Friday 06AM Mar 31/23
On the right foot
The studio is packed. It’s the first full day of rehearsals and the mood is equal parts excitement and exhaustion.
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- Friday 05AM Mar 31/23
'Everybody is welcome': Siloam Mission removes sobriety requirement to access shelter, services
In a move to become more accessible and inclusive of the community it serves, Siloam Mission is no longer requiring people to be sober from drugs and alcohol at its centre. Officially starting Friday, the drop-in centre and shelter in Winnipeg will provide services based only on a person's needs and behaviour.
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- Friday 05AM Mar 31/23
Two-spirit, trans, non-binary, gender diverse people face 'exceptional barriers to overcome': Manitoba artist
With International Women's Day just passed and March 31 marking the Transgender Day of Visibility, Winnipeg artist Azka Ahmed calls on everyone to recognize barriers to equity and work toward change for the most marginalized in society.
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- Friday 05AM Mar 31/23
U of Manitoba Cree instructor with single student says opportunity to pass language on makes class worthwhile
A Cree language class at the University of Manitoba was nearly cancelled this past semester after only one person registered for the course. But its instructor says he wanted it to go on, even if he wouldnât be paid his full amount, because passing on language is more important than making money.Â
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- Friday 03AM Mar 31/23
Kenora, Ont., is in an 'unstoppable' homeless and addiction crisis, with few easy answers to solve it
After months of following conversations around homelessness and drug use in Kenora, CBC News travelled to the northwestern Ontario city to speak with people on the front lines of the crisis to learn about possible solutions. Here's what we learned.
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- Friday 02AM Mar 31/23
Weapons cache found in North End, two charged
Two people have been charged with more than a dozen firearms-related offences each after police uncovered an arsenal of stolen and restricted guns in a North End residence.
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- Thursday 10PM Mar 30/23
Large, commercial fire near Winnipeg's Louise Bridge shuts down Point Douglas intersection
Winnipeggers were alarmed by heavy smoke after a large commercial fire broke out in Point Douglas on Thursday evening.
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- Thursday 10PM Mar 30/23
Crews contain Point Douglas shed fire creating major flames, smoke
Crews were on scene of a fire in the Point Douglas area sending smoke billowing into the air Thursday night.© Global |
- Thursday 09PM Mar 30/23
Decision expected Friday in $26B Rogers-Shaw merger
It appears we are finally getting a decision from the federal government on the Rogers-Shaw merger. Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to make an announcement Friday, and it could have big implications for Canada’s telecommunications sector. Champagne has called a news conference for 8:30 a.m. ET – a half hour before markets open, […]
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- Thursday 09PM Mar 30/23
Point Douglas fire sends smoke billowing over Winnipeg
A timber-frame shed behind a historic building in Point Douglas is a total loss after flames razed the structure to the ground.© CTV |
- Thursday 09PM Mar 30/23
Police say six bodies found in water near Quebec â U.S. border
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service says they are investigating after the bodies of six people were found late Thursday afternoon in the St. Lawrence River by a marsh area near Akwesasne, Que. Akwesasne is close to the United States border across from New York state. Police say the search has been called off for the […]
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- Thursday 09PM Mar 30/23
Police find 6 bodies, including 1 child, in St. Lawrence River
The bodies of six people, including one child, were found in the St. Lawrence River Thursday afternoon after an air search involving the Canadian Coast Guard, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police said.© CTV |
- Thursday 08PM Mar 30/23
Federal agriculture minister responds to petition for ban on live horse exports for slaughter
The federal agriculture minister responded Wednesday to a House of Commons petition calling for a ban on the export of live horses for slaughter, reiterating that consultations are underway.
© CBC |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
Some pediatric surgeries may be postponed as pediatric ICU faces strain: Shared Health
Re-emerging levels of respiratory illness have caused increased patient numbers at the HSC Children's pediatric intensive care unit over the last week, and some non-urgent procedures may be postponed, Shared Health says.
© CBC |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
Manitoba outfittersâ licences pulled
Two tourism operators have lost their licences after an investigation led by the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service in partnership with Canadian and U.S. wildlife investigators.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
New Winnipeg exhibit features stunning Inuit artworks from across the world's circumpolar region
CBC videographer Tyson Koschik gets a sneak preview of Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time, which opens Saturday in the Qaumajuq museum at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The exhibit features some 400 works, dating back as far as 200 BCE, from across the circumpolar region, including Siberia, Greenland, Alaska and the Canadian Arctic.
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- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
New Winnipeg exhibit features stunning Inuit artworks from across the circumpolar region
Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time, a new exhibit in Qaumajuq at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, features some 400 works dating back as far as 200 BC from across the circumpolar region, including Siberia, Greenland, Alaska and the Canadian Arctic.
© CBC |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
Mothers of victim, killer in road-rage tragedy tearfully embrace outside courtroom
United in grief, two mothers embraced and shared tears outside a Winnipeg courtroom Thursday after the son of one of the women admitted to killing the other woman’s son in what police at the time described as a fatal case of road rage.
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- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
Mothers of victim, killer in road-rage tragedy tearfully embrace outside courtroom
United in grief, two mothers embraced and shared tears outside a Winnipeg courtroom Thursday after the son of one of the women admitted to killing the other woman’s son in what police at the time described as a fatal case of road rage.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
Tories wager on pre-election largesse, but gift horse comes up lame
Talk about a poor return on investment.
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- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
Political accusations fly over nurse resignations
The allegation the NDP paid nurses to quit so the party could score political points signals a new low in the relationship between the government and those it once hailed as health care heroes, the leader of the nurses union charged.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
Political accusations fly over nurse resignations
The allegation the NDP paid nurses to quit so the party could score political points signals a new low in the relationship between the government and those it once hailed as health care heroes, the leader of the nurses union charged.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
News briefs for Friday, March 31, 2023
A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Friday, March 31, 2023 Fire in commercial building on Sutherland Avenue 8:41 AM Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a commercial building on […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 07PM Mar 30/23
- Thursday 06PM Mar 30/23
Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) â Gwyneth Paltrow won her court battle over a 2016 ski collision at a posh Utah ski resort after a jury decided Thursday that the movie star wasnât at fault for the crash. A jury dismissed the complaint of Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist who sued Paltrow over injuries he sustained […]
The post Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.
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- Thursday 06PM Mar 30/23
âNature of the beastâ: Calls grow to address icy Winnipeg sidewalks
Motions previously introduced to Winnipeg's executive policy committee, requesting a look at plowing sidewalks to the pavement, have been repeatedly voted down.© Global |
- Thursday 06PM Mar 30/23
Niki Ashton calls on Ottawa, FIFA to boost investment in soccer for Indigenous and northern communities
At a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday the NDP representative was joined by members of Opaskwayak Cree Nation to make a case for how crucial sports, like soccer, are for rural communities.Â
© CBC |
- Thursday 05PM Mar 30/23
Staff reassigned to childrenâs ICU in Winnipeg, some surgeries postponed: Shared Health
Shared Health didn't say how long it expects the latest staff reassignments will be in place.© Global |
- Thursday 05PM Mar 30/23
Assault charges against RCMP officer stayed
Assault charges have been stayed against a Manitoba RCMP officer after prosecutors concluded there was insufficient evidence to support convictions.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 05PM Mar 30/23
'It's really disappointing': Winnipeg community centre stopping bingo nights
Some bingo lovers in the city are voicing their displeasure about a community centre halting bingo operations.© CTV |
- Thursday 05PM Mar 30/23
Winnipeg Jets forward Niederreiter says players need to âleave it all out thereâ
Winnipeg begins a crucial five-game homestand Friday against the Detroit Red Wings.© Global |
- Thursday 05PM Mar 30/23
Smaller bump in alcohol excise tax draws muted applause
Local breweries and restaurants are breathing a sigh of relief after the federal government poured out any plans to implement the largest alcohol excise tax jump in more than 40 years.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 05PM Mar 30/23
Ottawa expands student loan forgiveness to get, keep doctors, nurses in small communities
The federal government is hoping forgiving part of their student loans will encourage more doctors and nurses to work and practice in rural communities.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
Design for Osborne Village cycling route unveiled
The City of Winnipeg has unveiled the final design for a key cycling route.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
Costco Canada advertised deals for April
Here are all of the advertised deals coming up at Costco Canada for the month of April. I’ll be posting the unadvertised ones every Monday as usual, and of course the Markdown Monday deals too.
The post Costco Canada advertised deals for April appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.
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- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
City repairs 80 water main breaks so far in 2023
The unseasonably cold weather has city crews repairing more water main breaks across Winnipeg.© CTV |
- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
Donald Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels case, claims innocence, âpolitical persecutionâ
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year. The charges remained under seal late Thursday, but the investigation centered on payments made during the […]
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- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year.© CTV |
- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
CUPE 204 irked by pay-bump delay
The union for Manitoba’s health care support workers is calling on the provincial health authority to make good on its collective agreement after learning negotiated wage bumps for some members will be delayed.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
Hot sauce sold in Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec recalled due to dangerous bacteria
A flavour of hot sauce sold in three provinces and online is being recalled due to the potential presence of dangerous bacteria.© CTV |
- Thursday 04PM Mar 30/23
Patient Volumes Up in Childrenâs Hospital ICU: Shared Health
WINNIPEG -- An increase in respiratory illness among children may cause some surgeries to be postponed in the province.
Š 2023. This article Patient Volumes Up in Children’s Hospital ICU: Shared Health appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
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- Thursday 03PM Mar 30/23
Retired priest acquitted of indecent assault at Sagkeeng residential school
A retired Catholic priest has been acquitted of an indecent assault on an Indigenous girl at Fort Alexander Residential School more than 50 years ago — the only case of alleged abuse that resulted from a decade-long probe in which 80 Manitoba Mounties contacted 700 people.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 03PM Mar 30/23
Four teens from Manitoba die in crash with semi trailer truck: RCMP
RCMP say four teens died and another was seriously injured in a crash in western Manitoba. Mounties say the collision between a car and semi-trailer truck happened Wednesday night on a highway near Gilbert Plains, Man., about 355 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. They say a car with five occupants ran a stop sign and then […]
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- Thursday 03PM Mar 30/23
Millennium Library visitor totals down since reopening, compared to one year ago
Visits to Millennium Library in the first three months of the year are down compared to the same time last year.© CTV |
- Thursday 02PM Mar 30/23
Canadian airport security measures in federal budget raise concerns
The federal budget lays out measures airport screening measures, but airline and passenger advocates are disappointed with the plan proposed.
The post Canadian airport security measures in federal budget raise concerns appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.
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- Thursday 01PM Mar 30/23
Keystone Centre Receiving $10.9M from Province
The Keystone Centre in Brandon is receiving an injection of cash from the provincial government to bolster its future.
Š 2023. This article Keystone Centre Receiving $10.9M from Province appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
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- Thursday 01PM Mar 30/23
Assault charges stayed against Manitoba Mountie
Assault charges against a Manitoba RCMP constable have been stayed after the Crown determined there wasnât enough evidence to prosecute him.
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- Thursday 01PM Mar 30/23
Manitoba convicts, pulls licences of hunting outfitters following Wildlife Act violations
Two Manitoba hunting outfitters have been fined thousands of dollars and lost their licenses after a four-year investigation revealed numerous violations of the wildlife act.© CTV |
- Thursday 01PM Mar 30/23
Four Teens Killed in Crash with Semi in Western Manitoba
Four teens have been killed following a crash with a semi-trailer truck on Highway 5 near Gilbert Plains, Manitoba.
Š 2023. This article Four Teens Killed in Crash with Semi in Western Manitoba appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
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- Thursday 01PM Mar 30/23
Former Conservative MP Candice Bergen to help run Tory election campaign in Manitoba
Opinion polls suggest Bergen faces an uphill battle.© Global |
- Thursday 01PM Mar 30/23
Former Conservative MP Candice Bergen to help run Tory election campaign in Manitoba
Candice Bergen has signed on to co-chair the Manitoba Progressive Conservative election campaign, weeks after resigning her seat in the House of Commons. Bergen, who was the member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar for 15 years, says she aims to unite the provincial Tories in advance of the election scheduled for Oct. 3. “I would say […]
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- Thursday 12PM Mar 30/23
Four teens dead after crash involving semi-truck near Gilbert Plains: Manitoba RCMP
Four teenagers are dead, and another is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Gilbert Plains, Man. Wednesday night.© CTV |
- Thursday 12PM Mar 30/23
4 teens dead after crash involving semi-truck near Gilbert Plains: Manitoba RCMP
Four teenagers are dead, and another is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Gilbert Plains, Man. Wednesday night.© CTV |
- Thursday 12PM Mar 30/23
4 teens dead, 1 seriously hurt after crash in southwestern Manitoba: RCMP
Four teens are dead and one is seriously injured after the car they were in blew a stop sign and crashed into a semi-trailer in southwestern Manitoba on Wednesday night, RCMP say.
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- Thursday 12PM Mar 30/23
Former MP Candice Bergen will help lead Manitoba Progressive Conservative election campaign
Candice Bergen has signed on to co-chair the Manitoba Progressive Conservative campaign in this year's coming provincial election, weeks after resigning her seat in the House of Commons.
© CBC |
- Thursday 12PM Mar 30/23
Crash with semi kills 4 teens near Gilbert Plains: Manitoba RCMP
Manitoba RCMP say four teens are dead and a fifth is in hospital after their car crashed into a semi-truck near the corner of Highway 5 and Provincial Road 274 Wednesday night.© Global |
- Thursday 11AM Mar 30/23
Former Conservative MP Candice Bergen to help run Tory election campaign in Manitoba
Candice Bergen has signed on to co-chair the Manitoba Progressive Conservative election campaign, weeks after resigning her seat in the House of Commons.© CTV |
- Thursday 11AM Mar 30/23
Former priest, 93, acquitted of assaulting girl at residential school decades ago
WINNIPEG â A judge has acquitted a now-retired priest of forcing himself on a residential school student more than 50 years ago, saying she believes an assault happened but could not determine beyond a reasonable doubt who did it. Victoria McIntosh, who had about a dozen supporters with her in Winnipeg court, grimaced and had […]
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- Thursday 11AM Mar 30/23
Winnipeg duo face more than 35 charges in North End gun raid
Two Winnipeggers are each facing a lengthy list of firearms charges after an investigation in the city's North End by the police service's guns and gangs unit.© Global |
- Thursday 10AM Mar 30/23
Brandon bylaw officer charged with allegedly pocketing animal control fees
The man is now facing five counts each of fraud under $5,000 and breach of trust by an official, and will make his first court appearance April 24.© Global |
- Thursday 10AM Mar 30/23
Bylaw officer accused of pocketing money paid by owners surrendering pets: Brandon police
An animal control bylaw officer in Brandon, Man., has been charged for allegedly pocketing money paid by pet owners during the surrender of their animals.
© CBC |
- Thursday 10AM Mar 30/23
Police Seize Guns, Ammo from North End Home
Two people have been arrested as part of a firearms investigation by Winnipeg police.
Š 2023. This article Police Seize Guns, Ammo from North End Home appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
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- Thursday 10AM Mar 30/23
Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry identifies many RCMP failings, recommends overhaul
A public inquiry has found widespread failures in how the Mounties responded to Canada’s worst mass shooting and recommends that Ottawa rethink the RCMP’s central role in Canadian policing. “The RCMP must finally undergo the fundamental change that many previous reports have called for,” commissioner Leanne Fitch said in written remarks prepared for delivery Thursday. […]
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- Thursday 10AM Mar 30/23
Ex-Priest, 93, Acquitted of Assaulting Girl at Residential School Decades Ago
WINNIPEG â A judge has acquitted a now-retired priest of forcing himself on a residential school student more than 50 years ago, saying she believes an assault happened but could not determine beyond a reasonable doubt who did it.
Š 2023. This article Ex-Priest, 93, Acquitted of Assaulting Girl at Residential School Decades Ago appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
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- Thursday 10AM Mar 30/23
N.S. mass shooting report condemns RCMP failures, calls for dramatic reforms
Nearly three years after 22 people were killed across Nova Scotia, the inquiry tasked with investigating what happened in April 2020 has delivered a scathing report denouncing the RCMP for failing to warn community members.
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- Thursday 09AM Mar 30/23
'Nova Scotians' sense of safety was rocked': RCMP failures dominate inquiry's final report into 2020 mass shooting
A long list of failures by Nova Scotia RCMP leadership and policing systems dominate the final report into Nova Scotia's April 2020 mass shooting.© CTV |
- Thursday 09AM Mar 30/23
Vatican's disavowal of Doctrine of Discovery a good step but 'fundamental change' still needed: Manitoba elder
The Vatican's repudiation of what's known as the Doctrine of Discovery is welcome, but there is still a long way to go toward reconciliation with Indigenous people, says a Manitoba residential school survivor.
© CBC |
- Thursday 09AM Mar 30/23
Manitoba bylaw officer charged with fraud for keeping animal surrender fees: police
A bylaw officer in Manitoba is facing fraud charges for allegedly keeping the surrender fees when people gave up their pets, according to the Brandon Police Service.© CTV |
- Thursday 09AM Mar 30/23
âHallelujahâ: UBCIC Grand Chief says of Vatican rejecting Doctrine of Discovery
The Vatican has rejected the Doctrine of Discovery a year after Pope Francis met with Indigenous groups in Canada.
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- Thursday 08AM Mar 30/23
Two Manitoba outfitters lose licences in conservation probe sparked by black bear hunting
Two Manitoba businesses have had their outfitting licences pulled by the province after a long investigation by the Conservation Officer Service.© Global |
- Thursday 07AM Mar 30/23
Retired priest charged with indecent assault acquitted by Winnipeg judge
A Winnipeg judge has acquitted a now-retired 93-year-old priest of assault after a residential school survivor accused him of forcing himself on her more than 50 years ago.© Global |
- Thursday 07AM Mar 30/23
Ex-priest, 93, acquitted of indecent assault at Manitoba residential school
A retired priest accused of assaulting a First Nations girl at a Manitoba residential school more than 50 years ago has been acquitted.
© CBC |
- Thursday 07AM Mar 30/23
Former priest, 93, acquitted of assaulting girl at Manitoba residential school decades ago
A judge has acquitted a now-retired priest of forcing himself on a residential school student more than 50 years ago, saying she believes an assault happened but could not determine beyond a reasonable doubt who did it.© CTV |
- Thursday 07AM Mar 30/23
What really matters in 2023âs federal budget?
$432 billion in spending. Thatâs how much the federal government is allocating for 2023. Health care and the cost of living are on most Canadiansâ minds, but not everything included in Tuesdayâs budget is making headlines. Cormac Mac Sweeney is the Parliament Hill reporter for CityNews. He parsed this massive document, and heâs on todayâs […]
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- Thursday 07AM Mar 30/23
Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine
The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the 'Doctrine of Discovery,' the theories backed by 15th-century 'papal bulls' that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today.© CTV |
- Thursday 06AM Mar 30/23
Five Things to Know About Canadaâs Electricity Overhaul as Budget Spurs Clean Tech
OTTAWA â Clean electricity was one of the stars of Tuesday's federal budget, with almost $1 in every $8 of new spending the budget anticipates in the next five years targeting Canada's electricity dreams.
Š 2023. This article Five Things to Know About Canada’s Electricity Overhaul as Budget Spurs Clean Tech appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
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- Thursday 06AM Mar 30/23
Premier, minister check on Brandon hospital expansion
BRANDON — There was a pause in construction at the Brandon Regional Health Centre Wednesday, as Manitoba’s premier and health minister checked on the progress of the government’s nearly $110-million investment.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 06AM Mar 30/23
Slowing winning fast approval
A pilot project to slow traffic in four neighbourhoods is being met with generally positive reviews from residents in its early stages.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 06AM Mar 30/23
Boost for Brandon cancer centre
A major donation has been made to help build a new centre in Brandon for cancer patients and their families.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 06AM Mar 30/23
Restaurant owner fined under COVID orders has ticket dismissed
A Winnipeg restaurant owner fined under COVID-19 pandemic public health orders has had one of the tickets dismissed. Judicial justice of the peace Weldon Klassen found the numbered company that ran Chaise Corydon, represented by owner Shea Ritchie, not guilty of failing to comply with a public health emergency order in provincial offences court Feb. 16.© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 05AM Mar 30/23
Indigenous leaders hope Vatican's repudiation of oppressive colonial concepts leads to real change
The Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery, which legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Indigenous lands, on Thursday after decades of demands from Indigenous people. Community leaders said the announcement, while welcome, is largely symbolic.
© CBC |
- Thursday 05AM Mar 30/23
Catholic Church repudiates some concepts used to justify oppression of Indigenous people
The Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery, which legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Indigenous lands, on Thursday after decades of demands from Indigenous people. The Vatican said the documents were manipulated by colonial powers.
© CBC |
- Thursday 05AM Mar 30/23
Winnipeg's police service is still mostly male and white. That needs to change, say experts
The ranks of the Winnipeg Police Service remain far from a mirror image of the city's population, which is more than half female and nearly a third racialized groups.
© CBC |
- Thursday 05AM Mar 30/23
Mix of contemporary, historical Indigenous craftwork in Winnipeg exhibit shows art 'still living and thriving'
A new exhibit in Winnipeg showcases a mix of contemporary and historical Indigenous artwork from around the province.
© CBC |
- Thursday 03AM Mar 30/23
Federal budget promises to improve air travel â but advocates are skeptical
Tuesdayâs federal budget included a number of proposals aimed at improving air travel following a year of chaos at Canadaâs airports. But advocates for both airlines and passengers are skeptical about the measures.
© CBC |
- Thursday 03AM Mar 30/23
Bank of Canada ready to step in if global financial crisis causes 'spillovers' to banks here
Bank of Canada deputy governor says the collapse of giant bank Credit Suisse was a "wake up call" for regulators around the world, causing them to brush off their contingency plans.
© CBC |
- Wednesday 09PM Mar 29/23
Manitoba RCMP Seize Guns, Liquor and Drugs in Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Manitoba RCMP in Godâs Lake Narrows on Monday night ended with one man being charged with numerous offences.
Š 2023. This article Manitoba RCMP Seize Guns, Liquor and Drugs in Traffic Stop appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
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- Wednesday 08PM Mar 29/23
Lengthy freezing weather impacting Manitoba farmers
Winnipeggers are experiencing a bitter cold reality, the possibility of the first March in over a century without a single day above zero degrees Celsius. While morale may be suffering, the real concern lies in the effects these temperatures might have on farmers in Manitoba. “A delayed spring typically means a delayed harvest,” said Colin […]
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- Wednesday 08PM Mar 29/23
Police release images, video of suspect wanted in assault outside law courts
Winnipeg police have released images and video of a man wanted in connection with an assault in front of the Law Courts building earlier this month.© CTV |
- Wednesday 08PM Mar 29/23
City, province likely to see funding for new $4B Indigenous housing strategy
A $4 billion federal housing strategy targeting urban and rural Indigenous communities, outlined in the Liberal governmentâs Budget 2023, will likely lead to housing projects here in Winnipeg and Manitoba.© CTV |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
Single room occupancy hotels still serve as housing in Winnipeg despite dwindling stock
The number of people who rely on single room occupancy hotels as a place to live in Winnipeg was last estimated be around 1,000. Over the past decade, options have become more limited in the city's downtown.
© CBC |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
Manitoba family launches lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccination
A Manitoba family has launched a lawsuit alleging their 23-year-old son had a stroke days after receiving a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, leaving him legally blind.© CTV |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
Leaders forum provides early election spotlight
The provincial election is likely more than six months away, but some Manitoba voters will to see the major party leaders go head-to-head next week.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
Manitoba curling team shares World Womenâs Curling Championship journey
Kerri Einarson is back from the 2023 World Women’s Curling Championship in Sweden, and her team brought back a bronze for the second year in a row. Einarson, from Gimli Manitoba, an hour north of Winnipeg, says the competition this year came to play. They finished with a 7-5 record, before losing in the semi-finals, […]
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- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
Slow, steady path forward for highly visible First Nations project
If you want to know why a consortium of 34 First Nations behind the reimagining of the former Hudson’s Bay Co. historic downtown Winnipeg store have waited a year to start construction, you need only look at the Ojibwa name given to the project.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
Climate change a polarizing topic in the province, poll reveals
Climate change remains a polarizing and partisan issue for Manitobans, but new polling suggests more rebates and incentives for reducing emissions would resonate across party lines.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
Winnipeg chosen as site of federal water agency
Winnipeg stands to gain hundreds of jobs and tens of millions in federal investments after being chosen as the site of the new Canada Water Agency.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
âSense of frustrationâ: province-funded community safety pilot project remains grounded
Manitoba communities faced with increased crime rates continue to wait for provincial help with targeted, local safety plans, after a rural and northern crime prevention program has been set back a year.
© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 07PM Mar 29/23
- Wednesday 06PM Mar 29/23
Federal budget calls for Winnipeg to serve as HQ for new Canada Water Agency
The 2023 federal budget calls for a new national water agency to be based in Winnipeg, provided Justin Trudeau's Liberal government remains in power long enough to see it established in the Manitoba capital.
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