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After lengthy leadership race, Manitoba PCs set to announce new leader • Apr. 26, 2025, 11:45 PM ET (CBC)
Federal Green candidates rally support in Manitoba amid 'two-horse race' election • Apr. 26, 2025, 11:18 PM ET (CBC)
Manitoba to get three new water bombers to battle wildfires • Apr. 26, 2025, 10:30 AM ET (CBC)
Manitoba puts down payment of $80M on 3 new water bombers to fight forest fires • Apr. 26, 2025, 4:30 AM ET (CBC)
Manitoba health officials urge vaccinations as number of measles cases climbs • Apr. 26, 2025, 4:30 AM ET (CBC)

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Capital Winnipeg
Population (2021) 1,342,153; (2023 est.) 1,465,440
Date Of Admission 1870
Provincial Motto “Glorious and Free”
Provincial Flower prairie crocus
Seats In House Of Commons 14 (of 308)
Time Zone Central (GMT − 6 hours)
Premier Heather Stefanson (Progressive Conservative Party)
Total Area (Sq Km) 647,797
Total Area (Sq Mi) 250,116

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