Former, current care home operators deny responsibility in resident’s 2024 death

An 85-year-old died because of her medical conditions, not neglect or abuse at a Winnipeg long-term care home, the facility’s current and former operators say in response to a wrongful death suit launched by the woman’s daughter.

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Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers undoubtedly slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported.

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New $267-M emergency research lab to be built in Winnipeg

The federal government is planning to build a new $267-million medical countermeasures laboratory in Winnipeg to prepare for future public health emergencies.

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Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as Ukraine’s depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow’s incoming missiles overnight.

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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war.

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Feds award design contract for $267-million countermeasures lab in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG – Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid says the federal government has awarded a design contract on a $267-million medical countermeasures laboratory in the Manitoba capital.

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Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

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‘Catastrophic’ ending to eventful Manitoba Derby

It had everything you could have wanted for the signature racing event of the season, including plenty of drama and excitement in front of a packed crowd at Assiniboia Downs.

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Central remains toughest division in league

With NHL training camps set to open in just over five weeks’ time, the Central Division still looks like one of the toughest places to earn a playoff spot in the league.

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Lloyd Robertson, one of Canada's most recognizable news anchors, dies at 92

TORONTO – CTV News says Lloyd Robertson, its former lead anchor of more than three decades, has died at 92.

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Canadian centre adds size to Sea Bears playoff push

Stevens inks contract as hoops club places Akot on reserve roster

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Bell sheds 19 more Manitoba employees

Number reflects layoffs and voluntary departures

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Once hailed as sign of strong bond, U.S. consulate in Winnipeg to close

‘This hurts the Americans more than us,’ political scientist says

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Steinbach ER nurses ask for triage help as wait-averse Winnipeg patients strain hospital capacity

Nurses at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach have called on the regional health authority and provincial government to hire an extra triage nurse for the emergency department as increased visits from Winnipeggers stress the rural hospital.

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Team says Allen recovering from nightclub assault

Sea Bears star guard released from hospital after ‘significant health injuries’

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Drunk driver who killed cycling couple, orphaned their infant daughter, sentenced to eight years

A Winnipeg man responsible for a drunk-driving crash that killed two cyclists last summer and left their infant child an orphan has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

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City seeking proposals to lease, manage, program St. Boniface heritage buildings

The future of three key St. Boniface heritage buildings should soon become clearer, following years of debate over what to do with them.

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Airport traffic surges despite fewer U.S. flights

The Winnipeg airport has recorded an uptick in traffic this summer, despite the loss of notable U.S. flights.

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E.K. neighbours finally outfox, rescue injured fox

After more than two months of playing cat-and-mouse with an injured fox, East Kildonan resident Ava Tassos was finally able to rescue the animal Sunday.

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Government overrides school board in ‘mature minor’ controversy

Reasserts older students’ right to make decisions about their health

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Documentary captures Siloam’s mission of mercy

Margot Ross says there’s a 70-something year old woman using Siloam Mission’s services who used to volunteer there.

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Concordia doctor denies responsibility for Calgary man’s permanent disability

A Concordia Hospital doctor accused in a negligence lawsuit after a Calgary man was left permanently disabled when he was given a massive overdose of a powerful sedative has denied she ordered he be given the drug.

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Homegrown grub

Resto turns to the Leaf for freshest ingredients

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‘Sewing angels’ come to Folklorama pavilion’s rescue after Ghana dancers’ costumes stolen

Parents and volunteers had tears in their eyes when dozens of young dancers took to the stage for their opening performances at Folklorama’s Ghana pavilion Sunday night.

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This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world’s oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Nino is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all over.

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Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite

DETROIT (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.

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Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza City (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will not withdraw from their current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed.

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Team says Winnipeg basketball star injured after assault by nightclub staffers

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team says its star player was badly injured this weekend after being attacked by security staff at a downtown nightclub.

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‘This is Mommy’s park’: city honours two-time Olympic champion curler Lawes

When Kaitlyn Lawes drives through her childhood neighbourhood, she’ll now be able to point to a park bearing her name — and tell her daughters that anything is possible.

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Accused in amateur soccer star’s fatal 2024 Winnipeg shooting arrested in B.C.

An accused killer who’s been on the lam since he was accused in a brazen Winnipeg shooting in July 2024 that left an amateur soccer star dead has been arrested in British Columbia.

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