Manitoba News

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill's passion for politics started early

HALIFAX — Zach Churchill freely admits he’s a career politician.

Nov 17, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration

VANCOUVER — The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Robbie Smith delivered one of the biggest plays in Argonauts championship history. Two years later as Toronto prepares for a rematch with Winnipeg on Sunday at B.C.

Nov 16, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

Woman and child dead after semi failed to stop at Manitoba intersection: police

ALTONA, Man. — A woman and a young girl are dead after police say the SUV they were in collided with a semi that failed to stop at a rural Manitoba intersection. RCMP say they responded to the crash 13 kilometres west of Altona, Man.

Nov 16, 2024 1:09 PM Read more >

In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest.

Nov 15, 2024 10:31 PM Read more >

In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest.

Nov 15, 2024 10:14 PM Read more >

Bombers offensive line faces another tough challenge with Argos defensive front

VANCOUVER — Chris Kolankowski will be a key figure Sunday for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Nov 15, 2024 3:25 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup

VANCOUVER — Jordan Younger knew right away that Tyrell Ford was a special talent. He first noticed the Canadian defensive back at the CFL combine in 2022 and was impressed.

Nov 15, 2024 2:37 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia Liberals highlight housing plan, NDP talks support for small business

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Liberal and NDP leaders highlighted platform pledges related to housing and support for small businesses Friday, as Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston campaigned outside of Halifax.

Nov 15, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >

Manitobans energized over CFL's Grey-Cup bound Blue Bombers, high-flying Jets

Oh, to be a Manitoba sports fan these days, with the Blue Bombers back yet again in the CFL Grey Cup -- and now the NHL’s high-flying Jets are stomping all comers and breaking records.

Nov 15, 2024 8:28 AM Read more >

Bombers' Brady Oliveira named CFL's outstanding player, top Canadian

VANCOUVER — Brady Oliveira stole the show at the CFL awards banquet. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back captured the George Reed Most Outstanding Player honour and was named top Canadian for a second straight year.

Nov 14, 2024 11:06 PM Read more >