CBC News Online - Manitoba Digest - 2015-03-12

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Jets moving their AHL affiliate from St. John's to Winnipeg Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:20:06 EDT Jets moving their AHL affiliate from St. John's to Winnipeg Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:20:06 EDT Winnipeg will soon be home to two professional hockey teams, as the Winnipeg Jets are moving their farm team to the city. But what the relocated AHL team will be called remains a mystery for now. Read More Marketing company faces complaints over treatment of workers Thu, 12 Mar 2015 06:30:00 EDT A company criticized for doing fundraising for charities without the charities' permission is also facing heat for the way it treats its workers. Read More Kelsey Brewster, 13, dies after crash on Manitoba ski hill Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:42:56 EDT A 13-year-old girl has died after crashing during a school ski trip at Holiday Mountain resort in Manitoba. Read More Will Stephen Harper regret remark on niqabs? Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:33:53 EDT Prime Minister Stephen Harper might regret his suggestion that the practice of covering one's face with a niqab is "rooted in a culture that is anti-women." Read More Domestic trafficking an issue for aboriginal women and girls, says Canadian author Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:48:51 EDT An expert on domestic sex trafficking of aboriginal girls in Canada says a national-level strategy is needed on the issue, as well as an alliance between indigenous and non-indigenous people to combat human trafficking. Read More More Headlines 197 Manitobans nominated for CBC's Future 40 initiative 155 Manitoba communities under water quality advisories Rebel MLA disappointed by Manitoba NDP caucus snub World women's curling championship: Jennifer Jones aims to make history North West Company earns $15M profit in 4th quarter Female hockey stars of tomorrow hit the ice at MTS Iceplex Jets aim to tame Panthers in Florida Plessis underpass project risks losing federal funds due to delays Portage la Prairie man catches car thieves on video WestJet flight attendant's dance moves are ridiculously funky