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Mayor Sam Katz, Premier Greg Sellinger, President of Fairweather Properties Michael Nozick, and the city's Deputy CAO Phil Sheegl compare engraved shovels  after turning the sod for IKEA's new complex on Kenaston Boulevard.

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Mayor Sam Katz, Premier Greg Sellinger, President of Fairweather Properties Michael Nozick, and the city's Deputy CAO Phil Sheegl compare engraved shovels after turning the sod for IKEA's new complex on Kenaston Boulevard.

Jarda Harreveld with a photo of her murdered son Mark Albert Harreveld.

Woman charged in year-old homicide case

WINNIPEG - A 30-year-old woman has been jailed after she was charged on Thursday in connection with the slaying 11 months ago of a man who was beaten to death in Manitoba Housing complex. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 1:34 PM | No comments accepted on this article

  1. Police need better laws to protect at-risk teens

    WINNIPEG — Two detectives who pursue the city's most at-risk kids said they want to see federal lawmakers step up legislation about adults harbouring those youths. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 1:30 PM | 2

  2. Actor Robert Pattinson signs autographs as he arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere in Westwood, Calif. Monday.

    Studio estimates 'New Moon' sets record for midnight screenings with $26.3M

    NEW YORK - "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 2:49 PM | 2

  3. Wilfred Asham is seen in an undated family photo.

    Inquest called into man's death in police custody

    WINNIPEG - An inquest has been called by Manitoba’s chief medical examiner into the Sept. 2, 2007 death of 19-year-old man in a city police holding room at the downtown Public Safety Building. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 2:26 PM | 3

  4. Republic of Ireland's Keith Andrews, left, is challenged by Thierry Henry of France during their World Cup play off qualifying soccer match at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland, Saturday.

    FIFA rules out replay of France-Ireland qualifier; Henry embarrassed

    LONDON - FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 2:51 PM | 0

A butterfly perches on a plant today during a butterfly exhibit at the botanical garden in Bogota, Columbia.

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A butterfly perches on a plant today during a butterfly exhibit at the botanical garden in Bogota, Columbia.

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  1. Saipan emergency members carry an injured person on the Pacific resort island of Saipan, Friday. A gunman opened fire on the Pacific resort island of Saipan, killing four people before fatally shooting himself, and wounding eight others, a South Korean official said Friday.

    Resort island Saipan reeling after gunman opens fire; 2 children among dead

    The Pacific resort island of Saipan was reeling Friday from one of the most violent attacks in its history, when a gunman killed five people, including two small children and himself, in a rampage that ended at a World War II historical site. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 3:00 PM | 0

  2. Authorites work on an overturned bus Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dinwiddie, Va. One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old

    Police: Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va.; star wasn't aboard

    DINWIDDIE, Va. - The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 3:40 PM | 0

  3. Over 180 people lined up for H1N1 flu shots this morning at the Holy Eucharist Parish clinic on Munroe Avenue.

    Flu clinics to remain open tomorrow

    WINNIPEG — Two flu clinics will be open in Winnipeg tomorrow as planned. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 12:24 PM | 1

  4. Police investigating death at Roseau River

    RCMP are investigating a homicide on Roseau River First Nation. The Dakota Ojibway Police Service was called to the home shortly before 5 a.m. this morning and found a man dead. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 1:43 PM | 0

  5. FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2000 file photo, The Holy Shroud, a 14 foot-long linen revered by some as the burial cloth of Jesus, is shown at the Cathedral of Turin, Italy. A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus' burial cloth. The claim made in a new book by historian Barbara Frale drew immediate skepticism from some scientists, who maintain the shroud is a medieval forgery. Frale, a researcher at the Vatican archives, said Friday that she used computers to enhance images of faintly written words in Greek, Latin and Aramaic scattered across the shroud.

    Vatican researcher claims writing on Shroud of Turin is proof of artifact's authenticity

    ROME - A Vatican researcher claims she has found a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin and says the discovery proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus' burial cloth. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 2:05 PM | 0

  6. The Oprah Winfrey Show will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.

    Less than 2 years left for 'Oprah' show: Let's hurry up and start missing Oprah!

    NEW YORK - Is it too soon to begin missing Oprah? The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 2:16 PM | 5

  7. Sod turned at IKEA site today

    WINNIPEG - The newest IKEA project begins this morning with a shovel, not an Allen wrench. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 29

  8. Child grabbed, police looking for suspect

    WINNIPEG — Police are looking for a man who had a disturbing encounter with an 11-year-old boy yesterday. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 12:51 PM | 0

  9. Southern chiefs blast Hydro

    WINNIPEG — The Southern Chiefs Organization is demanding a full environmental audit of Manitoba Hydro. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 12:00 PM | 22

  10. Replay: Court of Public Opinion with Mike McIntyre

    WINNIPEG - Court reporter Mike McIntyre took part in a live chat today from his office at the Law Courts building in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 2:17 PM | 0

  11. Anaheim Ducks' Erik Christensen tries to create some offense while being defended by Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader during the second period of their NHL hockey game on Saturday in Detroit. He joins the Moose.

    New centre expected to produce for Moose

    WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Moose will have both a fresh face in their lineup and will renew acquaintances with an old friend in the opposition's lineup when the Moose take on the Hamilton Bulldogs at MTS Centre tonight. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 12:45 PM | 0

  12. Transit buses switching to winter schedule

    WINNIPEG — Twelve bus routes will change on Sunday as Winnipeg Transit introduces its winter schedule. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 11:30 AM | 4

  13. An oil rig is seen at sunset in the desert oil field of Sakhir, Bahrain recently.

    Good news for home heating: With the most natural gas in storage, prices plunge by 15 per cent

    NEW YORK - Natural gas prices have dropped by more than 15 per cent in the past month as the country continues to sip at its energy reserves and a balmy November allowed many homeowners to leave the heat off. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 11:20 AM | 13

  14. Holiday closing of drug-treatment centres is just one impact underfunding is  having on clients of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, some staff say.

    Addicts out in cold: workers

    It's bad enough a funding shortfall is forcing provincial drug-treatment centres to close over Christmas, but staff say that's just one grim symptom of chronic underfunding at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 13

  15. Jury finds man guilty in execution-style slaying

    A Winnipeg man was found guilty of first-degree murder late Thursday - - only to accuse jurors of making him the latest victim of a wrongful conviction. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 11

  16. Manitoba man killed in crash in Nebraska

    A Manitoba trucker was killed in a crash in southern Nebraska early Thursday morning, the state's highway patrol reported. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 1

  17. Students silent in solidarity

    WINNIPEG - Some Winnipeg students have zipped their lips today, keeping silent to show solidarity with the millions of children worldwide who still lack basic human rights on the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 7:46 AM | 2

  18. Norway House youth arrested for gun theft

    Police in Norway House have arrested three people after two break-ins and the theft of three guns and a boat. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 7:01 AM | 0

  19. A few more days of warmth ahead

    WINNIPEG — Those of us who parked outdoors overnight had to scrape thick frost from windshields this morning but, hey, it’s Nov. 20 in Manitoba. We’re often pulling out parkas by this time. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 20/11/2009 6:56 AM | 2

  20. Province takes aim at stubble fires

    THE Selinger government clamped down on stubble burning late Thursday following several days of thick smoke blanketing pockets of southern Manitoba. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 12

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