Friday 08AM Aug 12/22
Winnipeg to close outdoor pools, spray pads in coming weeks
The City of Winnipeg will soon start closing its outdoor pools, wading pools and spray pads for the season.
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- Friday 08AM Aug 12/22
Manitoba seizes more than 500K illegal cigarettes
The Manitoba government seized more than 500,000 contraband cigarettes from multiple Winnipeg stores, which represent nearly $163,000 in potential lost revenue to the province.© CTV |
- Friday 07AM Aug 12/22
What happened in Kitsault, B.C., Canada’s most perfect ghost town?
Kitsault was a mining town of 1,200 or so people in one of the most remote areas of British Columbia. It opened in 1981, and by 1982 it was empty. Justin McElroy is the municipal affairs reporter for CBC Vancouver, but when he documented his visit to Kitsault, he was doing so out of his […]
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- Friday 07AM Aug 12/22
Contraband Tobacco Seized from Winnipeg Retailers
More than 500,000 contraband cigarettes have been seized from several Winnipeg retailers.
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- Friday 05AM Aug 12/22
Anne Heche declared ‘brain dead’ a week after fiery car crash in LA
Anne Heche has has been declared brain dead but remains on life support following a fiery crash in west Los Angeles, according to a statement from her family. She was 53. “Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend,” a representative for Heche’s family […]
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- Friday 05AM Aug 12/22
Unappealing meals at Winnipeg hospital part of broader 'systemic failure on the tray': national organization
A relative of a man recently hospitalized in Winnipeg says patients are being served unappetizing meals, and he's questioning whether they meet the nutritional needs of patients.
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- Friday 05AM Aug 12/22
Manitoba orders regulator to remove barrier that prevented some internationally trained nurses from working
Health Minister Audrey Gordon is promising to remove perhaps the biggest obstacle for internationally trained nurses working in another province who are trying to move back to Manitoba.
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- Friday 03AM Aug 12/22
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation celebrates Treaty Days with new powwow arbour
Brokenhead Chief Gordon Bluesky says their new arbour, complete with Astroturf, got a lot of positive feedback last weekend.
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- Friday 03AM Aug 12/22
Why financial incentives aren't enough to deal with health-care staffing shortages
Many provincial and territorial governments have announced financial incentives to keep or attract nurses and doctors, but some experts say it isn't enough.
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- Friday 03AM Aug 12/22
'I feel helpless': Ukrainian newcomers denied subsidized daycare in Quebec due to status
Ukrainians who entered Canada under a federal emergency immigration program are not considered refugees. Newcomers who settled in Quebec say their status is blocking them from putting their children in subsidized daycare, making it difficult to start anew after war.
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- Friday 03AM Aug 12/22
Manitobans among those calling for accountability and change in Canadian hockey in wake of national scandal
Calls for accountability and change within Canadian hockey are growing in the wake of the national organization's alleged sexual abuse scandal — but there is also hope it will be the catalyst to finally change the sport's toxic culture.
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- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
House Dems set to overcome GOP for climate, health care win
WASHINGTON (AP) — A flagship Democratic economic bill perched on the edge of House passage Friday, placing President Joe Biden on the brink of a back-from-the-dead triumph on his climate, health and tax goals that could energize his party ahead of November’s elections. Democrats were poised to muscle the measure through the narrowly divided House […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Fetterman plans ‘raw’ remarks in return to PA Senate race
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman is expected to open up about his personal health challenges as he officially returns to the campaign trail Friday, more than 90 days after the Democrat suffered a stroke that threatened his life and political prospects in one of the nation’s premier Senate contests. Fetterman will […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Connecticut secures No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-69 on Thursday night. Connecticut (24-11) clinched the No. 3 seed in the WNBA playoffs, with Las Vegas (25-10) and Chicago (25-10) both holding […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
At 75, India’s democracy is under pressure like never before
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Aug. 5 demonstrations by India’s main opposition Congress party against soaring food prices and unemployment began like any other recent protest — an electorally weak opposition taking to the New Delhi streets against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s massively popular government. The protests, however, quickly took a turn when key Congress […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Suspect who tried to breach FBI office dies in standoff
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities are investigating the motives of an armed man who they say tried to breach the FBI’s Cincinnati office, fled and died hours later in a rural standoff with law enforcement, a case unfolding as the FBI warns agents to take extra precautions amid increased social media threats to its employees […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Aces move atop WNBA standings with one game remaining
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 25 points and four 3-pointers, Jackie Young scored 16 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky 89-78 on Thursday night to move atop the WNBA standings with one game remaining. Las Vegas (25-10) and Chicago (25-10) are tied […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Set pieces cost Canada in 2-0 loss to South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – South Korea took advantage of set pieces to hand Canada a 2-0 loss in its opening game Thursday at the FIFA under-20 Women’s World Cup. The first goal came in the 53rd minute after a string of Korean corners. Goalkeeper Anna Karpenko came out to get the ball but failed […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Kansas abortion vote shows limits of GOP’s strength
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An increase in turnout among Democrats and independents and a notable shift in Republican-leaning counties contributed to the overwhelming support of abortion rights last week in traditionally conservative Kansas, according to a detailed Associated Press analysis of the voting results. A proposed state constitutional amendment would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Alouettes hand Blue Bombers first loss of ’22 during wild OT finish
The Montreal Alouettes handed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers their first loss of the season with a tight 20-17 overtime victory Thursday.© Global |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Bombers’ perfect run ends with OT loss to Als
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers bid for a perfect season is officially over. And it couldn’t have been halted in more dramatic fashion.
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- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Nuke or no nuke? California officials ponder nuclear future
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Legislature has less than three weeks to determine if it will take an extraordinary step and attempt to extend the life of California’s last operating nuclear plant, a decision that would be made amid looming questions over the cost and who would pay and earthquake safety risks. The legislative […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11PM Aug 11/22
Alouettes end Blue Bombers' perfect season with Cote's overtime field goal
David Cote booted a 43-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Montreal Alouettes to a 20-17 upset over the previously unbeaten Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.
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- Thursday 10PM Aug 11/22
Alouettes End Blue Bombers’ Perfect Season with 20-17 Overtime Victory
David Cote booted a 43-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Montreal Alouettes to a 20-17 upset over the previously unbeaten Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.
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- Thursday 09PM Aug 11/22
65-year-old Winnipeg pipe band among programs struggling to get kids back to making music
New members are the lifeblood that has kept the band going since 1957, but organizers say its pulse is now at a critical point because the pandemic stopped them from recruiting anyone for two years.
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- Thursday 08PM Aug 11/22
'This is getting crazy': 88-year-old man fighting MPI over medical suspension of driver's licence
What started as a simple mistake of addresses has led to a nearly year-long fight for an 88-year-old man over a medical suspension of his driver's licence – one he fears may have more to do with his age than his health.© CTV |
- Thursday 08PM Aug 11/22
'This is getting crazy': Manitoba senior fighting MPI over medical suspension of driver's licence
What started as a simple mistake of addresses has led to a nearly year-long fight for an 88-year-old Manitoba man over a medical suspension of his driver's licence – one he fears may have more to do with his age than his health.© CTV |
- Thursday 08PM Aug 11/22
Most Winnipeg wading pools to close before the end of August
Most of the City of Winnipeg's wading pools will close for the season before the Labour Day weekend, the city said in a Thursday news release.
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- Thursday 06PM Aug 11/22
City of Winnipeg consulting groups on new protected bike lanes coming to Osborne Village
The City of Winnipeg is moving forward on a project aimed at fixing roads and improving safety for cyclists in Osborne Village.© CTV |
- Thursday 06PM Aug 11/22
A new virus was found in China, here's what we know
Scientists are keeping an eye on the Langya virus, a new pathogen that appears to have been transmitted from animals to humans in China and causes symptoms similar to COVID-19 or the flu.© CTV |
- Thursday 06PM Aug 11/22
Millennium Library becoming more energy efficient: City
The Millennium Library will be undergoing renovations over the next few months, closing each of its four floors on a staggered basis to install new carpet and lighting, as well as a new service desk on the fourth floor.© CTV |
- Thursday 06PM Aug 11/22
- Thursday 05PM Aug 11/22
Bankruptcy rates climbing in Manitoba; what areas of the province are hardest hit?
The second quarter report in 2022 for insolvency statistics in Canada shows Winnipeggers over the last three months have been filing for bankruptcy more compared to the previous quarter by nearly 47 per cent.© CTV |
- Thursday 05PM Aug 11/22
Winnipeg organization points to cannabis as a prime culprit in youth addiction
However, the use of cannabis isn't the only concern as alcohol consumption and dependency continues to be an issue.© Global |
- Thursday 04PM Aug 11/22
Government gives $5.34 million to help fight homelessness in Manitoba
The Manitoba government is putting more money towards helping our most vulnerable citizens, announcing several initiatives to help end homelessness across the province Thursday.© CTV |
- Thursday 04PM Aug 11/22
Manitoba Funds Projects to Help Homeless People, But No Word on Safe Consumption Site
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised more money to reduce homelessness Thursday but remained noncommittal on calls for a safe consumption site for people struggling with addiction.
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- Thursday 04PM Aug 11/22
Manitoba funds projects to help homeless people, but no word on safe consumption site
The Manitoba government promised more money to reduce homelessness Thursday but remained noncommittal on calls for a safe consumption site for people struggling with addiction. The government announced new or additional funding for several community groups, including a recently opened 24-hour warming centre in Winnipeg and a non-profit group that helps people move into stable […]
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- Thursday 04PM Aug 11/22
Manitoba government commits money for programs to help combat homelessness
The Manitoba government promised more money to reduce homelessness Thursday but remained noncommittal on calls for a safe consumption site for people struggling with addiction.
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- Thursday 04PM Aug 11/22
Winnipeg's Millennium Library will close floors on staggered basis during $761K renovation project
Winnipeg's Millennium Library is getting a $761,000 makeover, and will be closing each of its four floors on a staggered basis throughout the renovations.
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- Thursday 03PM Aug 11/22
Up to $30,000 in stolen property recovered: RCMP
Two men face charges after RCMP pulled over two off-road vehicles and a trailer full of stolen property last Friday.© CTV |
- Thursday 03PM Aug 11/22
Justice Department seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home
The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump.
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- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
Monkeypox vaccine will be available soon in Manitoba
The monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to Manitobans via appointment. Manitoba Health announced Thursday that Manitobans over 18, who believe they meet the eligibility criteria and have not been exposed to monkeypox, can book an appointment. Vaccine eligibility requirements: Transgender, cisgender or two-spirit individuals who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other […]
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- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
Remembering Oilers superfan Ben Stelter
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid took some time Thursday to speak about Ben Stelter. The six-year-old Oilers superfan who battled brain cancer and captured the hearts of Canadians passed away Wednesday afternoon. BACKGROUND: Edmonton Oilers superfan Ben Stelter passes away “Honestly, Ben meant so much to myself, to my teammates and you know the relationship […]
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- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
International drug trafficking suspect believed to be in B.C., RCMP say
Denis Ivziku is the final suspect sought as part of the RCMP’s Project Divergent investigation, an international probe into the importation of illicit drugs into the country.© Global |
- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
How Winnipeg zoo workers are helping keep endangered prairie butterflies from extinction in the wild
The numbers of endangered butterflies in the Prairies are slowly creeping up, thanks to a team of dedicated specialists in Manitoba, but more work needs to be done to protect their habitats to ensure the pollinators' populations can continue to increase.
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- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
Sask. Amber Alert suspect arrested for crossing border illegally, kidnapping: U.S. authorities
The suspect at the centre of Saskatchewan's recent Amber Alert was arrested in South Dakota for a possible illegal border crossing and kidnapping, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.© CTV |
- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
More Monkeypox Vaccine Appointments on the Way: Province
WINNIPEG -- Manitoba health officials say additional monkeypox vaccine appointments will be available soon.
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- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
More monkeypox vaccine appointments available for Manitobans soon, province says
Although there has yet to be a confirmed case of monkeypox in Manitoba, the province says it's proactively offering vaccines to those at the highest risk.© Global |
- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
Motkaluk chides mayoral rival Murray over federal campaign expenses again, keeps own platform under wraps
For the second time in 16 days, Winnipeg mayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk criticized her opponent Glen Murray for failing to file campaign expenses for his unsuccessful bid to become the leader of the federal Green Party.
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- Thursday 02PM Aug 11/22
Festival, mentorship program carries on legacy of Winnipeg musician Gerry Atwell
The three-day event is set to recognize not only the Juno Award-winner's musical contributions, but his long history of community support and activism as well.© Global |
- Thursday 01PM Aug 11/22
Stolen Off-Road Vehicles, Tools Recovered in RM of Lac du Bonnet
Two men have been arrested after a stolen side-by-side off-road vehicle was spotted towing a trailer in the RM of Lac du Bonnet last week.
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- Thursday 01PM Aug 11/22
Manitoba RCMP recover body of a man at Pine Point Rapids
Officers received a report of a possible drowning at Pine Point in Whiteshell Provincial Park at 4 p.m. Tuesday.© Global |
- Thursday 01PM Aug 11/22
More monkeypox vaccine appointments open up in Manitoba, but doses a 'scarce resource': top doctor
Eligible Manitobans can start booking appointments for monkeypox vaccine again, public health officials announced Thursday.
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- Thursday 01PM Aug 11/22
Winnipeg man drowns at Whiteshell Provincial Park: RCMP
Lac du Bonnet RCMP are investigating after a Winnipeg man drowned in Whiteshell Provincial Park Tuesday.© CTV |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Winnipeg man, 33, drowns in Whiteshell River, RCMP say
The body of a 33-year-old Winnipeg man who drowned while swimming in the Whiteshell River was recovered on Wednesday afternoon, RCMP say.
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- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
2nd firefighter dies as Cuba controls big oil facility fire
HAVANA (AP) — Officials said Thursday that a second firefighter has died in Cuba, where crews have controlled a massive blaze that began last week at a key oil storage facility amid a deepening energy crisis. The 24-year-old firefighter identified as Elier Correa had been hospitalized in extremely critical condition, according to government news site […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
More monkeypox vaccination appointments coming to Manitoba
Manitoba will be offering more vaccination appointments for monkeypox.© CTV |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Tom Brady taking 11-day break from Bucs for personal reasons
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady was excused from training camp on Thursday, the first day of what Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said was a planned, 11-day absence from the team to address “personal things.” Bowles said the 45-year-old quarterback’s break from practice was arranged before camp began, adding that Brady won’t return […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
'This is what they do, and they're very good at it': cybercrime up in Manitoba
Cybercrime is on the rise across Manitoba, and while new provincial funding is helping Winnipeg Police crack down on illegal cryptocurrency transactions, other forms of cybercrime are also threatening Manitobans.© CTV |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Houston’s Baker back after missing 5 games with COVID-19
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker returned Thursday for the finale of a series against the Texas Rangers following a five-game absence after testing positive for COVID-19. The 73-year-old Baker said he never felt bad and had only mild symptoms that he attributed to seasonal allergies before testing positive. “I’m very fortunate that […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Gymnastics coach from Lethbridge, Alta., faces additional sexual assault charges
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A gymnastics coach from southern Alberta who was charged with sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl at his gym is facing additional charges involving three more girls. Jamie Ellacott, who is 33, was charged last month with sexual assault and sexual interference after an investigation by the Lethbridge Police Service violent crimes unit. […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
London cops to look into why officers called trans activist by wrong name, gender
LONDON, Ont. – Police in London, Ont. say they will look into why officers addressed a popular online streamer and transgender activist by the wrong name and gender while she was in police custody. In a statement, London Police Chief Steve Williams says the force acknowledges “the distress this has caused” Clara Sorrenti and is […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Unifor calls for national auto strategy, dedicated ministry to capture EV potential
Unifor is calling for a national auto strategy, and a dedicated federal government ministry to lead it, to capture the significant potential offered by the transition to electric vehicles. The recommendations are contained in Unifor’s new auto policy, released a day after Canada’s largest private-sector union elected Lana Payne as its new president. Then union […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Province to announce supports for Manitobans experiencing homelessness
The Manitoba government is set to announce supports for those who are unhoused Thursday afternoon during a press conference held at a local shelter.© Global |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Jury can’t reach verdict in engineers’ Flint water trial
DETROIT (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors said they couldn’t reach a verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint’s lead-contaminated water. Veolia North America and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, known as LAN, were accused of not doing enough to get Flint to treat […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Winnipeg Man Drowns in Whiteshell Provincial Park
A 33-year-old Winnipeg man has drowned after a swimming accident in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
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- Thursday 12PM Aug 11/22
Guatemalans march in protest of corruption, cost of living
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Hundreds of Guatemalans set out from various points of the capital Thursday to protest alleged corruption by a deeply unpopular government, the high cost of living and attacks on freedom of expression. University students, faculty and other employees marched from the campus of the capital’s only public university carrying signs demanding […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
Power out in Toronto’s financial district, Hydro One investigating
Toronto police say a power outage is affecting the city’s downtown core. Hydro One says they are investigating. Many office buildings in Toronto’s financial district and Toronto Metropolitan University’s campus have lost power, and many traffic lights are out. Police say the cause of the outage is currently unknown. They are reminding people to treat […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
It will soon be easier to fight for compensation for delayed, cancelled flights
"No traveller should have to sleep on the floor of an airport or feel unsafe as a result of a flight that is delayed or cancelled."
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- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
Initial dives in collapsed Mexican mine unsuccessful
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rescue divers’ first attempts to reach 10 miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine since last week were stopped by debris-filled shafts and poor visibility, Mexican authorities said Thursday. They made four attempts Wednesday and managed to remove more than a dozen pieces of wood and some 15 yards of hose, […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
Manitoba sees another week of increased COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases are up in Manitoba according to the latest surveillance from the province.© CTV |
- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations continue to increase in Manitoba, latest report says
The latest weekly COVID-19 report shows the virus continues to kill and hospitalize an increasing number of people in Manitoba.
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- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
Assiniboine Park releases more than 200 endangered butterflies
The number of adult butterflies released this year is more than four times larger than last year’s release thanks to a successful expansion of the breeding program.© Global |
- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
Manitobans in store for supermoon, meteor shows over next few days
The Manitoba skies will be offering some beautiful sights over the next few days, as residents will be able to catch glimpses of a supermoon, as well as meteor showers.© CTV |
- Thursday 11AM Aug 11/22
Manitoba RCMP seize large quantities of cash, drugs in highway traffic stops
Separate traffic stops in span of a single week led Manitoba RCMP to arrest drivers from out of province and seize thousands of dollars in cash and drugs.© Global |
- Thursday 10AM Aug 11/22
Costco back to school cell phone deals
If you are looking to get a new cell phone or plan, here are all of the back to school deals from Costco. You need to be a member for these and you need to go in store. Can read ... Read More »
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- Thursday 10AM Aug 11/22
Moderna CEO says COVID vaccines will evolve like 'an iPhone'
Forget taking two to three COVID shots a year. Moderna hopes to roll out a single-dose annual booster to cover the coronavirus, the flu and another common respiratory virus within the next five years.© CTV |
- Thursday 10AM Aug 11/22
Endangered Butterflies Released Back into Manitoba Wilderness
WINNIPEG -- More than 200 endangered butteries have been released back onto the Manitoba landscape.
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- Thursday 09AM Aug 11/22
Aydin Coban’s sentencing hearing for extorting, harassing Amanda Todd set for September
A sentencing hearing for Aydin Coban, who was convicted of extorting and harassing B.C. teen Amanda Todd, will begin Sept. 20.
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- Thursday 09AM Aug 11/22
New Zealand rugby pros host high-performance camp for young Winnipeg players
Haka Rugby Global, a New Zealand-based high-performance program, is hitting the city's Maple Grove Rugby Park, Aug. 15-17.© Global |
- Thursday 09AM Aug 11/22
Canadians aged 18-34 ‘most concerned’ about getting monkeypox: poll
A new poll finds Canadians aged 18-34 are the group in Canada most worried about contracting monkeypox, and would be the first to take a vaccine to ward off the virus. The Maru Public Opinion poll released Thursday revealed just over one-third (36 per cent) of Canadians surveyed are concerned about contracting the virus. However, […]
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- Thursday 08AM Aug 11/22
Mint launches coin commemorating legendary Montreal jazz pianist Oscar Peterson
The Royal Canadian Mint is launching a special coin celebrating late Canadian music legend Oscar Peterson. The one-dollar circulation coin was unveiled in Toronto Thursday morning. “A national treasure. Today, we honour Oscar Peterson with a coin that Canadians can find in their change—a quiet celebration for a Canadian change-maker who had a loud and […]
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- Thursday 07AM Aug 11/22
Victim stabbed after denying cigarette request: Winnipeg police
A 65-year-old man was stabbed earlier in the week after he denied the suspect’s request for a cigarette, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.© CTV |
- Thursday 07AM Aug 11/22
Inside the arms race to develop new psychedelic drugs
For decades psychedelics have been illegal, taboo and largely considered the domain of ‘hippies.’ But over the past decade, more and more research has been done into the therapeutic potential of drugs like psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA, among others. Now, a host of start-ups are attempting to cash in on the trend. John Semley is […]
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- Thursday 06AM Aug 11/22
How the Internet Has Rebuilt Manitoba’s Horse Racing Industry
WINNIPEG -- It was a number that remains impossible to ignore. On August 1, 2022, a tiny racetrack in the middle of Canada had $3,523,260 bet on its eight-race card.
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- Thursday 05AM Aug 11/22
Travellers say Air Canada misled passengers whose Vancouver plane was rerouted to Winnipeg
The airline was found to have cancelled a Vancouver-bound flight to immediately fly delayed passengers to Winnipeg instead.
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- Thursday 05AM Aug 11/22
Natural lawns can run foul of Winnipeg bylaw, but gardener shares tips for fine-free growing
As naturalized lawns with native plants pop up in yards across Winnipeg, one couple in the city says they were told to cut down their beloved lawn because it was too long.
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- Thursday 03AM Aug 11/22
Polio largely vanished thanks to vaccines. So why is it now back in more countries?
Polio, a potentially disabling virus that’s long been forgotten in many parts of the world, is now circulating in parts of the U.S. and U.K., on the heels of an outbreak in Israel. Medical experts say it’s a wake-up call that the virus still poses a threat to anyone who remains unvaccinated.
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- Thursday 03AM Aug 11/22
Lumber, wheat, and oil: Tumbling prices could mean the worst of inflation is over
Inflation has been out of control, but increasingly there are signs that prices are holding steady or falling.
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- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022
TORONTO – The winning numbers in Wednesday’s Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 08, 09, 36, 38, 44 & 45. Bonus: 29 The winning number for the guaranteed $1 million: 57602020-06 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:33 a.m. EDT
Serena loses 1st match since saying she’s prepared to retire TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams lost her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis. No one knows exactly how many more matches Williams will play before walking away. The 23-time Grand Slam champion exited the National Bank Open on […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Police say rebels storm India army camp in Kashmir, 5 killed
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Three Indian soldiers and two suspected militants were killed Thursday after rebels stormed a military camp in disputed Kashmir, officials said. At least two assailants armed with guns and grenades attacked the camp in the remote Darhal area of southern Rajouri district early Thursday, said Mukesh Singh, a senior police officer. […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Lynx top short-handed Mercury to tighten playoff race
PHOENIX (AP) — Sylvia Fowles had 16 points, Aerial Powers scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game series sweep. Minnesota (14-20) moved into a four-way tie for seventh, battling Atlanta, New York and Phoenix for […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Lynx, Mercury in 4-way tie for final two playoff spots
PHOENIX (AP) — Sylvia Fowles had 16 points, Aerial Powers scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game series sweep. Minnesota (14-20) moved into a four-way tie for seventh, battling Atlanta, New York and Phoenix for […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Alberta leads way winning four swimming gold medals at Canada Games
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. – Alberta led the way on Wednesday, picking up four of its 13 total gold medals in the pool at the Canada Games. Nicholas Duncan (men’s 100-metre butterfly), Maxine Clark (women’s 100m butterfly), Connor Bissett (men’s 50m backstroke Special Olympics), and the women’s 4×100 medley relay team all struck gold. Alberta is […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Pujols, Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Rockies 9-5
DENVER (AP) — Albert Pujols and Nolan Arenado homered and combined for seven hits, and Jose Quintana made his second strong start for St. Louis in the Cardinals’ 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Pujols and Arenado had run-scoring hits in the Cardinals’ five-run first inning and connected on back-to-back homers in […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Life gradually returns a year after fire chars Sierra Nevada
LONE PINE, Calif. (AP) — The flames fade away. Firefighters extinguish the last embers. A final curl of smoke uncoils in the wind. A wildfire in the California wilderness has come to an end, and what’s left behind is a blackened landscape of skeletal pines and leafless oaks, scorched meadows and ashen stumps where saplings […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Taveras career-high 5 RBIs, Rangers beat Astros 8-4 in 10
HOUSTON (AP) — Leody Taveras drove in a career-high five runs, including a bases-clearing double as part of a five-run 10th inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 8-4 on Wednesday night. Marcus Semien hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly off Phil Maton (0-2) to put Texas ahead 4-3 in the 10th and Corey […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 11PM Aug 10/22
Trump’s bond with GOP deepens after primary wins, FBI search
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump ‘s pick for governor in the swing state of Wisconsin easily defeated a favorite of the Republican establishment. In Connecticut, the state that launched the Bush family and its brand of compassionate conservatism, a fiery Senate contender who promoted Trump’s election lies upset the state GOP’s endorsed candidate. Meanwhile […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 10PM Aug 10/22
Steinbach RCMP search for missing teen
RCMP is asking for help in finding a missing teen girl from Steinbach believed to be in Winnipeg.© Global |
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