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Winter blues got you down? A sunny noon walk is just one way to help. Here are other expert suggestions
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Winter blues got you down? Here’s what experts say could help | CBC News
If the cold winter weather and lack of sunlight are darkening your mood, here's what some experts say could help.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Want to avoid a $200 ticket? Make sure you're parking on the right Winnipeg street starting Sunday
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Want to avoid a $200 ticket? Make sure you're parking on the right Winnipeg street come Sunday | CBC News
Want to avoid a $200 ticket in the mail? Be careful which Winnipeg street you're parking on come Sunday.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We've been feeling it for a while, but winter is officially here. Bright, cold start to Sunday in Winnipeg. Wind up to 15 kmh. High of minus 17 with a risk of frostbite 🥶 #WINTER #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb
December 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Bowen Yang to depart Saturday Night Live mid-season
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Saturday Night Live stalwart Bowen Yang leaving mid-season after tonight's episode | CBC News
Bowen Yang, coming off a huge year or two of projects, will depart Saturday Night Live mid-season after tonight's episode hosted by Ariana Grande, his Wicked buddy. Born in Australia, Yang has Canadia...
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December 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Manitoba-born Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here's what she's learned about Trump's America
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Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here's what she's learned about Trump's America | CBC News
After eight years in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Kirsten Hillman will step down from her post in the new year. She sat down with CBC's The House to share how she connects with Trump-era Republicans a...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Doctors Manitoba urges people to plan for rural ER closures during holidays
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Doctors Manitoba urges people to plan for rural ER closures during holidays | CBC News
Manitobans living in rural areas should check the operating hours of nearby hospitals, with dozens of emergency departments expected to offer limited services during the holidays.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Saturday in Winnipeg starts with a Blowing Snow Advisory. Light snow ends around noon, then a mix of sun and clouds. NW wind gusting to 60 backs off this afternoon. High of minus 16. Risk of frostbite 🥶 #WinnipegWeekend #cbcmb
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Winter storm frustrates Winnipeg travellers ahead of the holidays
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Winter storm frustrates Winnipeg travellers ahead of the holidays | CBC News
A winter storm making its way through the Prairies continued to foil travel plans for Winnipeggers Friday.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Winnipeg Jets put up a fight against NHL's top team, but still end up losing 3-2 in Colorado
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Winnipeg Jets put up a fight against NHL's top team, but still end up losing in Colorado | CBC News
Brent Burns and Martin Necas scored early and the Colorado Avalanche held on to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Manitoba government donating $2.6M from sales of U.S.-made liquor to charity
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Manitoba government donating $2.6M from sales of U.S.-made liquor to charity | CBC News
The Manitoba government is donating $2.6 million it raised through the sale of American liquor products to several community initiatives across the province.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Dozens of schools closed as Manitoba faces another day of weather warnings, cleanup from blizzard
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Dozens of schools closed as Manitoba faces another day of weather warnings, cleanup from blizzard | CBC News
It's another snow day for students at dozens of schools in southern Manitoba as more weather alerts issued one day after a blizzard.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Artificial intelligence is entering Manitoba's health system. How is it being used?
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Artificial intelligence is entering Manitoba's health system. How is it being used? | CBC News
A growing number of Manitoba's MRI machines now use artificial intelligence, with a plan to have more than half using the technology by spring.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Parent, teachers' society say school divisions in Winnipeg waited too long to cancel classes amid snowstorm
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Parent, teachers' society say school divisions in Winnipeg waited too long to cancel classes amid snowstorm | CBC News
A Winnipeg mother whose kids attend Winnipeg School Division schools says officials waited too long to let parents know classes would be cancelled on Thursday amid a winter blizzard that created dange...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Shovels get another workout Friday in Winnipeg. Snow and blowing snow by noon, 5 cm. Wind becomes SE 40-70. Seasonal high of minus 11. More snow tonight. #albertaclipper #TGIF #cbcmb
December 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Manitoba Hydro loss in 2nd quarter of this fiscal year more than double that of same period of 2024-25 @stevelambert.bsky.social
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Manitoba Hydro loss in 2nd quarter of this fiscal year more than double that of same period in 2024-25 | CBC News
Faced with a third straight drought, Manitoba Hydro says it could be looking at yet another significant financial loss once its fiscal year ends in March.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Bombers re-sign Winnipeg native Nic Demski, veteran defensive back Deatrick Nichols
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Bombers re-sign Winnipeg native Nic Demski, veteran defensive back Deatrick Nichols | CBC News
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed two big parts of their team Thursday, signing Canadian receiver Nic Demski to a two-year deal and veteran American defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a one-year ext...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Blizzard shuts down highways, schools in southern Manitoba @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social
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Blizzard shuts down highways, schools in southern Manitoba | CBC News
A blizzard gusting across southern Manitoba is leaving a long list of highway and school closures.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Winnipeg's getting whipped around by a blizzard Thursday, reducing visibility and clogging streets. Blizzard ends this morning, but wind still gusts N 60-80, easing this afternoon. Temperature falls to minus 22. Risk of frostbite 🥶 #cbcmb
December 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Winnipeg-born goalie shuts out punchless Jets in St. Louis
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Winnipeg-born goalie shuts out punchless Jets in St. Louis | CBC News
Justin Faulk scored and Joel Hofer made 24 saves to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 1-0 win over the stumbling Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Jamie Wilson named Manitoba Hydro chair
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Jamie Wilson named Manitoba Hydro chair | CBC News
The NDP government has appointed a new chair of Manitoba Hydro’s board of directors. Jamie Wilson, a former Manitoba treaty commissioner who also served as a deputy minister under Brian Pallister’s Pr...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Southern Manitoba layered in winter weather warnings, including blizzard
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Southern Manitoba layered in weather warnings, including blizzard | CBC News
Freezing rain and snow — lots of snow — are heading for southern Manitoba, bringing a slate of weather warnings.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Rare instance of polar bear cub being adopted near Churchill verified by scientists
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Rare instance of polar bear cub being adopted near Churchill, Man., verified by scientists | CBC News
Scientists were recently greeted with a most unexpected surprise when a polar bear mother and her cub were walking near Churchill in mid-November when scientists witnessed the mother adopt a second cu...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Winnipeg non-profit set to open 6 units of transitional housing in West End
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Winnipeg non-profit set to open pair of 3-unit transitional housing units in West End | CBC News
A Winnipeg non-profit is preparing to open six new transitional housing units. The prefab homes arrived last month from an Altona modular housing builder, and the expectation is tenants will be able t...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Dirty clothes, lack of supervision: CFS agency raises concerns about emergency placements
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Dirty clothes, lack of supervision: CFS agency raises concerns about Manitoba’s emergency placements | CBC News
Failing to report when a child is missing, sending kids to school in soiled clothes and refusing to learn how to treat a little girl's medical condition are just a few of the concerns being raised by ...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Bracing for a blizzard in Winnipeg. Snow begins this afternoon. High of minus 4. Blizzard develops this evening. Up to 25 cm possible. Strong wind creating near zero visibility. Blizzard ends Thursday #blizzard #cbcmb
December 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM