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Manitoba to welcome influx of Afghan refugees

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

'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.

Canada's interim import ban on handguns takes effect today

As of today, individuals and businesses are no longer able to import restricted handguns into Canada, with limited exceptions. The move announced earlier this month is aimed at expediting a key pillar of the federal effort to cap the number of handguns in the country.

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.

Back to school: A look at the COVID-19 rules in place across provinces, territories

As students across Canada gear up to enter what will be their fourth academic year in the pandemic, CTVNews.ca takes a look at what measures will be in place in schools, by province and territory.

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.

Slingshot used to damage property in Brandon: police

Officers with the Brandon Police Service made an arrest after a man was allegedly shooting a slingshot at buildings in the city.

Survival 'the only concern' as Canadian tenants struggle to pay rent

As rent prices rise, CTVNews.ca heard from a number of Canadians struggling to afford their homes. The surge in rent prices over the last few months has forced many to cut back on spending, with some having to relocate or move in with their parents.

Here is what this Legislature encampment member is saying after getting eviction notices

A member of the encampments on the Manitoba Legislature grounds handed eviction notices says they plan on staying put and fighting the move.