21 h. ago Manitoba First Nations share priorities ahead of federal election

As the federal election approaches, Global News is looking deeper into topics that matter to Manitobans. This week we're focusing on First Nations issues.

Politics

48 h. ago Charges stayed against Calgary man accused of smuggling migrants across border

WINNIPEG – A Calgary man accused of human smuggling after allegations that he picked up foreign nationals who crossed into Manitoba from the United States has had his charges stayed. Manitoba Courts confirmed charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act were stayed in February for Saleh Youssouf. Information on why the charges have been […]

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7 d. ago Manitoba legislature looks at having ‘O Canada’ sung daily in chamber

If approved, the national anthem would be sung after the prayer and land acknowledgment that currently open daily sittings.

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8 d. ago 1 in 2 Manitoba First Nations parents with child protection services, study says

Nearly 50 per cent of all First Nation parents in Manitoba have had a child protective file opened against them.

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8 d. ago Opinion: Cutting Child and Youth Support program harms vulnerable young Albertans

At a time when some of Alberta’s most vulnerable are already facing significant challenges, the Government of Alberta’s recent decision to cancel the Child and Youth Support Program (CYSP) will inflict harm on children and their families.  The CYSP is a financial-assistance program for families who are caring for a child whose parents are unable […]

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1 week ago Manitoba chief accused of child sex assault attacked outside court, trial halted

The chief of a Manitoba First Nation was attacked outside a Winnipeg courthouse on what was supposed to be the second day of his trial on child sex assault charges.

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1 week ago Parliamentary Protective Service locks down East Block as cops talk to barricaded man

OTTAWA — There is a lockdown in place on Parliament Hill as Ottawa police say they are dealing with a barricade man. The service issued a warning on Saturday afternoon for anyone in East Block, which houses parliamentary offices, to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors and hide. Anyone who […]

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1 week ago East Block of Parliament Hill locked down by protective service

Recipients of the alert were urged to 'seek shelter in the nearest room (and) close and lock all doors and hide'

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1 week ago East Block of Parliament Hill locked down Saturday afternoon by protective service

Recipients of the alert were urged to 'seek shelter in the nearest room (and) close and lock all doors and hide'

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1 week ago Police respond to barricaded man on Parliament Hill as lockdown of East Block continues

Recipients of the alert were urged to 'seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors and hide'

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1 week ago Man arrested after barricading himself in Parliament Hill East Block for hours: Ottawa police

Recipients of alert were urged to 'seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors and hide'

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1 week ago More First Nations could join Manitoba class action, lawyers say

Lawyers for three First Nations suing the federal and provincial governments say they expect others to join the class action lawsuit focused on the child welfare system.

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1 week ago Opinion: How music helped my son overcome autism’s challenges

Parenting comes with many uncertainties, but when you have a child with autism, those uncertainties can feel overwhelming. You ask yourself tough questions: Will my child find their place in the world? Will they be able to connect with others? Will they have the confidence to express themselves? These were the questions I faced when […]

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2 w. ago Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs

BRANDON, MAN. — The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China. The province says it will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as AgriInsurance and […]

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2 w. ago Manitoba RCMP search turns up guns, other contraband at Pinaymootang First Nation

Five people were arrested Monday after a home in Pinaymootang First Nation was searched as part of an ongoing investigation, Manitoba RCMP say.

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3 w. ago Two workers injured after fire breaks out at Regina oil refinery

REGINA — Two workers were assessed for minor injuries following a fire at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says the blaze has been contained. It says it does not know the cause of the fire and will provide more information once available. Regina Fire and Protective Services says firefighters have been […]

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3 w. ago Un incendie dans un établissement hôtelier du boulevard Sainte

Le Service de protection contre l’incendie de la Ville de Québec est intervenu dans un hôtel du boulevard Sainte-Anne.

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3 w. ago Dr. Nieman: Parents intuitively support their infants without even knowing it

Last month, I was in the back of an open safari vehicle in Kruger National Park in South Africa. I was with my wife and close friends of ours, two sets of parents who lost a child to suicide. These parents have become like brothers and sisters since we started the journey together of learning […]

Sport

last month Carney hopes recovering remains from Winnipeg landfill bring families closure

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he hopes recovering the remains of two First Nations women murdered by a serial killer from a Manitoba landfill brings closure to their families.

Transport

last month Trump says he’s ‘immediately’ ending Secret Service protection for Biden’s children

There was no immediate reaction from the former president's office

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