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• Thursday 09AM Oct 12/23

  First Canadian evacuation flight from Israel lands in Athens, 130 passengers on board

  

  The first Canadian Armed Forces evacuation flight airlifting Canadian citizens and their families out of Israel has safely landed in Athens, with approximately 130 passengers on board, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday afternoon.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 9:34AM

• Thursday 08AM Oct 12/23

  Manitoba artists take home Western Canada Music Awards

  

  The annual award ceremony celebrates creative and industry professionals from Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 8:30AM

• Thursday 07AM Oct 12/23

  Does Ontario already have a two-tier health-care system?

  In today’s Big Story podcast, if you, like millions of people in Canada — two million in Ontario alone — do not have a family doctor, the prospect of paying hundreds of dollars for the services they provide might be something you’d consider, assuming you were able to afford it. That’s the demand that has […]

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  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 7:27AM

• Thursday 06AM Oct 12/23

  Co-accused gets 12 years for role in West Broadway drug slaying

  A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a daytime drug-world slaying that sent bullets flying into a nearby convenience store and prompted […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 6:00AM

• Thursday 05AM Oct 12/23

  Flames Hold Off Winnipeg Jets 5-3 in Season-Opener

  The Calgary Flames didn't squander a stellar night by their goaltender and held off the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-3 in the NHL regular-season opener for both clubs Wednesday.

  © 2023. This article Flames Hold Off Winnipeg Jets 5-3 in Season-Opener appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:57AM

• Thursday 05AM Oct 12/23

  Here's what to know about the Israel-Gaza war: day 6

  

  The Israeli military pulverized the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes and kept blocking deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity Thursday ahead of a possible ground invasion as Palestinians tried to stock up on supplies.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:56AM

• Thursday 05AM Oct 12/23

  Israeli official says government cannot confirm babies were beheaded in Hamas attack

  

  The Israeli government has not confirmed the specific claim that Hamas attackers cut off the heads of babies during their shock attack on Saturday, an Israeli official told CNN, contradicting a previous public statement by the Prime Minister's office.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:45AM

• Thursday 05AM Oct 12/23

  Nazi in Parliament had major impact on Canada's international reputation: Nanos poll

  

  Nearly one in two Canadians say the recent errant honouring of a 98-year-old Nazi veteran in Parliament has had a major impact on Canada's reputation abroad, while one third think Canada is providing too much financial support to Ukraine, recent Nanos polling finds.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:19AM

• Thursday 05AM Oct 12/23

  Former gang member shares story of redemption in hopes of helping others

  

  A former gang member who spent 20 years in prison is sharing her story in hopes of helping others walking down the same path she once did.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:00AM

• Thursday 05AM Oct 12/23

  Winnipeg's pink crack cocaine 'matriarch' could get up to 10 years after pleading guilty

  

  A woman at the centre of a Winnipeg drug trafficking network known on the streets for selling pink-coloured crack cocaine faces up to a decade in prison after she pleaded guilty late last month.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:00AM

• Thursday 05AM Oct 12/23

  2 Canadian friends recount frantic scramble to leave Israel before airspace closed

  

  Dan Petrenko, the artistic director of the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre, and his friend Seth Zosky, an actor from Toronto, are finally on their way back to Canada after several flight cancellations out of Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport last Saturday. 

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:00AM

• Thursday 12AM Oct 12/23

  Lindholm’s late winner sinks Jets in 5-3 season-opening loss in Calgary

  

  Kyle Connor, Alex Iafallo, and Mark Scheifele scored for the Jets while Connor Hellebuyck made 17 saves in defeat.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:04AM

• Wednesday 09PM Oct 11/23

  Jets drop season opener vs Flames, Matthews' hat trick helps Leafs edge Canadiens

  

  All seven Canadian NHL teams were in action on Wednesday, marking the first games of the new season for each of them.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 9:29PM

• Wednesday 08PM Oct 11/23

  Palestinian Winnipeggers anxiously wait to hear from relatives in Gaza, West Bank amid violence

  

  Palestinians in Winnipeg are waiting for word from relatives in Gaza and the West Bank as the deadliest conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants in 50 years has killed more than 2,000 on both sides.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 8:31PM

• Wednesday 08PM Oct 11/23

  Winnipeg homeless shelters bracing for winter

  With the warmth of the summer months now firmly behind us, local organizations helping the homeless are now turning their attention to winter and Winnipeg’s Main Street Project is launching their sixth annual Socktober campaign.  “This is one of our biggest donation drives of the year and does help us collect quite a bit of […]

  The post Winnipeg homeless shelters bracing for winter appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 8:16PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  Israeli exchange students learn of devastating terror attacks at home while staying with Winnipeg hosts

  A group of Israeli high schoolers visiting Winnipeg is struggling to make sense of the shocking bloodshed committed by terrorists in their emotionally shattered, grief-stricken country last weekend. Accompanied by […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:50PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  Israel-Hamas conflict: Manitobans reflect as violence continues

  

  As fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, Manitobans with friends and family back home contend with the unknown and worries of their loved ones.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:29PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  New Intersection Camera Being Tested in West Winnipeg

  Winnipeg police are testing a new intersection camera in the west end of the city that's been generating plenty of buzz online.

  © 2023. This article New Intersection Camera Being Tested in West Winnipeg appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:23PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  Manitoban sending Canada back to the Olympics

   It was the biggest serve of Eric Loeppky’s life, as that match point secured a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics next summer for Team Canada. Canada was victorious over Mexico in its final game of the men’s Olympic Qualification Tournament in China, and the Manitoban outside hitter led the charge, scoring 16 points in […]

  The post Manitoban sending Canada back to the Olympics appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:23PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  City introduces fee schedule, licensing requirements for short-term rentals in Winnipeg

  

  People in Winnipeg who list short-term rental units on websites like Airbnb now have a detailed list of the fees they could pay in 2024 if city council approves a new set of regulations. 

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:13PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  Big-ticket issue facing Winnipeg's arts and culture scene

  

  Many major organizations say they are still struggling to fully recover from the pandemic more than a year since most COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:08PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  ‘Thrilling and terrifying’ time for Kinew’s coming cabinet choices

  With NDP premier-designate Wab Kinew expected to announce his cabinet as early as next week, political experts, observers and a former minister of the Crown weighed in Wednesday on what […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:02PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  'Greedy, greedy cash grab': Short-term rental operator decries new regulations proposed by city

  

  The city is considering new rules and restrictions to regulate short-term rentals, including Airbnbs. It is welcome news for the hotel industry, but the association representing short-term rental operators is calling it a 'greedy cash grab.'

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:00PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  News briefs for Wednesday, October 11, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Jets still down a goal in Calgary 11:00 PM CALGARY — Rasmus Andersson’s shorthanded goal has lifted the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:00PM

• Wednesday 07PM Oct 11/23

  News briefs for Thursday, October 12, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Thursday, October 12, 2023 Missing man last seen in area of Portage Avenue and Sturgeon Road 12:49 PM The Winnipeg Police Service […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:00PM

• Wednesday 06PM Oct 11/23

  Experts urge Manitobans to ready their vehicles ahead of Winter

  Winter is coming and while there may be no snow on the ground just yet, experts say now is the time for motorists to prepare for the switch in season. Christiaan Breman is the service manager at Westwood Auto Tec and says he’s already getting calls from motorists asking to switch over to winter tires. […]

  The post Experts urge Manitobans to ready their vehicles ahead of Winter appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 6:47PM

• Wednesday 06PM Oct 11/23

  Transit workers stage information picket

  Transit Union members gathered in a show of resolve Wednesday, demonstrating their commitment to strike action amid ongoing contract negotiations with the City of Winnipeg. “We’ve been at the negotiation […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 6:44PM

• Wednesday 06PM Oct 11/23

  ‘They are abandoning the North End’: activist, city councillor upset over community policing shift to city centre

  Winnipeg police have quietly removed some community patrols from high-crime neighbourhoods and reassigned them downtown as violence escalates in the city’s core. The move will bolster police presence in the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 6:32PM

• Wednesday 06PM Oct 11/23

  University of Manitoba class navigates through discussion about conflict in the Middle East

  As many people around the world are having difficult discussions about events unfolding in the Middle East, one Peace and Conflict Studies class isn’t discussing who is right or wrong. Instead, they’re focusing on how to speak to each other while having different viewpoints. Adam Muller is a Professor and Director of Peace and Conflict […]

  The post University of Manitoba class navigates through discussion about conflict in the Middle East appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 6:09PM

• Wednesday 06PM Oct 11/23

  City’s plan to licence short-term rentals raises concerns from owners group, fed-up opponent

  Some fear a new licensing regime proposed to govern short-term rental units in Winnipeg threatens to price folks out of the business, while others worry it won’t go far enough […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 6:04PM

• Wednesday 05PM Oct 11/23

  Firefighters to test 24-hour shifts

  Winnipeg firefighters are seeking a major change to their work schedules, as their union intends to propose a trial of 24-hour shifts during upcoming contract talks with the city. United […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 5:50PM

• Wednesday 05PM Oct 11/23

  New Brandon University lab hopes to detect breast cancer earlier through a blood test

  

  The Breast Cancer Cell and Molecular Research-Laboratory wants to detect breast cancer earlier in younger women using a blood test. Researchers say if they are successful this can help health care because when breast cancer is detected early it has a cure rate of 98 per cent.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 5:47PM

• Wednesday 05PM Oct 11/23

  Expansion of city workers prohibited from striking back on Winnipeg councillors' agenda

  

  More city workers could lose the right to strike if the Manitoba government grants a city request. Winnipeg city councillors are once again set to consider asking the province to expand the list of essential services.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 5:32PM

• Wednesday 04PM Oct 11/23

  Councillors call for name change on new section of Bishop Grandin

  

  A former Manitoba premier could become the namesake for a newly constructed section of the former Bishop Grandin Boulevard.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 4:56PM

• Wednesday 04PM Oct 11/23

  A vote of non-confidence for Elections Manitoba

  There is something wrong at Elections Manitoba, and it’s only partly connected to the glacial pace at which it counted votes from the recent general election. On election night, and […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 4:55PM

• Wednesday 04PM Oct 11/23

  Police testing new traffic camera at Portage and Mount Royal

  Winnipeg police are testing a new type of traffic camera at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Mount Royal Road. The camera was installed on Oct. 5, as part of […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 4:47PM

• Wednesday 04PM Oct 11/23

  ‘Everyone loses’ in city’s last-resort proposal for business tax delinquents, chamber says

  To force businesses to pay overdue taxes, the City of Winnipeg could utilize a so-far untapped power to shut them down. A new city staff report proposes a few changes […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 4:03PM

• Wednesday 02PM Oct 11/23

  How last week's rainfall impacted Manitoba's harvest

  

  The heavy rainfall over the last week put a damper on the progress of Manitoba’s harvest.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:53PM

• Wednesday 02PM Oct 11/23

  Manitoba weapons raid leads to dozens of charges, RCMP say

  

  A trio of suspects face dozens charges between them after a raid at a home on Mosakahiken Cree Nation Oct. 4, Manitoba RCMP say.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:43PM

• Wednesday 02PM Oct 11/23

  All 7 Canadian teams set to begin 2023-24 NHL season on Wednesday

  

  All seven Canadian teams will play their season openers tonight in the NHL.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:30PM

• Wednesday 02PM Oct 11/23

  Manitoba Tory caucus backs Stefanson's decision to stay on as leader: chair

  

  Manitoba Progressive Conservative legislature members have met for the first time since last week's provincial election saw them go from government to Opposition.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:28PM

• Wednesday 02PM Oct 11/23

  Jewish group says Ottawa woman killed in Israel

  The Jewish Federation of Ottawa says a Canadian citizen, Adi Vital-Kaploun, was killed by Hamas militants in Israel. The group’s CEO, Andrea Freedman, says Vital-Kaploun was killed at her kibbutz near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, but is not sharing details about how she died. In a statement given on behalf of Vital-Kaploun’s […]

  The post Jewish group says Ottawa woman killed in Israel appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:23PM

• Wednesday 02PM Oct 11/23

  Manitoba Tory caucus backs Stefanson’s decision to stay on as leader: chair

  

  Caucus chair Ron Schuler says the decision offers the party stability in the months ahead, and Heather Stefanson will be front and centre in question period.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:22PM

• Wednesday 02PM Oct 11/23

  Despite election loss, PC MLAs back Heather Stefanson as leader until replacement found: caucus chair

  

  Heather Stefanson has the backing of her Progressive Conservative caucus to stay on as leader until a replacement is chosen, caucus chair Ron Schuler said, despite a recent electoral defeat.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:03PM

• Wednesday 01PM Oct 11/23

  Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

  Around 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip and have asked for help, federal government officials said Wednesday, but the Canadian government has no way of reaching them without a humanitarian corridor. For Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their families seeking to leave Israel as violent clashes continue, military flights from Tel Aviv to […]

  The post Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 1:56PM

• Wednesday 01PM Oct 11/23

  Ottawa extending amnesty for 'assault-style' firearms again, until October 2025

  

  The federal Liberal government says it will extend an amnesty order on guns it prohibited in the wake of the deadly 2020 Nova Scotia shooting rampage for an extra two years.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 1:19PM

• Wednesday 01PM Oct 11/23

  Dauphin, Man. RCMP looking for leads in Tuesday night shooting

  

  Police learned that the man was walking near 1st Street Southwest and 4th Avenue Southwest when he was confronted three men on BMX bikes.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 1:05PM

• Wednesday 12PM Oct 11/23

  Canadian citizen with 'deep ties to Ottawa' killed by Hamas, Jewish Federation of Ottawa says

  

  A Canadian citizen living in Israel, who had deep ties to Ottawa, was killed by Hamas, the Ottawa Jewish Federation said Wednesday on behalf of the family of Adi Vital-Kaploun.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 12:55PM

• Wednesday 12PM Oct 11/23

  RCMP Searching for Man Who Ditched Drugs, Weapons in Portage la Prairie

  Manitoba RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man as part of a drug trafficking investigation in Portage la Prairie.

  © 2023. This article RCMP Searching for Man Who Ditched Drugs, Weapons in Portage la Prairie appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 12:22PM

• Wednesday 12PM Oct 11/23

  Second suspect arrested in Winnipeg homicide

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service arrested a second suspect in the shooting death of a 46-year-old man last month.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 12:14PM

• Wednesday 12PM Oct 11/23

  Monster sinkhole to be repaired, St. Vital councillor says

  

  A gargantuan sinkhole in Old St. Vital is in the process of getting fixed, the area's councillor says, after months of complaints from local residents and no apparent action.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 12:13PM

• Wednesday 11AM Oct 11/23

  RCMP search for man accused of ditching weapons, drugs, fleeing Mounties

  

  Portage la Prairie RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for Dexter Roulette, 38. 

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 11:25AM

• Wednesday 11AM Oct 11/23

  What we know about the Canadians missing or killed after Hamas attack on Israel

  

  The combined death toll of Israelis and Palestinians killed after Hamas's attack on Israel, and Israel's retaliatory bombing of the Gaza Strip, has topped 2,000 — and the loss of life is likely to continue.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 11:21AM

• Wednesday 11AM Oct 11/23

  2nd man arrested in connection with shooting death of Damion Skrumeda in Winnipeg

  

  A second man is now charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Damion Skrumeda inside a Winnipeg apartment building last month.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 11:16AM

• Wednesday 11AM Oct 11/23

  RCMP track man on dirt bike, find drugs in backpack in Portage la Prairie

  

  A warrant has been issued for a Portage la Prairie man after drugs were found in an abandoned backpack he allegedly dropped while running from police on a dirt bike.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 11:11AM

• Wednesday 10AM Oct 11/23

  'Pretty special': Manitoban plays key role in helping Canada's men's volleyball team qualify for Olympics

  

  Canada’s men’s volleyball team carved its path to Paris 2024 on Sunday – qualifying for the Olympics for the third consecutive time since 2016. The charge was led by Eric Loeppky, a 25-year-old outside hitter from Steinbach, Man.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 10:56AM

• Wednesday 10AM Oct 11/23

  How to winterize your vehicle for a Manitoba winter

  

  As the temperature continues to cool down in Manitoba and the first snowfall approaches, it’s important for drivers to winterize their vehicles as a way to stay safe on the road.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 10:55AM

• Wednesday 10AM Oct 11/23

  Second man arrested in Mulvey Avenue fatal shooting

  

  Winnipeg police say they believe two suspects went to an apartment on Mulvey Avenue, confronted the victim, and shot him. One of the suspects was known to the victim.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 10:25AM

• Wednesday 10AM Oct 11/23

  Winnipeg police arrest 2nd suspect in fatal Mulvey Avenue shooting

  Winnipeg police say both suspects wanted for second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting last month have now been arrested. The Winnipeg Police Service says Jerrin Macintyre, 28, was taken into custody Monday just before midnight. Last week, 25-year-old Randy Blake Flett was arrested and charged. Both men were wanted in connection with the […]

  The post Winnipeg police arrest 2nd suspect in fatal Mulvey Avenue shooting appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 10:09AM

• Wednesday 09AM Oct 11/23

  Two fatal crashes on Highway 17 in northwestern Ont. in less than 24 hours

  

  Three people have died in two separate crashes on Highway 17 in northwestern Ontario in less than 24 hours.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 9:41AM

• Wednesday 09AM Oct 11/23

  Winnipeg Jewish and Palestinian communities mourn violence in Gaza and Israel

  

  In the days since the Hamas attack against Israel over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, Winnipeg rallies in support of both Israel and the Palestinian community have sprung up.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 9:29AM

• Wednesday 09AM Oct 11/23

  2 Canadians dead, 1 presumed dead in Israel: Joly

  

  Two Canadians are dead and a third is presumed dead as a result of the conflict in Israel, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Wednesday, adding that military flights to evacuate Canadians in Israel to Athens will begin this week.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 9:21AM

• Wednesday 08AM Oct 11/23

  Canada plans to airlift citizens from Israel by end of week

  Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the federal government will begin to airlift Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their families from Tel Aviv by the end of the week. Speaking in Ottawa on Wednesday morning, Joly would not confirm whether any Canadians are being held hostage in Gaza, but she says three Canadians have died […]

  The post Canada plans to airlift citizens from Israel by end of week appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 8:39AM

• Wednesday 07AM Oct 11/23

  Elections Manitoba deregisters Manitoba Party

  

  If a registered party does not endorse at least five candidates in a general election, the Chief Electoral Officer of Manitoba must de-register it after the election.

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:54AM

• Wednesday 07AM Oct 11/23

  ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets’ commitment to winning is no joke

  

  In speaking to media, Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck each used phrases like 'Jets for life' and 'lifetime Jet' to acknowledge their permanence. 

  © Global | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:44AM

• Wednesday 07AM Oct 11/23

  Israel-Hamas war: Canada details airlift plans, hostage team amid 'horrors' unfolding

  

  The Canadian government will begin airlifting citizens and their families out of Israel by Thursday or Friday, while pledging no stone will go unturned as officials continue to seek confirmation of how many Canadians have been killed or remain missing, while providing new details about plans to send hostage negotiators.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:42AM

• Wednesday 07AM Oct 11/23

  2 Canadian deaths confirmed, third presumed; evacuation flights from Israel to begin by week's end: Joly

  

  Two Canadians are confirmed dead, and a third is presumed dead in Israel, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly confirmed Wednesday, while providing additional details about assisted departures of citizens and their families that will begin by Thursday or Friday. Joly would not confirm if there are any Canadian hostages.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:42AM

• Wednesday 07AM Oct 11/23

  Elections Manitoba deregisters Manitoba Party

  

  Elections Manitoba has deregistered the Manitoba Party as of Tuesday.

  © CTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:33AM

• Wednesday 07AM Oct 11/23

  Will the Israel-Hamas war draw in other nations?

  In today’s Big Story Podcast, since Saturday’s horrific Hamas attacks and Israel’s brutal response, fighting has continued, but has been contained to those two sides. There are worries, though, that may not last. Some reporting suggests that Iran, which supports Hamas and calls for the end of a Jewish state, gave approval for the attacks, […]

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  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:32AM

• Wednesday 07AM Oct 11/23

  FortWhyte Alive to See Federal Funding for Community Facility

  WINNIPEG -- FortWhyte Alive is receiving $12.4 million in federal funding for a new community facility at the south end of its property.

  © 2023. This article FortWhyte Alive to See Federal Funding for Community Facility appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:02AM

• Wednesday 06AM Oct 11/23

  School division suing teens, parents after break-in

  RIVER East Transcona School Division is suing two teens — and their parents — for breaking into and damaging a local elementary school over the summer break. The teens, the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 6:00AM

• Wednesday 06AM Oct 11/23

  Convicted killer without lawyer combative in court with judge

  A Winnipeg man convicted in the ruthless murder of a woman he labelled a “rat” continued to proclaim his innocence as prosecutors urged a judge Tuesday to sentence him to […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 6:00AM

• Wednesday 05AM Oct 11/23

  Rotten wood, insect damage discovered after Fort Gibraltar walkway collapse, documents reveal

  

  A rotted support beam and possible damage from carpenter ants were among several issues discovered after an elevated wooden walkway at Winnipeg’s Fort Gibraltar collapsed during a school field trip earlier this year, documents obtained by Radio-Canada through a freedom of information request reveal.

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 05AM Oct 11/23

  'Love. That's why he lived': Brandon, Man., mourns teenager killed in bike-vehicle crash

  

  Antoine Sutherland, 15, was killed in a crash while riding his bike home from school on Thursday. More than 100 people gathered for a memorial organized by his friends Sunday. 

  © CBC | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 04AM Oct 11/23

  What to know on 5th day of latest Israel-Palestinian war

  The war between Israel and the militant group Hamas raged for a fifth day on Wednesday, as Israeli warplanes hammered neighborhood after neighborhood in the Gaza Strip, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety. As authorities in Gaza warned that rescue teams were unable to reach many areas and that electricity […]

  The post What to know on 5th day of latest Israel-Palestinian war appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 4:12AM

• Wednesday 02AM Oct 11/23

  Israel supporters rally at Asper Jewish Community Campus

  AS silence fell over the crowd outside Winnipeg’s Asper Jewish Community Campus, mourners raised blue and white flags bearing the Star of David to commemorate the Israelis who have been […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:01AM

• Tuesday 11PM Oct 10/23

  Hundreds in Winnipeg gather for Israel solidarity rally Tuesday

  

  Hundreds of people gathered at the Asper Community Campus Tuesday night for a rally in solidarity with Israel and its people.

  © CBC | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 11:15PM

• Tuesday 09PM Oct 10/23

  Winnipeg’s Jewish Community Gather to Commemorate over 900 Israeli Lives Lost

  

  Winnipeg’s Jewish community gathers to commemorate over 900 Israeli lives lost Tuesday night, and pray for the safe return of those kidnapped since Saturday’s attack on Israel by Hamas. “We are gathered here tonight to come together in the spirit of healing. To share and support each other,” said Gustavo Zentner, President of the Jewish […]

  The post Winnipeg’s Jewish Community Gather to Commemorate over 900 Israeli Lives Lost appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 9:37PM

• Tuesday 08PM Oct 10/23

  Winnipeg mayor, incoming Manitoba premier hold first meeting as leaders

  

  Manitoba's incoming premier and Winnipeg's mayor met for an hour at city hall, and that meeting's length signified the continuation of close relations between Broadway and Main Street.

  © CBC | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 8:27PM

• Tuesday 07PM Oct 10/23

  Hundreds in Winnipeg rally amid Israel-Gaza war

  

  Hundreds gathered for a rally in Winnipeg to support Israel as the Israel-Gaza war continues.

  © CTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 7:53PM

• Tuesday 07PM Oct 10/23

  Thousands in Winnipeg rally amid Israel-Gaza war

  

  Thousands gathered for a rally in Winnipeg to support Israel as the Israel-Gaza war continues.

  © CTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 7:53PM

• Tuesday 07PM Oct 10/23

  Premier-Designate Kinew meets with Winnipeg Mayor to discuss Winnipeg priorities for first time

  

  Premier-Designate Wab Kinew and Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham met at City Hall this afternoon, to begin their partnership in working together for the city and also to discuss their priorities in Manitoba. Both Kinew and Gillingham agreed their top priority is tackling housing and addiction, in an effort to support those struggling with mental health […]

  The post Premier-Designate Kinew meets with Winnipeg Mayor to discuss Winnipeg priorities for first time appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 7:47PM

• Tuesday 07PM Oct 10/23

  Transit to explore cultural greetings on buses

  Perhaps it’s a sign of the cultural times. The City of Winnipeg is considering using electronic signs on Winnipeg Transit buses to mark major holidays through cultural greetings — not […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 7:41PM

• Tuesday 07PM Oct 10/23

  Request to acknowledge Hindu holiday Diwali on buses spurs debate

  

  A request to have 'Happy Diwali' displayed on Winnipeg Transit buses has led to a debate in city hall over how to acknowledge different cultural events and holidays without excluding anyone.

  © CTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 7:26PM

• Tuesday 07PM Oct 10/23

  Advocates calling for more affordable housing geared towards marginalized people

  

  As the number of people looking for affordable housing in Winnipeg grows, advocates are calling for more housing geared towards marginalized people who may face additional barriers finding a place to live. One of those people calling for more affordable housing for marginalized people is Mel Byer. The 73-year-old, who is gay, says he knows […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 7:24PM

• Tuesday 07PM Oct 10/23

  News briefs for Wednesday, October 11, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Dauphin man shot by trio riding BMX bikes: RCMP 12:45 PM A Dauphin man was shot after three […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 7:00PM

• Tuesday 06PM Oct 10/23

  Canadian-Israeli activist believed to be taken hostage by Hamas

  

  A Winnipeg woman living in Israel, known for her prominent Jewish humanitarian work, is believed to be held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Vivian Silver, 74, is a Canadian-Israeli peace activist and remains missing following a Hamas invasion of her community and home on Oct. 7th – she hasn’t been seen or heard from since….. […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 6:55PM

• Tuesday 06PM Oct 10/23

  $1.3M deficit not a swan song for Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

  

  The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra says it's in “the eye of the storm” after announcing a $1.3 million deficit for the 2022-23 season. 

  © CBC | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 6:53PM

• Tuesday 06PM Oct 10/23

  Elections Manitoba blames new tech again, this time for delayed official results

  Elections Manitoba will release the province’s official election results Friday — 10 days after voters cast their ballots — blaming new technology for the delay. Efforts to modernize and expand […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 6:38PM

• Tuesday 06PM Oct 10/23

  Winnipeggers with ties to Middle East watch in horror as conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates

  

  Winnipeggers with loved ones in Israel and the Palestinian territories are watching in fear as the violence between Hamas and Israel continues to escalate, while one former Winnipegger has found herself sorting supplies for soldiers heading to war.  

  © CBC | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 6:36PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Joly says Canada will airlift citizens out of Israel in ‘coming days’

  

  Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Tuesday that Ottawa is planning to airlift Canadians out of Tel Aviv in “the coming days,” as conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates. Joly said the government aims to conduct the evacuation using aircraft from the Canadian Armed Forces, and it is working on additional options for people who […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:55PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Community facility at Winnipeg’s Fortwhyte Alive to be built with federal investment

  

  A multi-million-dollar investment by the federal government will go towards the creation of a new outdoor educational and recreational hub in Winnipeg.

  © Global | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:55PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Kinew supports Israel’s right to self-defence

  Premier-designate Wab Kinew says Israel has a right to defend itself, after an Israel-Palestinian war was sparked on the weekend by Hamas militants crossing the border from Gaza to Israel […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:38PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Kinew, Gillingham meet, say homelessness top priority

  Winnipeg’s mayor and Manitoba’s premier-designate promised to unite to tackle homelessness after their first post-election meeting. “On the top of both of our lists, here in Winnipeg, is addressing homelessness… […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:29PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Red Road Lodge takes possession of building

  A transitional and supportive housing facility for homeless people in downtown Winnipeg has purchased its 137-year-old building, thanks to financial help from a local charity and credit union. The Jubilee […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:27PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  After escape out of Israel, Winnipeg Jewish Theatre boss decries theatre community’s silence

  Dan Petrenko went to Israel last week, planning to spend the bulk of his trip at the theatre. But when he awoke in a Tel Aviv apartment Saturday morning, the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:25PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Striking workers await new government’s input

  As the province prepares to swear in its next premier, striking Manitoba Public Insurance workers are waiting to see how new leadership will impact negotiations between their employer and union, […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:20PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Frost brings end to extended gardening season

  Falling temperatures throughout the weekend marked the beginning of the end for an abnormally long gardening season, and while local horticulturalists are thrilled about the late frost, environmental experts suggest […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:06PM

• Tuesday 05PM Oct 10/23

  Hellebuyck, Scheifele Set on Winning Stanley Cup with Jets: ‘We’re Together on This’

  WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele hope their new contracts show their teammates and fans how much they believe in the Winnipeg Jets.

  © 2023. This article Hellebuyck, Scheifele Set on Winning Stanley Cup with Jets: ‘We’re Together on This’ appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 5:01PM

• Tuesday 04PM Oct 10/23

  Manitoba premier-designate discusses addictions, other issues with Winnipeg mayor

  

  Manitoba's premier-elect met with the mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham, to discuss issues affecting residents of the province's capital city.

  © Global | Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 4:59PM