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Man arrested after unprovoked assaulted near Main Street: Winnipeg police – Winnipeg

A man has been arrested after a woman was assaulted near Main Street in Winnipeg on Friday, police say. At 8 p.m., police say they went to the intersection of Main Street and James Avenue and found a 47-year-old woman suffering from injuries after being physically assaulted. She was assessed …

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Team Canada defends Tim Hortons Brier title in London, Ont. – London

Brad Gushue made Tim Hortons Brier history Sunday night in London, Ont. as he led Team Canada to a 7-5 victory over Matt Dunstone and Team Manitoba at Budweiser Gardens. By leading his team to a win, Gushue became the first player in Brier history to claim five titles as …

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Springer powers Blue Jays past Orioles 8-6

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2023 8:14 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size DUNEDIN, Fla. – George Springer’s two-run homer lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 8-6 on Saturday in spring training action. Springer’s blast capped off a four-run sixth inning …

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‘The sky is the limit’: Teen girl hockey goalie thrives playing with the boys – Winnipeg

When Céleste Pelletier helped her team win city and provincial championships last hockey season, it left her wanting more. “I thought a new challenge would be to go play boys and see how good I could do,” Céleste said. So last fall, the 14-year-old goalie tried out for Bruins AAA …

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Sarah Polley wins her 1st-ever Oscar for ‘Woman Talking’ – National

Sarah Polley has won her first Academy Award. The Canadian filmmaker, who hails from Toronto, Ont., was awarded the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar Sunday night for her movie, Women Talking. Read more: Oscars 2023 red carpet: The best and boldest fashion of the night As she accepted her award, she …

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Millard, Smich murder appeals reopen wounds for victim’s family, 10 years later

TORONTO — It’s been more than 10 years since Linda Babcock’s daughter was murdered, a decade’s worth of milestones and memories she says were stolen by the men who killed her child. When Dellen Millard and Mark Smich make their appeals before Ontario’s highest court starting Monday, they will be …

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‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Police say driver recorded 100 km/h over speed limit in Brampton – Toronto

Police in Brampton have impounded a vehicle after they say its driver was clocked going more than 100 km/h over the posted speed limit. In a tweet, Peel Regional Police said a car had been recorded driving at 166 km/h in a zone where the posted speed was 60 km/h. …

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Manitoba spends $2.1 million to establish provincewide child abuse response – Winnipeg

Manitoba is spending $2.1 million to establish a provincewide integrated child abuse response that will connect child victims and their families from across Manitoba to wraparound, child-centred supports, Premier Heather Stefanson and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced Sunday. “Our government is proud to stand with the women and men in …

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Indigenous people aren’t stereotypes: Addressing some of the most common

People often wield the same racist remarks and stereotypes in response to Indigenous needs-based stories or at Indigenous people. When communities need support you’ll often hear, “Isn’t living tax-free enough?” “Jobs are available everywhere,” “I’m tired of ‘natives need this, natives need that,’” “I worked hard and bought my house …

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