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• Saturday 08AM Sep 09/23

  Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 1,000 people and damages historic buildings in Marrakech

  

  MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 1,000 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. The full toll was not known as rescuers struggled to get through boulder-strewn roads to the remote mountain villages hit hardest. People […]

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  © CityTV | Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 8:12AM

• Saturday 08AM Sep 09/23

  Some Loblaws prices are double Dollarama's – here's why

  

  A comparison of prices at Dollarama and Loblaws in Toronto recently went viral online, showing a handful of food items cost double – or more – at the big box grocer.

  © CTV | Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 8:12AM

• Saturday 08AM Sep 09/23

  A Moral Argument to Search the Landfill in Winnipeg for Murdered Indigenous Women

  In May 2022, Winnipeg resident Jeremy Skibicki was arrested and charged with the murder of 24-year-old Rebecca Contois.

  © 2023. This article A Moral Argument to Search the Landfill in Winnipeg for Murdered Indigenous Women appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 8:09AM

• Saturday 06AM Sep 09/23

  Accused in water treatment plant vandalism out on bail

  A Winnipeg man accused of causing millions in damage to property at a city-owned water treatment plant was out on bail — against the Crown’s advice — on charges of […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 6:00AM

• Saturday 06AM Sep 09/23

  The ‘instigator’

  Joyce Wyrchowny had a strict rule: if you danced with her, you had to carry her oxygen concentrator. It didn’t stop friends and family from lining up to dance with […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 6:00AM

• Saturday 06AM Sep 09/23

  Ukrainian reception hub at Winnipeg airport to pause services after 17 months of greeting thousands

  

  Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Manitoba chapter will be pausing operations of its Welcome Desk inside the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport after 17 months of welcoming thousands of newcomers to the province.

  © CBC | Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 6:00AM

• Saturday 03AM Sep 09/23

  Canada, U.S. ‘have to look after each other’ on cybersecurity: Cyber Centre head

  

  WASHINGTON — The man in charge of protecting Canadians from malicious hackers says it is vital for Canada and the United States to keep working closely together on cybersecurity. Sami Khoury, the head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, was in D.C. this week for an international cybersecurity summit and meetings with U.S. counterparts. […]

  The post Canada, U.S. ‘have to look after each other’ on cybersecurity: Cyber Centre head appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Sep 9, 2023, 3:00AM

• Friday 11PM Sep 08/23

  Bombers look to defeat Riders in Banjo Bowl rematch after Labour Day weekend OT loss

  

  Zach Collaros heard from Pete Robertson this week and doesn't have any hard feelings toward him. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback was head-butted to the turf by Robertson after a play in what ended up being a Saskatchewan Roughriders' 32-30 home overtime victory last Sunday.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:03PM

• Friday 08PM Sep 08/23

  Celebrations theatre shuts doors permanently amid strike

  The curtain has come down on Celebrations Dinner Theatre. The Winnipeg entertainment venue gave notice of its permanent closure Friday, less than a week after its 33 unionized staff went […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 8:26PM

• Friday 08PM Sep 08/23

  Poilievre rallies Conservatives hungry for a 'blue wave' with stump speech, base hits

  

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tried painting himself as a prime minister in waiting in an election-style speech to party faithful Friday, filling it with messages he plans to take to Canadians, while throwing some red meat to his base.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 8:00PM

• Friday 07PM Sep 08/23

  Manitobans protesting province's homegrown cannabis ban hope for court win

  

  A group protesting Manitoba’s ban against growing cannabis in a home is hoping for a win in court.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:55PM

• Friday 07PM Sep 08/23

  Decision delayed in cannabis challenge

  

  A provincial judge has reserved a court decision over whether to overturn Manitoba's ban on home-grown cannabis.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:29PM

• Friday 07PM Sep 08/23

  Curtain closes on Celebrations Dinner Theatre

  

  A dinner theatre in the midst of strike action is closing its doors permanently.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:26PM

• Friday 07PM Sep 08/23

  Celebrations Dinner Theatre Permanently Closes Amid Strike

  WINNIPEG -- The curtain has closed on Celebrations Dinner Theatre amid an ongoing strike.

  © 2023. This article Celebrations Dinner Theatre Permanently Closes Amid Strike appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:22PM

• Friday 07PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba RCMP looking for teen, 34-year-old in connection with Thompson shooting death

  

  Two suspects wanted in connection to a homicide in Thompson are considered dangerous, Manitoba RCMP say.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:14PM

• Friday 07PM Sep 08/23

  ‘They were in the cage with the lion’: Main Street drop-in centre Our Place/Chez Nous shuttered

  After more than three decades of “providing a safe place for people of all backgrounds,” Our Place/Chez Nous Drop-In Centre has closed its doors for good. The social services organization […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:07PM

• Friday 07PM Sep 08/23

  News briefs for Saturday, September 9, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Saturday, September 9, 2023 Man in stable condition after Furby Street shooting 11:43 AM Winnipeg police say a man is in stable […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:00PM

• Friday 06PM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg compost program plan moves forward but homeowners won't be charged initial startup fees

  

  A proposal to charge Winnipeg homeowners an $8 annual fee years before its compost program was set to start was scrapped by the water and waste committee on Friday.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:54PM

• Friday 06PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba rinks alarmed certified arena operator shortages may cut ice hours, shutter doors

  

  Community and rec centres across the province fear they may soon be forced to cut back rink hours or shutter their doors because of a shortage of certified staff.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:38PM

• Friday 06PM Sep 08/23

  Pathologist testifies in trial of Manitoba jail guard, explains cause of inmate's death

  

  New details have come to light as to what actually caused the death of an Indigenous inmate following an hours-long standoff inside a Manitoba jail more than two years ago.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:20PM

• Friday 06PM Sep 08/23

  CBC Winnipeg News September 08, 2023

  

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

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:00PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Headingley inmate said 'I can't breathe' more than 20 times while restrained by guards, video shows

  

  CBC News viewed a nearly 21-minute-long video detailing a 2021 standoff between Headingly inmate William Ahmo and corrections officers that was shown in court last week during the trial of a corrections officer now charged in Ahmo's death.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:56PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Curbside compost collection plan takes step forward

  The plan to add a long-awaited Winnipeg composting program in 2030 is moving forward, along with a call to trash a proposed fee slated to start six years ahead of […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:47PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Family of Winnipeg man killed seeking supports

  

  The family of a Winnipeg man fatally shot in an apartment block, is seeking justice and speaking out in hopes of getting some supports to get them through this difficult time. On August 26, police were called to the 500 block of Furby Street, after reports of a shooting. Police say the three suspects, who […]

  The post Family of Winnipeg man killed seeking supports appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:38PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Brandon public works building suffers extensive damage following Thursday evening explosion

  

  Engineers found "far more damage” to Brandon’s public works building than initially expected, after a natural gas line explosion inside the building Thursday evening sent an employee to the hospital.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:37PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Elections Manitoba calls on young voters: ‘Some choices mean more than your fit check. Vote.’

  

  This week, Elections Manitoba has taken to targeting first time voters with a generationally coded phrase: "Some choices mean more than your fit check. Vote."

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:33PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Parties’ tax cuts threaten services, think tank says

  Manitoba’s two leading political parties are accused of proposing massive tax breaks and changes that could spur cuts to services while lining the pockets of the wealthiest taxpayers. The Canadian […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:33PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Police, school officials say online safety important part of back-to-school kit in Winnipeg

  

  Pencils, glue, a fresh set of markers, these are all staples for kids set to return to school, but police and education leaders say families should also add an extra layer of education — and awareness — when it comes to online safety as kids return to the classroom en-masse. Parents excited to celebrate the […]

  The post Police, school officials say online safety important part of back-to-school kit in Winnipeg appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:32PM

• Friday 05PM Sep 08/23

  Nurses union decries Extendicare ‘reset’ of staffing levels

  Staffing changes for nurses and health-care aides at long-term care homes in Manitoba operated by Extendicare Inc. are being criticized as creating unnecessary stress for employees and affecting patient care. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:26PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba wheelchair program in ‘critical position’ after denied funding boost

  Repair technician positions will remain unfilled at Manitoba’s publicly funded wheelchair program, after the province rejected a recent budget increase request. The hiring freeze means repairs for more than 850 […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:55PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  'It was a distraction': New policy at Manitoba school division keeping cell phones out of classrooms

  

  As kids head back into the classroom, students in one Manitoba division will have to keep their cell phones out of sight.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:52PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg welcomes year-round indoor skatepark ‘Pitikwe’ for inclusive fun

  

  The Pitikwe Skatepark is named for the Cree word meaning 'come in' or 'welcome,' which is a fitting title given the aims of the group behind the project.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:42PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  Pushed or Pulled? A Qualitative Study of the Landscape of Gig Work for People Living with Disabilities and Future Recommendations for Best Practices

  Work Wellness Institute The Work Wellness Institute leads evidence-informed change through continued collaborative work with partners across academia, industry, government, and the community. Founded in Canada in 1985, the Work […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:41PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg police seize $80k worth of cocaine and cash in drug bust

  

  Winnipeg police say they seized 28 ounces of cocaine and more than $13K in cash during a drug bust that started with a traffic stop near Waverley Street.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:34PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  Mounties identify 16-year-old suspect in Thompson homicide

  

  Manitoba RCMP have revealed the identity of a 16-year-old wanted as a suspect in a Thompson homicide last month.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:17PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  Cost of sewage plant project jumps by half-billion

  Winnipeg’s north end sewage treatment plant upgrade is one step closer to officially becoming the city’s most expensive infrastructure project. On Friday, council’s water and waste committee approved a $482-million […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:10PM

• Friday 04PM Sep 08/23

  Crown seeks eight years for 2020 road rage manslaughter

  Punched in the face during a heated roadside dispute, Rahim Ahmadzai acted not in fear but in anger when he fatally drove a utility knife into Ryan Kelly Legary’s chest, […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 4:08PM

• Friday 03PM Sep 08/23

  Deficit forecast plummets from $27M to $1.2M as City of Winnipeg's police pension burden eases

  

  A new report shows the forecast deficit in the city’s general revenue fund for 2023 has shrunk to $1.2 million, down from $27 million.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:59PM

• Friday 03PM Sep 08/23

  No charges against Portage la Prairie RCMP officers accused of breaking woman's wrist during arrest

  

  No charges will be laid against Portage la Prairie RCMP officers accused of breaking a 48-year-old woman’s wrist during an arrest in June 2020 after a police watchdog's investigation revealed the woman’s wrist was not actually fractured. 

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:54PM

• Friday 03PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba Liberals promise medicare coverage for mental health services

  

  The Manitoba Liberal Party is promising to cover mental health services under medicare and let patients see a registered psychologist free of charge. Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont says he would also cover burnout and mental injuries for employees under the Workers Compensation Board. He says investing in mental health services can cut overall health costs […]

  The post Manitoba Liberals promise medicare coverage for mental health services appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:52PM

• Friday 03PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba Liberals promise to improve access to mental health, addictions services

  

  The Manitoba Liberal Party is promising to cover mental health services under medicare and let patients see a registered psychologist free of charge.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:41PM

• Friday 03PM Sep 08/23

  The curious case of Stefanson’s no-shows

  Will less Heather Stefanson ultimately mean more votes for the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives? In this, the first official week of the campaign, we’ve seen precious little of the Tory leader. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:09PM

• Friday 02PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba First Nations Police Officer Facing Charges

  A Manitoba First Nations Police Service officer has been charged following an investigation into alleged threats and criminal harassment.

  © 2023. This article Manitoba First Nations Police Officer Facing Charges appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 2:49PM

• Friday 02PM Sep 08/23

  Changes could be coming to Winnipeg's short-term rental regulations

  

  Changes could be coming to Winnipeg’s short-term rental regulations after city council voted to bring in new rules earlier this year.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 2:49PM

• Friday 02PM Sep 08/23

  Man charged in connection to cocaine bust: Winnipeg police

  

  Winnipeg police have charged a 35-year-old man in connection to a drug trafficking investigation. WPS says on Sept. 7, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lake Crest Road and Waverley Street and a man was taken into custody. Following the traffic stop, a search warrant was issued for a home on Linwood Street. During the […]

  The post Man charged in connection to cocaine bust: Winnipeg police appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 2:43PM

• Friday 02PM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg man accused of targeting home with explosives: police

  

  Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a man accused of targeting a Westwood-area home with explosive devices.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 2:38PM

• Friday 02PM Sep 08/23

  Police Seize $80K in Cocaine from Winnipeg Home

  Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a man in connection to a drug trafficking investigation in the Deer Lodge area.

  © 2023. This article Police Seize $80K in Cocaine from Winnipeg Home appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 2:23PM

• Friday 02PM Sep 08/23

  Police Seize $80K in Cocaine from Winnipeg Home

  Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a man in connection to a drug trafficking investigation in the Deer Lodge area.

  © 2023. This article Police Seize $80K in Cocaine from Winnipeg Home appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 2:23PM

• Friday 01PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba Tories promise to nearly double the charitable tax credit

  

  Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to nearly double the charitable tax credit for people who make financial donations if they are re-elected Oct. 3. Kelvin Goertzen, a Tory cabinet minister running for re-election in Steinbach, says Manitobans give their time and money and should be recognized for their generosity. The Tories say they would increase […]

  The post Manitoba Tories promise to nearly double the charitable tax credit appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 1:48PM

• Friday 01PM Sep 08/23

  Semi lodged under CP Rail bridge, RCMP investigating

  

  RCMP in Spruce Plains are investigating a semi-trailer collision that occurred on Highway 10 near Minnedosa, roughly 215 km West of Winnipeg. Mounties responded to the scene around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, after receiving a report that the truck had become stuck under a Canadian Pacific Railway overpass. Officers noted farm equipment that had been […]

  The post Semi lodged under CP Rail bridge, RCMP investigating appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 1:01PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba New Democrats Promise New Family Medical Centres If Elected

  WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to open four new family medical centres in Winnipeg and one in Brandon if they win the Oct. 3 provincial election.

  © 2023. This article Manitoba New Democrats Promise New Family Medical Centres If Elected appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:54PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Tories would boost charitable tax credit

  STEINBACH — Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives are promising to nearly double the charitable donation tax credit if re-elected. “Today’s announcement is about what it really means to be a Manitoban,” Kelvin […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:44PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Progressive Conservatives commit to boosting Manitoba's charitable tax credit

  

  Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to nearly double the charitable tax credit for people who make financial donations if they are re-elected Oct. 3.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:38PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  City of Winnipeg reduces deficit, avoids draining rainy day fund

  

  A lot of the red ink projected for the City of Winnipeg’s bottom line is drying up.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:33PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Canada’s sports minister tells hockey leaders at summit to ‘step up’

  

  Canada’s new sports minister isn’t ready to laud Hockey Canada on its efforts to change the sport’s culture.

  The post Canada’s sports minister tells hockey leaders at summit to ‘step up’ appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:30PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba Tories promise to nearly double the charitable tax credit

  

  Kelvin Goertzen, a Tory cabinet minister running for re-election in Steinbach, says Manitobans give their time and money and should be recognized for their generosity.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:29PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba First Nations Police officer charged with harassment, uttering threats: watchdog

  

  A member of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service has been charged with one count of uttering threats and two counts of criminal harassment following an investigation by Manitoba's police watchdog.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:27PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba Tories promise to nearly double the charitable tax credit

  

  Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising to nearly double the charitable tax credit for people who make financial donations if they are re-elected Oct. 3.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:21PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Semi-trailer carrying farm equipment collides with overpass on Hwy 10 near Minnedosa

  

  Thursday morning, Spruce Plains RCMP said a semi-trailer moving tall farm equipment got stuck under the CPKC rail overpass on Highway 10 near Minnedosa.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:20PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Explosive devices deliberately placed and detonated on Winnipeg property: police

  

  A Winnipeg man has been arrested after police allege explosive devices were deliberately discarded and detonated on a property in the city’s Westwood neighbourhood.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:18PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba NDP pledges to expand 'team-based' care at 5 community clinics

  

  An NDP government would bring a "team-based" approach to five clinics staffed with a suite of multidisciplinary health-care professionals to offer a broader range of services, cut down patient visits and reduce barriers to care, the party said Friday.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:14PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg Jets prospects set to compete in Young Stars Classic in B.C.

  

  The tournament, which takes place Sept. 15-18 in Penticton, B.C., will be streamed live on the Jets' website, and features some of the team's highest-profile prospects.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:09PM

• Friday 12PM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg man arrested for string of ‘suspicious’ detonations, police say

  

  Major crimes investigators determined that the explosives had been deliberately left on the property and detonated -- something police say wasn't done randomly.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 12:04PM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  CBC Radio 89.3 FM temporarily off-air for maintenance work

  

  CBC's 89.3 FM signal will be off-air for most of the day Friday due to maintenance work, but listeners can still tune in through digital streaming on the CBC Listen app or at cbc.ca/manitoba, as well as on 990 AM.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:57AM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  Man charged after explosive incidents in Westwood

  A man is facing charges after several explosive devices were detonated on someone else’s property in Westwood. Police were sent to the home in the 100 block of Wordsworth Way […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:50AM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  Police Seize Explosive Devices from Winnipeg Home

  Winnipeg police seized various explosive items from a city home on Thursday.

  © 2023. This article Police Seize Explosive Devices from Winnipeg Home appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:38AM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

  

  Manitoba New Democrats are promising to open four new family medical centres in Winnipeg and one in Brandon if they win the Oct. 3 provincial election. NDP Leader Wab Kinew says the plan would help address a shortage of family doctors and reduce the strain on hospital emergency departments. Kinew is also promising money to […]

  The post Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:18AM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

  

  Manitoba New Democrats are promising to open four new family medical centres in Winnipeg and one in Brandon if they win the Oct. 3 provincial election.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:17AM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  Fort McMurray man tied in BC kidnap plot: ALERT

  

  ALERT have charged a 39-year-old man from Fort McMurray with ties to a kidnapping in British Columbia that took place in April 2023.

  The post Fort McMurray man tied in BC kidnap plot: ALERT appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:05AM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  Alexander Docks lease proposal aims to revitalize historical landmark

  

  The City of Winnipeg wants to lease the Alexander Docks to The Forks in an effort to revitalize the historic downtown landmark, which has deteriorated over the years.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:03AM

• Friday 11AM Sep 08/23

  'Let loose': Winnipeg comedian competing in Roast Battle TV show

  

  A Winnipeg comedian put his roasting skills to the test for all of the country to see.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 11:01AM

• Friday 10AM Sep 08/23

  Semi Towing Farm Equipment Hits Highway 10 Bridge

  A semi-trailer truck hauling farm equipment on Highway 10 struck a bridge in western Manitoba on Thursday.

  © 2023. This article Semi Towing Farm Equipment Hits Highway 10 Bridge appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 10:52AM

• Friday 10AM Sep 08/23

  Affordability and health care are again the focus of the Manitoba election campaign

  

  The cost of living and health care will again be the focus of the Manitoba election campaign today. The Progressive Conservatives are scheduled to make an affordability announcement in Steinbach, hosted by the area’s incumbent cabinet minister, Kelvin Goertzen. The party has been on the affordability theme all week, with earlier announcements promising financial aid […]

  The post Affordability and health care are again the focus of the Manitoba election campaign appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 10:52AM

• Friday 10AM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

  

  NDP Leader Wab Kinew says the plan would help address a shortage of family doctors and reduce the strain on hospital emergency departments.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 10:47AM

• Friday 10AM Sep 08/23

  Former Bomber Streveler coming back to Winnipeg to cheer team on at Banjo Bowl

  

  The fan favourite, who helped lead the Bombers to a CFL championship in 2019, will be on hand at Saturday's Banjo Bowl to sign autographs and help cheer his former team to victory.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 10:38AM

• Friday 10AM Sep 08/23

  Over $2 million more needed for temporary fire hall in Waverley West: report

  

  The price tag on a temporary fire hall in Waverley West might be going up by millions of dollars.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 10:30AM

• Friday 09AM Sep 08/23

  Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

  WINNIPEG – Manitoba New Democrats are promising to open four new family medical centres in Winnipeg and one in Brandon if they win the Oct. 3 provincial election. NDP Leader […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 9:39AM

• Friday 08AM Sep 08/23

  Hail damage claims rising in Manitoba

  

  Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is on track to see one of its worst years for hail-related damage claims.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 8:41AM

• Friday 08AM Sep 08/23

  Explosion at Brandon Public Works Building

  One person was sent to hospital Thursday evening following an explosion at Brandon's Civic Services Complex.

  © 2023. This article Explosion at Brandon Public Works Building appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 8:35AM

• Friday 08AM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg cops arrest two in bus stabbing early Friday

  

  Officers were called to the area of Main Street and Mountain Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Friday, where police say men were fighting on a bus and one of them was stabbed.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 8:09AM

• Friday 08AM Sep 08/23

  Affordability and health care are again the focus of the Manitoba election campaign

  

  The cost of living and health care will again be the focus of the Manitoba election campaign Friday.

  © Global | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 8:03AM

• Friday 07AM Sep 08/23

  Unemployment rate steady at 5.5% in August as economy adds 40K jobs: StatCan

  

  Canada’s labour market added 40,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate held steady as economists watch for more signs of a slowdown. Statistics Canada reported Friday the unemployment rate held at 5.5 per cent in August, ending a three-month streak of rising unemployment. The federal agency says Canada’s strong population growth means higher monthly […]

  The post Unemployment rate steady at 5.5% in August as economy adds 40K jobs: StatCan appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:56AM

• Friday 07AM Sep 08/23

  One person taken to hospital after gas line explosion in Brandon

  

  One person was taken to the hospital on Thursday after a natural gas line explosion in Brandon.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:15AM

• Friday 07AM Sep 08/23

  A tour of Toronto’s ridiculous park rules

  

  In today’s Big Story Podcast, a sign telling dogs not to bark at a dog park; a regulation prohibiting baseball players from hitting home runs; and a billboard the size of a small car to list extensive rules around enjoying a beer in a pilot project — that has been criticized for ‘encouraging’ the act […]

  The post A tour of Toronto’s ridiculous park rules appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 7:13AM

• Friday 06AM Sep 08/23

  MPI to Resume Hail Claim Estimates Amid Strike

  WINNIPEG -- Manitoba Public Insurance will resume appointments for hail claim estimates next week.

  © 2023. This article MPI to Resume Hail Claim Estimates Amid Strike appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:43AM

• Friday 06AM Sep 08/23

  In a province with a string of deficits, parties promise more spending, tax cuts

  

  Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives promised Friday to sharply increase tax credits for charitable donations if they are re-elected Oct. 3. It was the latest in a series of promises involving hundreds of millions of dollars in tax cuts or new spending from the Tories and Opposition New Democrats, who both say they can fulfil their promises while also balancing the budget and putting an end to a long string of deficits.

  © CTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:28AM

• Friday 06AM Sep 08/23

  Minister accused of breaking election blackout rules

  The Tories are dismissing accusations the health minister broke election blackout rules over her comments at a contentious meeting about a proposed high school expansion in Southdale —where her re-election […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:00AM

• Friday 06AM Sep 08/23

  Driver test replacement workers ‘bad idea’

  Manitoba Public Insurance should put the brakes on using replacement workers to test new drivers, a former driving examiner says. “I was quite surprised and quite concerned,” Maurice Bernardin said […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 6:00AM

• Friday 05AM Sep 08/23

  Foul trouble haunts Canada in FIBA World Cup semifinal loss to Serbia

  

  Canada’s hopes of a gold medal have ended as Serbia pulled off a 95-86 win on Friday in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup in Manila, Philippines. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Serbs with 23 points while RJ Barrett led Canada’s effort with 23 points. It marked Canada’s first semifinal appearance in World Cup history. […]

  The post Foul trouble haunts Canada in FIBA World Cup semifinal loss to Serbia appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:51AM

• Friday 05AM Sep 08/23

  Canada to play U.S. for men's basketball World Cup bronze after pair of semifinal upsets

  

  Canada’s run at the FIBA World Cup ended Friday after a disappointing 95-86 loss to Serbia in the semifinals Friday in Manila.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:48AM

• Friday 05AM Sep 08/23

  Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death

  

  With gun salutes and tolling bells, the United Kingdom on Friday marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, who remembered his mother as a symbol of stability during her 70-year reign. Charles and Queen Camilla observed the anniversary at the family estate in Scotland and […]

  The post Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:47AM

• Friday 05AM Sep 08/23

  Winnipeg Transit driver shortage hampering plans to expand service

  

  Transit has "streamlined" parts of its hiring process, taking in applications, doing interviews and testing in a single day.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 5:00AM

• Friday 03AM Sep 08/23

  Where the leaders are in the Manitoba election campaign

  Here’s where the leaders of Manitoba’s political parties will be on Friday as they campaign for the Oct. 3 provincial election: Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson: STEINBACH _ Progressive Conservatives […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:02AM

• Friday 03AM Sep 08/23

  Affordability and health care are again the focus of the Manitoba election campaign

  WINNIPEG – The cost of living and health care will again be the focus of the Manitoba election campaign today. The Progressive Conservatives are scheduled to make an affordability announcement […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:02AM

• Friday 03AM Sep 08/23

  Marc Miller touts progress on reconciliation, has harsh words for Poilievre

  

  Some of the strongest resistance to the Liberal's reconciliation agenda came from within the federal bureaucracy, according to Marc Miller, who held two Indigenous portfolios in cabinet before he was shuffled to lead the immigration department this summer.

  © CBC | Fri, Sep 8, 2023, 3:00AM

• Thursday 08PM Sep 07/23

  Employee sent to hospital after explosion at Brandon public works building

  

  An employee of the Civic Services Complex in Brandon, Man., was sent to hospital Thursday evening after a natural gas line explosion inside the building.

  © CBC | Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 8:56PM

• Thursday 07PM Sep 07/23

  No more cellphones in Manitoba francophone schools, division says

  

  Students attached to their cellphones who attend schools in the Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine will face a new reality next month.

  © CBC | Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 7:46PM

• Thursday 07PM Sep 07/23

  'We want to act now': Charleswood community centres looking to amalgamate boards

  

  Three Charleswood community centre boards could soon become one as discussions have started around amalgamating the Board of Directors.

  © CTV | Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 7:29PM

• Thursday 07PM Sep 07/23

  'A long time coming': Potential deal in place to see The Forks refurbish Alexander Docks

  

  A new plan is flowing to put the wind in the sails again at Winnipeg’s Alexander Docks.

  © CTV | Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 7:28PM

• Thursday 07PM Sep 07/23

  News briefs for Friday, September 8, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Friday, September 8, 2023 Semi trailer load hits Hwy. 10 bridge 10:56 AM A semi-trailer and its load of farm equipment stuck […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 7:00PM