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Métis Federation buys former research council buildings in Winnipeg, eyes bid for Fort Garry Hotel
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Métis Federation buys former research council buildings in Winnipeg, eyes bid for Fort Garry Hotel | CBC News
The Manitoba Métis Federation is taking another big step as it expands its real estate footprint in downtown Winnipeg — and sets its eyes on yet another iconic and historic property.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/metis-federation-research-building-fort-garry-9.7265598
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Manitoba flood assistance includes special recovery program, $500 cheques, charitable donations
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Manitoba flood assistance includes special recovery program, $500 cheques, charitable donations | CBC News
A $500 cheque will be in the mail as soon as possible for flood-stricken Manitobans who've applied for disaster financial assistance, and a one-time grant program is in place for anyone in the hardest...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/500-cheques-disaster-financial-assistance-manitoba-9.7266235
about 13 hours ago
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Saturday's a scorcher in Winnipeg. Heat Warning today as temperature soars to 34, humidex 42. Sunny and hazy with a south breeze at 20. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight
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Brown looking forward to 1st start in Winnipeg as Bombers QB after Collaros injury. Argos in Winnipeg Friday
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Brown looking forward to 1st start in Winnipeg as Blue Bombers QB after Collaros injury | CBC News
Dru Brown spent three years in Winnipeg and never once had the chance to lead the Blue Bombers as a starter on home turf.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dru-brown-starting-for-collaros-9.7265138
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Winnipeg Folk Festival kicks off as days of 30 plus degree heat move in
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Winnipeg Folk Festival kicks off as days of 30 C heat approach | CBC News
The director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival says the event will go ahead rain or shine, as heat prepares to clamp down Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/folk-festival-kicks-off-heat-approaches-9.7265320
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1 week after Kinew visit to Parkland, some flood-impacted people still in the dark about provincial aid
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1 week after Kinew visit to Parkland, some flood-impacted residents still in dark about provincial aid | CBC News
One week after Premier Wab Kinew visited Manitoba's flood-ravaged Parkland region, some residents who've suffered serious losses say they still have no idea when or whether the province will provide f...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/flood-parkland-damage-complaints-9.7264974
1 day ago
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Winnipeg gets hot and steamy Friday. Sunny with a risk of a late day thunderstorm. High of 30. Humidex 34. Even hotter through the weekend 🌡
#TGIF
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Tornado watch issued for parts of southern Manitoba Thursday
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Tornado watch issued for parts of Manitoba | CBC News
A tornado watch has been issued for a large section of southern Manitoba.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tornado-watch-alert-9.7264770
2 days ago
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Accused arsonist's notebook suggests plans for future Winnipeg targets: search warrant docs
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Accused arsonist's notebook suggested plans for future Winnipeg targets: search warrant docs | CBC News
A man accused of setting more than a dozen fires across Winnipeg last year was carrying a notebook when he was arrested that contained "future potential targets" — including the health minister's cons...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-arson-jesse-wheatland-police-search-warrants-9.7263167
3 days ago
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Bright start to Thursday in Winnipeg. Becoming a mix of sun and clouds with a south breeze. High today of 27, humidex 32. Good chance of showers tonight and into Friday
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3 days ago
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Dauphin greenhouse suffers 'catastrophic situation' after floodwaters sweep through facility
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Dauphin greenhouse suffers 'catastrophic situation' after floodwaters sweep through facility | CBC News
A Dauphin greenhouse that supplies tomatoes to consumers across Manitoba and parts of western Canada says its entire crop has been destroyed after floodwaters tore through the facility about a week ag...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dauphin-greenhouse-flooding-damage-9.7263139
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Closure of Dauphin hospital to last for 'extended period' after flooding
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Closure of Dauphin hospital to last for 'extended period' after flooding | CBC News
Dauphin's hospital will remain closed for an "extended period" of time after heavy rains poured into the basement and knocked out power last week, officials said on Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dauphin-hospital-flooding-emergency-9.7263432
3 days ago
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Disbanding of federal weather radar research group will hamper tornado warning ability, experts say
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Disbanding of federal weather radar research group will hamper tornado-warning ability, experts say | CBC News
Federal government cuts to a weather radar research group will limit the ability of weather forecasters to spot coming tornadoes — like one that recently hit a Winnipeg neighbourhood without any advan...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/radar-research-cuts-tornado-prediction-9.7261730
4 days ago
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Winnipeg business owner patrolling streets solo to help reduce crime, open drug use
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Winnipeg business owner patrolling streets solo to help reduce crime, open drug use | CBC News
For seven weeks now, a Sargent Avenue business owner has been taking matters into his own hands, patrolling his neighbourhood administering naloxone and helping prevent crime.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/street-patrols-cobra-collectibles-9.7262270
4 days ago
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Beautiful summer day in Winnipeg Wednesday. Clearing with a seasonal high of 26. Still humid. Humidex 29
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4 days ago
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Manitoba farmers face 'huge devastation in crops' from incessant rain, floods
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Manitoba farmers face 'huge devastation in crops' from incessant rain, floods | CBC News
Farmers in Manitoba may face big losses this year after an extremely wet spring and stormy early summer, the head of the province's largest agriculture lobby group says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/crop-damage-rain-floods-9.7260976
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Markus Chambers won't run again for Winnipeg council seat, focusing on family amid wife's illness
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Markus Chambers won't run again for Winnipeg council seat, focusing on family amid wife's illness | CBC News
St. Norbert-Seine River Coun. Markus Chambers will not seek re-election in Winnipeg's civic election this fall, saying he's stepping away from politics to focus on his family as his wife continues tre...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/markus-chambers-st-norbert-seine-river-not-running-again-9.7261424
4 days ago
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How geography, climate change conspired to create summer floods in the Parkland
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ANALYSIS | How geography, climate change conspired to create summer floods in the Parklands | CBC News
The areas hit the hardest by Manitoba's early summer floods — the Parkland communities of Swan River, Minitonas and Dauphin — are not used to being main characters in a miserable Manitoba meteorologic...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/western-manitoba-flooding-analysis-9.7260618
5 days ago
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Study of proposed new arena for Naawi-Oodena could get city funding
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Study of proposed new arena for Naawi-Oodena could get city funding | CBC News
A group of Manitoba First Nations are proposing to build a new arena at Winnipeg's largest urban reserve and the idea's generating interest at city hall. Supporters say the new facility would address ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-hockey-arena-naawi-oodena-9.7260671
5 days ago
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Ford, Smith unveil plan for new 'Northern Sheild' oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario, running through Manitoba
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Ford, Smith unveil plan for new ‘Northern Shield’ oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario | CBC News
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario unveiled a proposed 3,300 km pipeline to transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in Southern Ontario.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-northern-shield-ontario-alberta-oil-9.7259820
5 days ago
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Increasing clouds and cooler in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Today's high is 24. Heat returns starting tomorrow, lasting through the weekend
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5 days ago
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Skylights damaged, carport roof gone, car dented - but western Manitoba woman says she's lucky after 'scary' storm
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Skylights damaged, carport roof gone, car dented — but western Manitoban says she's lucky after 'scary' storm | CBC News
Tracy Buck, 67, took shelter in her basement in Killarney, Man., during a storm that damaged homes, took down trees and shut out the lights for thousands of people on Monday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/southwest-rainstorm-hail-9.7260127
5 days ago
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Rising rivers in western Manitoba prompt state of emergency for St Lazare
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Rising rivers in western Manitoba prompt state of emergency for St. Lazare | CBC News
Officials in St. Lazare are scrambling to protect the small western Manitoba village from rising levels on both the Assiniboine and Qu'Appelle rivers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/st-lazare-state-of-emergency-9.7260030
5 days ago
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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen is retiring from the Canadian SpaceX Agency
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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen is retiring from the Canadian Space Agency | CBC News
Hansen, who voyaged around the moon in April, is leaving the Canadian Space Agency.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/jeremy-hansen-retiring-9.7260110
5 days ago
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Bombers squeak past Ticats as both teams lose starting QBs to injuries
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Bombers squeak past Ticats as both teams lose starting QBs to injuries | CBC News
Sergio Castillo's 23-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining lifted Winnipeg to a 14-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a game that saw both starting quarterbacks knocked out with injuries.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/collaros-mitchell-bombers-tiger-cats-cfl-9.7259481
6 days ago
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A damp start to Monday in Winnipeg. 70% chance of showers or thunderstorms this morning. Then a mix of sun and clouds. Wind becomes NW 30. Today's high is 27
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6 days ago
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Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros 'bummed' to miss Travis Kelce's wedding to Taylor Swift over game schedule
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Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros 'bummed' to miss Travis Kelce's wedding to Taylor Swift over game schedule | CBC News
Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros said he was "bummed" to miss out on seeing his longtime friend and NFLer Travis Kelce marry pop icon Taylor Swift at a star-studded wedding at Madison Square Gar...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-blue-bombers-zach-collaros-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-9.7259126
6 days ago
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Sioux Valley Dakota Nation declares state of emergency over rising foodwaters
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Sioux Valley Dakota Nation declares state of emergency over rising floodwaters | CBC News
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has declared a state of emergency on Saturday as floodwaters quickly rise in the western Manitoba community and surrounding areas.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sioux-valley-dakota-nation-flooding-state-of-emergency-9.7259179
6 days ago
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Brandon declares state of emergency as overflowing Assiniboine River forecast to continue to rise
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Brandon declares state of emergency as overflowing Assiniboine River forecast to continue to rise | CBC News
The City of Brandon has declared a state of emergency, with the Assiniboine River spilling its banks days ahead of a forecast flood peak on July 12.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-manitoba-emergency-assiniboine-river-flood-9.7259022
7 days ago
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Morocco fans feel torn at Winnipeg watch party, with one saying it's like watching mom play dad
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Morocco fans feel torn at Winnipeg watch party, with one saying it's like watching mom play dad | CBC News
Canada soccer fans in Winnipeg were hopeful when the team's World Cup round of 16 game still had no score at the half, but Moroccan fans danced and sang as their team started scoring in the second.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/world-cup-winnipeg-watch-canada-morocco-9.7258948
7 days ago
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Brilliant start to Sunday in Winnipeg. Increasing afternoon clouds with a chance of showers, risk of a thunderstorm. Hot and windy, S 30-50. High of 31, humidex 39 🌡
#WinnipegWeekend
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7 days ago
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Canada out of World Cup after 3-0 loss to Morocco
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Canada eliminated from the World Cup after 3-0 loss to Morocco in Houston | CBC
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/livestory/canada-vs-morocco-july-4-live-updates-fifa-world-cup-2026-9.7257729
7 days ago
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First July weekend in Winnipeg sizzles. Mix of sun and clouds Saturday. Chance of late day showers, risk of a thunderstorm. Hot, humid high of 29. Humidex 36 🌡
#WinnipegWeekend
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8 days ago
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'A lot of heartbreak' amid devastating flooding in Manitoba's Parkland
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'A lot of heartbreak' amid devastating flooding in Manitoba's Parkland region | CBC News
Some residents in Manitoba's rain-soaked Parkland area say the furious downpour that brought rapid and severe flooding to the region this week is unlike anything they've seen in their lifetimes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/parkland-flooding-ethelbert-roblin-grandview-9.7257625
8 days ago
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry in elaborate ceremony in NYC's Madison Square Garden
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in elaborate ceremony at NYC's Madison Square Garden | CBC News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony, Swift's publicist says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/taylor-swift-wedding-9.7257499
8 days ago
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Minnedosa braces for downstream effects of western Manitoba floodwater
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Minnedosa braces for downstream effects of western Manitoba floodwater | CBC News
As western Manitoba communities reel from recent chaotic rainfall and widespread flooding, communities downstream of Manitoba waterways are doing what they can to prepare for what could be coming thei...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/flooding-minnedosa-sandbagging-river-9.7257841
8 days ago
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Flood-weary Swan River residents praise neighbours' help as waters rise
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Flood-weary Swan River residents praise neighbours' help as waters rise | CBC News
People in Swan River are lauding the western Manitoba town's community spirit as it fights widespread major flooding and starts contemplating a massive cleanup effort in the months ahead.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/swan-river-flooding-community-9.7257385
8 days ago
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'Canada's Country Gentleman,' Tommy Hunter has died. He was 89
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Tommy Hunter, 'Canada's Country Gentleman,' dead at 89 | CBC News
Tommy Hunter, the celebrated Canadian country musician, has died. He was 89.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/tommy-hunter-9.7257339
9 days ago
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People in Steinbach and Winkler force vote on allowing cannabis stores
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Steinbach and Winkler residents force vote on allowing cannabis stores | CBC News
Retail cannabis stores are currently banned in Steinbach and Winkler, but thousands of residents in the Manitoba cities have signed petitions to force plebiscites on the issue during October's municip...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/steinbach-winkler-cannabis-stores-vote-9.7256570
9 days ago
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Teacher feels 'violated' after she says student sent AI-made nudes images of her for months
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Teacher feels 'violated' after she says student sent AI-made nude images of her for months | CBC News
A woman who received dozens of sexually explicit messages over Instagram, including AI-generated nude photos of her and threats of rape, says she was harassed by one of her students for more than two ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/river-east-transcona-school-division-harassment-9.7256944
9 days ago
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The first Friday of July continues with a chance of showers in Winnipeg and the risk of an afternoon thunderstorm. Today's high is 23. Warmer for the weekend
#TGIF
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9 days ago
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Dauphin left with 'very limited' health services as water recedes, flood cleanup begins
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Dauphin left with 'very limited' health services as water recedes, flood cleanup begins | CBC News
Dauphin is in a cleanup phase after heavy downpours flooded basements and led to the evacuation of the western Manitoba city's hospital.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dauphin-flood-cleanup-hospital-9.7256762
9 days ago
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No mention of showers in Thursday's forecast for Winnipeg. Increasing clouds this morning. Northwest breeze with a high today of 23. Showers return tomorrow
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10 days ago
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'Please leave immediately,' town of Swan River tells residents as floods hit Parkland region
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'Please leave immediately,' town of Swan River tells some residents as floods hit Parkland region | CBC News
Some residents of a major hub in Manitoba's Parkland region have been asked to leave their homes as floodwaters threaten road access.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/swan-river-flood-evacuation-9.7255407
10 days ago
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I walked across Canada and it changed what I thought I knew about it
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FIRST PERSON | I walked across Canada and it changed what I thought I knew about it | CBC News
For most of her life, Sonya Richmond's understanding of Canada came from maps, media and flying quickly between major landmarks. That changed when she spent years walking across the country on the Tra...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-walking-across-canada-9.7239187
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Dauphin declares local state of emergency over worsening flooding
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Dauphin declares local state of emergency over worsening flooding | CBC News
Dauphin declared a local state of emergency due to rapidly worsening flooding on Wednesday after a deluge of rain poured over the province's Parkland region earlier this week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dauphin-flooding-state-of-emergency-9.7255193
10 days ago
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Experts confirm tornado touched down in Winnipeg's Whtye Ridge area Monday night
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Experts confirm tornado touched down in Winnipeg's Whyte Ridge area Monday | CBC News
A tornado touched down in southwestern Winnipeg during Monday night's storm, officials from the Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University have confirmed.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-whyte-ridge-tornado-9.7255131
10 days ago
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'Back with vengeance': Manitoba's Parkland area faces heavy flooding again
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'Back with vengeance': Manitoba's Parkland area faces heavy flooding again | CBC News
Flooding in Manitoba's Parkland area has swamped already-waterlogged communities, washed out roads and forced the closure of a provincial park — stranding campers, cottagers, lodge guests and staff.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/flooding-swan-valley-parkland-region-9.7255019
10 days ago
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Sunny start to Canada Day in Winnipeg. Becoming a mix of sun and clouds with a 60% chance of showers or thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Wind SW 30-50. Wednesday high of 24
#CanadaDay
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11 days ago
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What's happening in Manitoba on Canada Day?
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What's happening in Manitoba on Canada Day? | CBC News
As people get ready for Canada Day on Wednesday, a variety of activities and events are scheduled throughout Manitoba for those who want to celebrate the country's 159th birthday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/canada-day-events-winnipeg-2026-9.7252793
11 days ago
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