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Broncos 7, Wheat Kings 2

First Period

1. Swift Current, Pantelakis 8 (unassisted) 1:09.

2. Swift Current, Burch 1 (Dingman, Kibblewhite) 1:59.

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RCMP traffic enforcement seen in Steinbach last month. (Facebook)

RCMP flag ‘concerning’ spike in fatal collisions

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RCMP flag ‘concerning’ spike in fatal collisions

2 minute read Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP are boosting traffic enforcement after a spike in fatal collisions.

So far this year, 73 people have been killed in 65 collisions — a 28 per cent increase from the 57 deaths in the same January to October period last year, the Mounties said Friday.

The increase in fatalities is 28 per cent higher than the province’s five-year average.

“It’s concerning to me personally, but it’s also concerning to us, the RCMP, to see this many crashes occurring and this many people losing their lives,” RCMP traffic services enforcement commander Staff Sgt. Jon Greer said.

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Regulator urged to force MPI to lower its insurance rates

Nicole Buffie 3 minute read Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

WINNIPEG — A citizen-led coalition has urged the Public Utilities Board to order Manitoba Public Insurance to lower its rates, which it says would force the Crown corporation to tackle rising claims costs.

The Consumers Coalition described MPI as “risk-averse” at a hearing this week to discuss its application for a rate increase.

“The last three (general rate applications) have demonstrated that the corporation is running out of ideas and tools to mitigate rate increases and are executing a strategic plan grounded in their legacy business model,” said Katrine Dilay, a lawyer for the Public Interest Law Centre who spoke on behalf of the coalition.

Dilay said the coalition believes MPI is riding out the cost pressures and passing them on to ratepayers rather than preparing for the future.

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1 minute read Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

Wheat Kings 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT)

First Period

No Scoring.

Penalties — Lesiuk Let (tripping) 5:19.

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Manitoba’s government deserves credit for increasing the number of family doctors, but work needs to be done to attract more specialists, says Doctors Manitoba president Dr. Alon Altman. (Supplied)

More MDs in province, but too few specialists, Doctors Manitoba says

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More MDs in province, but too few specialists, Doctors Manitoba says

Nicole Buffie 4 minute read Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

WINNIPEG — A shortage of up-to-date medical technology is contributing to the problem of recruiting and retaining specialists in the province which, in turn, leads to treatment delays, according to a physicians’ advocacy organization.

“They are trained in the medicine of today, and they arrive in Manitoba and they find the tools of yesterday,” Doctors Manitoba spokesperson Keir Johnson said Thursday. “And that’s not the medicine that people want to be providing.”

The organization’s annual Physicians in Manitoba report says the province is short 217 specialists, which makes up more than 90 per cent of the overall doctor shortage.

There was significant positive data in the annual report, however, led by record growth in the number of physicians practising here.

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THE TALE OF THE TAPE: This weekend’s action

2 minute read Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

WHEAT KINGS

Record: 10-5-0-0, 20 points.

Players to watch:

Chase Surkan (15gp, 7g, 10a, 17pts).

Tamarack Golf Tournament

Weather

Nov. 2, 6 PM: 7°c Light rain with wind Nov. 3, 12 AM: 7°c Cloudy with wind

Brandon MB

9°C, Light rain with wind

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Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, who is government house leader, scrums with the media after question period in the Manitoba legislature on Tuesday. (Mike Deal/Winnipeg Free Press)

NDP set to pass 52 bills as third year of term ends

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NDP set to pass 52 bills as third year of term ends

4 minute read Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

WINNIPEG — Year 3 of the NDP government’s four-year mandate ended Thursday with more than 50 bills expected to become law and two that didn’t make it to the finish line.

“We’re on the final stages of passing 52 amazing bills,” government house leader Nahanni Fontaine said after the final question period of the 43rd legislature.

Most were passed before the house rose for the summer break, including getting rid of the provincial sales tax on pop, chips and packaged foods that took effect July 1. A handful of health-care bills that aim to restrict mandatory overtime, create a patient safety charter, establish nurse-to-patient ratios and do away with sick-note requirements for employees — unless they miss more than seven consecutive days or 10 in a year — were also passed.

Under rules of the legislature, the Progressive Conservatives held back three government bills until the fall session to allow for further debate before passage by the NDP majority Thursday. The most contentious was Bill 13, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, that aims to strengthen renter protections and increase maximum fines for landlords in breach of the act.

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Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras holds the MVP trophy after they won baseball’s World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Associated Press)

Brewers win first World Series

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Brewers win first World Series

6 minute read Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time.

Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

Young ace Jacob Misiorowski threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball, rookie Cooper Pratt got two more hits and two RBIs, and the Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to set off a long-awaited celebration among thousands of Brewers fans in attendance at Tropicana Field.

“It’s the best feeling ever. All of our fans are here. I know the city’s waited a long, long time for this,” Milwaukee captain Christian Yelich said. “We’re so happy to bring it home to them. I can’t wait to get back there and celebrate.”

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1 minute read Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

WEDNESDAY

Raiders 4, Wheat Kings 2

First Period

1. Brandon, Surkan 7 (unassisted) 9:21.

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NDP introduces last-minute rent-hike bill

Carol Sanders 4 minute read Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

WINNIPEG — A day before the legislative session ends, the NDP government introduced a bill to ensure landlords can’t charge tenants backpay for approved above-guideline rent increases.

Bill 59, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (2), would prohibit a landlord who has applied for a rent increase above the maximum permitted by regulation from charging tenants the new rate until it is approved.

Premier Wab Kinew announced earlier this month that renters would not have to pay the increases until the provincial Residential Tenancies Branch hears landlords’ arguments and issues its decisions.

“We recently passed legislation in the house to make sure life will be more affordable,” Kinew said at a news conference on Oct. 20, referring to a new rent bill introduced in March and expected to become law before the session ends today. He was flanked by Winnipeg tenants facing rent increases of more than 50 per cent.

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Gillingham wins Winnipeg mayoral race

Chris Kitching 3 minute read Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

WINNIPEG — Scott Gillingham won the mayoral election Wednesday night, securing a second term while political newcomers won or led about half of the races for councillor.

Gillingham had 39.7 per cent of all votes Wednesday evening with virtually all polling locations reporting unofficial results, followed by Kevin Klein (20.7 per cent), Noah Redden (19.9 per cent) and Mike Vogiatzakis (9.7 per cent) in a field of 12 candidates.

Kevin Klein conceded defeat in a speech to campaign volunteers and supports, marking his second consecutive loss in a Winnipeg mayoral race.

The other candidates were Mazher Alam, Johnny Calderon, Chris Clacio, Tracey Drexler, Brad Gross, Umar Hayat, Joshua Pagdato and Don Woodstock.

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1 minute read Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

LATE TUESDAY

Wheat Kings 5, Warriors 2

First Period

1. Brandon, Landmark 1 (Boehm, Hunter) 5:49.

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