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Manitoba's minimum wage is increasing

The minimum wage in Manitoba is increasing to $15.30 this October.

Canadian currency is shown in this file photo.

Major risk of flooding on Red River this spring, predicts Manitoba government

There is a major risk of flooding on the Red River this spring, according to Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre

The Red River is pictured near St. Adolphe, Man. on March 22, 2023. Recent snowstorms south of the border have upped Manitoba's flooding risk on the Red River this spring. (Image source: Michelle Gerwing/CTV News Winnipeg)

Police release picture of suspect in assault case

Winnipeg police are looking for the public's help in trying to identify a suspect in an assault case.

The picture of a man police say is a suspect in an assault case that happened near the court house on March 17. (Source: Winnipeg police)

First Nation community in lockdown after shooting

Long Plain First Nation remains in lockdown following a shooting in the community over the weekend.

Winnipeg still waiting for opening date for Zellers

Fans of Zellers looking to shop locally at the revamped store in Winnipeg will have to keep waiting.

Why Winnipeg firefighters are camping out on a rooftop

A group of firefighters is camping out in the cold over the next few days intending to raise money for an important cause.

'Everything was lost': Manitoba business owner victim of Instagram hack

A Winnipeg business owner is reminding others to be careful online after her social media accounts were hacked over the weekend.

Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan

Canada's population grew by more than one million over the course of one calendar year, breaking previous records, a new Statistics Canada report says.

Nurses working in Winnipeg hospital's sexual assault program have resigned

Several nurses working in a department at a Winnipeg hospital that provides examinations for victims of sexual assault have resigned for their positions, leaving the department short-staffed.

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Biden is coming to Canada: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada Thursday evening, kicking off his short but long-awaited official visit to Canada. Here's what CTV News has confirmed about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.

President Joe Biden, center, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden greet The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada & Mrs. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, left, during the Summit of the Americas, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

What are the predictions for Canada's real estate market this spring?

The Canadian real estate market has been sluggish since last year, when prospective buyers started putting off plans to purchase homes as the Bank of Canada aggressively hiked interest rates eight consecutive times. But realtors see many edging toward a purchase once more.