🏛️ Government & Politics
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Manitoba elects a record number of women in municipal elections. The provincial count reached a new high, with the vote outcome described in the municipal-election results released after polls closed on election day. The increase in women elected was reported alongside final candidate tallies from cities and towns across Manitoba.
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A Brandon-based medical oncologist says he is leaving his 'dream job' over lack of support. The oncologist cited lack of support as his reason for departure from the Brandon cancer-care position. He publicly announced his decision to leave the role in Brandon, calling the position his former "dream job."
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Some Western Canadians are adjusting to time differences even though clocks didn't change. Residents in Western provinces reported altering routines to a new time schedule despite official clocks remaining the same. The adjustment was noted across multiple Western Canadian communities.
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Winnipeg firefighters responded to four fires within an eight-hour span overnight. The fire service reported four separate blazes in Winnipeg occurring over an eight-hour period during the overnight shift. Fire crews handled each incident across the city during that time frame.
🎨 Community & Culture
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Newcomers and visitors from around the world attended the Manito Ahbee Festival powwow. The festival drew international visitors and new residents to the powwow events at the Manito Ahbee Festival. Organizers reported attendance from people identified as newcomers alongside visitors from multiple countries.
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Massive troll sculptures will make their Canadian debut at a Winnipeg zoo exhibit. The sculptures are set to appear at the Winnipeg zoo as part of a new exhibit marking their first Canadian showing. The exhibit will feature the large-scale troll pieces on display at the zoo.
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Brown's late touchdown pass to Demski gave the Bombers a 25-22 East semifinal win over the Argos. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Toronto Argonauts 25-22 after a late TD pass from Brown to Demski in the East semifinal game. The score and decisive play were recorded in the playoff boxscore.