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Section of Empress Street to be closed Friday

A section of northbound Empress Street will be closed to traffic on Friday due to construction.
A sign of gratitude: Portage residents giving thanks to hydro workers who restored power

The lights are back on and Portage la Prairie, Man., is open for business once again after last week’s massive snow storm paralyzed the city -- and residents are finding creative ways to thank those who helped get the community up and running.
Quarterback Zach Collaros settles into role as mentor with Bombers

Zach Collaros began the 2013 CFL campaign, his rookie season in the league, behind veteran Ricky Ray on the Toronto Argonauts quarterbacking depth chart.
The details of a collision between a police cruiser and a suspect have been released

The moments that led to a man being hit by a police cruiser are detailed in the Independent Investigation Unit’s final report, after charges against the officer involved were dropped.
City council to hold vote on deal with transit union

City councillors will have their chance to vote on an agreement narrowly passed by the union for Winnipeg Transit workers, after a prolonged period of negotiations that was both tense and highly publicized at times.
Hard hit areas in Interlake could wait another two weeks for power, warming centres open

One of the hardest hit areas by Manitoba's powerful three day storm has been the Rural Municipality of West Interlake.
City to consider condemning Quebec's religious symbol ban

Two Winnipeg councillors are calling on the city to publicly oppose Quebec’s controversial law banning religious symbols, saying Winnipeg needs to stand up against discrimination.
Inquest called into death of man killed in police shooting

Manitoba’s chief medical examiner has called an inquest into the death of a 26-year-old Winnipeg man who was killed during a police shooting in January.
'Ugliest colour in the world' to appear soon on packaging for every tobacco brand sold in Canada

Drab dark brown will soon be the colour of every tobacco package sold in Canada, regardless of brand.