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Winnipeg man charged in two stabbings, homicide of unidentified victim, police say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man accused of a number of violent incidents — including one that left an unidentified victim dead — is behind bars facing a laundry list of charges. Police said 23-year-old Tyrus Mann has been charged with second-degree murder, assault causing …

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Drayton Valley residents forced out by wildfire head to evacuation centre in Edmonton

About 7,000 people who were forced to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., Thursday faced long waits in their vehicles overnight and on Friday — uncertainty. “The roads were packed,” said Patricia Cotteau. “I took the back way … through Rocky Rapids … 624 to Tomahawk. It was still …

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Ontario to launch audits of six municipalities’ housing finances

Ontario’s minister of municipal affairs and housing is moving forward with audits of six municipalities to see if there will be any “potential or perceived” financial hits from a provincial housing law. Municipalities have been raising concerns about a housing law, that, in part, freezes, reduces and exempts fees developers …

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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points in broad based rally, U.S. stocks also up

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2023 11:42 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading as strength in the energy, base metal and technology sectors helped lead a broad-based rally, while …

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Manitoba to provide flood update Friday afternoon – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The province is set to provide an update on Manitoba flood conditions Friday afternoon. Infrastructure minister Doyle Piwniuk, alongside hydrologic forecasting director Fisaha Unduche and emergency management head Johanu Botha, will speak to media at 1 p.m. from the south Legislative grounds …

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Smile Cookie Campaign proceeds help Durham Children’s Aid Foundation – Durham

The Smile Cookie Campaign is in full swing this week, so feeding your sweet tooth craving with a cookie will feel extra rewarding. This year, 100 per cent of proceeds from cookie sales in Durham Region will be going towards supporting the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation. Since 2004, the foundation …

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Hydro One reports Q1 profit down from year ago, revenue higher

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2023 10:39 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hydro One Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago due higher operation, maintenance and administrative costs, offset in part by higher revenues. The power utility says it …

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Scammer lied about killing boy in car accident in order to get money: Toronto police – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A scammer targeting an elderly victim lied about being their daughter and being involved in a car accident that killed a young boy in a bid to obtain money, Toronto police say. Toronto police said in a news release that on Tuesday, …

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Teen stabbed in Winnipeg schoolyard, police say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police are investigating the stabbing of a 15-year-old at a Wolseley-area schoolyard. Police said they were called just after 11 p.m. Thursday after a Clifton Street resident called emergency services. The teen was taken to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded …

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N.S. man wanted on child sex assault charges arrested in Manitoba

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man from Nova Scotia was sentenced to nine years in prison after he was arrested in Manitoba in relation to sexual assaults involving a child. In a release, the RCMP said the assaults happened in Colchester County in 2020. In April, …

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