Manitoba News

WHL Roundup: Thunderbirds outduel Ice in battle between conference leaders

WINNIPEG — Nico Myatovic scored the game-winning goal at 3:26 of overtime as the Seattle Thunderbirds edged the Winnipeg Ice 4-3 on Wednesday in a battle between the league's conference leaders.

Jan 11, 2023 11:37 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers sign veteran American offensive tackle Hardrick to a one-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran American offensive tackle Jermarcus Hardrickto a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The six-foot-five, 319-pound Hardrick was slated to become a free agent next month.

Jan 11, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

First Nations, Manitoba and feds team up on rental project for First Nations students

WINNIPEG — An apartment complex slated to open next year in Winnipeg is to provide First Nations students who have moved off reserve an affordable place to live while they pursue a post-secondary education.

Jan 11, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

Manitoba man allegedly ingested drugs to smuggle into prison: RCMP

SELKIRK, Man. — Mounties say a Manitoba man is in custody after he allegedly ingested a balloon filled with methamphetamine with the purpose of smuggling the drugs into a prison.

Jan 10, 2023 2:38 PM Read more >

Manitoba cabinet to get shuffled after some ministers announce plans to retire

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is planning a cabinet shuffle after several of her Progressive Conservative caucus members recently announced they will not run again in the election slated for Oct. 3.

Jan 9, 2023 3:32 PM Read more >

Manitoba reveals new tourism slogan to pitch to post-pandemic visitors

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's tourism industry has a new slogan and marketing campaign to try to lure more visitors.

Jan 9, 2023 1:03 PM Read more >

Connor's hat trick powers Jets' 7-4 win over Canucks

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor had a hat trick and the Winnipeg Jets extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 7-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

Jan 8, 2023 5:43 PM Read more >

Kyle Connor has hat trick as Jets down Canucks 7-4; Winnipeg wins fifth straight

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor liked the way a new Winnipeg Jets top line was clicking on Sunday.

Jan 8, 2023 5:26 PM Read more >

Connor’s record-setting power-play goal leads Jets to 4-2 victory over Lightning

WINNIPEG — Head coach Rick Bowness aimed his praise at the Winnipeg Jets’ special teams in Friday night’s 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Jan 6, 2023 11:06 PM Read more >

Connor's record 41st winner leads Jets past Lightning 4-2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor set a franchise record with his 41st game-winning goal, scoring on a power play at 5:38 of the third lead as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday night.

Jan 6, 2023 9:24 PM Read more >