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WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s ethics commissioner says Premier Wab Kinew didn't violate conflict of interest rules in writing a children's book.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — While Rachel Homan's curling team cruised to a fifth straight win at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Kerri Einarson wriggled off a hook to escape with a win Tuesday.

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WINNIPEG — A byelection has been called to fill a legislature seat left vacant after the death of Manitoba's former education minister. Voters in the east Winnipeg riding of Transcona will head to the polls on March 18 to choose a new representative.

WINNIPEG — A judge has rejected the defence of a Manitoba man who claimed he was suffering from sexsomnia, a rare sleep disorder, when he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy.

Alexandre Da Rocha has a busy schedule ahead. As the newly named, first-ever Canadian women’s futsal coach, Da Rocha has to hold ID camps and choose a roster ahead of the inaugural CONCACAF Women’s Futsal Championship in late April in Guatemala.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Quebec's Laurie St-Georges contributed to gridlock at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts by handing four-time Canadian champion Kerri Einarson a first loss Monday.

WINNIPEG — Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found at a home in Winnipeg's North End neighbourhood. Officers responded early Saturday to reports a woman had been shot and found an injured 35-year-old woman inside the home.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes recovered from a tough loss at the Canadian women's curling championship with a 12-3 win over provincial rival Kate Cameron.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Laurie St-Georges' eyes widened when informed that seven stolen ends in a single game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts was a record. "I'm glad that I have a record now," Quebec's skip said Saturday.