of a 39-year-old male outside a residence on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation on June 6.

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• Manitoba government to spend $4.7 million on new addictions treatment spots

  According to the release, the funding will bring up to 125 spaces to Brandon, 125 spaces to Selkirk, 75 spaces in Flin Flon and 400 spaces in Thompson.

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• Manitoba premier still mum on funding to search landfill for remains of two women

  Manitoba's premier says a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women should be led by the federal government and families, not the province.

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• 5 big numbers for the Bombers home opener

  Derek Taylor has five numbers that he thinks are important to keep in mind as the Winnipeg Bluebombers get ready for their home opener Friday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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• Winnipeg man faces raft of charges after crash that put cops in hospital

  A 25-year-old man is in custody after a Wednesday morning crash that put two police officers in hospital.

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• ‘He probably thought she was dead’: Victim’s family describes Manitoba home invasion

  Candace Richardson, 30, had fallen asleep watching TV in her Erickson, Man., basement, when she woke up to someone stabbing her repeatedly.

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• Property damaged, trees ‘eviscerated’ in powerful western Manitoba storm, farmer says

  A western Manitoba farmer says his property was hit by quarter-sized hail Wednesday night, causing 'big time devastation' to crops.

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• Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

  The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.

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• Drone show to cap off Canada Day at The Forks

  The Forks is getting back to celebrating Canada Day on July 1 after taking a different approach a year ago, and it will include a unique way to cap off the night.

  Entertainment

  Jun 7
• Manitoba grand chief ‘upset’ with Queen Elizabeth II statue replacement

  AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick said in a press release that restoring the statue without consulting Manitoba's Indigenous population shows a 'lack of commitment to reconciliation.'

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• Workplace injuries on the rise, as Manitoba unions raise concerns over safety

  Workplace injuries seem to be on the rise. For some union reps, this reflects concern over safety. And for one employer, it means a SAFE Work certification

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• Winnipeg’s Cody Glass back home after dream season ends with gold

  After appearing in a career-best 72 NHL games, Cody Glass helped Canada win a gold medal at the World Championship in Finland and Latvia.

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• Main Street Project in desperate need of bottled water for Winnipeg’s vulnerable

  Winnipeg's Main Street Project says there is an urgent need for donations of water bottles to help those who can't get away from the sweltering hot temperatures.

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• Temporary road closures announced for road construction and St. Vital Bridge project

  Winnipeg has announced some temporary road closures for general road construction and the St. Vital Bridge project. Motorists are urged to find alternate routes and expect delays.

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• Manitoba RCMP identifies suspect in Sandy Bay homicide, public urged to report sightings

  Manitoba RCMP say they have identified a suspect in the shooting death of a man on Sandy Bay First Nation. Shawn Spence is considered armed and dangerous.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• ‘Abandoned’ wildlife may be safer than you think, rehab centre says

  Overall, with deer and other wildlife, the best course of action is just to keep your distance.

  Environment

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• Manitoba expands sleep disorder centre to reduce backlogs, increase patient volume

  'The quality of our sleep has a significant impact on our well-being and health, with thousands of Manitobans affected,' said Health Minister Audrey Gordon.

  Health

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• Manitoba seniors can apply for hearing aid funding

  The province announced Wednesday that the application window is now open for its new Seniors Hearing Aid Program.

  Health

  Jun 7
• Woman suffers ‘significant’ injuries during home invasion in Erickson: Manitoba RCMP

  Manitoba RCMP have made an arrest in connection with a violent home invasion that took place early Tuesday in the community of Erickson.

  Crime

  Jun 7