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  @WinnipegNews: Several held in gun sighting wfp.to/5y5 8:48 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: West End garage fires investigated wfp.to/5yt 8:42 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: Overnight stabbings probed wfp.to/5yU 8:40 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: Canadian trucker centre of inquiry wfp.to/5yq 7:08 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: MTS becomes takeover target wfp.to/5yr 6:52 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: It's getting hard to do their job, senators agree wfp.to/5yw 6:40 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: Female suicide bomber injures 11 in Russian region wfp.to/5yB 5:46 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: Premier defends PST hike at NDP convention wfp.to/5y4 5:46 am on May 25

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  @WinnipegNews: 7 Filipino marines, 4 militants killed in clash wfp.to/5yY 1:46 am on May 25

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  @DoubleEmMartin: Oh goodness but the @Wpg_Goldeyes can't stop winning. Eight in a row to start the season with tonight's 5-1 win over Lincoln. 10:11 pm on May 24

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  @DoubleEmMartin: Oh goodness but the @Wpg_Goldeyes can't stop winning. Eight in a row to start the season with tonight's 5-1 win over Lincoln. 10:05 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Penguins eliminate Senators in Game 5 wfp.to/5jy 9:58 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Teachers vote to donate $1.5M to human rights museum wfp.to/5jN 9:28 pm on May 24

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  @lrkusch: Another last-minute resolution at the NDP convention would urge Ottawa to abolish the Senate. 8:52 pm on May 24

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  @lrkusch: The measure is one of six 'emergency' resolutions approved for debate Friday at the NDP convention in Brandon. 8:50 pm on May 24

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  @lrkusch: NDP will debate a resolution urging the govt to reconsider exempting seniors from paying education taxes on property. 8:48 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Selinger talks tax at NDP convention in Brandon wfp.to/5jo 7:58 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: 18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport wfp.to/5jQ 7:14 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market wfp.to/5j1 7:14 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him wfp.to/5jH 7:02 pm on May 24

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  @PaulSamyn: Attention all Free Press online commenters: Read my A2 column Saturday as we deal with the good, the bad and the ugly of our web watercooler 6:40 pm on May 24

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  @lrkusch: Selinger addresses PST issue head-on at the start of his speech, acknowledging an increase is unpopular, but insisting it is necessary. 6:28 pm on May 24

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  @lrkusch: NDP annual convention kicks off in Brandon this evening. Premier Greg Selinger to address delegates in the next few minutes. 6:15 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Doctor charged of sexually assaulting teen at HSC wfp.to/5j7 6:12 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Youth faces murder charge in Pauingassi First Nation death wfp.to/5jG 5:48 pm on May 24

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  @WFPEdTait: #Bombers will announce the signing of receiver Mike DiCroce of McMaster shortly. 5:17 pm on May 24

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  @WFPEdTait: #Bombers draft pick Kris Robertson tweeted this afternoon that he has torn his ACL and will not be going to training camp 5:04 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Canada will keep its only UN agency HQ wfp.to/5jD 4:56 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Police searching for suspect who woke sleeping teen wfp.to/5jh 4:36 pm on May 24

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  @mrabson: MB Senators Chaput, Plett, talk Senate shenanigans and Senate's purpose, at WFP news cafe. winnipegfreepress.com/local/Manitoba… #cdnpoli 4:18 pm on May 24

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  @BMinkevich: Snowbirds show in Portage was fantastic. Look up in Winnipeg skies tomorrow for freep's @meltait in Snowbird #4 pic.twitter.com/4OblVNc9qC
  4:15 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Saskatchewan premier no longer believes Senate can be reformed - shar.es/ZOs0e 4:14 pm on May 24

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  @BMinkevich: Snowbirds show in Portage was fantastic. Look up in Winnipeg skies tomorrow for freep's @meltait in Snowbird #4 pic.twitter.com/4OblVNc9qC
  4:11 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Ethics office has limits, commissioner says wfp.to/5j3 4:10 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: More confusing testimony from witness at murder trial wfp.to/5j9 4:08 pm on May 24

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  @mikeoncrime: Cops say sexually-motivated home invader is black male, 20-30 years, average build, bald or closely shaved hair, spots/freckles on face. 3:58 pm on May 24

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  @mikeoncrime: Police say girl wasn't harmed, suspect fled, K-9 unit searched area of Wellington Crescent and Cockburn Street but couldn't locate him. 3:56 pm on May 24

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  @mikeoncrime: Winnipeg police hunting for man who broke into home at 2 a.m. Friday for what they say was sexual purpose involving sleeping girl, 14. 3:55 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters wfp.to/5jd 3:52 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Paul Brandt brings tour to town Monday wfp.to/5jp 3:42 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: RCMP ceremony honours bravery, outstanding service wfp.to/5jb 3:34 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: LIVE NOW: Manitoba senators @SenChaput & @DonPlett at @wfpnewscafe talking Senate scandals. wfp.to/50I #cdnpoli #SENca 3:33 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Systemic approach to voter interference 'extremely worrisome': Trudeau wfp.to/5jK 3:16 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: We're live at 3:30 with @SenChaput & @DonPlett at @wfpnewscafe to talk Senate scandals. wfp.to/50I #cdnpoli #SENca 3:04 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies he uses crack cocaine - shar.es/ZO1IF 2:58 pm on May 24

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  @BillRedekop: Stories housebarns tell! winnipegfreepress.com/local/you-can-… 2:31 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Trudeau defends senator in spending scandal wfp.to/5j2 2:30 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Inner circle urges Mayor Rob Ford to address 'crack cocaine' scandal - shar.es/ZDPpY 2:29 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Armed forces buys buses from Motor Coach wfp.to/5je 2:20 pm on May 24

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  @wfpnewscafe: Still time to head down to the News Café to catch our live interview & performance by @jimmieshotgun at 2:30. wfp.to/5jz 2:15 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Shotgun Jimmie stopping in at News Café Friday wfp.to/5jI 2:10 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Toews 'disappointed' U.S., Canada at loggerheads over meat labeling regulations wfp.to/5jx 2:06 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Lower drug prices, lower costs, better care? wfp.to/5jR 1:48 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Eight Manitobans heading to finals in national music competition wfp.to/5jM 1:36 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Evidence ignored in dangerous driving acquital, appeal court told wfp.to/5ja 1:22 pm on May 24

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  @BMinkevich: Snowbirds T minus 20 to show in Portage pic.twitter.com/wXHixMEMou
  1:10 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Piney border crossing picked for remote processing pilot project wfp.to/5jc 1:06 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Changes to CPP rules worth looking into - shar.es/ZDZZn 12:43 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: 'So much story' for cult comedy reboot - shar.es/ZDlzm #arresteddevelopment 12:39 pm on May 24

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  @WFPEdTait: Media centre at new Investors Group Field to be named in honor of CJOB's Bob Irving. 12:31 pm on May 24

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  @fpbowen: Environmental group files action in Bahamian Supreme Court to stop dredging at Nygard Cay: tribune242.com/news/2013/may/… 12:27 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Boil water advisory in Montreal lifted - shar.es/ZDe34 12:23 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Sentencing hearing for former CFL all-star player Joffrey Reynolds - shar.es/ZDjNN 12:22 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested wfp.to/5jn 12:20 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Value Partners cracks $1-B mark in assets - shar.es/ZDCBB 12:12 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: City hall working despite mayor crack scandal wfp.to/5jO 12:02 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Rare Superman comic found in house insulation wfp.to/5jX 12:02 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Canada disapproves new meat labeling rules wfp.to/5jJ 12:02 pm on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Some unions now angry about health care overhaul wfp.to/5jl 12:02 pm on May 24

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  @aldosantin: Wanda Bruce murder trial -- Defence closes case without calling any witnesses, closing arguments to jury Monday morning. 12:01 pm on May 24

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  @NickMartin14: Brandon U board of governors to consider budget Saturday 11:42 am on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Gretna crossing reopens today wfp.to/5jT 11:30 am on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Analysis: Ford puts Toronto on the map at last - shar.es/ZDtS1 11:28 am on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: Municipal amalgamation a waiting game - shar.es/ZDqcV 11:17 am on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: High school athletes could sit under new school rules - shar.es/ZDqgP 11:16 am on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: NDP expands ban on sale of tobacco products wfp.to/50e 11:16 am on May 24

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  @fpbowen: Piney is one of two smaller border crossings in Canada to see remote traveller pilot. Piney would only be after hours via audio & video. 11:13 am on May 24

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  @NickMartin14: Gretna border crossing to reopen at noon, had been closed by overland flooding 11:11 am on May 24

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  @NickMartin14: Brandon SD board chair Mark Sefton says Selinger, Nancy Allan, to make important annoncement at George Fitton School this afternoon 11:06 am on May 24

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  @fpbowen: Toews says objective of remote Piney border crossing project is to study use of technology to process registered travellers via camera. 11:05 am on May 24

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  @fpbowen: Remote traveller processing pilot to go to Piney MB border crossing, Public Safety Min. Vic Toews says today. google.ca/search?client=… 10:53 am on May 24

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  @garylawless: Getting a tour of new stadium from Buchko and Cameron - its awesome pic.twitter.com/dQdByIxFWH
  10:45 am on May 24

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  @danlett: Come down to @wfpnewscafe at 3:30 PM today to watch live interview w MB Senators @DonPlett and @SenChaput. Also available online. 10:18 am on May 24

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  @WinnipegNews: .@SenChaput & @DonPlett will be @wfpnewscafe at 3:30 today to talk Senate scandals. Join us live: wfp.to/50I #cdnpoli #SENca 10:04 am on May 24

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  @fpbowen: Busy day for @ToewsVic today. His 3rd newser regards training for people with intellectual disabilities: news.gc.ca/web/article-en… 9:50 am on May 24

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  @aldosantin: Court of Appeal told Justice Morris Kaufman ignored relevant evidence when he acquitted Roland Artimovich of dangerous driving 9:50 am on May 24

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  @johnkendle: I'm doing a webcast with Shotgun Jimmie at the WFP News Cafe this afternoon. ow.ly/lmxQ6 #cbn #winnipeg 9:47 am on May 24

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  @fpbowen: Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews to announce federal support to local youth today: news.gc.ca/web/article-en… 9:41 am on May 24

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  @aldosantin: Man. Court of Appeal this morning hearing appeal of a man acquitted of a fatal hit & run in 2008 near Oak Bluff. 9:28 am on May 24

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  @fpbowen: Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews to hold news conference today related to Beyond the Border Action Plan: actionplan.gc.ca/en/content/bey… 9:22 am on May 24

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