Brittany Hobson The Canadian Press

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Manitoba government moves dozens of people from encampments into housing

Manitoba government moves dozens of people from encampments into housing

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says it has moved dozens of people living in encampments into homes over the past three months as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness.

Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson wins Winnipeg seat in election

Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson wins Winnipeg seat in election

WINNIPEG - Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson has hung onto her legislature seat for the Progressive Conservatives.

Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says focus turns to fixing health care

Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says focus turns to fixing health care

WINNIPEG - Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he's ready to start the hard work as his New Democrats work to fulfil their campaign promise to fix health care.

Manitoba Tory Leader Heather Stefanson stands by ads opposing landfill search

WINNIPEG - During her first appearance in Winnipeg in more than a week, Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson stood by her party's decision to take out billboard and newspaper ads that highlighted the province's decision not to search a...

Manitoba government reports $270M surplus in final days of election campaign

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government, days away from a provincial election, says it's seeing an improvement in the state of the province's finances due in part to a rebounding economy.

Manitoba could make history by electing first First Nations premier to lead province

Manitoba could make history by electing first First Nations premier to lead province

WINNIPEG - A First Nations premier would head a province for the first time in Canadian history if the New Democrats win the Oct. 3 Manitoba election, and the significance is not lost on party leader Wab Kinew.