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winnipegfreepress.com > uncategorized > 01/18/2026 > on-duty-ontario-provincial-police-officer-charged-with-impaired-driving

On-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer charged with impaired driving

On-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer charged with impaired driving1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (136+ words) Winnipeg -20" C, Cloudy with wind An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years of service is facing criminal impaired driving charges while on duty. Provincial police say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers launched an impaired operation investigation on Jan. 15. Police say…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 01/18/2026 > quebec-civility-rules-wont-be-adopted-in-manitoba-schools

Quebec civility rules won’t be adopted in Manitoba schools

5+ hour, 22+ min ago   (741+ words) Winnipeg -20" C, Cloudy with wind Manitoba teachers are embracing the freedom to be called whatever they'd like at work while their colleagues elsewhere in Canada adjust to new civility rules. Starting this month, Quebec has begun requiring students of all…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > world > 01/18/2026 > in-their-words-european-governments-criticize-trumps-tariff-threats-over-greenland

In their words: European governments criticize Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland

In their words: European governments criticize Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland9+ hour, 45+ min ago   (384+ words) Winnipeg -16" C, Blowing snow Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland are on Trump's list, though it was not immediately clear if the tariffs would impact the European Union as a bloc. Trump's threat sets…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > life > faith > 01/18/2026 > more-countries-confirm-invites-to-trumps-board-of-peace-for-gaza-1-billion-buys-a-permanent-seat

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, as India and others invited

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, as India and others invited10+ hour, 25+ min ago   (581+ words) Winnipeg -21" C, Cloudy with wind At least seven more countries said Sunday the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," a new body of world leaders meant to oversee next steps in Gaza that…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > business > 01/18/2026 > carney-says-chinese-ev-deal-an-opportunity-for-ontario-auto-sector

Carney says Chinese EV deal an 'opportunity' for Ontario, auto sector

Carney says Chinese EV deal an 'opportunity' for Ontario, auto sector10+ hour, 56+ min ago   (952+ words) Winnipeg -19" C, Blowing snow OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the electric vehicle deal with China is an "opportunity" for Ontario and autoworkers, despite criticism from Premier Doug Ford and the union representing Canadian autoworkers." OTTAWA " Prime Minister Mark…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > life > greenpage > 01/18/2026 > south-africa-declares-a-national-disaster-over-flooding-and-severe-weather

South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather

South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather11+ hour, 59+ min ago   (384+ words) Winnipeg -20" C, Cloudy with wind The declaration was made by the head of the National Disaster Management Center and announced by the government. It allows the national government to coordinate the response to the disaster. The worst impact is in…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > uncategorized > 01/18/2026 > watchdog-to-investigate-shooting-by-halifax-police-called-to-liquor-store-robberies

Watchdog to investigate shooting by Halifax police called to liquor store robberies

Watchdog to investigate shooting by Halifax police called to liquor store robberies12+ hour, 1+ min ago   (139+ words) Winnipeg -16" C, Blowing snow HALIFAX " Nova Scotia's police oversight board is investigating after a man was shot in downtown Halifax by officers responding to a pair of liquor store robberies. Halifax Regional Police say they were alerted Saturday afternoon to…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 01/18/2026 > alberta-couple-fighting-the-cra-after-being-asked-to-repay-33k-in-covid-benefits

Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits

Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits15+ hour, 27+ min ago   (819+ words) Winnipeg -16" C, Blowing snow OTTAWA " An Alberta couple says Canada's tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up to receive benefit payments…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > life > sci-tech > 01/18/2026 > vancouver-conference-aims-to-unite-indigenous-tech-community

Vancouver conference aims to unite Indigenous tech community

Vancouver conference aims to unite Indigenous tech community15+ hour, 27+ min ago   (654+ words) Winnipeg -16" C, Blowing snow VANCOUVER " For Shauna McAllister, working at Canadian technology companies as a Cree and M'tis woman meant she was often the only Indigenous person in the room. "When it comes to being an individual who is proud…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 01/18/2026 > despite-liberal-pivot-conservatives-to-keep-pressing-for-tougher-crime-measures

Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures

Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures15+ hour, 27+ min ago   (1108+ words) Winnipeg -16" C, Blowing snow OTTAWA " The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government's justice policy has taken a markedly tougher approach " but the Conservatives say…...