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Round robin play wraps up at Manitoba Scotties

Round robin play at the Manitoba Scotties wrapped up Friday afternoon in East St. Paul with two teams, very familiar to one another, finishing undefeated.

Players competing at the Manitoba Scotties in East St. Paul. Jan. 26, 2023. (Source: Jamie Dowsett/CTV News)

Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement from international game

Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for Canada over a distinguished senior career that spanned more than two decades, has announced her retirement from international soccer. McLeod, who turns 40 on Feb. 26, plans to continue playing club football for at least one season.

Canada keeper Erin McLeod makes a save in front of England's Katie Chapman (16) during second half FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday June 27, 2015. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Sabres hang on for 3-2 victory over Jets to extend win streak to five games

Tage Thompson had a goal and assist to help the Buffalo Sabres extend their win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie (31) is scored on by Winnipeg Jets' Pierre-Luc Dubois (not shown) as the Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) looks on during third period NHL action in Winnipeg, Thursday, January 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

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Extreme cold weather to stay for several days: Environment Canada

As extreme cold weather brings wind chill values nearing -40°C, it's impacting everything from winter recreation to the city's most vulnerable population.

The cold did make opening day quieter at the snow maze, but there were still plenty of people who braved the weather. (Source: Mason DePatie, CTV News)

Two charged in North Point Douglas assault

Two men face assault charges after an apartment stabbing in North Point Douglas Friday.

Police seize drugs, weapons in several Friday busts

Winnipeg police have made multiple arrests in several drug busts on Friday.

‘One of my favourite attractions’: Warming huts return to Forks river trail

A building blitz is underway at The Forks as the six new warming huts along the Nestaweya River Trail begin to take shape.

'An opportunity': Manitoba finance minister quits for federal run

Manitoba's finance minister is stepping down to run for a seat in the House of Commons.

More schools closed after Manitoba middle school receives another threatening voicemail

Several schools in southeast Manitoba were closed Friday after a round of threatening voicemails came in over the last week.

Grade 12 provincial final exams no longer happening in Manitoba

From a pandemic pause to a permanent practice, Grade 12 students in Manitoba are no longer having to take final exams.

Blast of Arctic air triggers extreme cold warnings throughout Manitoba

A flurry of extreme cold warnings have been issued for sprawling portions of Manitoba.

Clue, The Sound of Music, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: What the Royal MTC has planned for the next season

The 2022-23 season for the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is set to wrap up at the beginning of February and now the theatre has announced what Manitobans can look forward to for the next season.

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Canadian police chiefs speak out on death of Black man beaten by U.S. officers

Canadian police chiefs condemned on Friday the death of a Black man who was savagely beaten by police during a traffic stop in the United States, saying the officers involved must be held accountable.

Protesters march Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn., over the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

How to get over the 'mental hurdle' of being active in the winter

When the cold and snow have people hunkering down, these outdoor enthusiasts find motivation in braving the Canadian winter through community and sport.

Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols

The Memphis police chief on Saturday disbanded the unit whose officers beat to death Tyre Nichols as the nation and the city struggled to come to grips with video showing police pummelling the Black motorist.

Health Canada sticks with Evusheld despite U.S. FDA dropping the COVID drug

Health Canada says it will continue to recommend COVID-19 prevention drug, Evulsheld, despite U.S. FDA pulling back its emergency use authorization due to concerns around its efficacy against Omicron subvariant 'Kraken.'

Germany won't be a 'party to the war' amid tanks exports to Ukraine: Ambassador

The German ambassador to Canada says Germany will not become 'a party to the conflict' in Ukraine, despite it and several other countries announcing they'll answer President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's pleas for tanks, possibly increasing the risk of Russian escalation.

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W5 EXCLUSIVE | Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland

W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. W5's documentary 'Narco Avocados' airs Saturday at 7 pm on CTV.

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OPINION | Selling a home? How to know if you qualify for a capital gains exemption

When selling a home, Canadians may be exempted from paying capital gains tax on a residential property -- if it's their principal residence. On CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains what's determined as a principal residence, and what properties are eligible for the exemption.

What we know -- and still don't know -- about what led to Tyre Nichols' death

Tyre Nichols was hospitalized after he was pulled over on January 7, police have said. Five Memphis Police Department officers, who also are Black, were fired after an internal investigation and are facing criminal charges, including second-degree murder.

Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom

With a deal under negotiation between Ottawa and provinces, and premiers invited to a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in early February, the issue remains one where the Tory leader's position appears somewhat murky, including to some inside his own party.