Manitoba News

O'Shea focused on exit interviews as contract with Bombers nears end

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea doesn’t have a pen in hand poised to sign a new contract as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. That doesn’t mean, though, that a deal isn't around the corner.

Nov 24, 2022 3:43 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers agree to terms with Pat Neufeld

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with Canadian lineman Pat Neufeld on Thursday. The six-foot-six, 307-pound Regina native returns for his ninth season in Winnipeg and 12th in the CFL.

Nov 24, 2022 2:27 PM Read more >

Manitoba government cuts Crown utility fees, could keep energy rates low

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is sharply cutting fees it charges its Crown-owned energy utility in a move that could keep electricity rates down with an election less than a year away.

Nov 23, 2022 4:55 PM Read more >

Hurricanes use early momentum to take down WHL-leading Ice 2-1

WINNIPEG — Rookie netminder Harrison Meneghin made an impressive 36 saves as the Lethbridge Hurricanes used an early lead to defeat the WHL-leading Winnipeg Ice 2-1 on Tuesday. Tristan Zandee and Tyson Zimmer scored for Lethbridge (12-9-0-1).

Nov 22, 2022 10:23 PM Read more >

Manitoba health officials say more flu shots would help ease strain on health care

WINNIPEG — The number of children seeking treatment for respiratory viruses at the children's hospital in Winnipeg is unprecedented for this time of year, a top doctor at the facility said Tuesday.

Nov 22, 2022 8:28 PM Read more >

'Close but no cigar:' Jefferson, Bombers reflect on up-and-down season

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson expects to sign a contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers soon, and that should start the healing process for the CFL team's disappointed fans.

Nov 22, 2022 6:26 PM Read more >

Morrissey caps two-goal effort with OT winner to lead Jets to 4-3 win over Hurricanes

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness wasn’t going to dump on the Winnipeg Jets after they overcame a late surge by the Carolina Hurricanes and skated off with a 4-3 overtime victory on Monday.

Nov 21, 2022 10:47 PM Read more >

Manitoba's top doctor to field questions as respiratory virus numbers climb

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's chief public health officer is scheduled to take part in a telephone town hall Tuesday night as the number of children with respiratory viruses climbs. With hospital resources being strained and school absences rising, Dr.

Nov 21, 2022 5:27 PM Read more >

Emails to Manitoba premier provide a snapshot of public feedback on pandemic rules

WINNIPEG — Dictator. Criminal. Greedy. Those are some of the descriptors fired in writing at former Manitoba premier Brian Pallister by members of the general public in May 2020 as the government was facing the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 20, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Jets held scoreless as Jarry shines for Penguins in 3-0 win

WINNIPEG — Tristan Jarry served as a barrier the Winnipeg Jets just could not get through. The Pittsburgh goaltender stopped all 32 shots he faced, leading the Penguins to a 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.

Nov 19, 2022 10:49 PM Read more >