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Some reaction to Manitoba NDP election win and first First Nations provincial premier

WINNIPEG — Manitobans elected the NDP into government on Tuesday, and Leader Wab Kinew is set to become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada. Here is some of the reaction: "I was given a second chance in life.

Oct 4, 2023 12:00 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 3, 2023 11:35 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 3, 2023 11:26 PM Read more >

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

Oct 3, 2023 11:19 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 3, 2023 11:15 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 3, 2023 10:43 PM Read more >

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

Oct 3, 2023 9:50 PM Read more >

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

Oct 3, 2023 8:39 PM Read more >

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

Oct 3, 2023 7:53 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 3, 2023 7:39 PM Read more >