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Home phone

Home phone service can be obtained from MTS or from Shaw Cable.

Cell phone

Cell phone providers include MTS, Rogers and Telus. Cell is a separate service from your home phone. Be careful to check all terms and conditions before you sign a contract for service as airtime, texting and other fees can result in an unexpectedly high monthly bill.

Internet

Home Internet is a paid service. The main service providers are Shaw Cable and MTS. You can use a computer and get on the Internet for free at public libraries and other locations. Free Wi-Fi access is widely available.

Television

Winnipeg has four local English television stations and one French-language station. TV is a paid service. Throughout Manitoba TV comes to your home via cable, the phone line or satellite. Shaw Cable and MTS are the main providers. They offer many channels, mostly from the United States. Both offering programming in other languages.

CBC | CTV | Global | CBC French

Radio stations

There are local radio stations in most Manitoba communities. Here are some of major stations:

CBC: (990 AM, 98.3 FM in Winnipeg; throughout Manitoba at different spots on radio dial), government-funded TV and radio broadcaster with local, national and international news and current affairs; website maintained as separate service with news 24-7
CKSB: (1050 AM), French CBC service
CKJS: (810 AM), local, multilingual programming includes Filipino, Chinese, German, East-Indian, Vietnamese and many more
CJOB: (680 AM), all news
CKLQ: (880 AM), Brandon
CKDM: (730 AM), Dauphin
CHSM: (1250 AM), Steinbach
CKMW: (1570 AM), Winkler, Morden

Newspapers

This list links to some of Manitoba’s larger newspapers. As well, most towns and regions are served by a community newspaper. Find a list at altstuff.com/newsmb.htm.