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Manitoba budget, set for Tuesday, to include several tax breaks and hits

Manitoba budget, set for Tuesday, to include several tax breaks and hits

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is set to deliver tax breaks, and some tax increases, as part of its first budget since winning last October's election.
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Ivan Barbashev breaks late tie, adds empty-netter in Golden Knights' 4-1 victory over Jets

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Ivan Barbashev broke a late tie and added an empty-netter, Logan Thompson made 39 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Thursday night.
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Barbashev helps Knights beat skidding Jets 4-1

Barbashev helps Knights beat skidding Jets 4-1

WINNIPEG — Head coach Bruce Cassidy felt some extra satisfaction after his Vegas Golden Knights grounded the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Thursday. The game was physical from the get-go and tied 1-1 after two periods.
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Conservative leader supports Manitoba's attempt to be exempt from carbon backstop

Conservative leader supports Manitoba's attempt to be exempt from carbon backstop

WINNIPEG — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he supports Manitoba's request for an exemption from the federally imposed carbon price.
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Students at Brandon University's campus in Winnipeg not affected by cyberattack

Students at Brandon University's campus in Winnipeg not affected by cyberattack

WINNIPEG — A cyberattack that took down the University of Winnipeg's network earlier this week has not affected Brandon University students who use the same campus.
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Manitoba promises move to plastic health cards as part of upcoming budget

Manitoba promises move to plastic health cards as part of upcoming budget

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to do away with paper health cards and switch to more durable plastic and digital ones.
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Manitoba government says new minor illness clinic first of many

Manitoba government says new minor illness clinic first of many

BRANDON, Man. — The Manitoba government has announced a new minor injury and illness clinic, slated to open in Brandon in September.
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Hyman plays OT hero as Oilers edge Jets 4-3

Hyman plays OT hero as Oilers edge Jets 4-3

WINNIPEG — Winger Connor Brown is happy to ride the hot hands of Zach Hyman. Hyman scored his 51st goal of the season on his own rebound 1:22 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
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Manitoba agrees to pay $530M in settlement over children's allowance

Manitoba agrees to pay $530M in settlement over children's allowance

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has agreed to pay $530 million to settle three class-action lawsuits over child welfare benefit payments in an agreement that plaintiffs say should send a message to other provinces.
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Board denies day parole for Winnipeg man who sexually assaulted girl, woman in 2014

Board denies day parole for Winnipeg man who sexually assaulted girl, woman in 2014

WINNIPEG — The Parole Board of Canada has denied day release for a man who beat and sexually assaulted a girl and a woman in separate random attacks in Winnipeg a decade ago.
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