Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — The federal and Manitoba governments will contribute more than $33 million for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who is a Winnipeg MP, announced $23.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats will consider banning replacement workers during strikes and lockouts if they win the election slated for next October, leader Wab Kinew said Saturday.

BLUMENORT, Man. — A Manitoba man who RCMP say provided massage services is accused of sexual assault. Mounties say a female reported the incident at their Steinbach, Man.

WINNIPEG — One person has suffered "significant injuries" after a house exploded in Winnipeg late Friday. A statement from the city says fire crews found the bungalow on Selkirk Ave.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck viewed the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-1 season-opening victory Friday over the New York Rangers as a taste of what could lie ahead.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats are gathering this weekend in Winnipeg with the party riding high in opinion polls and an election one year away.

WINNIPEG — Head coach Rick Bowness will have to wait a little longer to make his regular-season debut with the Winnipeg Jets.

WINNIPEG — RCMP are working with a First Nation in western Manitoba to investigate potential graves.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government needs to better protect its information systems from internal misuse and outside attacks, the provincial auditor general said Thursday.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Brad Lambert to a three-year entry-level contract. The team announced Wednesday that Lambert's deal carries an average annual value of US$1.2 million at the NHL level.