Provincial News

Manitoba Tories eye new rules for leadership races, following 2021 controversy

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are considering changes to the way they choose a party leader, following complaints of missing ballots and a lawsuit after the last contest.

Nov 17, 2023 12:19 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop remitting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those at its energy Crown corporation.

Nov 16, 2023 4:51 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan officer injured in shooting is recovering and plans to return to duty

ESTEVAN, Sask. — Police say an officer who was injured in a deadly shooting in southeast Saskatchewan is recovering and plans to return to duty. Police in Estevan, about 200 kilometres southeast of Regina, say Sgt.

Nov 16, 2023 3:05 PM Read more >

Manitoba government says holiday open house to resume this year

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reviving its annual holiday open house at the legislature.

Nov 16, 2023 3:02 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Party MLA's motel accused of raising rates for social assistance client

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP has accused a company owned by a member of the legislature of hiking motel rates for a social assistance recipient.

Nov 15, 2023 5:17 PM Read more >

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson leaves door open to exit in the near future

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson may step down as leader of the Progressive Conservatives sooner than expected.

Nov 15, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Firkus's hat trick leads Warriors to 9-6 victory over Blades

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Jagger Firkus scored a hat trick, with two coming in Moose Jaw's run of three unanswered goals to pull away, and the Warriors topped the Saskatoon Blades 9-6 on Tuesday night.

Nov 15, 2023 12:48 AM Read more >

Connor's three-point effort lifts Jets to 6-3 victory over Devils

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor’s scoring prowess is nothing new, but it still impresses his teammates.

Nov 14, 2023 11:35 PM Read more >

Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

THE PAS, Man. — A northern Manitoba man, known for his caring and compassionate nature, has died after going to fight alongside the Ukrainian army, his family said Tuesday.

Nov 14, 2023 6:40 PM Read more >

'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

WINNIPEG — Coin collectors across the country will soon be able to get their hands on a piece of history as the first Canadian coins bearing the image of King Charles go into production.

Nov 14, 2023 5:11 PM Read more >