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• Thursday 06PM Jul 07/22

  Winnipeg Jets reveal 2022-23 season schedule

  

  The Winnipeg Jets have announced their 2022-23 regular-season schedule and promotional nights. The Jets will soar into the new season with a home opener against the New York Rangers on Oct. 14. Fans in attendance for the whiteout home opener will receive toques courtesy of Canada Life. Other notable games for Winnipeg this season: Oct. […]

  The post Winnipeg Jets reveal 2022-23 season schedule appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 6:23PM

• Thursday 06PM Jul 07/22

  Art exhibit examines underrepresented BIPOC point of view

  

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 6:21PM

• Thursday 06PM Jul 07/22

  Passports come to those who wait… and wait

  

  In addition to documents and photos, would-be travellers carried folding chairs and umbrellas to the downtown passport office Thursday, as they prepared for a long wait. They’d heard the news about ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 6:15PM

• Thursday 06PM Jul 07/22

  Sick time, overtime skyrocket for Winnipeg paramedics and firefighters

  

  Sick time and overtime numbers are skyrocketing for Winnipeg's firefighters and paramedics, far more than in previous years.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 6:13PM

• Thursday 06PM Jul 07/22

  Brandon Salutes sending postcards to Shilo troops in Latvia

  

  A group in Brandon using postcards to send good wishes to hundreds of Canadian troops in Latvia.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 6:08PM

• Thursday 06PM Jul 07/22

  After rough rookie season, Bombers kicker Marc Liegghio proving to be a triple threat

  

  Kicker Marc Liegghio is glad he hasn't been the Achilles heel for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. The team has rolled out a 4-0 record to start the CFL season, and Liegghio has made all 10 of his field-goal attempts. He's also pulling triple duty and has been solid in punting and kickoffs.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 6:05PM

• Thursday 05PM Jul 07/22

  Four COVID-19 deaths, 46 hospitalized: Manitoba weekly report

  

  A child under age 10 was one of the seven Manitobans to be admitted to hospital intensive care units due of COVID-19 last week, provincial data shows. Two children under 10 ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 5:13PM

• Thursday 05PM Jul 07/22

  Triple Threat: Bombers’ Liegghio Producing at All Aspects of Kicking Game

  WINNIPEG — Kicker Marc Liegghio is glad he hasn’t been the Achilles heel for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season.

  © 2022. This article Triple Threat: Bombers’ Liegghio Producing at All Aspects of Kicking Game appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 5:10PM

• Thursday 04PM Jul 07/22

  Man charged with 2nd-degree murder for northern Manitoba killing found guilty of manslaughter instead

  

  A judge has determined the man accused of beating a woman to death in northern Manitoba in 2020 while drunk and high had severe enough cognitive impairments that he couldn't intend to murder the woman.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 4:56PM

• Thursday 04PM Jul 07/22

  Manitoba Public Insurance seeing more claims, longer wait times this year

  

  The number of physical damage claims seen by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has spiked halfway through 2022.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 4:05PM

• Thursday 04PM Jul 07/22

  Stuck on long road to repairs

  

  Brett Duseigne is waiting patiently for the worst road in Winnipeg to get fixed. He co-owns The Battery Man at Saskatchewan Avenue and St. James Street, and said in over three ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 4:02PM

• Thursday 04PM Jul 07/22

  Three teens charged in stabbing at The Forks on June 29

  

  Three teens are facing charges relating to an assault at The Forks on June 29. Winnipeg Police Service say around 12:30 a.m. that day, two groups got into an altercation, which resulted in two people being stabbed and another individual receiving other injuries. Two 15-year-old women have been charged with possession of a weapon and […]

  The post Three teens charged in stabbing at The Forks on June 29 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 4:01PM

• Thursday 03PM Jul 07/22

  Winnipeg Transit rolls forward on electric buses with $509M in funding to modernize system

  

  Winnipeg Transit is getting more than half a billion dollars from three levels of government to modernize its bus system and reduce its carbon footprint.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:56PM

• Thursday 03PM Jul 07/22

  Tory insider says Brown’s exit raises questions about how ballots will be counted

  

  A Conservative party insider says Patrick Brown's exit won't likely change the outcome of the leadership vote, but candidates may change their strategies.

  The post Tory insider says Brown’s exit raises questions about how ballots will be counted appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:54PM

• Thursday 03PM Jul 07/22

  Manitoba police watchdog investigates after woman's arm, nose broken in RCMP custody

  

  Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after a woman's arm and nose were broken while she was in RCMP custody in Portage la Prairie on Canada Day.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:40PM

• Thursday 03PM Jul 07/22

  Derek Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

  

  A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was “simply wrong” and “offensive.” U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sharply criticized Chauvin for his actions on May 25, 2020, even as he opted for the […]

  The post Derek Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:34PM

• Thursday 03PM Jul 07/22

  3 teens face charges in stabbing, assault at The Forks

  

  Winnipeg police say two 15-year-old girls and an 18-year-old man are being charged after two adults were stabbed and critically injured and a third person was hurt at The Forks last month.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:33PM

• Thursday 03PM Jul 07/22

  Sacha Baron Cohen defeats defamation suit filed by Roy Moore

  

  Sacha Baron Cohen has defeated a $95 million defamation lawsuit filed by former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore.

  The post Sacha Baron Cohen defeats defamation suit filed by Roy Moore appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:22PM

• Thursday 03PM Jul 07/22

  Three teens arrested in June 29 Forks stabbing: Winnipeg police

  

  Three teenagers have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into a stabbing incident outside the Forks Market on June 29.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:10PM

• Thursday 02PM Jul 07/22

  Police charge teens in Forks stabbing

  

  Three teens face assault and weapons charges after a stabbing at The Forks last week.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 2:59PM

• Thursday 02PM Jul 07/22

  Manitoba offers free access to provincial parks July 11-17

  

  Manitobans are being once again encouraged to check out their own backyard with free access to provincial parks from July 11-17.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 2:34PM

• Thursday 02PM Jul 07/22

  Winnipeg Transit gets $478 million in government funds

  

  Winnipeg’s transit system is getting an overhaul, including electric buses, a new garage, and a complete redesign of the city’s transit network.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 2:33PM

• Thursday 02PM Jul 07/22

  Manitoba reports decrease in COVID-19 cases, increase in ICU admissions

  

  New numbers from the Manitoba government show that last week the province saw a drop in COVID-19 cases, but a slight rise in ICU admissions.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 2:14PM

• Thursday 01PM Jul 07/22

  ‘Pack your patience’: Experts say travel woes expected to continue for air passengers

  

  Airlines and airports have been struggling to cope with the massive travel resurgence, as staffing issues at carriers and agencies cascade into cancellations, delays and lines.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 1:53PM

• Thursday 01PM Jul 07/22

  Winnipeg to see over half a billion dollars in public transit improvements

  

  Winnipeg will be getting some transit upgrades, thanks to a new agreement between the city and higher levels of government. The upgrades will include new electric buses and improved existing infrastructure. “Manitoba is proud to invest nearly $170 million to improve and modernize Winnipeg’s public transit system. These new infrastructure projects will help to reduce […]

  The post Winnipeg to see over half a billion dollars in public transit improvements appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 1:35PM

• Thursday 01PM Jul 07/22

  Spike in violent crime must be addressed, Winnipeg police association says

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service has declined multiple requests for an interview, but a spokesman told Global News that Chief Danny Smyth will be available to comment next week.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 1:21PM

• Thursday 01PM Jul 07/22

  Ten thousand illegal smokes seized from Thompson airport: Manitoba RCMP

  

  After a raid on a plane Monday, Manitoba RCMP say they have taken 10,000 illegal cigarettes off the streets.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 1:07PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  $539M for Transit as stalled cost-shared funding flows

  

  OTTAWA — Winnipeg Transit will get an injection of a half-billion dollars after the three levels of government settled a squabble that held up federal funds for years, the Free ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:55PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  James Caan, whose roles included 'The Godfather,' has died at age 82

  

  Actor James Caan, whose roles included 'The Godfather,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Misery,' has died at age 82.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:51PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  James Caan, Oscar nominee for 'The Godfather,' dies at 82

  

  James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of "The Godfather" and to television audiences as both the dying football player in the classic weeper "Brian's Song" and the casino boss in "Las Vegas," has died. He was 82.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:51PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  Winnipeg Transit Set for Half-Billion Dollar Overhaul

  Several hundred million dollars will transform Winnipeg Transit with the purchase of 100 electric buses and other upgrades.

  © 2022. This article Winnipeg Transit Set for Half-Billion Dollar Overhaul appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:49PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  Longtime volunteer 'beyond excited' as Winnipeg Folk Fest begins after 2-year pandemic hiatus

  

  After a two-year hiatus, organizers and volunteers behind the iconic Winnipeg Folk Festival are eager to welcome thousands of fans back to Birds Hill Provincial Park.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:43PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  ‘Pent Up Demand’: Calgary Stampede Returns with Parade, Spectators and No Limits

  CALGARY — The rides are going up, concession stands are waiting, stuffed animals are displayed at games tables and the Calgary Stampede is raring to go Friday in its first return to full capacity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  © 2022. This article ‘Pent Up Demand’: Calgary Stampede Returns with Parade, Spectators and No Limits appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:25PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  Actor James Caan dead at 82

  

  Actor James Caan, known for his various roles, including that of mobster Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, has died. He was 82.

  The post Actor James Caan dead at 82 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:19PM

• Thursday 12PM Jul 07/22

  Half-billion dollars rolls out for Transit upgrades

  

  A long awaited half-billion dollars for Winnipeg Transit will put 235 more buses on the road and support local jobs, leaders said Thursday. “When the different levels of government come together, ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 12:08PM

• Thursday 11AM Jul 07/22

  10,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Thompson: RCMP

  

  Three people from Lac Brochet, Man. are facing charges after Thompson RCMP seized several cartons of illegal cigarettes at the airport Monday

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 11:39AM

• Thursday 11AM Jul 07/22

  Canadian rock icon Randy Bachman returns home with long-lost guitar

  

  His famous guitar was stolen almost 46 years ago, but on Wednesday rock legend Randy Bachman finally brought the prized instrument home.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 11:31AM

• Thursday 11AM Jul 07/22

  Child under 10 among those admitted to Manitoba ICU with COVID-19, latest weekly report says

  

  Deaths linked to COVID-19 dropped in Manitoba as the number of people with the illness admitted to intensive care units rose slightly, the province’s latest weekly report says.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 11:30AM

• Thursday 11AM Jul 07/22

  RCMP Seize 10,000 Illegal Cigarettes at Thompson Airport

  Manitoba RCMP have put a dent in the illegal trade of unstamped cigarettes with a recent seizure of 10,000 smokes.

  © 2022. This article RCMP Seize 10,000 Illegal Cigarettes at Thompson Airport appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 11:23AM

• Thursday 11AM Jul 07/22

  Canada recession: It's coming, RBC predicts, but how long will the downturn last?

  

  Canada is headed towards a moderate recession, but the economic contraction is expected to be short-lived compared to previous recessions, economists with Royal Bank of Canada predict.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 11:16AM

• Thursday 10AM Jul 07/22

  'We need people to work': Manitoba hotel industry experiencing labour shortage

  

  Following years of struggle brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manitoba hotel industry is experiencing a new issue – labour shortages.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 10:36AM

• Thursday 10AM Jul 07/22

  Norway House murder victim identified, Manitoba RCMP looking for leads

  

  The 41-year-old victim, identified by RCMP as Johnny Stanley Muswagon, was found with serious injuries July 2. He was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 10:35AM

• Thursday 10AM Jul 07/22

  Manitoba Parks Waiving Admission Next Week

  Manitobans can visit provincial parks free of charge next week. From July 11-17, vehicle permits won't be required at any provincial park.

  © 2022. This article Manitoba Parks Waiving Admission Next Week appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 10:22AM

• Thursday 10AM Jul 07/22

  Major transit overhaul planned for Winnipeg

  

  Winnipeg is set to see large-scale changes to its transit system thanks to hundreds of millions in funding from all three levels of government.

  © Global | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 10:01AM

• Thursday 09AM Jul 07/22

  Suspicious death in Norway House now a homicide, Manitoba RCMP say

  

  The death of a 41-year-old man on the Canada Day long weekend in northern Manitoba has been deemed a homicide, say RCMP.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 9:53AM

• Thursday 09AM Jul 07/22

  Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession: Russian media

  

  Russian news agencies say jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to charges during her trial in Moscow.

  The post Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession: Russian media appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 9:43AM

• Thursday 09AM Jul 07/22

  How to find cheaper flights in Canada as airfares soar to new heights

  

  For those who remain undeterred by the daunting lines and flight delays at Canadian airports, questions remain about how to save money on air travel amid mounting fuel costs and inflation. Airfares — often the biggest line item on a vacation — jumped 11.6 per cent year over year in May, according to Statistics Canada. […]

  The post How to find cheaper flights in Canada as airfares soar to new heights appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 9:31AM

• Thursday 08AM Jul 07/22

  Walmart 4×6 prints deal

  Walmart is having next day 4×6 prints for 12 cents each!! Online only and free instore pick-up. Offer good until July 13th.

  The post Walmart 4×6 prints deal appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 8:20AM

• Thursday 08AM Jul 07/22

  Montreal swimmer says she was drugged at world championships

  

  Montreal swimmer Mary-Sophie Harvey says she was drugged on the final day of the world aquatics championships and suffered a rib sprain and a concussion. Harvey said in an Instagram post that there is a four-to-six hour window where she has no recollection of what happened, and that she remembers waking up with the Canadian […]

  The post Montreal swimmer says she was drugged at world championships appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 8:02AM

• Thursday 07AM Jul 07/22

  Man who helped save driver from burning car on Ontario highway said rescue happened in 'the nick of time'

  

  One of the five men who heroically jumped in to save a man from a burning vehicle on an Ontario highway said the rescue happened 'literally the nick of time' before the car exploded in flames.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 7:16AM

• Thursday 07AM Jul 07/22

  Suspicious death of Manitoba man now ruled a homicide: RCMP

  

  Officers with the Manitoba RCMP said what they once were investigating as a suspicious death has now been deemed a homicide.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 7:05AM

• Thursday 07AM Jul 07/22

  The story of the Lomi, and how our technology handles death and decay

  

  This is part four in a five-part series called Interconnected, detailing how technology is changing humanity. The latest in kitchenware technology is a product called Lomi — an eco-friendly home-composting machine that converts your food scraps into dirt. Tynan Stewart wrote about the gadget, and what it says about society’s relationship with death and decay, […]

  The post The story of the Lomi, and how our technology handles death and decay appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 7:04AM

• Thursday 07AM Jul 07/22

  ‘Happy Fridays’ Launching in Osborne Village

  Fridays in Osborne Village are guaranteed to be a fun time this summer with free concerts, community programming and other attractions.

  © 2022. This article ‘Happy Fridays’ Launching in Osborne Village appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 7:02AM

• Thursday 05AM Jul 07/22

  Manitobans who manage own home care squeezed by rising expenses, worker shortages

  

  People who use Manitoba's self-managed home-care program say the money available to them has been inadequate for years. Now, with rising costs of living and a shortage of health-care workers, many say it's getting harder and harder to hire qualified workers.

  © CBC | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 5:00AM

• Thursday 04AM Jul 07/22

  Boris Johnson resigns, remains UK prime minister for now

  

  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is “clearly the will” of his Conservative Party that there should be a new leader as he announced his resignation. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. Critics say he should not be allowed […]

  The post Boris Johnson resigns, remains UK prime minister for now appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 4:27AM

• Thursday 03AM Jul 07/22

  Portage Avenue eatery shuts down amid myriad challenges

  

  St. James residents must now venture outside their neighbourhood to find a Vietnamese menu, after Yen Kitchen — the latest restaurant to announce it can no longer afford to operate ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:05AM

• Thursday 02AM Jul 07/22

  One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

  

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three tumultuous years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics.

  © CTV | Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 2:30AM

• Wednesday 10PM Jul 06/22

  Winning game plan

  

  It was some kind of ghastly benchmark in Canadian culture when, in 2010, someone made a movie titled Score: A Hockey Musical, a silly effort with a dead-end ambition: to ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 10:54PM

• Wednesday 09PM Jul 06/22

  Raining cats and dogs at Winnipeg Humane Society

  

  The Winnipeg Humane Society is brimming with cats and dog after a high number of people surrendered their pets. “As of (Tuesday), we were at max capacity. We had one kennel ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 9:55PM

• Wednesday 09PM Jul 06/22

  Glenboro grieves after retired couple killed in highway crash

  

  Residents of a western Manitoba town are in mourning after a retired couple was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer at a highway intersection Monday night. The 91-year-old man and ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 9:50PM

• Wednesday 09PM Jul 06/22

  Air Canada bans pets from flying in baggage compartment until September

  

  It has been a stressful experience for Trevor Amundrud trying to book a new flight for him and his dog. When his flight from Saskatchewan to Newfoundland was rescheduled, the booking for his pet was left in limbo. After four days of trying to get in touch with someone, Amundrud opted not to fly with […]

  The post Air Canada bans pets from flying in baggage compartment until September appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 9:32PM

• Wednesday 09PM Jul 06/22

  With BA.4 and BA.5 detected in Manitoba, epidemiologist expects transmission to increase

  

  "(BA.5) has a whole bunch of tricks up its sleeve to disguise and to evade immunity, either that is created or acquired by vaccines or by having the infection."

  © Global | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 9:24PM

• Wednesday 08PM Jul 06/22

  Winnipegger turns passion for fixing up Boler trailers into thriving rental business

  

  Jorge Torres bought his first used Boler trailer just over two years ago. He now has 15 of the iconic Winnipeg-made campers, which he rents out to nostalgic road-trippers.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 8:52PM

• Wednesday 08PM Jul 06/22

  Community organization wants to install cameras to enhance downtown safety

  

  A community organization is proposing a network of cameras in an effort to bolster safety throughout the area.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 8:35PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  Steinbach RCMP searching for missing 15-year-old boy

  

  Steinbach RCMP is looking for a 15-year-old boy from the RM of Reynolds.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:53PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  149 men and counting: addictions centre marks milestone

  

  After trying to get sober twice, Shane Sturby-Highfield was starting to lose hope. A friend helped him get to a RAAM clinic and paved his way to the Bruce Oake ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:47PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  Manitoba curler Shannon Birchard partners with John Morris for mixed doubles

  

  Winnipeg's Shannon Birchard and John Morris have joined forces in mixed doubles curling.

  © Global | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:38PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  'Irreconcilable differences': Councillor, fired assistant clash in election race

  

  A political breakup at Winnipeg City Hall is creating intrigue in a council race.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:27PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  MPI, repair shops buried under avalanche of repair claims

  

  Douglas Steinhilber had no idea when his car was hit by a vehicle running a stop sign just after Valentine’s Day that he’d still be negotiating with Manitoba Public Insurance ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:16PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  'System is under extreme stress': WFPS sick days, OT this year top entire 2021

  

  Sick days and overtime hours have soared this year for Winnipeg firefighters and paramedics, with the rise in absences leaving four recent shifts short-staffed. The number of sick days taken by ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:09PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  Hospital CEO paid $615K in year she quit

  

  A former St. Boniface Hospital chief executive officer — criticized for her regular long-distance commutes from Montreal — earned more than twice her typical salary in 2021 after bowing out ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:09PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  Manitoba's doctors watchdog headed to image rehab

  

  MANITOBA’S physician watchdog says it plans to “rebrand,” shifting its reputation away from one as “feared” disciplinarian toward one friendlier to responsible doctors and committed to quality of care. Experts applaud ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:09PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  Century-old tunnel repair milestone for legislative building future

  

  Workers are digging up dirt at the Manitoba Legislative Building — literally. On the surface, for months, the east side of the lawn facing Broadway has been fenced off, with heavy ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:09PM

• Wednesday 07PM Jul 06/22

  Ex-'Cheer' star Harris gets 12 years for seeking photos, sex from minors

  

  A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series 'Cheer,' to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 7:09PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  New construction in Osborne Village points to vitality, developer, Biz director say

  

  A stretch of longstanding buildings in Osborne Village where AAA Antiques and Gags Unlimited once stood, have been torn down. In it's place a new building with commercial and residential spaces will be built. Those involved in planning for the area say it's a positive shift.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:59PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  Dire shortages leave Melita residents with no ER services for the summer

  

  Residents in a southern Manitoba town are asking questions as to why they are facing a summer with no emergency room.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:50PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  Winnipeg Jets to open 2022-23 season at home Oct. 14 against New York Rangers

  

  The NHL's 2022-23 regular-season schedule, which was released on Wednesday, has the Jets opening the season on Oct. 14 when they host the New York Rangers.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:41PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  Melita seeks long-term solution to ER summer closure

  

  Caught off guard by a two-month closure of their local hospital, more than 200 residents of Melita and surrounding rural communities showed up at a public meeting Tuesday evening to ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:34PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  High-dose flu vaccine available to all Manitobans 65 and over this fall

  

  All Manitobans age 65 and older are eligible for a high-dose flu vaccine this fall to protect them from severe illness.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:12PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  Premier praises vaccine after personal COVID experience

  

  After repeatedly telling Manitobans they have to “learn to live with COVID,” Premier Heather Stefanson now has some firsthand experience with the novel coronavirus. On Wednesday, she spared a few moments ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:08PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  Whiteshell park open to drivers, but some restrictions remain

  

  Vehicle access in Whiteshell Provincial Park has been fully restored, but flooding continues to put a damper on camping and boating activities. The Manitoba government announced Wednesday Provincial Road 307 is ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:02PM

• Wednesday 06PM Jul 06/22

  CBC Winnipeg News July 06, 2022

  

  Our community. Our neighbourhoods. The news of our city..

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 6:00PM

• Wednesday 05PM Jul 06/22

  Concerns raised about safety in Winnipeg after three separate violent incidents at The Forks

  

  Concerns about safety within Winnipeg’s core areas are growing after three separate violent incidents took place at The Forks in less than a week, including a stabbing involving a Ukrainian refugee. As the cost of food, housing and gas continue to skyrocket, Kevin Walker with the Bear Clan says people are trying to do whatever […]

  The post Concerns raised about safety in Winnipeg after three separate violent incidents at The Forks appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 5:55PM

• Wednesday 05PM Jul 06/22

  Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches lifted in southern Manitoba

  

  Environment Canada has lifted a series of severe thunderstorm warnings and watches in southern Manitoba.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 5:51PM

• Wednesday 05PM Jul 06/22

  COVID-19 restrictions might be gone this summer, but the virus isn't, Manitoba expert warns

  

  As Manitobans celebrate their first summer free of sweeping public health restrictions since the COVID-19 pandemic began, one Winnipeg epidemiologist says cases of more contagious Omicron variants could rise quickly if people forget the steps that helped keep infections at bay before.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 5:25PM

• Wednesday 05PM Jul 06/22

  Manitoba expands eligibility for high-dose flu vaccine

  

  When flu season rolls around, the Manitoba government is ensuring more people are being protected from severe illness.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 5:20PM

• Wednesday 05PM Jul 06/22

  Winnipeg Jets to kick off season with Oct. 14 home game against New York Rangers

  

  The Jets open the regular season on home ice against the New York Rangers on October 14.

  © Global | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 5:05PM

• Wednesday 05PM Jul 06/22

  Canadian Armed Forces updating dress code

  

  The Canadian Armed Forces is updating its dress code to be more inclusive and keep pace with the society it serves. Service members and applicants will now be allowed to wear longer hairstyles, have facial hair and face tattoos among other changes. The Government of Canada says the decision to update the Canadian Forces Dress […]

  The post Canadian Armed Forces updating dress code appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 5:02PM

• Wednesday 04PM Jul 06/22

  Steinbach RCMP on the lookout for missing teen

  

  RCMP are looking for a missing teenager Landyn Thomas from the RM of Reynolds who might be in the Ste. Anne or Winnipeg area. 

  © Global | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 4:55PM

• Wednesday 04PM Jul 06/22

  Omicron hit half of Manitobans: study

  

  More than half of Manitobans caught COVID-19 during the Omicron wave, a new study of blood tests suggests. Between 50 and 60 per cent of Canadians in western and central provinces, ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 4:47PM

• Wednesday 04PM Jul 06/22

  Missing 14-year-old girl last seen near Winnipeg hospital found safe

  

  Police said on Wednesday evening the teenage girl was found safe.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 4:44PM

• Wednesday 04PM Jul 06/22

  Road access restored in Whiteshell Provincial Park after spring flooding

  

  Road access has been restored in Whiteshell Provincial Park after spring flooding wreaked havoc, but the province says delays are still expected in the park.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 4:30PM

• Wednesday 04PM Jul 06/22

  Manitoba expands high-dose flu shot eligibility to all adults 65 and over

  

  he new eligibility will include all adults 65 and older -- a change from current rules that limit the high-dose vaccine to people in that age group who fit certain requirements.

  © Global | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 4:25PM

• Wednesday 04PM Jul 06/22

  Bruce Oake Recovery Centre celebrates 1 year of operations, nearly 100 graduates

  

  Winnipeg's Bruce Oake Recovery Centre is celebrating one year of supporting men in addressing their substance use disorders.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 4:20PM

• Wednesday 03PM Jul 06/22

  Canada most popular country to relocate to, Google search analysis shows

  

  Canada is the most searched nation in more than four dozen countries as a place to potentially move to, a recent analysis of Google data shows.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 3:48PM

• Wednesday 03PM Jul 06/22

  Jill of all trades

  

  Senuri Weligamage is about to turn a slab of sheet metal into a steampunk-inspired lampshade. The 12-year-old is at her work station during a bustling morning at Red River College Polytechnic’s ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 3:38PM

• Wednesday 03PM Jul 06/22

  Whiteshell Provincial Park roads fully re-opened while campgrounds remain closed

  

  Manitoba Parks says Whiteshell Provincial Park's roads are open once again, but campground closures and other restrictions remain in effect.

  © Global | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 3:37PM

• Wednesday 03PM Jul 06/22

  15-year-old boy missing from southeastern Manitoba could be in Ste. Anne or Winnipeg: RCMP

  

  Landyn Thomas is about five feet six inches tall, 110 pounds, with dark hair and an undercut. Thomas was reported missing on Sunday after he left his home shortly after midnight on his bright red bicycle, RCMP said.

  © CBC | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 3:17PM

• Wednesday 03PM Jul 06/22

  Manitoba Expanding Access to High-Dose Flu Vaccine

  WINNIPEG -- Manitoba is expanding eligibility for the high-dose influenza vaccine this fall to include all adults aged 65 years and older.

  © 2022. This article Manitoba Expanding Access to High-Dose Flu Vaccine appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 3:11PM

• Wednesday 02PM Jul 06/22

  Severe thunderstorm warnings end for southern Manitoba

  

  Severe thunderstorm warnings have come to an end for southern Manitoba according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

  © CTV | Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 2:55PM