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Workers at Manitoba Public Insurance approve new deal, plan return to work

Workers at Manitoba Public Insurance approve new deal, plan return to work

WINNIPEG — A nine-week-long strike at Manitoba Public Insurance is coming to an end.
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Four Winnipeg Jets players practise with neck guards in wake of Adam Johnson's death

LAS VEGAS — Winnipeg Jets forwards Vladislav Namestnikov, Rasmus Kupari, Cole Perfetti and Nikolaj Ehlers wore neck guards during practice on Wednesday in the wake of former NHL player Adam Johnson's tragic death.
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Michelin-starred eatery tops Air Canada's 2023 list of best new Canadian restaurants

Michelin-starred eatery tops Air Canada's 2023 list of best new Canadian restaurants

MONTREAL — Toronto’s Kappo Sato has claimed the top spot of Air Canada’s 2023 list of Canada's 10 best new restaurants.
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B.C. warns drivers of snow and possible freezing rain in southern Interior

B.C. warns drivers of snow and possible freezing rain in southern Interior

The British Columbia government is warning drivers about a storm bringing snow and possibly freezing rain as it bears down on the province's southern Interior.
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B.C. Coroner's death panel recommends issuing drugs without prescription to stop ODs

B.C. Coroner's death panel recommends issuing drugs without prescription to stop ODs

VICTORIA — A call to provide controlled drugs without prescriptions to people in British Columbia in an effort to battle the deadly overdose crisis that has killed thousands of people was promptly rejected Wednesday by the provincial government.
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Federal government to level out number of new permanent residents in Canada in 2026

Federal government to level out number of new permanent residents in Canada in 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government plans to level out the number of new permanent residents to Canada in 2026 in reaction to a crunch on housing and other services, the immigration minister announced Wednesday.
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B.C. introduces housing law to require small-scale and multi-unit zoning

B.C. introduces housing law to require small-scale and multi-unit zoning

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced legislation aimed at easing the housing crisis by spurring the development of small-scale and multi-unit homes.
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Western Hockey League makes neck guards mandatory following death of Adam Johnson

CALGARY — Neck guards will be mandatory for Western Hockey League players starting Friday, or as soon as teams can get the protective equipment.
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Saskatchewan police officer seriously injured, response team deployed to shooting

Saskatchewan police officer seriously injured, response team deployed to shooting

ESTEVAN, Sask. — Authorities were investigating Wednesday after a police officer was seriously injured on the job in southeastern Saskatchewan.
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Alberta, Ottawa demand accountability ahead of meeting on Alberta CPP-exit proposal

Alberta, Ottawa demand accountability ahead of meeting on Alberta CPP-exit proposal

EDMONTON — The Alberta and federal governments are calling on each other to be transparent and accountable ahead of a national meeting Friday on the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.
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