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• Friday 07PM Mar 04/22

  Three plead guilty in 2020 torture, murder

  

  A man whose charred remains were discovered in Portage la Prairie was tortured and held captive for days after he was accused of sexually assaulting the girlfriend of one of ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 7:09PM

• Friday 07PM Mar 04/22

  Pandering premier puts trolley on dangerous track

  Which side of the “acceptable loss” divide are you on? If you count yourself among those who are too old, sick, disabled or deliberately unvaccinated to survive COVID-19, then you should ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 7:09PM

• Friday 07PM Mar 04/22

  Freedom's troubling toll

  

  The first year was hard, but after that Subir Barman’s life began to fit together, like pieces to a puzzle that had been strewn all over the world. He stayed in ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 7:09PM

• Friday 07PM Mar 04/22

  Carbon-tax hike adds insult to gas-price injury

  

  There are a few good reasons why the federal government should cancel its plan to increase carbon taxes next month. Politically, the idea of jacking up taxes at the pump ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 7:09PM

• Friday 07PM Mar 04/22

  Manitobans can now sign up to house Ukrainian refugees

  

  As Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears the two-week mark, Manitobans can now offer to help displaced families.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 7:00PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Russia cracks down with ‘fake news’ law, blocks Facebook and Twitter

  

  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on Russia’s war in Ukraine, blocking Facebook and Twitter and signing into law a bill that criminalizes the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be “fake” reports. The moves against the social […]

  The post Russia cracks down with ‘fake news’ law, blocks Facebook and Twitter appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:53PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Manitoba to drop mask requirement in schools, child-care facilities when mandate ends March 15

  

  Face masks will no longer be required in schools and child-care facilities when the provincial mask mandate is lifted on March 15, the province confirmed in a memo Friday. 

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:50PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Winnipeg police face questions about handling of convoy protest

  

  Police Chief Danny Smyth and his team faced questions Friday in front of the police board about how the service handled the three-week occupation.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:49PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Patients heading to North Dakota for spinal surgeries to help ease backlog, province says

  In an attempt to address the overall surgical and diagnostic backlog amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manitoba government has begun sending patients waiting for spinal surgeries to Sanford Medical Center in North Dakota. The much-anticipated update on the province’s diagnostic and surgical backlog task force came in the form of a link sent to the […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:42PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  COVID continues to clip city revenue streams

  COVID-19 and Mother Nature have together blasted an estimated $220-million hole in the City of Winnipeg’s recent revenues. As well, a new civic report — to be presented at next week’s ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:38PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  SNAPSHOTS: Post-game texts, Dubois success and Svechnikov chemistry

  If Brenden Dillon got the better of friend and former teammate Jamie Benn on Friday night, or perhaps anyone he used to share the ice with back in his Dallas Stars days, there’ll be a text or two waiting when those guys check their phones post-game. If you’re familiar with wrestling in the late 90s, […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:29PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Rising fuel costs reinflate cycling interests

  

  As gasoline prices rise with no signs of stopping, Winnipeg bike shops are gearing up to take on new customers. Jeff Nespiak sells used bikes and offers repair services at Southside ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:23PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Liberal leader throws flag on province's $500K pandemic business grant to former Bomber, future Tory candidate

  

  A decision by the Progressive Conservative government to award a $500,000 pandemic grant to a fledgling business co-owned by Tory candidate Obby Khan has stoked questions of favouritism ahead of ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:08PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Manitoba-raised pop star Faouzia reflects on Juno nomination, flourishing music career

  

  Rising pop star Faouzia say she was "stunned' by her Juno Award nomination for breakthrough artist of the year, the latest in a growing number of accolades for the musician from Carman, Man.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:06PM

• Friday 06PM Mar 04/22

  Bombers’ Bighill tackles CBA talks, confident deal will get done on time

  After an obliterated 2020 season and a truncated one last year, there’s one thing the CFL can’t afford in 2022. Any work stoppage would be a self-inflicted wound compounding the bleeding caused by the pandemic, and hit the nerve of every fan the three-down game has. Yet, less than six weeks from the expiration of […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:02PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  PCs squash Liberal claim that they gave special treatment when awarding grants

  The Progressive Conservatives are rejecting a suggestion made by the Manitoba Liberals that the government gave preferential treatment to a business when awarding provincial COVID-19 support money. On Friday, Liberal leader Dougald Lamont said the provincial government awarded $500,000 to GoodLocal, a company co-founded by current Fort Whyte PC candidate Obby Khan, was a little […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:30PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  Techie teen from Winnipeg being remembered for cancer research efforts

  

  A Winnipeg teenager who made headlines for his efforts in assisting cancer research has died.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:27PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  Two Winnipeg Lottery Winners Spin for Big Bucks

  Two Winnipeg women have spun big and won two separate pots of money playing the Big Spin wheel.

  © 2022. This article Two Winnipeg Lottery Winners Spin for Big Bucks appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:17PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  'Courage and determination': Winnipeg conductor details how his wife and mother-in-law fled Ukraine for safety.

  

  The current conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is sharing details about how his wife and mother-in-law were able to flee Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:15PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  As they wait for massive snowfall to melt, southern Manitoba municipalities prepare for an uncertain spring

  

  In southern Manitoba, officials are keeping a close eye on weather conditions heading into spring. 

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:15PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  City, province near ambulance funding agreement

  

  A years-long dispute over Winnipeg ambulance funding appears close to a resolution. The city has at times accused the province of delaying ambulance funding payments while the two sides couldn’t agree ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:13PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  Soaring fuel prices will drive up costs for goods, food: analysts

  Manitobans can expect to pay more for household goods and food due to skyrocketing fuel prices, say transportation and agriculture analysts. Gasoline and diesel prices climbed over $2 per litre in some Canadian jurisdictions on Friday. The price of diesel, used by most farmers and truckers, has climbed 20% since January. Also, inflation in Canada […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:09PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  Ukrainian men's choir reflects on emotional performance at Winnipeg Jets game

  

  The Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus performed the Canadian and Ukrainian national anthems at the Winnipeg Jets game Tuesday, striking an emotional chord for those in attendance, and watching from home. CBC News videographer Justin Fraser sat down with members of the choir at one of their rehearsals this week to talk about the impact the war in Ukraine is having on them.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:09PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  Councillor demands police board get answers over cops’ response to protest

  Winnipeg City Councillor Sherri Rollins confronted members of the Winnipeg Police Board (WPB) on Friday over how the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) handled the Freedom Convoy protest, which recently disbanded after more than three weeks across from the Manitoba Legislative Building. Rollins, who voices support for police defunding, called on the WPB to resign if […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:00PM

• Friday 05PM Mar 04/22

  CBC Winnipeg News March 04, 2022

  

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

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:00PM

• Friday 04PM Mar 04/22

  'It's a hard time for everyone': Surging fuel prices hitting food banks, truckers, cabbies

  

  Soaring inflation and surging fuel prices are hurting a lot of Manitobans — even the ones whose mission it is to help.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 4:45PM

• Friday 04PM Mar 04/22

  Kidney transplant patients want Manitoba’s donor search policy to change

  

  Two Manitobans impacted by kidney disease believe people in their situation should be able to find a donor through a public plea or social media posts.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 4:35PM

• Friday 03PM Mar 04/22

  GiveSendGo defends groups raising funds for trucker convoy in Ottawa

  

  The co-founder of a crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo says as long as campaigns are legal, he has no issue with hate groups fundraising on the site.

  The post GiveSendGo defends groups raising funds for trucker convoy in Ottawa appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 3:39PM

• Friday 03PM Mar 04/22

  CRA sends out notices asking some who received CERB to verify their eligibility

  

  If you collected the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, you might soon be asked to prove your eligibility. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has sent thousands of letters to those that it believes may not have qualified for the benefit. “Information we have on file shows you may have earned over […]

  The post CRA sends out notices asking some who received CERB to verify their eligibility appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 3:28PM

• Friday 03PM Mar 04/22

  House of Commons committee says Rogers’ proposed takeover of Shaw should not proceed

  

  A parliamentary committee says a proposed multibillion dollar takeover of one of Canada’s largest telecoms should not proceed. But the House of Commons industry and technology committee says if Rogers Communications Inc.’s $26-billion bid for Shaw Communications Inc. does go ahead, the government should make its conditions attached to the approval “fully enforceable.” In a […]

  The post House of Commons committee says Rogers’ proposed takeover of Shaw should not proceed appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 3:28PM

• Friday 03PM Mar 04/22

  Two Winnipeg lotto players spin big

  

  Both Louise Schaworski and Sherri Carriere got their chance to spin the big wheel on Wednesday after buying $5 tickets at local stores.

  © Global | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 3:21PM

• Friday 03PM Mar 04/22

  Snowfall warning in place for parts of western Manitoba

  

  Parts of western Manitoba should expect some more snow Friday as a snowfall warning is in place.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 3:03PM

• Friday 02PM Mar 04/22

  What the end of COVID-19 restrictions means for Manitoba colleges and universities

  

  With Manitoba’s public health orders coming to an end, universities and colleges across the province are making decisions about what this means for their upcoming semesters.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:57PM

• Friday 02PM Mar 04/22

  Manitobans to rally this weekend to call for more support for Ukraine

  A second Stand with Ukraine rally in as many weekends will be held Sunday afternoon at the Manitoba Legislative Building grounds to call on elected officials to do more to support Ukraine in light of the escalating Russian invasion. The rally is set to begin at 2 p.m. Rally participants are being asked to bring […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:47PM

• Friday 02PM Mar 04/22

  Manitoba COVID hospitalizations lowest in two months, five deaths reported

  Manitoba’s hospitalization numbers continued to fall Friday as public health officials announced 39 fewer COVID-19 patients with the number falling to 420. It is the lowest number of hospitalizations since Jan. 11 when it was 418. As well, the number of ICU patients dropped by seven to 22 including 12 with active COVID. The province […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:45PM

• Friday 02PM Mar 04/22

  Manitobans urge empathy for all amid reports of racial discrimination against some Ukrainian refugees

  

  The president of an organization that advocates for African and Black communities in Manitoba wants to see an investigation into reports some of those fleeing Ukraine have experienced discrimination "based on race, country of origin and religion."

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:15PM

• Friday 02PM Mar 04/22

  Trudeau Heads to Europe to Meet Allies Amid Fallout from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to several European capitals to strategize with allies as fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensifies.

  © 2022. This article Trudeau Heads to Europe to Meet Allies Amid Fallout from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:14PM

• Friday 02PM Mar 04/22

  Pandemic has exacerbated tax-season anxiety, accountant says

  

  According to a Winnipeg accountant, there are some tips leading up to the deadline that can help make sure your tax filing goes smoothly.

  © Global | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:07PM

• Friday 01PM Mar 04/22

  Police seize more than $600K in cash from luggage at Winnipeg airport

  

  A St. Catherines, Ont. man was arrested at the Winnipeg airport after a large sum of cash was found in his luggage.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 1:59PM

• Friday 01PM Mar 04/22

  RCMP seize suitcase full of cash at Winnipeg airport

  

  A 20-year-old man from St. Catherine's, Ont., was arrested in the departure area at the Winnipeg airport after a suitcase full of cash was discovered.

  © Global | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 1:17PM

• Friday 01PM Mar 04/22

  RCMP seize luggage with $600K in cash at Winnipeg airport; Ontario man arrested

  

  Officers with the Manitoba RCMP have arrested an Ontario man at the Winnipeg airport after he was found to have a suitcase and carry-on bag filled with more than $600,000 in cash.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 1:07PM

• Friday 12PM Mar 04/22

  Man Arrested at Winnipeg Airport with Suitcase Full of Cash

  WINNIPEG -- RCMP arrested a man at Winnipeg's James Richardson International Airport on Friday with a suitcase full of cash.

  © 2022. This article Man Arrested at Winnipeg Airport with Suitcase Full of Cash appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 12:54PM

• Friday 12PM Mar 04/22

  Russia's oligarchs: Who are they and why are they important?

  

  Western countries have responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a raft of sanctions on the country's economy, as well as wealthy individuals who may be enabling Russian President Vladimir Putin. CTVNews.ca looks at who are some of Russia's most prominent oligarchs and why they're important.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 12:47PM

• Friday 12PM Mar 04/22

  Manitoba's COVID-19 death toll climbs by five on Friday; hospital and ICU numbers drop

  

  Manitoba's COVID-19 death toll once again went up on Friday but ICU and hospital numbers dipped.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 12:43PM

• Friday 12PM Mar 04/22

  5 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Manitoba, hospitalizations down by 39

  

  Manitoba is reporting 5 new COVID-19 deaths, while hospitalizations have decreased by 39.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 12:31PM

• Friday 12PM Mar 04/22

  Russia blocks Facebook, accusing it of restricting access to Russian media

  

  Russia's communications regulator on Friday said it had blocked Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook in response to what it said were restrictions of access to Russian media on its platform.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 12:22PM

• Friday 12PM Mar 04/22

  Full campus experience, lost during pandemic, returning to Manitoba universities

  

  Manitoba's biggest universities and post-secondary schools are planning a return to campus life that has been AWOL for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 12:04PM

• Friday 12PM Mar 04/22

  City of Winnipeg, province close to ending 5-year-old ambulance-funding dispute: report

  

  The city and Manitoba Shared Health are close to ending a five-year-old dispute over funding for Winnipeg ambulances and paramedics.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 12:00PM

• Friday 11AM Mar 04/22

  Canada, NATO unprepared for expanded Russian invasion, warns retired military commander

  

  A retired senior member of the military and former Liberal MP is warning that Canada and its allies need to be better prepared for the possibility of war. Retired Lt. General Andrew Leslie tells CityNews that Canada and NATO allies need to move fast to get more troops and planes in place in the event […]

  The post Canada, NATO unprepared for expanded Russian invasion, warns retired military commander appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 11:54AM

• Friday 11AM Mar 04/22

  Trudeau heading to Europe to discuss response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

  

  The planned trip comes of the heels of a frightening situation that unfolded Friday when Russia attacked the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, sparking fears of a possible nuclear disaster.

  The post Trudeau heading to Europe to discuss response to Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 11:53AM

• Friday 11AM Mar 04/22

  HARDING: Question Period not answer period on WEF

  Some Canadians wonder what influence the World Economic Forum has on our government, and a viral video on social media has only inflamed suspicions. The WEF was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 as a non-profit foundation in Switzerland. According to its website, “The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 11:35AM

• Friday 11AM Mar 04/22

  Winnipeg advocate depicted on special International Women’s Day chocolate bar

  

  Marion Willis is one of five Canadian women being highlighted on a Hershey's chocolate bar as part of the candy company's #HerSHE campaign for International Women's Day.

  © Global | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 11:25AM

• Friday 11AM Mar 04/22

  HAL’S HEADLINES: Glory to Ukraine!

  The strength and courage of the Ukrainian people are amazing! They continue to put up an incredible fight against invading forces from Russia. And the global support for their cause is almost as impressive. There are so many ways you can help the people of Ukraine and I encourage you to do so generously and […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 11:15AM

• Friday 10AM Mar 04/22

  Manitoba woman hit by bullets while asleep in bed, RCMP say

  

  Police said there were four people in the home when the shooting happened, including a 50-year-old woman who was asleep in bed when she was hit by bullets fired from outside.

  © Global | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 10:10AM

• Friday 09AM Mar 04/22

  Vancouver man in Ukrainian city captured by Russia says people are scared to leave their homes

  

  He's stocked up on food and water but a B.C. man in Kherson is not sure if his house will still be standing as Russia now controls the Ukrainian city.

  The post Vancouver man in Ukrainian city captured by Russia says people are scared to leave their homes appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 9:57AM

• Friday 09AM Mar 04/22

  Rising rates of diabetes leading to higher costs that could impact health-care system

  

  Rising rates of diabetes across Canada, including in Manitoba, are leading to increased costs that could pose problems for the health-care system.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 9:35AM

• Friday 08AM Mar 04/22

  Why a photo of Freeland holding a black-and-red scarf sparked a firestorm online

  

  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was photographed holding a scarf bearing colours associated with a far-right Ukrainian paramilitary group from the Second World War this past weekend.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 8:51AM

• Friday 08AM Mar 04/22

  Sleeping Woman Shot on Manitoba First Nation

  Portage la Prairie RCMP are investigating a shooting that injured a woman on a Manitoba First Nation.

  © 2022. This article Sleeping Woman Shot on Manitoba First Nation appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 8:41AM

• Friday 08AM Mar 04/22

  GAME NIGHT: Jets look to gain ground on Stars

  DALLAS STARS (30-20-3) at WINNIPEG JETS (24-21-9) Friday, 7 p.m., Canada Life Centre TV: TSN3; Radio: 680 CJOB WHY WATCH?  Last chance hotel Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars will be Winnipeg’s last against their Central Division foe, and their last chance to grab a significant four-point swing in the Western Conference wild-card race. Entering […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 8:06AM

• Friday 07AM Mar 04/22

  'Give us a break': Winnipeg food truck operator wants help from city on permit fees

  

  A Winnipeg food truck operator wants the city to give his industry a financial break as it continues to feel the economic effects of the pandemic.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 7:36AM

• Friday 06AM Mar 04/22

  Snowfall warnings in effect for some parts of western Manitoba

  

  Minnedosa, Dauphin and surrounding regions in western Manitoba are expected to receive between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow Friday, Environment Canada says.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:50AM

• Friday 06AM Mar 04/22

  SCO launches Jordan's Principle post in WSD

  

  FIRST Nations students enrolled in Manitoba’s largest school district can now contact a designated employee with concerns about racism in the classroom and barriers to course achievement. The Southern Chiefs’ Organization ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:28AM

• Friday 06AM Mar 04/22

  How anti-vax sentiment took over the wellness industry

  

  In today’s Big Story podcast, they probably don’t look like your typical picture of anti-vaxxers. They own yoga studios, or push organic juice on Instagram. But the wellness space has been home to some of the pandemic’s most unexpected sentiment against vaccinations. And it shouldn’t really surprise anyone who has been paying attention. Today we’ll […]

  The post How anti-vax sentiment took over the wellness industry appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 6:18AM

• Friday 05AM Mar 04/22

  Letters: March 4, 2022

  Wasting energy There is an undeniable connection between energy security, economic security and national security. North Americans and the world are about to see the folly of ignoring this reality. In today’s geopolitical climate, as a major potential fossil fuel producer, Canada should be in the enviable position of abundant energy supply at reasonable prices, […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:27AM

• Friday 05AM Mar 04/22

  What to know on Day 9 of the Russia-Ukraine war

  

  Russians captured the southern city of Kherson, a vital Black Sea port of 280,000. Ukrainian officials confirmed the takeover of the government headquarters there, making it the first major city to fall since the invasion began. Russian armored vehicles were seen in the otherwise empty streets of Kherson, in videos shared with The Associated Press […]

  The post What to know on Day 9 of the Russia-Ukraine war appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:03AM

• Friday 05AM Mar 04/22

  Manitoba's plan to end mandatory quarantine prompts scorn from medical experts, fear among the vulnerable

  

  Manitoba's plan to end mandatory isolation for people infected with COVID-19 is being panned by medical experts as unscientific and has left vulnerable people and their families complaining the province is abandoning them.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:00AM

• Friday 05AM Mar 04/22

  Brandon woman wins revenge porn civil suit, awarded $60K in damages

  

  A Brandon woman will receive $60,000 in damages after a judge ruled that the distribution of her intimate images was done with malice.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 5:00AM

• Friday 03AM Mar 04/22

  How dangerous was Russia's nuclear power plant strike?

  

  Europe's largest nuclear power plant was hit by Russian shelling early Friday, sparking a fire and raising fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chornobyl meltdown.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 3:04AM

• Friday 02AM Mar 04/22

  Fire out at key Ukraine nuclear plant as Russia seizes site

  

  Ukrainian firefighters on Friday extinguished a blaze at Europe's biggest nuclear plant that was ignited by a Russian attack and no radiation was released, UN and Ukrainian officials said, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation.

  © CBC | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:46AM

• Friday 02AM Mar 04/22

  Proposed parks strategy allots $162M to boost green spaces

  

  It’s about improving parks and giving Winnipeggers more places to enjoy the great outdoors. A new strategic plan for parks proposes a $162-million capital investment plan, beginning in 2024. Since Winnipeg doesn’t ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:24AM

• Friday 02AM Mar 04/22

  Deer COVID investigated after possible human infection

  

  OTTAWA — A research team led by the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg is the first to have found evidence of a deer possibly infecting a human with COVID-19 last ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:24AM

• Friday 02AM Mar 04/22

  Manitoba seeks assurances of federal criminal justice funding

  

  OTTAWA — Manitoba is calling on Ottawa to resolve a festering dispute over RCMP compensation that could cost small municipalities millions. “I’m not satisfied with how (RCMP compensation) is being addressed ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 2:24AM

• Friday 01AM Mar 04/22

  These are some of the weapons being used in the Russia-Ukraine war

  

  The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the largest conflict that Europe has seen since World War II, with Russia conducting a multi-pronged offensive across the country.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 1:48AM

• Friday 01AM Mar 04/22

  A look at the weapons being used in the Russia-Ukraine war

  

  The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the largest conflict that Europe has seen since World War II, with Russia conducting a multi-pronged offensive across the country.

  © CTV | Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 1:48AM

• Thursday 09PM Mar 03/22

  'I want to enjoy my life': Winnipeg woman frustrated with Manitoba's kidney transplant program

  

  A Winnipeg woman who is in need of a kidney transplant is sharing her frustration with the province's kidney donation program.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 9:00PM

• Thursday 08PM Mar 03/22

  New legislation will help Manitoba potato, root crop growers sell products, province says

  

  The Manitoba government says it wants to make it easier for agricultural producers who grow potatoes and root crops to find buyers for their products.

  © CBC | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 8:58PM

• Thursday 08PM Mar 03/22

  Russia takes control of Ukrainian nuclear plant, fire extinguished

  

  Ukrainian authorities said Friday that a fire at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant ignited by Russian shelling has been extinguished, and that Russian forces have taken control of the site. The regional military administration said in a statement that the fire at the Zaporizhzhia plant in Enerhodar was extinguished, and that there is damage to the […]

  The post Russia takes control of Ukrainian nuclear plant, fire extinguished appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 8:34PM

• Thursday 08PM Mar 03/22

  FRIESEN: Jets at a milepost moment with next nine games to decide their direction

  With 28 games left and six points out of a playoff spot, you’d usually say a team still has a shot. Not an easy duck to hit, but a shot, nonetheless. For the Winnipeg Jets, it’s really a moonshot. A Hail Mary. A slapper from centre ice with two ticks left on the clock. That’s […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 8:29PM

• Thursday 08PM Mar 03/22

  Calendar showing few weekend commitments no reflection on work ethic: Manitoba premier

  

  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson denies any suggestion she took weekends off during her stint as health minister, after being forced by the Opposition to defend her commitment to the job.

  © CBC | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 8:20PM

• Thursday 08PM Mar 03/22

  Winnipeggers could soon see zipper merge signs in construction zones

  

  Once construction season kicks in during the spring, Winnipeggers could see new signage about zipper merges pop up.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 8:20PM

• Thursday 08PM Mar 03/22

  Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers itching for return and team excited to welcome him back

  Any onlooker would have assumed the worst as it happened, but for Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers, there was cause for hope. At least initially. Writhing in pain on the ice after a blatant knee-on-knee hit from Washington Capitals defender Dmitry Orlov during the third period of Winnipeg’s eventual 4-3 overtime loss back on Jan. […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 8:18PM

• Thursday 07PM Mar 03/22

  March staycations very popular in Manitoba, despite loosened restrictions

  

  With restrictions loosening, Manitoba's tourism industry doesn't appear to be concerned about families choosing international travel over a staycation.

  © Global | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 7:20PM

• Thursday 07PM Mar 03/22

  Woman in wheelchair assaulted in skywalk

  

  A woman in a motorized wheelchair was punched in the face in a random attack in downtown Winnipeg’s skywalk system, reigniting concerns about safety and security in the elevated corridors. The ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 7:13PM

• Thursday 07PM Mar 03/22

  Stefanson defends work ethic as health minister

  

  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson was forced to defend her commitment to clock-in, after a calendar was released showing the former health minister had next-to-no meetings on weekends through one of ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 7:13PM

• Thursday 07PM Mar 03/22

  Politics scuttles forum in Fort Whyte byelection

  

  Bickering over whether an anti-mandate candidate gets to take part has hijacked a proposed all-candidates forum for the Fort Whyte byelection. Liberal Willard Reaves suggested all candidates in the March 22 ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 7:13PM

• Thursday 07PM Mar 03/22

  Rec strategy will wreck finances, councillors predict

  

  A proposed civic recreation strategy with $426 million in capital projects is facing plenty of criticism at city hall, triggering calls to scrap or pause the process. The strategy was created ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 7:13PM

• Thursday 07PM Mar 03/22

  Health minister stumped by even basic questions

  

  Health Minister Audrey Gordon seems to be in over her head. It’s not only that her department appears to be grossly mismanaged right now, she has trouble fielding even the most ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 7:13PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on fire after shelling

  

  A spokesman for Europe’s largest nuclear plant says the facility is on fire after Russia attacked the power station in the southern Ukrainian city of Enerhodar. A government official tells The Associated Press elevated levels of radiation are being detected near the site of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which provides about 25 per cent of […]

  The post Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on fire after shelling appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:43PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  Winnipeg’s Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus finds hope, strength through camaraderie, music

  

  Members of the Winnipeg-based Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus stood facing their conductor, singing 'Prayer for Ukraine,' a hymn offering them comfort days into Russia's invasion.

  © Global | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:37PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  Russian invasion contributing to record high gas prices in Winnipeg

  

  Price jumps at the pumps are shocking some Winnipeggers who were fuelling up their vehicles on Thursday. But the price hike does not just impact vehicle owners.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:31PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  Record high gas prices in Winnipeg expected to keep rising

  

  Price jumps at the pumps are shocking some Winnipeggers who were fuelling up their vehicles on Thursday. But the price hike does not just impact vehicle owners.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:31PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  'It's shock, it's pain': Pinawa Motel owner donating all money made in March to Ukraine

  

  A Manitoba business isn't concerned about turning a profit right now and instead is directing all of its funds toward supporting Ukraine.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:24PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  'It's shock, it's pain': Pinawa Motel owner donating all income made to Ukraine

  

  A Manitoba business isn't concerned about turning a profit right now and instead is directing all of its funds toward supporting Ukraine.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:24PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  'It's shock, it's pain': Manitoba motel owner donating all income made in March to Ukraine

  

  A Manitoba business isn't concerned about turning a profit right now and instead is directing all of its funds toward supporting Ukraine.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:24PM

• Thursday 06PM Mar 03/22

  Winnipeggers prepare to welcome Ukrainian refugees as Canada loosens visa rules

  

  Manitoba’s already large Ukrainian community could soon grow. after Canada prepared to accept an unlimited number of people fleeing the violence of the Russian invasion.

  © CBC | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 6:05PM

• Thursday 05PM Mar 03/22

  Court orders Brandon police to pay woman in intimate photos case

  

  A woman who was dropped from a hiring competition with the Brandon Police Service after executives were provided with intimate images of her has been awarded $60,000 in damages. Brittany Roque ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 5:58PM

• Thursday 05PM Mar 03/22

  10 Manitoba MPs side with Quebec in representation vote

  

  OTTAWA — Most of Manitoba’s MPs looked past a slight from a Quebec separatist, and sided with a proposal this week to give la belle province more representation in the ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 5:58PM

• Thursday 05PM Mar 03/22

  'People are ready to get out of here': Travel agencies seeing increase in Manitobans booking getaways

  

  Manitobans are back to booking getaways after the pandemic grounded travel plans.

  © CTV | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 5:48PM

• Thursday 05PM Mar 03/22

  St. James-Assiniboia seeks status quo budget

  St. James-Assiniboia School Division trustees have earmarked funds to launch a new Indigenous advisory council in an otherwise “status quo” budget for operations next year. The metro board, which includes 8,200 ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 5:25PM

• Thursday 05PM Mar 03/22

  BE VIGILANT: MKO warns Indigenous people to take precautions in Winnipeg taxis

  Indigenous leaders are once again urging citizens to be vigilant and to use caution when travelling in Winnipeg taxi cabs, after they say a second concerning incident involving a taxi driver in less than a year left one First Nations woman scared and shaken. On Feb. 15 around 5 p.m., Loretta Caribou, who was visiting […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Mar 3, 2022, 5:09PM