Manitoba News

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is considering banning the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts. The NDP government says the aim of an upcoming bill is to promote fair collective bargaining and minimize labour disputes.

WINNIPEG — By all accounts, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is still in a honeymoon phase, almost three months after leading his New Democrats to an election win that ousted the former Progressive Conservative government.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at ways to turn derelict buildings into new housing.

WINNIPEG — Another shareholder of Gildan Activewear Inc. has joined calls for the company to reinstate Glenn Chamandy as CEO.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American all-star defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a two-year extension, the CFL team announced Thursday. Nichols was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Winnipeg forward Gabriel Vilardi has settled in nicely since returning to the lineup after a six-week absence due to a knee injury.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to receive a major boost in federal equalization payments next year. New figures from the federal government show Manitoba is expected to receive $4.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is suspending many new health-care capital projects, including some personal care homes that have already been announced, while it reviews the province's finances and health-care needs.

WINNIPEG — Police have charged a teen boy in the stabbing death of a 14-year-old Indigenous girl last week. A 17-year-old boy is facing second-degree murder charges and is in custody, they said in a news release Tuesday.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Justin Barron scored a power-play goal 1:09 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.