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5-year-old dies while in care of northern CFS agency
Another child has died while in the care of the Awasis child and family services agency in northern Manitoba - the second death in two weeks for the agency, CBC News has learned.
CBC.ca  –  Oct 1, 2008 10:38 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Vigil planned to mark patient safety week
A vigil will be held on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg Wednesday night to honour people who have died as a result of medical errors.
CBC.ca  –  Oct 1, 2008 8:21 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Winnipeg Free Press continues production, day after strike deadline
The strike deadline has passed, but about 1,000 unionized workers at the Winnipeg Free Press were still on the job on Wednesday.
CBC.ca  –  Oct 1, 2008 5:35 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Hage, Toews to vie for Writers' Trust lit awards
Rawi Hage, Miriam Toews and Margaret Visser are among the authors nominated for this year's Writers' Trust Awards, organizers announced on Wednesday.
CBC.ca  –  Oct 1, 2008 4:09 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
50,000 more Manitoba cars require immobilizers
Mechanics in Manitoba can expect visits from about 50,000 more vehicle owners this year, as the cars and trucks are added to a list of vehicles that must have electronic ignition immobilizers installed to qualify for insurance.
CBC.ca  –  Oct 1, 2008 2:26 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Blue Bombers' Glenn shakes off injury
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Kevin Glenn pronounced himself fit to play following Tuesday's practice, four days after suffering concussion-like symptoms when he absorbed an illegal from Edmonton linebacker Agustin Barrenechea.
CBC.ca  –  Sep 30, 2008 11:35 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Manitoba high school students suspended after hazing incident
A group of Grade 12 students at Steinbach Regional School has been suspended after a hazing incident at a school barbecue two weeks ago.
CBC.ca  –  Sep 30, 2008 8:39 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
5 charged after fracas at Manitoba youth jail
Emergency crews rushed to the Agassiz Youth Centre Tuesday morning to deal with an escape attempt and a standoff.
CBC.ca  –  Sep 30, 2008 7:54 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
More pink slips expected at DeFehr Furniture
Winnipeg's DeFehr Furniture says it needs to trim its operations while it restructures, but the company has not yet revealed how many employees will be laid off.
CBC.ca  –  Sep 30, 2008 3:13 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
University a 'no-fly zone' for Tory candidates
Student leaders in Manitoba are in an uproar after receiving an e-mail from Conservative campaign organizers calling the University of Winnipeg a "no-fly zone," indicating Tory representatives would not take part in the institution's all-candidates forum.
CBC.ca  –  Sep 30, 2008 2:10 PM [GMT]  –  comment?