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Local craft brewers in Winnipeg see ‘explosive’ growth in demand, merchants say – Winnipeg

Plain old beer is looking like a thing of the past as new fruity-flavoured sours and many other creative recipes are turning attention to local craft beer. “Some of the restrictions that were holding this industry back changed and jeez, has it ever exploded since,” said Will Lisson, president of …

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CancerCare Manitoba Foundation recipient of historic $27 million dollar donation – Winnipeg

By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted May 31, 2023 11:46 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s a record-setting gift being called momentous for cancer research in Manitoba. The CancerCare Manitoba Foundation has received a $27 million donation from the Paul Albrechtsen Foundation, which is the largest …

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Severe thunderstorm warning: Potential tornado threat for southeastern Manitoba – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm, a potential tornado threat for southeastern Manitoba on Tuesday shortly after 4 p.m. The weather centre says extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the area of Grand Beach and Beausejour. Tornado warning …

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Whitemouth RCMP launch investigation into Winnipeg boy feared drowned at Sturgeon Falls – Winnipeg

A 12-year-old boy from Winnipeg is feared drowned at Sturgeon Falls in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, RCMP are investigating. On Saturday, at 11:44 a.m. Whitemouth RCMP was told the boy was last seen climbing down rocks when he slipped into the water and almost immediately went under the rapids. 0:51 …

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Rollover claims life of passenger in Sandy Hook, Gimli RCMP investigating – Winnipeg

RCMP in Gimli, Man., say they are investigating after a tragic rollover collision claimed the life of a passenger. On Sunday, at 6 a.m. RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 9, at the intersection of 9th Avenue, in the community of Sandy Hook. Police say officers saw the …

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Jewish Heritage Month shines spotlight on Winnipeg’s music scene influence – Winnipeg

Jewish people have had a major influence on the Winnipeg music scene, from big bands to rock and roll, and historians gathered at Temple Shalom to take a look back for Jewish Heritage Month. Stan Carbone of the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada says these figures shaped a century …

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Body of 12-year-old boy recovered by Manitoba RCMP after Sturgeon Falls drowning – Winnipeg

At approximately 1:00 am on May 29, 2023, the body of the 12-year-old male who went into the water at Sturgeon Falls was located and recovered. Whitemouth #rcmpmb continue to investigate. pic.twitter.com/TzXi5NJGuP — RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) May 29, 2023 News Source link

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Manitoba counters reports of community naloxone shortage – Winnipeg

Winnipeg organizations serving some of the city’s most vulnerable are warning of a naloxone shortage they fear could endanger lives heading into summer — but the province says there isn’t one. Organizations are calling for a more reliable, steady supply they say could mean the difference between life and death. …

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Tick season is upon us in Manitoba. Here’s what you should know – Winnipeg

They’re distinct in appearance: a rusty-brown colour with black on its midsection, and black legs which give it its name. As temperatures are heating up and Manitobans are more active outside, so are blacklegged ticks. Local entomologist Taz Stuart is warning residents as Lyme disease is becoming more common across …

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Manitoba highway construction to cause delays, but projects worth the wait – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Highways across Manitoba will be getting facelifts over the coming months, and with that will come more traffic delays. With the announcement of a multi-year infrastructure strategy in March – and more than $500 million tagged for projects in 2023 alone – …

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