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Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis

Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis

WINNIPEG — A combined 148 hits through two playoff games is one reason the Jets and Blues could benefit from an extra day off before Thursday’s Game 3 in St. Louis. Winnipeg leads the NHL best-of-seven Western Conference series 2-0.
Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg

Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg

Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott is calling time on her international soccer career, making her final appearance in Canadian colours May 31 against Haiti in her hometown of Winnipeg. The game at Princess Auto Stadium will mark cap No.
Miscommunication blamed for some Manitoba inmates being unable to vote: report

Miscommunication blamed for some Manitoba inmates being unable to vote: report

WINNIPEG — Roughly half of the inmates at a jail west of Winnipeg couldn't vote in the last provincial election due to a series of events that included miscommunication among election workers, a report from Manitoba's elections commissioner says.
'I won't be the last': Tréchelle Bunn elected as first female chief of Dakota nation

'I won't be the last': Tréchelle Bunn elected as first female chief of Dakota nation

WINNIPEG — Tréchelle Bunn has had a whirlwind month.
Connor's heroics help Jets get over Game 2 hump, lead Blues 2-0 in series

Connor's heroics help Jets get over Game 2 hump, lead Blues 2-0 in series

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor smiled when asked if he was only scoring game-winners in the playoffs. “Yeah, I’ll take it,” the Winnipeg Jets top winger said Monday after another timely goal.
Connor nets winner as Jets beat Blues 2-1, lead series 2-0

Connor nets winner as Jets beat Blues 2-1, lead series 2-0

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele had a goal and assist and Kyle Connor scored his second consecutive game-winner in the third period to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the St.
'Overwhelming': Saskatoon drugs crisis far reaching with deaths and hundreds of calls

'Overwhelming': Saskatoon drugs crisis far reaching with deaths and hundreds of calls

SASKATOON — The black concrete walls outside Saskatoon’s only safe consumption site show the wake left by the city’s drug crisis. The names of those who’ve died, most from drug poisoning, are scrawled on the Prairie Harm Reduction building.
Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA

Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers across multiple provinces that two brands of frozen pastries have been recalled due to salmonella concerns. The federal authority says Sweet Cream brand and D. Effe T.
Connor's late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over Blues in playoff opener

Connor's late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over Blues in playoff opener

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor’s one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 victory in Saturday’s opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.
'Embracing the pressure': Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues

'Embracing the pressure': Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues

WINNIPEG — Judgement Day has arrived for the Winnipeg Jets. Despite the NHL team’s long list of regular-season accomplishments, many hockey fans will only view this campaign as a success if the Jets go deep in the playoffs.
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