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Premier Wab Kinew: From rapper to reporter to Manitoba's top political office

Premier Wab Kinew: From rapper to reporter to Manitoba's top political office

WINNIPEG — Rap artist. Journalist. Economics student. Premier. Wab Kinew's path as a young man, including several brushes with the law and some convictions, did not appear a likely path tobecoming the first First Nations premier of a province.
A timeline of recent provincial elections and governments in Manitoba

A timeline of recent provincial elections and governments in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Manitobans elected a new government on Tuesday, with the New Democrats sweeping the Progressive Conservatives from power after seven years in Opposition. Here is a look at Manitoba elections and governments over the past 20 years.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $40 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Oct. 6 will be an estimated $50 million, with two $1 million Maxmillions prizes up for grabs. The Canadian Press
Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023

Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $40 million: 01, 07, 10, 15, 30, 34 & 47. Bonus: 29 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
The latest developments on the provincial election in Manitoba

The latest developments on the provincial election in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — It's election day in Manitoba. Heather Stefanson's Progressive Conservatives were fighting to win a third consecutive majority government, while Wab Kinew's NDP was trying to regain the government it lost in 2016.
CP NewsAlert: Stefanson stepping down as Manitoba PC leader after NDP election win

CP NewsAlert: Stefanson stepping down as Manitoba PC leader after NDP election win

WINNIPEG — Heather Stefanson says she is stepping down as leader of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party after the NDP won the provincial election. The Canadian Press
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont loses seat, steps down

CP NewsAlert: Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont loses seat, steps down

WINNIPEG — Dougald Lamont has announced he's stepping down as Manitoba Liberal leader. Lamont lost his seat in St. Boniface to NDP candidate Robert Loiselle. The Canadian Press
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew re-elected in Fort Rouge

CP NewsAlert: Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew re-elected in Fort Rouge

WINNIPEG — Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew has been re-elected as the legislature member for Fort Rouge. The Canadian Press
Alberta mountain town to allow two major developments to go ahead after losing appeal

Alberta mountain town to allow two major developments to go ahead after losing appeal

CALGARY — Two major developments that could almost double the population of an Alberta mountain community will go ahead after Alberta's highest court dismissed an appeal by the town.
Politician faces fine for returning to Yellowknife during wildfire evacuation

Politician faces fine for returning to Yellowknife during wildfire evacuation

YELLOWKNIFE — A member of the Northwest Territories legislature is facing a fine and a reprimand for returning to Yellowknife while it was evacuated during recent wildfires.