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After more than three decades, international rugby is coming back to Winnipeg as Canada's men's team wraps up their July Nations Cup schedule. The homecoming marks a milestone moment for Canadian rugby fans who've waited a generation to see world-class competition in their city.
Four dogs huddled behind a dumpster in bitter cold found warmth and care when Winnipeg firefighters brought them to the station. One lucky pup even found a forever home with the paramedic who helped save her.
Apartment dwellers in Winnipeg can now charge electric vehicles at home after 250 new chargers were installed across multi-family properties. The move solves a major barrier that kept renters and condo owners from going electric.
Indigenous veterans and active service members gathered at CFB Winnipeg for a powerful reconciliation ceremony celebrating their contributions to Canada's military. The event brought together three Indigenous organizations to honor First Nations, Métis, and Inuit servicepeople ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Winnipeg firefighters just got a game-changing upgrade: a state-of-the-art ladder truck that reaches higher, rescues deeper, and protects better than ever before. It's part of a massive investment in the people and equipment that keep the city safe.
A new bus manufacturing facility in Winnipeg is bringing full Canadian bus production back to the city for the first time in 15 years. The expansion by NFI Group and New Flyer will create hundreds of skilled union jobs while producing zero-emission transit vehicles.
Indigenous seniors in Winnipeg are leading research into their own housing crisis, revealing what "a good home" truly means. Their voices are shaping solutions that honor culture, family, and aging with dignity.
More than 2,000 students, families, and community members gathered in Winnipeg for the city's first-ever Graduation Pow Wow, celebrating academic success through Indigenous ceremony. The landmark event honors graduates while making Indigenous traditions a central part of recognizing achievement.
Over 2,000 students, families, and community members gathered in Winnipeg for the first-ever Graduation Pow Wow, celebrating academic achievement through Indigenous ceremony and tradition. The groundbreaking event marks a powerful step toward reconciliation in education.
Ang Braun, who leads Genesis House shelter in Winkler, got a standing ovation at a Winnipeg Jets game for her decades of helping women and families. She almost deleted the invitation email because she thought it was fake.
The Winnipeg School Division just hosted its largest graduation powwow yet, bringing 2,000 students together at Canada Life Centre for a celebration rooted in Indigenous culture. Families, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers joined the milestone event that honored both achievement and heritage.
Rain couldn't stop 400 Winnipeggers from walking to fund Type 1 diabetes research, smashing their $72,000 goal. Families walked together to prove that no one fights this disease alone.
Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg brought together military members and Indigenous leaders for a groundbreaking reconciliation event that honors both military service and cultural identity. The gathering took two years to plan and involved over 200 volunteers.
More than 2,000 students, families, and community members gathered for Winnipeg School Division's first-ever Graduation Pow Wow, celebrating academic achievement through Indigenous ceremony. The historic event brought together all division graduates to honor success while embracing Indigenous cultural practices as part of the celebration.
A childhood legend becomes a groundbreaking ballet as Canada's oldest professional company stages its first full-length work by an Indigenous choreographer. The production marks a meaningful step in cultural reconciliation and artistic representation.
Hockey legend Jonathan Toews hung up his skates Friday in his hometown of Winnipeg, closing a remarkable 16-year career that included three Stanley Cups and an inspiring comeback from chronic illness. The beloved captain finished his final season playing for his childhood team, making a dream come true.
Manitoba baseball fans turned their love of the game into life-changing support for kids. The Winnipeg Goldeyes and their Field of Dreams Foundation just distributed nearly $100,000 to 48 children's charities across the province.
NHL legend Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons, three Stanley Cups, and an inspiring comeback from serious health challenges. The Chicago Blackhawks icon closed his career playing one final season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets.
Connor Hellebuyck made save after impossible save as Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture Olympic men's hockey gold. The Winnipeg Jets goalie proved that sometimes the hot hand wins, even when the other team dominates the ice.
Team Canada's Matt Dunstone is on fire at the world men's curling championship, clinching his third consecutive victory with a stunning comeback against China. The Winnipeg skipper's four-point surge in the ninth end sealed an 8-4 win and pushed Canada into a tie for third place.
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