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The Viterra Championship to crown Manitoba’s top men’s curling rink begins next Wednesday, but one of the usual favourites won’t be on the pebbled ice in Neepawa. After making 14 straight appearances at the provincial men’s curling championship, Mike McEwen’s streak will end next week. Read more: Team McEwen finds …
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Freeland to meet provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2023 6:17 am Updated February 3, 2023 6:19 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hosting an in-person meeting Friday with the provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto. The meeting …
Read More »Winnipeg couple accused of handing out THC Halloween candy had ‘normal’ candy at home: court docs – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg couple accused of handing out THC-laced candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween were found to have “normal non-THC infused candy at the ready” when police searched their home the following day, according to search warrant documents. Sheldon Chochinov, 63, and Tammy Sigurdur, 54, were both charged after police say …
Read More »Former Liberal N.S. member of legislature to plead guilty for impaired driving – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2023 10:07 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The lawyer for a former Liberal member of the Nova Scotia legislature says his client intends to plead guilty to a charge of impaired driving. Don Murray appeared in Halifax …
Read More »Growing dog populations an issue in some Ontario remote communities, shelters under pressure
Phoebe Sutherland rushed last week to capture a stray dog that nipped an elder in her community of Moose Cree First Nation. It was the latest instance of issues springing from a growing population of dogs on the island at the southern tip of James Bay after veterinary services that …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Jets’ Morrissey, Hellebuyck, could be real all-stars by season’s end – Winnipeg
The all-star weekend is well underway, and Connor Hellebucyk and Josh Morrissey are — deservedly — getting some attention in South Florida, while their teammates, one can assume, are enjoying some R and R somewhere. But I want to point a couple of things out to you, as you watch …
Read More »CHMA Waterloo Wellington campaign shows the many shapes of eating disorders
Eating disorders don’t discriminate – a person can develop a disorder whether they are thin, obese, or anywhere in between. The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is taking part in Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 1- 8, a national campaign aimed at educating the public about eating disorders. There …
Read More »Most of Ontario under extreme cold warning, arctic blast brings biting chills
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2023 7:14 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Most of Ontario is under an extreme cold warning as a blast of artic air delivers biting wind chills. Environment Canada says it could feel like between -30 C and -40 …
Read More »Southern Manitoba to receive some welcome warmer weather after extended cold snap – Winnipeg
Some good news for Winnipeggers waking up to chilling cold weather Friday — things are about to take a dramatic turn for the warmer. Environment Canada meteorologist Kyle Ziolkowski told 680 CJOB’s The Start that the polar vortex the region has been experiencing is headed back north, and southern Manitoba will …
Read More »Controversial firearms bill loses amendment critics say hit hunting rifles – National
The government has withdrawn a controversial amendment to its proposed firearm legislation — one critics have warned could have restricted access to hunting rifles. The Liberal amendment to gun law reform Bill C-21, which was tabled in a committee meeting in November, faced questions about how far it would have …
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