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12:33 PM 0BRANDON — The Selinger government’s decision to increase the provincial sales tax by one percentage point is a defining measure that marks the start of the next provincial election campaign, the premier’s chief of staff says.
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@WinnipegNews: PST hike a 'difficult decision' but necessary, NDP official says wfp.to/5yT 12:36 pm on May 25
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@WinnipegNews: Doctor convicted after molesting teen at HSC wfp.to/5yv 10:56 am on May 25
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@BillRedekop: Can't Go Back to Winnipeg, sang Scotty Stevenson,1969. Got his gal in trouble and daddy's got out his shotgun! winnipegfreepress.com/local/collecto… 10:36 am on May 25
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@lrkusch: Premier's chief of staff Liam Martin tells NDP AGM the decision to raise PST marks the start of the next provincial election campaign. 10:33 am on May 25
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@lrkusch: NDP strategists explain thinking behind successful 2011 elxn campaign at party's AGM in Brandon. Start looking ahead at next electioin. 10:18 am on May 25
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@WinnipegNews: Paying it forward in North End wfp.to/5yL 10:06 am on May 25
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@WinnipegNews: Infamous, chronic pedophile declines to seek parole wfp.to/5yV 10:00 am on May 25
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@WinnipegNews: Keeping the e-party going without the party-crashers wfp.to/5yZ 10:00 am on May 25
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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
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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
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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
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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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