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'Embracing the pressure': Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues

'Embracing the pressure': Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues

WINNIPEG — Judgement Day has arrived for the Winnipeg Jets. Despite the NHL team’s long list of regular-season accomplishments, many hockey fans will only view this campaign as a success if the Jets go deep in the playoffs.
Jets' Hellebuyck, Blues' Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs

Jets' Hellebuyck, Blues' Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs

WINNIPEG — If hockey fans enjoyed the duel between the pipes in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, a sequel of sorts is just around the corner. Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and St.
Mark Scheifele scores 1:11 into overtime to give Jets 2-1 victory over Ducks

Mark Scheifele scores 1:11 into overtime to give Jets 2-1 victory over Ducks

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele scored 1:11 into overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. With the win, the Jets (56-22-4) set a franchise record with 116 points.
Manitoba, Nunavut premiers hopeful for hydro project, seeking federal help

Manitoba, Nunavut premiers hopeful for hydro project, seeking federal help

WINNIPEG — The premiers of Manitoba and Nunavut are hopeful a proposed hydroelectric and fibre optic project is moving closer to fruition and are seeking federal money. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Nunavut Premier P.J.
Two men charged with murder of man found behind Winnipeg home

Two men charged with murder of man found behind Winnipeg home

WINNIPEG — Police say two men have been charged with murder after a body was found behind a home. Bronson Emery Dale Kequahtooway was discovered dead on March 28.
Manitoba premier touts increased trade with Europe, possible second Hudson Bay port

Manitoba premier touts increased trade with Europe, possible second Hudson Bay port

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed an openness Tuesday to a potential second port on Hudson Bay as a tool to help ramp up trade with Europe amid trade disputes with the United States.
Charges stayed against Calgary man accused of smuggling migrants across border

Charges stayed against Calgary man accused of smuggling migrants across border

WINNIPEG — A Calgary man accused of human smuggling after allegations that he picked up foreign nationals who crossed into Manitoba from the United States has had his charges stayed.
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel making most of second chance in NHL spotlight

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel making most of second chance in NHL spotlight

Scott Arniel was head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets just over 19 months. It didn't go well. A winning percentage of .
Manitoba bills on booze, elections, housing and more delayed until fall

Manitoba bills on booze, elections, housing and more delayed until fall

WINNIPEG — Some of the bills now before the Manitoba legislature will have to wait until the fall to be passed into law.
Manitoba ends some electricity exports to U.S., with plans to turn northward

Manitoba ends some electricity exports to U.S., with plans to turn northward

WINNIPEG — Manitoba will soon have more energy for itself and other Canadian jurisdictions after two hydroelectric contracts with a Minnesota utility expire at the end of this month, Premier Wab Kinew said Monday.