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OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation will be the first Métis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government, bringing a near conclusion to a more than 150-year fight for recognition.

SELKIRK, Man. — The Manitoba government is expanding its use of ankle bracelets to monitor criminals and suspects released on court-ordered conditions.

A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has been unable to properly grieve because the Canada Post strike has left his remains in limbo.

MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to a public school in eastern Prince Edward Island Friday where he announced $7.1 million in federal support over three years for the Island’s school food program.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to look for ways to support local journalism, although it is currently unclear what kind of help might be offered and which outlets might qualify.

WINNIPEG — A new report from the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth paints a picture of the state of addictions services for young people in the province and what needs to change.

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Brad Gushue thrilled a near-capacity crowd Wednesday afternoon by posting a 6-3 victory over Winnipeg's Reid Carruthers at the Kioti National. The teams shook hands after Carruthers made a draw for a single in the seventh end.

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg have laid dozens of new charges in the case of a man and woman accused of torturing and killing animals and posting the images online.

Canada's warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The Weather Network's chief meteorologist says, as a new seasonal forecast suggests the season will try to "salvage its reputation.