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Winnipeg News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Winnipeg News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Winnipeg: Flooding threatens Manitoba communities as new Medicaid rules spark concern | June 11

    Winnipeg: Flooding threatens Manitoba communities as new Medicaid rules spark concern | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Winnipeg faces severe flooding in the Swan Valley and western Manitoba with closed highways and Premier Kevin Kinew promising aid, while a tornado and storm caused power outages and damage in southern areas. The Senate committee calls for improved wildfire coordination, and a new Medicaid rule sparks concerns about accessing healthcare benefits.
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    1 min
  • Winnipeg: Manitoba Hydro warns of power outages after severe storm damage | June 10

    Winnipeg: Manitoba Hydro warns of power outages after severe storm damage | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Winnipeg residents dealt with severe storm damage and power outages after a storm hit southern Manitoba, while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers faced injury concerns and defensive praise. City leaders also discussed federal social media regulations and Manitoba's potential resource growth strategy.
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    2 mins
  • Winnipeg: Opioid-related calls now outpace alcohol-related ones in Winnipeg. | June 09

    Winnipeg: Opioid-related calls now outpace alcohol-related ones in Winnipeg. | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Winnipeg's opioid emergency calls now outnumber alcohol-related incidents, raising alarms about public health, while a Manitoba RCMP officer faces a watchdog probe after shooting a suspect. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers add key linebackers as their season kicks off, and Manitobans can vote on new specialty licence plate designs.
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    1 min
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