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Winnipeg residents are facing rising counterfeit cigarette sales and a heated political debate over the Colten Boushie case, while the city also hosts a juvenile arthritis awareness event. The NHL playoffs add another layer of local sports excitement with unexpected playoff matchups in Denver and Raleigh.
Winnipeg: A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Russian oil terminal, raising regional tensions, while illegal cigarettes are flooding the market with counterfeit products. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers face a quarterback shortage after Payton Thorne left training camp, and a Manitoba legislator drew criticism for calling a Saskatchewan farmer a “victim” in the Colten Boushie case.
Winnipeg police charge 15-year-old girl with arson after setting bus on fire and detain man linked to summer extortion and arson cases. Manitoba legislator faces backlash for calling Saskatchewan farmer a “victim” in Colten Boushie case, while Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele leads Canada to OT win over Norway.
Winnipeg police seized $37.2 million in drugs and made 33 arrests in a major organized crime bust, while a local family pushes for a relook at Health Canada's plasma donation investigation. The Golden Knights started strong in the NHL playoffs, and the Snowbirds prepare for their final season with farewell shows across Canada.
Winnipeg police are investigating a house fire that killed two people, while Manitoba opens an India trade office to boost tech and agriculture ties. Two siblings reunited after decades apart highlight the lasting impact of the '60s Scoop, and Manitoba legislators debate rising inflation amid soaring grocery prices and taxes.
Winnipeg police investigate a house fire that killed two people, raising concerns about fire safety, while a disturbing jockey video sparks calls for racetrack oversight. A local family's stalker ordeal highlights community support needs, and Agnico Eagle's Hope Bay mine project sparks environmental and Indigenous consultation debates.
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Winnipeg: A pickup truck crash in southern China killed one and left nine missing, raising concerns about infrastructure safety. A Winnipeg racetrack faced backlash after a jockey was seen striking a horse, prompting calls for in-stable cameras and animal welfare reforms.
Winnipeg: A man in his 70s is recovering critically after severe burns from a home fire, while a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused over 80 deaths. A jockey struck a horse in Winnipeg, sparking calls for racetrack reforms, and a flood damaged a hospital in Kenora, Ontario.
Winnipeg's Local Wire update covers a worsening hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba, a Manitoba man's parole revoked over false Metis ancestry claims, and a flood damaging a northern Ontario hospital. The episode also touches on potential social media restrictions for children under 16 in Manitoba.