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• Monday 03PM Jun 12/23

  School trustee comes out as bisexual after another trustee gets suspended for anti-2SLGBTQ+ comments

  

  A Louis Riel School Division trustee in Winnipeg has come out publicly as bisexual, following last week’s suspension of another trustee for posting anti-2SLGBTQ+ content on her social media. Last Tuesday, LRSD officials unanimously voted to suspend trustee Francine Champagne for breaking an internal code of conduct regarding respect for human diversity and the use […]

  The post School trustee comes out as bisexual after another trustee gets suspended for anti-2SLGBTQ+ comments appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 3:26PM

• Monday 03PM Jun 12/23

  RCMP share details on incident that resulted in highway closure

  

  A Manitoba highway was briefly closed Saturday afternoon as RCMP executed a search warrant related to a firearm incident the day before.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 3:24PM

• Monday 03PM Jun 12/23

  What's going on with Reddit today?

  

  Reddit, the website known as the "front page of the internet," is making front-page news today, as many communities there have gone private to protest recent changes that would charge third-party apps to access the site's content — a move developers say would put their applications out of business.

  © CBC | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 3:08PM

• Monday 03PM Jun 12/23

  MMF unveils housing complex in St. Boniface

  

  The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) unveiled a new six-unit, multi-family housing complex in St. Boniface on Monday.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 3:02PM

• Monday 02PM Jun 12/23

  Opposition leaders yet to meet about setting terms of possible public inquiry: Singh

  

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says opposition leaders have yet to meet to discuss terms of reference for a possible public inquiry into foreign interference.

  The post Opposition leaders yet to meet about setting terms of possible public inquiry: Singh appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:53PM

• Monday 02PM Jun 12/23

  Proposed class action seeks $5B in compensation from feds for St. Theresa Point housing conditions

  

  The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class-action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to address the housing crisis on reserves.

  © CBC | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:40PM

• Monday 02PM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba to fund early-years assessment tools, education minister says

  

  Education Minister Wayne Ewasko announced $1.6 million in funding for both English and French programs, based on consultations with superintendents at Manitoba school divisions.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:22PM

• Monday 02PM Jun 12/23

  10 homes evacuated after natural gas line ruptured in Winnipeg's Whyte Ridge neighbourhood

  

  Ten homes in southwest Winnipeg were evacuated on Sunday after a natural gas line was ruptured by a person digging a post hole, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says.

  © CBC | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:18PM

• Monday 02PM Jun 12/23

  Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires

  

  A battalion of nearly 350 firefighters from the European Union will soon be on the ground in Canada to help their counterparts tackle a devastating and unprecedented wildfire season.

  The post Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:11PM

• Monday 01PM Jun 12/23

  Justice Russell Brown retiring from the Supreme Court of Canada

  

  Justice Russell Brown, who was facing a judicial conduct review, is retiring from the Supreme Court of Canada. The Canadian Judicial Council said in a statement on June 12 that it was informed that Justice Russell Brown had made the decision to retire as a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada effective immediately. “The […]

  The post Justice Russell Brown retiring from the Supreme Court of Canada appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:53PM

• Monday 01PM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba First Nation proposes class action against Ottawa for housing conditions

  

  St. Theresa Point First Nation is proposing a class action lawsuit against the federal government that accuses Ottawa of not addressing the Indigenous housing crisis.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:50PM

• Monday 01PM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba First Nation proposes $5B class action against Ottawa

  

  The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class-action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to address the housing crisis on reserves.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:23PM

• Monday 01PM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba First Nation Proposes Class Action Against Ottawa for Housing Conditions

  WINNIPEG — The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class-action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to address the housing crisis on reserves. 

  © 2023. This article Manitoba First Nation Proposes Class Action Against Ottawa for Housing Conditions appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:21PM

• Monday 01PM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba First Nation proposes class action against Ottawa for housing conditions

  

  The chief of a remote First Nation in northern Manitoba is proposing a national class action lawsuit against the federal government for failing to address the housing crisis in Indigenous communities. Chief Elvin Flett, of St. Theresa Point First Nation, is seeking $5 billion in compensation, as well as an order that the federal government […]

  The post Manitoba First Nation proposes class action against Ottawa for housing conditions appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:16PM

• Monday 01PM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba establishes joint nursing council to enhance working conditions, patient care

  

  The province of Manitoba has established a joint nursing council to enhance working conditions and patient care, Health Minister Audrey Gordon announced on Monday. 

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:14PM

• Monday 01PM Jun 12/23

  New housing complex opens in Winnipeg, courtesy of the Manitoba Metis Federation

  

  A ribbon-cutting ceremony opened a multi-unit housing complex Monday that is one of the many ways the Manitoba Metis Federation is working to address the needs of Metis citizens.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 1:03PM

• Monday 12PM Jun 12/23

  Search for graves at former Manitoba residential school part of healing journey, survivor says

  

  A woman who was forced to attend a northern Manitoba residential school when she was a child is now among a group involved in searching the grounds for potential unmarked graves.

  © CBC | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 12:44PM

• Monday 12PM Jun 12/23

  Red River Ex ramps up security to ensure safe family fun beginning Friday

  

  Red River Ex CEO Garth Rogerson says security measures have been completely overhauled for this year's fair, which kicks off Friday.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 12:32PM

• Monday 12PM Jun 12/23

  'Passionate and committed': Olympian helps train dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors

  

  A dragon boat team made up of breast cancer survivors got some training tips over the weekend from an Olympian.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 12:00PM

• Monday 11AM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba poison centre posting more adolescent melatonin calls

  

  The Manitoba Poison Centre says they're seeing more and more kids consuming too much edible melatonin. The sweet gummies are being accessed by kids and eaten as if it’s candy.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 11:55AM

• Monday 10AM Jun 12/23

  Habitat for Humanity Manitoba Announces New CEO

  WINNIPEG -- Habitat for Humanity Manitoba has announced Jamie Hall as the organization's new CEO this summer.

  © 2023. This article Habitat for Humanity Manitoba Announces New CEO appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 10:56AM

• Monday 10AM Jun 12/23

  Tyler Hubbard to Play The Burt in October

  Country singer Tyler Hubbard is coming to Winnipeg this fall as part of his first headlining Canadian tour as a solo artist.

  © 2023. This article Tyler Hubbard to Play The Burt in October appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 10:12AM

• Monday 10AM Jun 12/23

  Part 2 – Costco unadvertised deals of the week starting June 12th

  Here is the second part of the deals from the regent location in Winnipeg. Make sure to check out the first part of the deals of the week from Costco

  The post Part 2 – Costco unadvertised deals of the week starting June 12th appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 10:05AM

• Monday 10AM Jun 12/23

  Part 1 – Costco unadvertised deals of the week starting June 12th

  Here are the deals from the Regent location in Winnipeg. Deals are mostly the same from store to store, just some variety due to stock or seasonal items. Make sure to check out the second part of the deals of ... Read More »

  The post Part 1 – Costco unadvertised deals of the week starting June 12th appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 10:01AM

• Monday 09AM Jun 12/23

  Residents Evacuated After Gas Leak in Whyte Ridge

  WINNIPEG -- Several homes were evacuated on Sunday afternoon after a gas line was ruptured in Whyte Ridge.

  © 2023. This article Residents Evacuated After Gas Leak in Whyte Ridge appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 9:20AM

• Monday 09AM Jun 12/23

  Winnipeg homes evacuated after discovery of ‘explosive levels’ of natural gas Sunday

  

  Fire crews found a natural gas leak at a single-family home on Marygrove Crescent in Winnipeg. The leak occurred after a gas line was ruptured while someone was digging a hole.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 9:19AM

• Monday 09AM Jun 12/23

  'Explosive' levels of gas detected in Winnipeg home: city

  

  A Whyte Ridge home was found to have explosive levels of gas on Sunday due to a ruptured gas line.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 9:18AM

• Monday 09AM Jun 12/23

  Security guard mistakenly tackles golf pro to the ground as Nick Taylor celebrates Canadian Open win

  

  Nick Taylor's champagne shower at the Canadian Open turned into a dramatic tackle as a security guard mistakenly slammed a fellow golf star to the ground on Sunday night.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 9:16AM

• Monday 08AM Jun 12/23

  Thousands of Reddit communities go dark to protest company's controversial new policy

  

  Thousands of Reddit forums are going dark Monday in one of the largest user-driven protests ever to hit the social media platform.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 8:51AM

• Monday 08AM Jun 12/23

  New Canada Post stamp honours N.W.T.'s Nellie Cournoyea, 1st Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government

  

  The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp.

  © CBC | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 8:43AM

• Monday 08AM Jun 12/23

  Brandon fight turns fatal, police investigate homicide

  

  Brandon police said they found a man with serious injuries after they were called to the 700 block of Louise Avenue around 4:45 a.m. Saturday.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 8:37AM

• Monday 08AM Jun 12/23

  An estate plan is the best gift you can give your loved ones

  Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management, recalls one unfortunate example of how costly the lack of an estate plan can be. “A family member became […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 8:30AM

• Monday 08AM Jun 12/23

  ANALYSIS: Jets need clarity on why players like Dubois choose to leave

  

  If Pierre-Luc Dubois' decision is based on the way the Winnipeg Jets are coached or managed, or a result of the dressing room culture and leadership, that must be addressed.

  © Global | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 8:04AM

• Monday 07AM Jun 12/23

  Construction to begin today on South Perimeter Highway

  

  Construction is set to begin on Monday on the South Perimeter Highway, which will cause overnight closures for the rest of June.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 7:55AM

• Monday 07AM Jun 12/23

  The ChatGPT guy wants to scan your eyeball with an orb. What could go wrong?

  

  Sam Altman, the CEO of Open AI, the company behind ChatGPT, has co-founded a cryptocurrency project called Worldcoin, which is currently scanning people’s eyeballs using an orb, and digitizing their irises for use as identification. As of this podcast’s release, over 1.8 million people have had their irises scanned in exchange for the promise of […]

  The post The ChatGPT guy wants to scan your eyeball with an orb. What could go wrong? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 7:46AM

• Monday 07AM Jun 12/23

  New Canada Post Stamp Honours First Indigenous Woman to Lead a Canadian Government

  ULUKHAKTOK, N.W.T. — The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp.

  © 2023. This article New Canada Post Stamp Honours First Indigenous Woman to Lead a Canadian Government appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 7:40AM

• Monday 07AM Jun 12/23

  Former Winnipeg mayor's new gig: Ensuring insurer is socially responsible

  

  As the mayor of Winnipeg for eight years, Brian Bowman spent his days trying to manage competing priorities. The new job he starts Monday will feature more of the same: Balancing the age-old investor demand for profit with an increasing corporate emphasis on social responsibility.

  © CBC | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 7:12AM

• Monday 07AM Jun 12/23

  Group of men attacked and robbed Brandon man in his home: police

  

  The Brandon Police Service is investigating after a man was assaulted and robbed by a group of men in his home over the weekend.

  © CTV | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 7:06AM

• Monday 06AM Jun 12/23

  Schools feeling the heat

  Sweltering school temperatures — some classrooms reached 30 C and above during Manitoba’s latest heat wave — are prompting calls for universal air conditioning and a tipping point for extreme […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 6:00AM

• Monday 05AM Jun 12/23

  Manitoba NDP pledge to expand school meals met with praise from principal, muted criticism from PCs

  

  A New Democratic Party promise to offer free meals at every public school in Manitoba is being met with praise from social advocates but only muted criticism from the governing Progressive Conservatives.

  © CBC | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 5:00AM

• Monday 02AM Jun 12/23

  Starting points to learn more about Indigenous culture

  The other day I was at one of my kids’ schools for a special event. On my way out, I bumped into one of her teachers and we started chatting.

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:00AM

• Monday 02AM Jun 12/23

  Hope blossoms in community gardens

  It gives a whole new meaning to the term “flower power.” At Willow Place, a family violence shelter, the community garden is more than just a way to grow food […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:00AM

• Sunday 08PM Jun 11/23

  ‘Last day to shop!’: Nordstrom to close all Canadian stores by June 13

  

  Canadians have just a few more days to scoop up any remaining bargains at Nordstrom stores. The high-end U.S.-based retailer says on its website that June 13 will be the “last day to shop!” adding that stores may close sooner based on available inventory. Nordstrom says discounts of between 70 to 80 per cent are […]

  The post ‘Last day to shop!’: Nordstrom to close all Canadian stores by June 13 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 8:45PM

• Sunday 07PM Jun 11/23

  News briefs for Monday, June 12, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Monday, June 12, 2023 Homes evacuated after gas line rupture in Whyte Ridge 8:55 AM Several homes were evacuated in Whyte Ridge […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 7:00PM

• Sunday 06PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg mayor wants free bike registry system to curb thefts

  

  The City of Winnipeg is looking for ways to curb bike thefts. Mayor Scott Gillingham is set to introduce a motion Monday at the Executive Policy Committee aimed at changing the city’s current bike registry system. Mark Cohoe from Bike Winnipeg says it’s about time the city changes its registry system. “Right now if I’m […]

  The post Winnipeg mayor wants free bike registry system to curb thefts appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 6:48PM

• Sunday 06PM Jun 11/23

  B.C. golfer Nick Taylor 1st Canadian to win Canadian Open since 1954, prevailing in playoff

  

  Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf and Country Club, becoming the first Canadian man to win at home since Pat Fletcher in 1954.

  © CBC | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 6:36PM

• Sunday 06PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg’s Nick Taylor ends nearly 70-year Canadian drought to win RBC Canadian Open

  

  Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., sank a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to defeat Tommy Fleetwood and win the RBC Canadian Open, becoming the first Canadian player in almost 70 years to win the national men’s golf championship. Taylor tossed his putter into the air and jumped into the arms of his […]

  The post Winnipeg’s Nick Taylor ends nearly 70-year Canadian drought to win RBC Canadian Open appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 6:35PM

• Sunday 04PM Jun 11/23

  'I love this community': Brian Bowman gets new job at Canada Life

  

  Winnipeg's former mayor has landed himself a new job.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 4:14PM

• Sunday 04PM Jun 11/23

  Former Winnipeg Mayor hired in new role at Canada Life

  

  Winnipeg's former mayor has landed himself a new job.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 4:14PM

• Sunday 03PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg attractions face staffing issues heading into summer

  

  Tinkertown is in danger of having to partially close some days of the week, saying it's seen a massive drop in job applications.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 3:52PM

• Sunday 03PM Jun 11/23

  Tinkertown dealing with staffing issues, could reduce hours

  

  Tinkertown is in danger of having to partially close some days of the week, saying it's seen a massive drop in job applications.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 3:52PM

• Sunday 03PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg firm helps communities become more climate resilient and sustainable

  At first blush, it might seem strange that an insurance company would put up money to sustain wetlands. However, extreme weather poses a huge risk to the bottom line, and […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 3:42PM

• Sunday 03PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg police arrest man following vehicle pursuit, $850 drug seizure

  

  Winnipeg police say they have arrested a man after a vehicle pursuit that resulted in the seizure of $850 worth of drugs. 

  © Global | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 3:31PM

• Sunday 03PM Jun 11/23

  ‘Truly horrific’: 10 dead, another dozen injured in Australian wedding bus crash

  

  A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia’s wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday. The 58-year-old driver was arrested and being held at a Cessnock police station and will be charged, Police Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said. She would not detail the allegations, including whether […]

  The post ‘Truly horrific’: 10 dead, another dozen injured in Australian wedding bus crash appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 3:31PM

• Sunday 02PM Jun 11/23

  Regina pub crushes Caesar cocktail world record with 1,050-litre monstrosity

  

  A Caesar fit for an entire legion, that's how Birmingham's Pub's attempt at a record breaking cocktail could be described.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 2:53PM

• Sunday 02PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg convenience store employees attacked, in hospital after robbery

  

  Winnipeg police said Sunday they arrested two men in connection with a robbery at a convenience store

  © CBC | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 2:49PM

• Sunday 02PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg convenience store employees attacked, taken to hospital after robbery

  

  Winnipeg police said Sunday they arrested two men in connection with a robbery at a convenience store.

  © CBC | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 2:49PM

• Sunday 01PM Jun 11/23

  One day left of advance polls ahead of Federal by-elections in Manitoba

  

  There's just one more day left to vote in advance polls for the Federal by-elections in Winnipeg South Centre and Portage-Lisgar in Manitoba.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 1:54PM

• Sunday 01PM Jun 11/23

  BIZ program gives volunteers opportunity to show pride in their Village

  Volunteering in Osborne Village has never been easier. The Osborne Village BIZ has launched It Takes a Village, a volunteer drop-in program that invites residents and visitors to help make […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 1:46PM

• Sunday 01PM Jun 11/23

  Winnipeg's first-ever Desi Summer Music Fest a hit

  

  Organizers estimated the event — which took place on the grounds of the Punjab Cultural Centre — sold more than 500 tickets, not including walk-ups at the gate. In addition to the music, the festival featured food vendors, drinks and games. 

  © CBC | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 1:11PM

• Sunday 12PM Jun 11/23

  Two charged in midnight convenience store robbery: Police

  

  Two convenience store clerks are recovering after being assaulted during a robbery in the Burrows area overnight.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 12:56PM

• Sunday 12PM Jun 11/23

  NDP leader Wab Kinew commits to fighting childhood hunger in Manitoba

  

  Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew said if his party is elected this fall, the problem of kids going to school hungry will be addressed through a universal school nutrition program.

  © Global | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 12:56PM

• Sunday 12PM Jun 11/23

  Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final

  

  PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport’s biggest stages were Djokovic’s main aim and now he finally stands alone — ahead of Rafael Nadal, ahead of Roger Federer, ahead of every man who ever has swung […]

  The post Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 12:42PM

• Sunday 12PM Jun 11/23

  Arrests made in Winnipeg convenience store robbery, assault

  

  Winnipeg police say they have arrested two suspects following a robbery and assault that happened at a convenience store on McPhillips Street early Sunday.

  © Global | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 12:33PM

• Sunday 12PM Jun 11/23

  Costco garden centre clearance

  So much clearance at the Kenaston Costco garden centre today!!

  The post Costco garden centre clearance appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 12:27PM

• Sunday 12PM Jun 11/23

  Why passengers are not filing complaints with CTA, taking airlines to small claims court instead

  

  While passengers continue to sound the alarm that airlines aren’t providing valid reasons when denying compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, the number of complaints filed with the Canadian Transportation Agency continues to rise.  A process that commonly begins with an email from an airline referring to a delay or cancellation as an event that […]

  The post Why passengers are not filing complaints with CTA, taking airlines to small claims court instead appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 12:12PM

• Sunday 11AM Jun 11/23

  Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces hold other lines, fire on fleeing civilians elsewhere

  

  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military on Sunday reported recapturing a southeastern village as Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s top adviser said six people were injured after Moscow’s troops opened fire at a boat evacuating people from Russian-occupied areas to Ukrainian-held territory along a flooded front […]

  The post Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces hold other lines, fire on fleeing civilians elsewhere appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 11:56AM

• Sunday 11AM Jun 11/23

  Manitoba NDP to improve school nutrition, reduce youth crime if elected this fall

  

  Manitoba's NDP says it will invest in children if elected as the next provincial government this fall, creating a universal school nutrition program and working to reduce youth crime.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 11:54AM

• Sunday 10AM Jun 11/23

  Man dies after early morning fight: Brandon police

  

  Brandon police are investigating a homicide.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 10:49AM

• Sunday 08AM Jun 11/23

  Community hosts fundraiser on horseback to buy new wheelchair for Alyssa Selman

  

  Alyssa Selman watched her family and friends ride on the backs of horses Saturday during a fundraiser to help her buy a new wheelchair.

  © CBC | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 8:27AM

• Sunday 08AM Jun 11/23

  Ottawa Girl, 12, Becomes Youngest University Graduate in Canadian History

  OTTAWA — Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis has become the youngest person in Canadian history to graduate from university.

  © 2023. This article Ottawa Girl, 12, Becomes Youngest University Graduate in Canadian History appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 8:20AM

• Sunday 07AM Jun 11/23

  Two species are in danger of local extinction as wildfires spread across Canada

  

  As Canada faces an unprecedented wildfire season, Calgary's Wilder Institute is looking for ways to preserve at-risk species which could become locally extinct if wildfires reach their habitat.

  © CTV | Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 7:00AM

• Saturday 10PM Jun 10/23

  Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, now one win from Stanley Cup title

  

  The Vegas Golden Knights are on the verge of winning the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history after holding on to beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in Game 4 of the final Saturday night.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 10:23PM

• Saturday 09PM Jun 10/23

  Ottawa girl, 12, becomes youngest university graduate in Canadian history

  

  Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis has become the youngest person in Canadian history to graduate from university. The 12-year-old accepted her University of Ottawa diploma for a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science at a convocation ceremony Saturday evening. Patricia Dennis started her university studies when she was nine years old. She completed a 40-page thesis about the […]

  The post Ottawa girl, 12, becomes youngest university graduate in Canadian history appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 9:56PM

• Saturday 09PM Jun 10/23

  NDP promise to offer meals to students in every school in Manitoba

  

  Opposition leader Wab Kinew promised to create a "universal" school nutrition program in Manitoba if his New Democrats win the provincial election slated for Oct. 3.

  © CBC | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 9:25PM

• Saturday 08PM Jun 10/23

  Swell of love for LGBTQ community at Morden's second ever Pride parade

  

  A swell of support for Morden’s second Pride parade comes in light of recent vandalism and homophobic remarks in southern Manitoba.

  © CBC | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 8:51PM

• Saturday 08PM Jun 10/23

  Swell of love for LGBTQ community at Morden's 2nd-ever Pride parade

  

  A swell of support for Morden’s second Pride parade comes in light of recent vandalism and homophobic remarks in southern Manitoba.

  © CBC | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 8:51PM

• Saturday 08PM Jun 10/23

  NDP gala brings promises of school nutrition program, health care investments

  A candle-lit ballroom of around 650 people — some decked out in orange — gathered at the RBC Convention Centre Saturday evening for the Manitoba NDP’s fundraising gala. The room, […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 8:15PM

• Saturday 07PM Jun 10/23

  News briefs for Sunday, June 11, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, June 11, 2023 Suspects arrested for robbery, assault on McPhillips Street 12:02 PM Two suspects were arrested for robbing a convenience […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 7:00PM

• Saturday 06PM Jun 10/23

  Brandon police investigate homicide

  

  The Brandon Police Service is investigating a homicide that happened early Saturday morning, a statement from the service says.

  © CBC | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 6:53PM

• Saturday 06PM Jun 10/23

  Former Olympian inspires Winnipeg cancer survivors in Dragon Boat coaching session

  

  Kamini Jain stopped in on the Chemo Savvy Dragon Boat Team in Winnipeg on Saturday for a special coaching session.

  © Global | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 6:38PM

• Saturday 06PM Jun 10/23

  Former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije returns for all-star football camp in Winnipeg

  

  Former Chicago Bear player Israel Idonije returned on Saturday for the all-star football camp in Winnipeg. 

  © Global | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 6:29PM

• Saturday 05PM Jun 10/23

  Harvest Manitoba and Jamaican Association team up for block party

  

  Two non-profit organizations came together this weekend to throw an epic block party and raise money for Manitoba's hungry.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 5:53PM

• Saturday 04PM Jun 10/23

  Brandon Sportsplex Arena shut down due to ice plant repairs

  

  Hockey and skating enthusiasts in Brandon will have one less rink to skate on for the foreseeable future.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 4:32PM

• Saturday 04PM Jun 10/23

  'Things have been changing': Pembina Valley Pride standing up to hate

  

  Hundreds of people gathered to show support after a small community experienced homophobic hate acts during Pride month.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 4:19PM

• Saturday 04PM Jun 10/23

  Trustee comes out as bisexual after school board suspends member over posts that targeted LGBTQ community

  

  A member of the Louis Riel School Division's board of trustees came out as bisexual on Friday to send a message following another member's suspension due to social media posts that the board says "targeted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community."

  © CBC | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 4:13PM

• Saturday 03PM Jun 10/23

  Winnipeg’s Nick Taylor fires course-record 63 to move atop Canadian Open leaderboard

  

  Winnipeg native Nick Taylor fired a course-record 63 in the third round of the RBC Canadian Open on Saturday afternoon, vaulting him to the top of the leaderboard at 11-under. Coming into the third round, Taylor was tied for 47th at 2-under before hitting nine birdies to finish at 9-under, 63 for the day, which […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 3:32PM

• Saturday 01PM Jun 10/23

  RCMP close down highway for search warrant

  

  Manitoba RCMP shut down traffic on Highway 9 Saturday morning as part of an ongoing investigation.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 1:25PM

• Saturday 01PM Jun 10/23

  Canada seizes Russian cargo plane parked at Pearson Airport

  

  The Canadian government has seized a Russian-registered cargo plane that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport since the war in Ukraine began. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the Antonov 124 is owned by two entities which Canada recently imposed sanctions against for what it called “their complicity in President Putin’s war of choice.” […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 1:03PM

• Saturday 12PM Jun 10/23

  Freedom of The Philippines celebrated at community event

  

  It was a celebration of Filipino culture at Maples Collegiate Friday evening.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 12:52PM

• Saturday 12PM Jun 10/23

  Russian cargo plane seized by Canadian government at Toronto Pearson Airport

  

  A Russian-registered cargo aircraft that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport for more than a year was seized by the Canadian government Saturday afternoon and could now be redistributed to Ukraine.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 12:32PM

• Saturday 12PM Jun 10/23

  Manitoba opens first-ever potash plant

  

  Manitoba's first-ever potash plant has begun production in the western part of the province.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 12:27PM

• Saturday 12PM Jun 10/23

  Theodore ‘Ted’ Kaczynski, known as the ‘Unabomber,’ has died in federal prison

  

  Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday. He was 81. Branded the “Unabomber” by the FBI, Kaczynski died at the federal prison medical center in Butner, North Carolina, Kristie Breshears, […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 12:26PM

• Saturday 12PM Jun 10/23

  After 4 decades of performing, Fred Penner connects with new generation at 41st Winnipeg Kidsfest

  

  The lead organizer of the Winnipeg International Children's Festival says he's "over the moon about the performance lineup" for the 41st annual Kidsfest event this weekend.

  © CBC | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 12:00PM

• Saturday 11AM Jun 10/23

  4 children, including a baby, survive 40 days in Amazon jungle after plane crash

  

  Four Indigenous children survived an Amazon plane crash that killed three adults and then braved the jungle for 40 days before being found alive by Colombian soldiers, bringing a happy ending to a search-and-rescue saga that captivated a nation but also prompted questions about their extraordinary survival. Officials in the South American country announced their […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 11:57AM

• Saturday 11AM Jun 10/23

  A fight for ‘the future of us all’: Trudeau commits another $500M to help Ukraine military

  

  Canada will spend $500 million to help Ukraine’s military fight Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday in Kyiv, where he told the country’s parliament they are in a battle for “the future of us all.” “You are the tip of the spear that is determining the future of the 21st century,” Trudeau said […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 11:42AM

• Saturday 11AM Jun 10/23

  Liberal government leaves door open for public inquiry on foreign interference

  

  OTTAWA — The Liberal government is leaving the door open for a public inquiry into foreign interference, but it wants federal opposition parties to work together to come up with its terms of reference.  Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the opposition parties should be able to collaborate on the issue because they have demonstrated […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 11:22AM

• Saturday 10AM Jun 10/23

  Hot first quarter spurs Blue Bombers to 42-31 win over Tiger-Cats

  

  WINNIPEG -- Zach Collaros was glad Blue Bombers fans were able to cheer just as much at the end of the game as they did early on in Winnipeg's 42-31 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday.

  © CTV | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 10:47AM

• Saturday 09AM Jun 10/23

  Wheels in Motion on New Winnipeg Bike Registry

  The wheels are in motion to revamp Winnipeg's dated bike registry. The city says the changes are targeted towards combating bike theft.

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  © ChrisD | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 9:00AM

• Saturday 08AM Jun 10/23

  Long lineups for treaty annuities at The Forks spark discussion about 'insulting' $5 payment

  

  Dozens of First Nations people braced long lineups and a humidex of 30 on Thursday afternoon to get their treaty annuity payments at The Forks in Winnipeg, leading to discussion on whether the $5 payments are outdated.

  © CBC | Sat, Jun 10, 2023, 8:22AM