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A profile of Dougald Lamont, leader of the Manitoba Liberal party since 2018
WINNIPEG - After years of working behind the scenes in politics, Dougald Lamont now has five years of experience as a Manitoba legislature member and six years at the helm of the provincial Liberals. ...
Sep 5, 2023
From rapper to reporter to politician: A profile of Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew
WINNIPEG - Rap artist. Journalist. Economics student. Wab Kinew's path as a young man, including several brushes with the law and some convictions, did not appear a likely path to politics. But as he ...
Sep 5, 2023
Who will become Manitoba's next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's provincial election has been called for Oct. 3. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's three parties that have seats in the legislature. Heather Stefanson, Progressive Co...
Sep 5, 2023
Getting used to the spotlight: A profile of Manitoba PC Leader Heather Stefanson
WINNIPEG - Despite her 23 years as a politician - and almost two as Manitoba's first female premier - Heather Stefanson says she is still getting used to the public spotlight. She is more accustomed t...
Sep 5, 2023
Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears
OTTAWA - Two premiers have sent letters to Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem urging the central bank to halt rate hikes ahead of its next rate decision tomorrow. Ontario Premier Doug Ford sent a le...
Sep 5, 2023
Five arrested in major drug trafficking investigation in Whitecourt
Over a several-month investigation period, Whitecourt RCMP has arrested and charged five individuals for drug trafficking and criminal offenses in the Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County.Whitecour...
Sep 5, 2023
Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate places pitcher Alek Manoah on temporarily inactive list
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been placed on the temporarily inactive list by the team's Triple-A affiliate. The move by the Buffalo Bisons opens a roster spot as Mano...
Sep 5, 2023
India envoy 'very satisfied' by Canada response to threats by Sikh separatist groups
OTTAWA - India's envoy to Canada says he is satisfied the federal government is adequately protecting his country's diplomats after New Delhi raised concerns for their safety earlier this year. Indian...
Sep 5, 2023
Mounties eyeing change to recreational cannabis use policy for members
OTTAWA - The RCMP is looking at easing a policy that requires front-line officers and many other employees to refrain from recreational cannabis use for four weeks before duty. A change to the five-ye...
Sep 5, 2023
Montreal Alouettes sign former third-round NFL draft pick Damontre Moore
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive lineman Damontre Moore, the team announced Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Moore, 30, was drafted in the third round...
Sep 5, 2023