First Friday night lights for Winnipeg high school football
More than a dozen high school football teams kicked off their season Friday – with six games in AAAA and three in AAA.
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Hitting the gridiron, Winnipeg's high school football season is back
The high school football season is back in Winnipeg – 44 teams in four different divisions throughout Manitoba and Ontario competing for a championship.
Calgary Flames host vigil to mourn Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
The C of Red came out Wednesday night in a way Calgary perhaps has never seen before, in memory of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
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'It's an incredible sport': Winnipegger Leanne Taylor reflects on Paralympic bronze medal win
Winnipeg's Leanne Taylor became the first Canadian woman to medal during the Paralympic triathlon, and she hopes she won't be the last.
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Leon Draisaitl signs NHL's biggest deal, says he wants to be an 'Oiler for life'
Leon Draisaitl says he wants to be an "Oiler for life." The star forward took a big step towards that goal by signing an eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. The deal, announced Tuesday has an average annual value of US$14 million, the highest in NHL history.
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Winnipeg's Leanne Taylor earns Paralympic triathlon bronze, heartbreak for Daniel
Winnipeg's Leanne Taylor became the first Canadian woman to win a Paralympic triathlon medal with a bronze in the women's class Monday.
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Bombers topple Roughriders 35-33 in 59th Annual Labour Day Classic
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers moved into a share of first place in the CFL's West Division with a thrilling 35-33 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday in Regina.
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Purple Gatorade and Skittles: Calgary fans leave mementos in tribute to Johnny Gaudreau
A memorial for former Calgary Flame Johnny Gaudreau steadily grew over the long weekend.
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'Unimaginable tragedy': NHL's Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed while in N.J. for sister's wedding
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau was killed Thursday night in what the team is calling an 'unimaginable tragedy.'
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'I don't like y'all': Riders, Bombers Labour Day rivalry one of the best in pro sports, many say
For decades, professional sports have been immersed with deep rivalries amongst athletes and teams and it has ignited fans along the way. The Canadian Football League (CFL) is no exception especially for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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After slow start, Blue Bombers are in position to take West Division lead
Don't look now but Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a win away from assuming top spot in the West Division standings.
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Premier says Manitoba grand chief to lie in state at provincial legislature
Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will lie in state at the provincial legislature following her sudden death.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21 on Saturday, marking the team's fifth-straight victory and fifth Banjo Bowl win in a row.
Corn maze craze: Where to get lost this fall
Corn maze season has officially begun throughout Manitoba – a sign that fall is just around the corner.
Bombers fans tee up with tailgate festivities ahead of annual Banjo Bowl
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers may have won their fifth straight Banjo Bowl Saturday, but celebrations began hours earlier – in the parking lot outside Princess Auto Stadium.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside Winnipeg courthouse
The Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has died after collapsing outside of the Manitoba courthouse Friday afternoon, according to multiple sources.
Manitoba jail guard acquitted of all charges in death of Indigenous inmate
A Manitoba judge acquitted a provincial corrections officer of all charges in the death of an Indigenous inmate following a violent stand-off in the jail more than three years ago.
Winnipeg house demolished after second fire in one week
A vacant two-storey house in the 400 block of Winnipeg’s Langside Street was demolished Saturday after two fires ravaged the building in one week.
Deteriorating former housing complex slated for demolition
A former low-income housing complex that’s been an eyesore in downtown Winnipeg for years is going to be torn down.
Half-billion dollar settlement approved for former kids in care in Manitoba
A judge has approved a settlement for three class-action lawsuits, worth $530 million, over federal child benefit payments that were clawed back by the Manitoba government.
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'Extremely vigorous' wildfire activity in central B.C. prompts crews to back off for safety
The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.
Police release video of Toronto plaza shooting that killed university student
A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'
No more porta-potties at B.C. construction sites starting Oct. 1
What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.
Three teens charged for armed robbery at Kitchener jewelry store
Three teens were arrested for an armed robbery at a Kitchener jewelry store after witnesses caught and detained the suspects until officers arrived on scene.
Manhunt underway after 5 people injured in Kentucky shooting near Interstate 75, officials say
Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Ky., according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office.
'Hopeless and helpless': Regina mother seeks help to treat rare spinal disease
Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.
The iPhone is getting a 'glow' up. What to expect from Apple's Monday event
Apple excited fans with its vision for its 'Apple Intelligence' artificial intelligence system earlier this year. Now, it's time for the company to prove it really works.
They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again.
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CTV National News for Sept. 7: Latest on cross-border terror
A Pakistani citizen living in Canada has been charged after it was found they plotted to commit a terrorist attack in the U.S.
