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Winnipeg cops arrest fugitive North End homicide suspect – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A homicide suspect who was considered armed and dangerous has been safely taken into custody, Winnipeg police say. Aaron Wayne Azure, 38, who was wanted in connection with the death of Vincent Brian Kipling, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after …

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Montreal filmmaker documents race to save vanishing Chinatowns across North America

Chinatowns across North America don’t just share a similar look — they also face similar existential threats and David-versus-Goliath-like battles for survival. Whether it’s residents of New York City’s Chinatown protesting a proposed mega jail in their community, or Montreal’s Chinese diaspora fighting to save heritage buildings or struggling to …

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North Dakota plans new state park near border with Manitoba – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Associated Press Posted May 23, 2023 8:27 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size North Dakota is planning a new state park in a scenic gorge close to the Canadian border to promote tourism in the northeastern part of the state. The recently adjourned …

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Girl, 12, stabbed in north Winnipeg house party fracas – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 12-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being stabbed at a North End home early Tuesday morning, Winnipeg police say. Officers were called to a residence in the 500 block of Flora Avenue around 1:45 a.m., where they found the victim, …

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Manitoba welcomes North Dakotans seeking medical services in wake of abortion ban – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is welcoming North Dakotans who may be seeking medical services in the wake of the abortion ban. The province says anyone can access abortion services, in light of the law that bans nearly all abortions in North Dakota. The U.S. state …

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North American high school Scrabble champ spells out lofty goals

It’s hard for Toronto high school student Ruth Li to find a competitive game of Scrabble. At 17 years old, she’s outpaced any friends and family who dare take her on. “I’ve played a couple of games with people in my life,” she says. “Obviously did not go too well …

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Total solar eclipse to arc across North America in April 2024

One year from now, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, and millions of Canadians will be taking it in. On April 8, 2024, the eclipse will be visible from Mexico to Canada, as it treks from below the Baja California peninsula to the Atlantic time zone, swinging …

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North Okanagan Valley Gleaners distributing food aid at record pace – Okanagan

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Okanagan charity is ramping up its international impact. The North Okanagan Valley Gleaners are aiming to distribute 15 million servings of food aid this year. If they do, it will be the group’s second record year in a row. Read more: …

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Winnipeg duo face more than 35 charges in North End gun raid – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two Winnipeggers are each facing a lengthy list of firearms charges after an investigation in the city’s North End by the police service’s guns and gangs unit. Police said a home on Boyd Avenue was searched Wednesday, leading to the seizure of …

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‘A bleak outlook’: Impacts of climate change on full display in Canada’s north – Winnipeg

It’s a magical place situated in Canada’s north: Churchill, Man., was recently named one of the World’s Great Places by Time magazine. But Churchill is on thin ice, as is humanity, according to a report released by the UN earlier this week that says time is running out to prevent …

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