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• Manitoba confirms first case of monkeypox

  Manitoba has confirmed its first case of monkeypox, saying a public health investigation is ongoing.

  

• Algae toxins, blooms and E. coli found in handful of Manitoba lakes prompt advisory

  Advisories have been posted at a handful of Manitoba lakes warning of high levels of algae toxins and blooms.

  

• Provincial plan to free up rural paramedic services leaves some concerned

  The province is looking to free-up rural paramedic services by paying for a low-acuity patient transport service, but the idea is raising concerns from some who call it a 'band-aid solution.'

  

• 'It’s never too late to follow your dreams': New Winnipeg restaurant hoping to share a taste of the Philippines

  A taste of the Philippines will soon be coming to southern Winnipeg, a dream that is finally coming true for one of the people behind the restaurant.

  

• 'We're ready for anything that's coming': how schools are improving ventilation to fight virus transmission

• 'On pace to set a record': 2022 could be Winnipeg's rainiest year ever

  Winnipeggers who feel like 2022 has been the rainiest year they’ve ever experienced might actually be onto something.

• Brick of cocaine found in suitcase at Winnipeg airport: RCMP

  A Saskatoon man was arrested at the Winnipeg airport on Thursday after a brick of cocaine was found in a suitcase.

• Hanson stretching their wings to try something they have never done before

  For three decades, Hanson has been 'MMMBopping' with audiences around the world – and to mark the anniversary, the band of brothers is trying something they have never done before.

• Retailers sitting on 'mountains' of excess inventory in need of liquidation: expert

  Consumer behaviour, a looming recession and the reactions of retailers to pandemic-driven supply chain issues are combining to drive a liquidation renaissance, according to one business advisor and retail futurist who spoke with CTVNews.ca.

• Two Winnipeggers charged after 30 kg of cocaine seized at Ambassador Bridge

  Two Winnipeggers are facing drug related charges after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 30 kilograms of what is suspected to be cocaine at the port of entry in Windsor, Ont. earlier in the month.

• Pfizer booster approved for children aged 5-11 by Health Canada

  Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Health Canada is authorizing a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between five and 11 years old.

• Michelle O'Bonsawin named as Canada's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Ontario judge Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday. She is the first Indigenous person chosen to sit on Canada's top court and the appointment is being celebrated as filling an important role at the highest level of the country's justice system.

• RCMP looking for witnesses after man found injured behind Manitoba school

  Manitoba RCMP officers are looking for witnesses to an aggravated assault after a man was found with serious injuries behind a school in Thompson.

• Manitoba to welcome influx of Afghan refugees

  Manitoba is getting ready to welcome an influx of Afghan refugees.

• Winnipeg man identified as victim of city’s latest homicide: WPS

  The victim of a homicide in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas neighbourhood has been identified.

• What Manitoba's minimum wage will be increasing to this fall

  Manitoba's minimum wage is going up this fall. This increase will leave Manitoba with the second-lowest minimum wage in the country, according to the Retail Council of Canada – followed by Saskatchewan's expected increase to $13 per hour.

• 'We'll have more coming': Manitoba Premier considers rebate cheques to help with inflation

  Manitobans could be receiving more rebate cheques from the provincial government to help deal with rising inflation costs.

• Honey shortage could extend into next year after devastating winter for beekeepers

  This past winter saw record losses for beekeepers, and one expert says the prospects for next year are even worse if they face another frigid winter.