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Manitoba liquor workers ratify deal, but union still set to strike at Crown insurer

Manitoba liquor workers ratify deal, but union still set to strike at Crown insurer

WINNIPEG — Liquor workers in Manitoba have voted to accept a deal reached last week with the province's Crown-owned liquor and lotteries corporation, ending a strike that began in July, just as another strike is set to begin with the province's Crown
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Wages are a key issue in potential strike at Manitoba Public Insurance

Wages are a key issue in potential strike at Manitoba Public Insurance

WINNIPEG — Unionized workers at Manitoba's automobile insurance Crown corporation said Friday they were preparing for a full-scale strike on Monday morning.
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Manitoba NDP pledge higher rent credit, tighter controls on rent hikes

Manitoba NDP pledge higher rent credit, tighter controls on rent hikes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to increase a tax credit for renters and make it harder for landlords to raise rents above the province's annual guideline.
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Blue Bombers extend win streak to five games with 47-17 thumping of Alouettes

Blue Bombers extend win streak to five games with 47-17 thumping of Alouettes

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros was glad his Blue Bomber teammates didn’t panic when he wasn’t his usual self early in Thursday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes.
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Bombers, Alouettes meet in showdown of teams riding four-game win streaks

Bombers, Alouettes meet in showdown of teams riding four-game win streaks

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes have a trio of key similarities heading into their clash on Thursday night.
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Manitoba NDP would freeze hydro rates for a year if it wins provincial election

Manitoba NDP would freeze hydro rates for a year if it wins provincial election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats promised to freeze hydroelectricity rates for one year if they win the election slated for Oct. 3, although any final decision on rates rests with the province's independent energy regulator.
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'Unprofessional': Two lawyers barred from practising in Manitoba after judge followed

'Unprofessional': Two lawyers barred from practising in Manitoba after judge followed

WINNIPEG — The Law Society of Manitoba has barred two Alberta lawyers from practising in the province after receiving complaints they hired a private investigator to surveil a judge who was hearing a case involving COVID-19 public health orders.
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Temporary halt on fuel tax would help people, Manitoba NDP says

Temporary halt on fuel tax would help people, Manitoba NDP says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats promised Monday to temporarily suspend the province's fuel tax if they win the election slated for Oct. 3.
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Veteran quarterback Collaros resumes practising with Blue Bombers

Veteran quarterback Collaros resumes practising with Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Veteran quarterback Zach Collaros is back practising with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Jets sign defenceman Logan Stanley to one-year contract

Jets sign defenceman Logan Stanley to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Logan Stanley to a one-year contract. The deal is worth US$1 million. Stanley, 25, had three points (one goal, two assists) in 19 games for the Jets during the 2022-23 season.
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