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Manitoba NDP would freeze hydro rates for a year if it wins provincial election

Manitoba NDP would freeze hydro rates for a year if it wins provincial election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats promised to freeze hydroelectricity rates for one year if they win the election slated for Oct. 3, although any final decision on rates rests with the province's independent energy regulator.
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'Unprofessional': Two lawyers barred from practising in Manitoba after judge followed

'Unprofessional': Two lawyers barred from practising in Manitoba after judge followed

WINNIPEG — The Law Society of Manitoba has barred two Alberta lawyers from practising in the province after receiving complaints they hired a private investigator to surveil a judge who was hearing a case involving COVID-19 public health orders.
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Temporary halt on fuel tax would help people, Manitoba NDP says

Temporary halt on fuel tax would help people, Manitoba NDP says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats promised Monday to temporarily suspend the province's fuel tax if they win the election slated for Oct. 3.
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Veteran quarterback Collaros resumes practising with Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Collaros resumes practising with Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Veteran quarterback Zach Collaros is back practising with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Jets sign defenceman Logan Stanley to one-year contract

Jets sign defenceman Logan Stanley to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Logan Stanley to a one-year contract. The deal is worth US$1 million. Stanley, 25, had three points (one goal, two assists) in 19 games for the Jets during the 2022-23 season.
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Manitobans deserve subsidy for electric vehicles, Opposition New Democrats say

Manitobans deserve subsidy for electric vehicles, Opposition New Democrats say

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats are promising rebates for people who purchase electric vehicles. NDP Leader Wab Kinew says if his party wins the election set for Oct.
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Highrise fire in Winnipeg sends two to hospital, including firefighter

WINNIPEG — Two people, including a firefighter, have been sent to hospital following a fire at a Winnipeg highrise. Emergency crews were called to 221 Stradbrook Ave. at about 7 p.m. for reports of a fire at an 18-storey apartment building.
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NFI Group reports US$48.1M Q2 loss, ramping up production in second half of the year

NFI Group reports US$48.1M Q2 loss, ramping up production in second half of the year

WINNIPEG — NFI Group Inc. reported a loss of US$48.1 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of US$56.0 million in the same quarter last year as it looks to ramp up production in the second half of the year.
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Manitoba minister attacks NDP and union in video about liquor stores strike

Manitoba minister attacks NDP and union in video about liquor stores strike

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's minister responsible for the province's liquor and lotteries corporation says people who are upset they can't buy alcohol due to a strike by staff at Crown-owned liquor stores should blame "the NDP and their union friends.
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Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros misses practice Monday following injury

Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros misses practice Monday following injury

WINNIPEG — Quarterback Zach Collaros didn't practise Monday with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Collaros, 34, suffered an upper-body injury in the first half of Winnipeg's 38-29 comeback road win over the Edmonton Elks on Thursday night.
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