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• Sunday 11PM Jul 10/22

  'Mitch would have loved this'

  

  An indisputable fact: the Winnipeg Folk Festival would not exist without Mitch Podolak’s contributions. In 1974, he and a group of likeminded people — ie: socialists, communists and hippies — wanted ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 11:56PM

• Sunday 10PM Jul 10/22

  Strike deadline extended at Via Rail as talks continue

  

  The union representing Via Rail employees has extended its strike deadline as talks aimed at reaching an agreement continue in Montreal. Almost 2,400 maintenance workers, on-board service personnel, chefs, sales agents and customer service staff were set to walk off the job at midnight, however, Unifor announced the deadline has been extended until 4 p.m. […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 10:33PM

• Sunday 09PM Jul 10/22

  'The situation is not normal': Community leaders respond to Winnipeg police chief's comments on crime

  

  Winnipeg community leaders are speaking up for new approaches in the wake of Chief Danny Smyth’s comments Friday that the levels of crime in the city are “not new.” 

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 9:34PM

• Sunday 09PM Jul 10/22

  As BA.4 and BA.5 take hold, experts say a summer wave of COVID-19 is underway

  

  As summer festivals get underway across Canada, so too has another wave of COVID-19, experts warn. The more infectious BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants are expected to make up a larger share of all COVID-19 cases in Canada.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 9:00PM

• Sunday 07PM Jul 10/22

  Former Hells Angels leader Maurice ‘Mom’ Boucher dead at age 69

  

  The former leader of the Hells Angels, Maurice “Mom” Boucher, has died at the age of 69 while in custody at Archambault Institution. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) confirmed his death on Sunday, saying he died of “apparent natural causes.” He was being treated for throat cancer at the institution located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, north of Montreal. […]

  The post Former Hells Angels leader Maurice ‘Mom’ Boucher dead at age 69 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 7:09PM

• Sunday 06PM Jul 10/22

  'We're back': Winnipeg Fringe Festival returns following COVID hiatus

  

  The Winnipeg Fringe Festival is back on after a two-year, pandemic-induced absence, with more than 100 shows playing across 23 venues starting Wednesday.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 6:24PM

• Sunday 06PM Jul 10/22

  'I've always liked this festival': Folk Festival volunteers from all over ensure events' success

  

  When the Winnipeg Folk Fest returned for the first time since the pandemic, it wasn't only a welcome return for festival-goers, but also the volunteers that make Folk Fest happen.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 6:15PM

• Sunday 05PM Jul 10/22

  Motorcycle ride from Winnipeg to Brandon honours Indigenous children who died at residential schools

  

  Sunday marked the second annual Every Child Matters motorcycle ride, with members from both the Indigenous and Sikh communities participating. Organizer Bava Dhillon says the purpose of the event is to stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples after the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools across Canada. “The end goal here is to […]

  The post Motorcycle ride from Winnipeg to Brandon honours Indigenous children who died at residential schools appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 5:45PM

• Sunday 05PM Jul 10/22

  'It's still important to have': Block Parent program looking to grow membership numbers

  

  As more people have switched to working from home compared to before the pandemic, the president of the Block Parent program in Winnipeg says the organization is still needed in the community.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 5:11PM

• Sunday 04PM Jul 10/22

  “I know I’ll be combining in November”: Manitoba farmers behind due to late spring

  

  Farmers say crops are behind due to late winter and wet spring.

  © Global | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 4:57PM

• Sunday 04PM Jul 10/22

  Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf to bypass bans

  

  A California doctor is proposing a floating abortion clinic in the Gulf of Mexico as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted. The idea is to provide a clinic aboard a ship in federal waters, and out of reach of state laws, that would offer first […]

  The post Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf to bypass bans appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 4:38PM

• Sunday 03PM Jul 10/22

  Severe thunderstorm watches in effect for part of western Manitoba

  

  Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches are in effect for many parts of west-central Manitoba, Environment Canada says. 

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:36PM

• Sunday 03PM Jul 10/22

  Man hospitalized after entering apartment on fire in Winnipeg

  

  One man was taken to hospital in stable condition after a fire broke out in an apartment building on Sunday.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:22PM

• Sunday 03PM Jul 10/22

  Suspicious death investigation underway in Canupawakpa First Nation, Manitoba

  

  A man's death in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation is being treated as suspicious by police. His body was found in a home on Saturday morning.

  © Global | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:11PM

• Sunday 03PM Jul 10/22

  Manitoba RCMP investigating ‘suspicious death’ on Canupawakpa Dakota Nation

  

  RCMP say they are investigating the “suspicious death” of a 36-year-old man from Manitoba’s Canupawakpa Dakota Nation. Police say they were responding to a complaint of assault at a home on the Manitoba First Nation on Saturday around 9:20 a.m. Officers say they arrived on the scene to find the victim was dead inside the […]

  The post Manitoba RCMP investigating ‘suspicious death’ on Canupawakpa Dakota Nation appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:09PM

• Sunday 03PM Jul 10/22

  Second Every Child Matters motorcycle ride from Winnipeg to Brandon honours late advocate

  

  About 50 motorcyclists went on a ride Sunday to honor children who died in residential schools as part of the 2nd annual Sikh Motorcycle Club of Manitoba Ride in solidarity with Every Child Matters.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:00PM

• Sunday 02PM Jul 10/22

  One injured during morning fire in Renfrew Street apartment

  

  One man was taken to hospital following a fire on Renfrew Street Sunday morning.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 2:49PM

• Sunday 02PM Jul 10/22

  Schoen hauls in two TDs as Bombers remain undefeated against BC Lions

  

  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-0) destroyed the BC Lions (4-1) by a score 43-22 Saturday night. Winnipeg faces another undefeated team in the Calgary Stampeders next week.

  © Global | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 2:39PM

• Sunday 02PM Jul 10/22

  RCMP investigates suspicious death in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation

  

  Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers and RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, according to an RCMP post on Facebook.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 2:20PM

• Sunday 02PM Jul 10/22

  RCMP investigating suspicious death on Canupawakpa Dakota Nation

  

  Manitoba RCMP, along with Manitoba First Nations Police Service, are investigating a suspicious death.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 2:10PM

• Sunday 02PM Jul 10/22

  Transit funding to provide better service, new infrastructure

  

  Nearly half a billion dollars in public transit funding from all three levels of government means a route overhaul, more frequent and reliable service, and new downtown stations for Winnipeg bus riders.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 2:02PM

• Sunday 01PM Jul 10/22

  Industry minister to meet with Rogers CEO after “unacceptable” network outage

  

  Canada’s industry minister will convene a meeting with the leader of Rogers Communications in the wake of a massive outage that paralyzed the company’s network and hampered several crucial services, his office announced on Sunday, even as some customers continued to report service disruptions. A statement released from the office of Francois-Philippe Champagne said he […]

  The post Industry minister to meet with Rogers CEO after “unacceptable” network outage appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 1:54PM

• Sunday 01PM Jul 10/22

  Baby bison on display at Fort Whyte Alive

  

  An event born from the pandemic continues to give Manitobans the chance to experience bison and their calves at Fort Whyte Alive.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 1:48PM

• Sunday 01PM Jul 10/22

  Ukraine criticizes Canada over return of turbines for Russia-Germany pipeline

  

  The Ukrainian government is calling on Canada to reconsider its decision to allow the delivery of turbines from a Russia-Europe natural gas pipeline to Germany, saying it sets a “dangerous precedent” when it comes to sanctions against the Russian regime. Natural Services Canada Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced on social media Saturday that turbines from the […]

  The post Ukraine criticizes Canada over return of turbines for Russia-Germany pipeline appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 1:43PM

• Sunday 01PM Jul 10/22

  RCMP Investigating Suspicious Death in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation

  Manitoba RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, west of Winnipeg.

  © 2022. This article RCMP Investigating Suspicious Death in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 1:40PM

• Sunday 12PM Jul 10/22

  Firefighters battle blaze in Winnipeg’s Sir John Franklin neighbourhood

  

  Firefighters spent part of Sunday morning battling a fire in the Sir John Franklin neighbourhood. Multiple fire trucks and police officers were on scene.

  © Global | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 12:29PM

• Sunday 12PM Jul 10/22

  Biden says he’s mulling health emergency for abortion access

  

  U.S. President Joe Biden said Sunday he is considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access even though the White House has said it doesn’t seem like “a great option.” He also offered a message to people enraged by the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that ended a […]

  The post Biden says he’s mulling health emergency for abortion access appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 12:23PM

• Sunday 12PM Jul 10/22

  Southern Whiteshell businesses weren't flooded, but bookings, visits took a hit as people thought they were

  

  Businesses in south Whiteshell say they were hit hard by misinformation after the northern part of the region was flooded and placed under an evacuation order in early June.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 12:16PM

• Sunday 11AM Jul 10/22

  Djokovic defeats Kyrgios, captures 21st Grand Slam title at Wimbledon

  

  Novak Djokovic won his 21st Grand Slam title and seventh Wimbledon championship on Sunday. Djokovic trailed to Nick Kyrgios in the first set but won the next three, sealing a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory. With a seventh win, Djokovic is now tied for the second-most Wimbledon men’s titles alongside tennis greats Pete Sampras […]

  The post Djokovic defeats Kyrgios, captures 21st Grand Slam title at Wimbledon appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 11:56AM

• Sunday 11AM Jul 10/22

  RCMP confirms death of missing 5-year-old Frank Young

  

  Police and the chief of Red Earth Cree Nation have confirmed that the body of five-year-old Frank Young was found on Saturday near the area from which he was originally reported missing.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 11:38AM

• Sunday 11AM Jul 10/22

  Filipino business owners dream big with new one-stop shop in Winnipeg

  

  Filipino-Canadian business owners are dreaming big with their new one-stop shop collaboration, which features collectible sneaker store The Collab Shop, Dream Bootcamp gym and Dream Barbers.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 11:18AM

• Sunday 11AM Jul 10/22

  Rogers warns of phishing scams offering credits after service outage

  

  Rogers is warning customers of a wave of scam text messages purportedly offering credits after its all-day outage on Friday.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 11:06AM

• Sunday 10AM Jul 10/22

  Rossbrook House replaces concrete with garden

  

  Phil Chiappetta raises a sledgehammer above his head and slams it down, striking a pile of crushed concrete at his feet. He repeats the process a half-dozen times before his team ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 10:37AM

• Sunday 10AM Jul 10/22

  'It's difficult': Ukrainian newcomers struggle to make ends meet in Canada

  

  Ukrainian newcomers in Canada, looking to escape the conflict in their country, have been burning through their savings as they're faced with the high cost of living in the city.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 10:18AM

• Sunday 10AM Jul 10/22

  Economists expect Bank of Canada to hike key interest rate by Wednesday

  

  Economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will hike its key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday as inflation rages on globally. In Canada, inflation hit a 39-year-high of 7.7 per cent in May, well above the two per cent target rate central banks typically aim for. The Bank of Canada […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 10:15AM

• Sunday 09AM Jul 10/22

  Search ends for missing Sask. boy after remains found

  

  The search for a missing 5-year-old Saskatchewan boy has ended after his remains were found on Saturday.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 9:41AM

• Sunday 09AM Jul 10/22

  Canadian tech talent still in demand, despite layoffs and recession predictions

  

  Thousands of tech workers started hunting for new jobs as layoffs rippled across the industry in recent weeks, but many say these workers won’t be on the market long. A wave of companies in the tech sector and beyond are lining up to lure in some of the highly-specialized workers that startups and tech giants […]

  The post Canadian tech talent still in demand, despite layoffs and recession predictions appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 9:36AM

• Sunday 09AM Jul 10/22

  Bank of Canada to hike key interest rate by 0.75%, economists say

  

  Economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will hike its key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday as inflation rages on globally.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 9:22AM

• Sunday 08AM Jul 10/22

  Winnipeg's Soca Reggae festival back with the beats after 2-year absence

  

  The Soca Reggae Festival kicked off in the Exchange District this weekend after a two-year COVID hiatus - and an international Soca artist who audiences call ‘the king of Afrobeats’ was tapped to headline.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 8:30AM

• Sunday 07AM Jul 10/22

  Shortage of doctors, nurses to be top concern at premiers' meeting in B.C.

  

  Dr. Atul Kapur, a spokesman for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, said premiers gathering at a meeting in Victoria on Monday and Tuesday need to prioritize the recruitment and retention of health-care professionals, and not just in the short-term.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 7:48AM

• Sunday 07AM Jul 10/22

  Blue Bombers Blitz B.C. Lions 43-22 in Battle of CFL Unbeatens

  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers found their offence as they improved to 5-0 on the season with a 43-22 win over the B.C. Lions.

  © 2022. This article Blue Bombers Blitz B.C. Lions 43-22 in Battle of CFL Unbeatens appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 7:12AM

• Sunday 06AM Jul 10/22

  Russian attack on Ukraine apartment building leaves 15 dead

  

  At least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern Ukraine town of Chasiv Yar and more than 20 people may still be trapped in the rubble, officials said Sunday.

  © CTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 6:37AM

• Sunday 06AM Jul 10/22

  Soaring fuel costs keep Manitobans close to home

  

  The high price of fuel, which has been plaguing Canadians since early this spring, is feeding into high inflation, and Manitobans are feeling the pinch. Though the price of fuel showed some signs of dropping earlier this week, it's not enough for most people to decide they want to travel out of province just yet.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 6:00AM

• Sunday 06AM Jul 10/22

  Manitobans working together to ensure displaced Ukrainians have jobs, housing

  

  Displaced Ukrainians are finding work and community in Manitoba thanks to wraparound supports from volunteers, businesses and government.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 6:00AM

• Sunday 06AM Jul 10/22

  Ottawa’s plan to off-load military sexual assault cases sparks feud with provinces

  

  A dispute between the federal government and provinces over funding and other resources is slowing efforts to transfer military police investigations and prosecutions of alleged sexual crimes to civilian authorities. Defence Minister Anita Anand said last November the Canadian Armed Forces would start transferring criminal sexual offences to civilian police forces and courts on an […]

  The post Ottawa’s plan to off-load military sexual assault cases sparks feud with provinces appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 6:00AM

• Sunday 03AM Jul 10/22

  Sudanese community rallies against military rulers

  

  Members and allies of Winnipeg’s Sudanese community gathered outside the Manitoba legislature Saturday afternoon to rally against a military regime ruling Sudan. Protestors called for freedom, justice and democracy in the ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:14AM

• Sunday 03AM Jul 10/22

  Eye on Crime

  

  Incident 1226 When: June 3, 2022 Where: 2000 block of Selkirk Avenue A suspect smashed the patio door of a home while the elderly homeowner was in hospital. The suspect stole a quantity ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:14AM

• Sunday 03AM Jul 10/22

  Behind the scenes with DNA detectives

  

  Long-held family secrets solved through DNA testing and the impact of previously unknown family ties on Manitobans’ lives — that’s the subject of an upcoming docuseries by a boutique local ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:14AM

• Sunday 03AM Jul 10/22

  Manitoba Métis Federation invites non-Manitoba residents to apply for citizenship

  

  The Manitoba Métis Federation is travelling across Western Canada to attract Métis with Red River roots to join the organization. 

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:00AM

• Sunday 03AM Jul 10/22

  'Reinforces the legitimacy of our language': Inuktitut officially available on Facebook desktop

  

  The initiative is meant to promote the daily use of the Inuit language spoken in communities across Nunavut. Jeela Palluq-Cloutier, who helped with the translations, says there were some challenges, including the length of some Inuktitut words.

  © CBC | Sun, Jul 10, 2022, 3:00AM

• Saturday 10PM Jul 09/22

  Blue Bombers Blitz B.C. Lions 43-22 in Battle of CFL Unbeatens

  The first head-to-head meeting between two of the CFL’s stingiest teams turned out to be a high-scoring affair. With both sides unbeaten entering Saturday's contest at BC Place, the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers blitzed the B.C. Lions 43-22.

  © 2022. This article Blue Bombers Blitz B.C. Lions 43-22 in Battle of CFL Unbeatens appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 10:12PM

• Saturday 09PM Jul 09/22

  Blue Bombers take down Lions in battle of unbeatens for 5th straight win

  

  The first head-to-head meeting between two of the CFL's stingiest teams turned out to be a high-scoring affair. With both sides unbeaten entering Saturday's contest at BC Place, the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers blitzed the B.C. Lions 43-22.

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 9:19PM

• Saturday 09PM Jul 09/22

  Wild pigs: Tackling one of Canada's worst invasive species

  

  With no signs of slowing down, wild pigs are considered by some to be one of the most destructive invasive species in Canada, and one expert says 'time is of the essence' in tackling the problem.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 9:00PM

• Saturday 08PM Jul 09/22

  What role social interaction plays in maintaining mental health?

  

  Social interaction affects brain functionality, but the pandemic has taken a toll on our natural ability to be socially active.

  The post What role social interaction plays in maintaining mental health? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 8:44PM

• Saturday 07PM Jul 09/22

  Folk fest fun for all ages

  

  BIRDS HILL PARK — Under the shade of the Chickadee Big Top, Shelagh Graham had her hands full — a clothespin dragonfly, a coffee filter butterfly and a series of ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 7:34PM

• Saturday 06PM Jul 09/22

  Winnipeg couple feeling misled after charity money never reached child in Sri Lanka – despite many updates

  

  Every year, Felix and Lileena Mendis would receive updates from World Vision Canada about the child they sponsored in Sri Lanka. Details were shared about the boy’s health, love of soccer, and involvement in youth groups. But now the Mendis family is worried it was all a lie. “Why would they tell us that we’re […]

  The post Winnipeg couple feeling misled after charity money never reached child in Sri Lanka – despite many updates appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:39PM

• Saturday 06PM Jul 09/22

  Manitoba driver caught speeding twice within minutes: RCMP

  

  A Manitoba man has bee dinged with $1,200 in finds after getting caught by Manitoba RCMP for speeding twice with in minutes. Officers warn people to slow down.

  © Global | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:36PM

• Saturday 06PM Jul 09/22

  Manitoba businesses and festivals hurt by Rogers outage

  

  It's hard to find someone who wasn't impacted by Roger's telecom outages on Friday, including chef Ben Kramer, who is feeding thousands of volunteers at Winnipeg's Folk Festival.

  © Global | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:33PM

• Saturday 06PM Jul 09/22

  Dispelling period myths means having more inclusive conversations: advocate

  

  With stigma still pervasive, one period literacy advocate says dispelling myths and misconceptions about menstruation will come by opening more doors to communication.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:25PM

• Saturday 05PM Jul 09/22

  Drone used to smuggle meth, fentanyl into Stony Mountain Institution: RCMP

  

  Two men from B.C. are facing an assortment of charges after an alleged attempt to get drugs into a Manitoba federal prison by drone. Manitoba RCMP say on July 3 they received information that a drone was flying above and into Stony Mountain Institution, with a suspicious vehicle nearby. Members of Stonewall RCMP say they […]

  The post Drone used to smuggle meth, fentanyl into Stony Mountain Institution: RCMP appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 5:49PM

• Saturday 05PM Jul 09/22

  Canadian Women’s National Team qualifies for 2023 FIFA World Cup

  

  With a 1-0 victory over Panama at the CONCACAF W Championship match on Friday night, the team secured their eighth-consecutive spot at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

  © Global | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 5:01PM

• Saturday 04PM Jul 09/22

  Winnipeggers dealing with aftermath of Rogers outage

  

  From issues paying rent to spending Saturday catching up on missed work – Winnipeggers are dealing with the consequences of a nationwide cell phone outage.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 4:54PM

• Saturday 04PM Jul 09/22

  U of M astrophysics grad student pinpoints particles in 'Space Manatee'

  

  A University of Manitoba (U of M) grad student has helped confirm theories about an unusually-shaped object in space more 18,000 light years away.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 4:40PM

• Saturday 04PM Jul 09/22

  Tornado watch ends for western Manitoba

  

  Environment Canada's tornado watch for residents of western Manitoba has ended.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 4:23PM

• Saturday 03PM Jul 09/22

  Tornado warning ends for Stonewall, Teulon, Stony Mountain areas

  

  Environment Canada issued Saturday a tornado warning for the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, including the towns of Teulon, Stonewall and Stony Mountain.  The warning was ended around 7:20 p.m. CT and replaced with a severe thunderstorm warning. 

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 3:41PM

• Saturday 03PM Jul 09/22

  Tornado watches issued for parts of Manitoba

  

  West Central regions are under tornado watches issued by Environment Canada Saturday afternoon as severe thunderstorm develop across parts of Manitoba.

  © Global | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 3:24PM

• Saturday 02PM Jul 09/22

  Winnipeg organizations partner on 'Depave Paradise' project

  

  A local youth organization is working to make its space greener through a new partnership.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 2:50PM

• Saturday 02PM Jul 09/22

  Trudeau apologizes for hateful conduct faced by all-Black Canadian unit in WWI

  

  The prime minister and the national defence minister delivered an apology on behalf of the government for the systemic anti-Black racism members of No. 2 Construction Battalion experienced before, during, and after the First World War. Justin Trudeau, joined by Anita Anand and Armed Forces officials, made the apology at a ceremony in Truro, Nova […]

  The post Trudeau apologizes for hateful conduct faced by all-Black Canadian unit in WWI appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 2:01PM

• Saturday 01PM Jul 09/22

  Winnipeg announces upcoming road closures

  

  The City of Winnipeg has announced various temporary road closures due to construction and water main renewal work.

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 1:53PM

• Saturday 12PM Jul 09/22

  Temporary Winnipeg Road Closures Taking Effect

  Several road closures are taking effect on multiple Winnipeg streets in the coming days.

  © 2022. This article Temporary Winnipeg Road Closures Taking Effect appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 12:57PM

• Saturday 12PM Jul 09/22

  'Something has to give': Manitoba NDP wants action to address climbing food prices

  

  Inflation rates are making it harder for Manitobans to pay their grocery bills according to the Manitoba NDP and they want that to change.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 12:47PM

• Saturday 12PM Jul 09/22

  ‘Dancing Bear’ sculpture celebrates elm trees in St. Vital

  

  A new wood sculpture in St. Vital is celebrating the elm trees common to the neighbourhood, and raising awareness of the environmental concerns affecting them.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 12:36PM

• Saturday 12PM Jul 09/22

  Torture, slaying of Bolivian immigrant brings 20-year sentence

  

  A second man who pleaded guilty to torturing and killing a Bolivian immigrant has been convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life with no chance of parole for 20 years.

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 12:12PM

• Saturday 11AM Jul 09/22

  New road closures for July: City of Winnipeg

  

  The City of Winnipeg is warning motorists of several major road closures over the next few weeks.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 11:00AM

• Saturday 09AM Jul 09/22

  Defence network takes shape

  

  LVIV — Svitlana Nahorna arrives most days at her office at the crack of dawn and leaves long after the sun has set. She works in one of those overly modern ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 9:54AM

• Saturday 09AM Jul 09/22

  Rogers Restoring Services After Outage, CEO Apologizes to Customers

  TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it started restoring mobile and internet service late Friday after a widespread network outage affected many customers and caused trouble for 911 services, debit transactions and even Service Canada's beleaguered passport offices.

  © 2022. This article Rogers Restoring Services After Outage, CEO Apologizes to Customers appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 9:12AM

• Saturday 08AM Jul 09/22

  'Freedom Convoy' organizers discussed playing 'race card' with Metis heritage

  

  Organizers of the 'Freedom Convoy' discussed using their ties to Metis identity to play the 'race card' as part of an overall strategy to control their public image and garner sympathy for their cause, text messages suggest.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 8:19AM

• Saturday 08AM Jul 09/22

  Half of Canadians say the country is on the 'wrong track' to building unity: Nanos survey

  

  More than twice as many people believe Canada is on the wrong track, as opposed to the right one, when it comes to becoming a more united country, a new survey from Nanos Research shows.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 8:00AM

• Saturday 07AM Jul 09/22

  ‘Vast majority’ of customers’ services restored: Rogers Communications

  

  Rogers Communications says the vast majority of its customers have had their mobile and internet services restored and technical teams are continuing to work hard to bring everyone back online Saturday morning after a widespread network outage the day before. On Friday night, it said that mobile and internet service was starting to be restored […]

  The post ‘Vast majority’ of customers’ services restored: Rogers Communications appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 7:23AM

• Saturday 06AM Jul 09/22

  Rogers services restored for 'the vast majority' of customers, company says

  

  After a day of service outages on Friday, Rogers said on Saturday morning that services have been restored for 'the vast majority' of its customers. The outage affected several mobile and internet services, banks, debit purchases, passport offices and Canada's ArriveCAN app.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:51AM

• Saturday 06AM Jul 09/22

  Rogers CEO says service back online for most customers, blames outage on 'network system failure'

  

  Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri said 'pretty close to 100 per cent' of the company's network is back online following widespread outages on Friday, which he attributed to a network failure after a maintenance update.

  © CTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:51AM

• Saturday 06AM Jul 09/22

  After months-long COVID-19 hospitalization, Winnipeg principal getting back to life — but recovery continues

  

  Last spring, Corey Kapilik got COVID-19. The Winnipeg school principal spent four-and-a-half months in hospital — a time that included a pulmonary embolism, 70 days on a ventilator and 50 days in a medically induced coma that doctors thought he might never come out of.

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:00AM

• Saturday 06AM Jul 09/22

  Winnipeg family tries to keep Eid rituals alive far from their former home in Bangladesh

  

  A Winnipeg father wants his nine-year-old daughter to have an Eid experience similar to what he got to experience growing up in Bangladesh. 

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 6:00AM

• Saturday 03AM Jul 09/22

  Canada to use traditional spelling of ‘Türkiye’ following UN move

  

  The Canadian government has quietly changed the name of Turkey to the official Turkish spelling Türkiye in all official communications. The move follows a request by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government for the international community to recognize the authentic spelling of his country’s name. Last month Ankara asked the United Nations to ditch the commonly-used […]

  The post Canada to use traditional spelling of ‘Türkiye’ following UN move appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 3:19AM

• Saturday 03AM Jul 09/22

  National Capital Commission suing Manitoban Corey Hurren for damaging gate in Rideau Hall attack

  

  The National Capital Commission is suing Corey Hurren for thousands of dollars to cover the cost of repairing the gate he damaged when he stormed the grounds of Rideau Hall in the summer of 2020.

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 3:00AM

• Saturday 03AM Jul 09/22

  Cree U of Winnipeg graduate speaks her language in valedictory address

  

  Sharissa Neault was a 2022 spring convocation valedictorian at the University of Winnipeg. With an honours degree in psychology, she hopes to stay connected to her Cree language and culture as she continues on.

  © CBC | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 3:00AM

• Saturday 02AM Jul 09/22

  'A wonderful, wonderful life'

  

  She was barely five feet tall, at least 90 years old and hopping over the door of a sporty MG, excited for a fast drive in her son-in-law’s new ride. Joyce ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 2:14AM

• Saturday 01AM Jul 09/22

  Sri Lanka president, PM to resign after tumultuous protests

  

  Sri Lanka’s president and prime minister agreed to resign Saturday after the country’s most chaotic day in months of political turmoil, with protesters storming both officials’ homes and setting fire to one of the buildings in a rage over the nation’s severe economic crisis. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will leave office once a […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 1:06AM

• Friday 11PM Jul 08/22

  Hand, foot, and mouth disease strikes city daycare

  

  An outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease at a daycare has prompted a Winnipeg mother to publicly caution other families after a serious infection sent her to the ER. “I ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 11:56PM

• Friday 11PM Jul 08/22

  Suspects wanted after stolen vehicle pursuits and carjacking

  

  Police are looking for suspects after a wild 30-minute stretch which involved a pair of aborted pursuits of stolen vehicles and a carjacking.

  © Global | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 11:18PM

• Friday 10PM Jul 08/22

  Funerary urn, apparently filled with remains, found in downtown Winnipeg

  

  An urn with what appears to be human remains was found on Donald Street, between Broadway and York avenues, Friday and turned over to the Winnipeg Police Service.

  © CBC | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:31PM

• Friday 10PM Jul 08/22

  Sights and sounds from Day 2 of Winnipeg Folk Festival

  

  Bands perform, fans dance and festival-goers talk about what makes Winnipeg's annual summertime tradition so special.

  © CBC | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:29PM

• Friday 10PM Jul 08/22

  NDP calls for action on rising food prices

  

  Cantor’s Quality Meats and Groceries cashier Lacey Gould has increasingly witnessed customers express their frustration at the till. “A lot of our regulars come in and they’re like, ‘Oh, well last ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:00PM

• Friday 09PM Jul 08/22

  Rogers outage shows need for Plan B when wireless, internet services fail, analysts say

  

  You didn’t have to be a Rogers customer to feel the sense of dread when waking up to the news of a widespread wireless and internet outage Friday morning. The day, for millions of Canadians, was already off to a bad start. 

  © CBC | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 9:23PM

• Friday 08PM Jul 08/22

  CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language for first time ever

  

  For the first time in league history, a CFL game will be broadcast in an Indigenous language.

  © Global | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 8:59PM

• Friday 07PM Jul 08/22

  New Winnipeg roadway construction materials supposed to improve drainage, carbon footprint

  

  The City of Winnipeg is embarking on nearly 200 road construction projects this year, which represent a total investment of $165 million to improve streets, back lanes, sidewalks and active transportation routes.

  © CBC | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 7:54PM

• Friday 07PM Jul 08/22

  Jets add to prospect pool on Day 2 of NHL Draft

  

  For the first time since 2017, the Winnipeg Jets had a full slate of draft picks and now seven more players have been added to their prospect pool over the last few days.

  © Global | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 7:45PM

• Friday 07PM Jul 08/22

  Gas prices down in Manitoba, but will it stick? This expert weighs in

  

  There was some relief at the pumps for Manitoba motorists to close out the work week, but will it stick?

  © CTV | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 7:45PM

• Friday 07PM Jul 08/22

  Jamming up illegal drug traffic is her job

  

  There are good days and a lot of not-so-good days on the job for members of the Winnipeg Police Service. This, however, was a great day. If someone had to put ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 7:36PM

• Friday 07PM Jul 08/22

  Lifeguard shortage threatens to dash summer splash, city warns

  

  The City of Winnipeg is struggling against staffing shortages and theft to keep public pools from circling the drain. In an email to the Free Press, the city revealed it is ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 7:34PM