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• Friday 05PM Oct 13/23

  Winnipeg City Council looking at possible discontinuation of Flexible Workplace Agreement

  Working from home or working in the office? That’s a question city councillors have been grappling with, as some want city employees back in the office all days of the work-week. Improvements in employee engagement, collaboration, performance, productivity, and retention as well as recruitment of staff were just some of the indicators mentioned in a […]

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  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 5:21PM

• Friday 04PM Oct 13/23

  Use of uncertified teachers soars amid pandemic fallout

  Manitoba schools have become increasingly reliant on adults with limited teaching permits, which can be earned with a Grade 12 diploma and satisfactory criminal record checks, to staff classrooms and […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 4:53PM

• Friday 04PM Oct 13/23

  Experts says proper lawn care could make a difference ahead of Manitoba’s winter

  

  Lawn care, says one Manitoban expert, involves a number of things - from the use of fertilizers to cutting and maintaining grass to two inches.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 4:41PM

• Friday 04PM Oct 13/23

  Disability Employment Awareness Month

  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, Oct 13, 2023, 4:30PM

• Friday 04PM Oct 13/23

  'Proud moment': New health centre opens in northern Manitoba

  

  A community in northern Manitoba is celebrating its newest space to help keep its residents healthy.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 4:26PM

• Friday 04PM Oct 13/23

  Eight children injured in two-vehicle collision near Sintaluta, Sask.: RCMP

  

  Eight children and a driver were injured when the multi-passenger van they were travelling in collided with a truck on Highway 1 near Sintaluta, Sask. on Thursday afternoon, RCMP said.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 4:20PM

• Friday 04PM Oct 13/23

  Appointments for COVID-19, flu vaccines in Manitoba filling up fast, pharmacists say

  

  Appointments are now available for COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots at pharmacies and other locations in Manitoba, though local pharmacists say they're filling up fast.

  © CBC | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 4:15PM

• Friday 03PM Oct 13/23

  Youths face assault charges after fight in The Pas: RCMP

  

  Two 13-year-olds and a 12-year-old face assault charges after fight in The Pas on Wednesday.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 3:50PM

• Friday 03PM Oct 13/23

  Investigation continues into The Pas group assault that targeted teen: Manitoba RCMP

  

  Three people are facing assault charges following a fight that left a teenager injured. The Pas RCMP say they are continuing to investigate.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 3:47PM

• Friday 03PM Oct 13/23

  Place of Pride construction builds hope for future

  Mel Byer came out as gay in 2010, at age 60, becoming part of Canada’s first generation of openly LGBTTQ+ seniors aging into care. Today, he’s waiting for the country’s […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 3:39PM

• Friday 03PM Oct 13/23

  Free oral cancer screening in Winnipeg on Saturday

  For the first time since 2019, the Manitoba Dental Association and Never Alone Cancer Foundation are bringing back their annual oral cancer screenings. “It allows patients who don’t have access to regular dental coverage or who don’t have the funds to pay for an exam out of pocket an opportunity to get screened for oral […]

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  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 3:27PM

• Friday 03PM Oct 13/23

  Making sense of a nonsensical election with Eric Grenier

  Listen to the latest episode of Niigaan and the Lone Ranger.

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 3:00PM

• Friday 02PM Oct 13/23

  COVID lockdown gatherings appeal denied

  A Manitoba judge has dismissed an appeal by five people convicted of repeatedly violating public health orders intended to curb the spread of COVID-19. Patrick Allard, Gerald Bohemier, Todd McDougall, […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:50PM

• Friday 02PM Oct 13/23

  Winnipegger wins Taekwondo gold for Canada at Grand Prix

  It’s the moment Winnipegger Skylar Park has been working so hard for. The 24-year-old won a gold medal at the Taiyuan World Taekwondo Grand Prix in China, on Tuesday. Park not only won gold but earned key points in the world rankings, as she vies to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Park is currently […]

  The post Winnipegger wins Taekwondo gold for Canada at Grand Prix appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:37PM

• Friday 02PM Oct 13/23

  Nomination puts a Manitoba dog rescue in the running for welfare award

  

  The Manitoba Underdogs Rescue will head down to Texas, hoping to secure thousands of dollars and an award for animal, wildlife, and mammal welfare.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:27PM

• Friday 02PM Oct 13/23

  Silence drills holes in Stefanson’s leadership

  The Progressive Conservatives are saying all the right things about soon-to-be former Premier Heather Stefanson’s decision to stay on as party leader until a replacement is found sometime next year. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:16PM

• Friday 02PM Oct 13/23

  Canadians may soon be able to leave Gaza through Egypt: Global Affairs Canada

  Canada’s foreign affairs minister arrived in Tel Aviv on Friday for a visit to Israel and Jordan, as escalating tensions have hundreds more Canadians asking for help to leave the region. Of particular concern are the 150 people with a connection to Canada inside the Gaza Strip, meaning Canadian citizens but also their foreign relatives […]

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  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:12PM

• Friday 01PM Oct 13/23

  Rock legend Springsteen to make up canceled Winnipeg gig next November

  

  Bruce Springsteen fans in Winnipeg will have to wait more than a year before they get to see The Boss live in concert after medical issues sidelined tour plans.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 1:32PM

• Friday 01PM Oct 13/23

  Swearing in ceremony for Manitoba premier scheduled to take place next week

  Manitoba’s new premier and cabinet are scheduled to be sworn in Wednesday. Wab Kinew and his NDP inner circle are to take oaths in a ceremony at The Leaf _ a botanical attraction at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg. The government says the ceremony will be colourful, with singers and dancers, and will honour the seven […]

  The post Swearing in ceremony for Manitoba premier scheduled to take place next week appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 1:31PM

• Friday 01PM Oct 13/23

  Winnipeg police arrest man in connection with 15 hardware store robberies

  

  Police allege the suspect stole items ranging from air conditioners to power tools and, in one case, wielded an axe before fleeing.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 1:23PM

• Friday 12PM Oct 13/23

  Manitoba police watchdog looking into arrest after teen suffered broken leg

  Manitoba’s police watchdog — the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) — says it has opened an investigation surrounding the arrest of a teen in Winnipeg earlier this month after he suffered a broken leg. Winnipeg police say on Oct. 12, while officers were patrolling along Magnus Avenue, they noticed two teens who looked like […]

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  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 12:48PM

• Friday 12PM Oct 13/23

  Delays being experienced for Manitoba health card applications

  

  For those who are looking to apply for a Manitoba health card, they may have to wait longer for it to arrive.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 12:42PM

• Friday 12PM Oct 13/23

  Man Charged in Multiple Thefts at Winnipeg Hardware Stores

  Winnipeg police have charged a man they say was responsible for a crime spree targeting 15 hardware stores in the city.

  © 2023. This article Man Charged in Multiple Thefts at Winnipeg Hardware Stores appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 12:34PM

• Friday 12PM Oct 13/23

  Swearing-in ceremony for Manitoba premier scheduled to take place next week

  

  Manitoba's new premier and cabinet are scheduled to be sworn in Wednesday.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 12:15PM

• Friday 12PM Oct 13/23

  Manitoba Moose solidify roster ahead of Friday’s home opener

  

  Ten of the players on the Manitoba Moose roster have National Hockey League experience, including six who have played for the parent Winnipeg Jets.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 12:12PM

• Friday 11AM Oct 13/23

  Youth sent to hospital with broken leg after Winnipeg police arrest

  

  A young man was sent to the hospital after his lower leg was broken while being arrested by Winnipeg police, the province's police watchdog says.

  © CBC | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 11:28AM

• Friday 11AM Oct 13/23

  ‘Big Brother Canada’ Season 12: Casting open across the country

  

  Do you have what it takes to be a 'Big Brother Canada' houseguest?

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 11:21AM

• Friday 11AM Oct 13/23

  Tips for staying safe on the water during the cooler months

  

  With Manitoba experiencing mild fall weather, many people may be enjoying the autumnal colours while boating on the province’s lakes and rivers.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 11:16AM

• Friday 11AM Oct 13/23

  Goodbye to more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months

  Best Buy is saying goodbye to movie-watching with physical discs, with plans to phase out its DVD and Blu-ray sales by early 2024

  The post Goodbye to more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 11:15AM

• Friday 11AM Oct 13/23

  Kinew’s cabinet to be sworn in Wednesday

  Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew might not officially be the province’s premier, but he will soon have a cabinet. Kinew announced Friday that the province’s new executive council will be sworn […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 11:13AM

• Friday 10AM Oct 13/23

  New Manitoba cabinet to be sworn in at Assiniboine Park: Kinew

  

  Two weeks after his historic election win, Manitoba's premier-designate is set to make things official by swearing in his new cabinet.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 10:51AM

• Friday 10AM Oct 13/23

  Police watchdog investigates report of broken bones during arrest of Winnipeg youth

  

  Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating an incident from early Thursday morning that left a youth suspect with broken bones after a chase with police.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 10:48AM

• Friday 10AM Oct 13/23

  Housing complex to provide safe community for pioneering generation of Winnipeg 2SLGBTQ+ seniors

  

  An affordable housing complex for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors — the first of its kind in Canada — is expected to make a huge difference for its residents in their golden years.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 10:29AM

• Friday 10AM Oct 13/23

  Wab Kinew to introduce and swear in his Manitoba cabinet next week

  

  Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew's new executive council will be announced and sworn in next Wednesday.

  © CBC | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 10:24AM

• Friday 09AM Oct 13/23

  Manitoba NDP Cabinet to Be Sworn-In Oct. 18

  WINNIPEG -- Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew has announced his cabinet will be sworn in on Wednesday, October 18.

  © 2023. This article Manitoba NDP Cabinet to Be Sworn-In Oct. 18 appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 9:32AM

• Friday 09AM Oct 13/23

  Air Canada halts flights to Israel until end of October

  Air Canada says it’s cancelling all direct flights to and from Tel Aviv through the end of the month. The suspension, which extends one in place since Oct. 8, comes after Hamas’s attack on Israel last weekend that sparked retaliatory airstrikes and fears the fighting could escalate into a regional war. Canada’s largest airline says […]

  The post Air Canada halts flights to Israel until end of October appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 9:17AM

• Friday 09AM Oct 13/23

  Supreme Court majority rules against federal impact assessment law

  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled against the federal government’s impact assessment law on Friday, with five out of seven judges finding most of it to be unconstitutional because it ultimately seeks to regulate activities within provincial jurisdiction. Chief Justice Richard Wagner, writing for the majority, said the law as written is aimed […]

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  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 9:12AM

• Friday 08AM Oct 13/23

  How Manitobans can catch a glimpse of Saturday's solar eclipse

  

  Manitobans will have a chance to see a partial solar eclipse this weekend.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 8:39AM

• Friday 08AM Oct 13/23

  Mélanie Joly visiting Israel to reaffirm support, push for humanitarian aid passage

  Canada’s foreign affairs minister has arrived in Tel Aviv as she visits Israel and Jordan to hold talks on the impacts of Hamas’ attack on Israel and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Global Affairs Canada says in a statement that Minister Mélanie Joly travelled to the Middle East through Greece, the destination of the […]

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  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 8:28AM

• Friday 08AM Oct 13/23

  Weekend only deals at Costco

  Here are some bonus deals valid in store at Costco until the end of the day on Sunday.

  The post Weekend only deals at Costco appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 8:23AM

• Friday 08AM Oct 13/23

  Manitobans Being Rewarded for Recycling

  WINNIPEG -- There's an added incentive for Manitobans to be recycling during the month of October.

  © 2023. This article Manitobans Being Rewarded for Recycling appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 8:01AM

• Friday 07AM Oct 13/23

  ANALYSIS: Despite the loss, lots of positives around new-look Jets

  

  The game was far from perfect, but I suspect most people in the organization feel more positive about the Jets than they did before the game — even if it was a loss.

  © Global | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 7:52AM

• Friday 07AM Oct 13/23

  How the NFT market rose and crashed, and who’s left holding the bill

  In today’s Big Story Podcast, a couple of years ago, NFTs were the next big thing. They were everywhere, with celebrity endorsements, big media companies jumping on the bandwagon and ceaseless promotion from nearly everyone in the crypto sphere. They were “valued” as one-of-a-kind tokens to exclusive communities and riches to come. Today? A new […]

  The post How the NFT market rose and crashed, and who’s left holding the bill appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 7:28AM

• Friday 05AM Oct 13/23

  A teacher is dead and 2 people are wounded after a France stabbing attack that echoes 2020 killing

  

  A man of Chechen origin who was under surveillance by the French security services over suspected radicalization stabbed a teacher to death at his former high school and critically wounded two other people in northern France on Friday, authorities said.

  © CTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 5:56AM

• Friday 05AM Oct 13/23

  Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of Gaza City as possible ground offensive looms

  Israel’s military told Palestinians on Friday to evacuate Gaza City and head to the southern part of the besieged territory, an unprecedented order ahead of an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group. The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous. Hamas, which staged a shocking and brutal […]

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  © CityTV | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 5:13AM

• Friday 05AM Oct 13/23

  More people allege Manitoba man posing as massage therapist sexually assaulted them

  

  More people came forward with allegations last fall after RCMP released the name of a man charged with sexual assault while posing as a registered massage therapist.

  © CBC | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 5:00AM

• Friday 05AM Oct 13/23

  Palestinian-run businesses in Winnipeg report threats, abuse as deadly war continues

  

  Ramsey Zeid says he has tough skin, but the barrage of hate he's enduring as Israel and Hamas are embroiled in a bitter war is piercing through.

  © CBC | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 5:00AM

• Friday 02AM Oct 13/23

  Health-card backlog now lasting months, not weeks

  A backlog in processing key provincial documents has spread to Manitoba Health cards, with delays for the paperwork critical to accessing Medicare now being measured in months. According to a […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:01AM

• Friday 02AM Oct 13/23

  Sight for more eyes

  Manitoba’s portable optometrist office is on track to see a record number of students in 2023-24, as demand for pop-up exams and highly discounted glasses surge in public school districts. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 2:00AM

• Thursday 11PM Oct 12/23

  Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms

  

  Palestinians fled in a mass exodus Friday from northern Gaza after Israel's military told some 1 million people to evacuate to the southern part of the besieged territory ahead of an expected ground invasion in retaliation for the surprise attack by the ruling Hamas militant group nearly a week ago.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 11:00PM

• Thursday 11PM Oct 12/23

  Hamas says 70 people, mostly women and children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza's fleeing convoys

  

  Hamas officials say that 70 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on convoys fleeing Gaza City.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 11:00PM

• Thursday 08PM Oct 12/23

  Winnipeg woman advocates for closure of Manwin Hotel over safety concerns

  

  A Winnipeg woman argues that on top of a checkered history of crimes associated with a Main Street hotel, there are also ongoing safety concerns that warrant its closure — while its owner says the hotel isn't the problem.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 8:51PM

• Thursday 07PM Oct 12/23

  Rookie MLAs headed back to school for four-day crash course in… everything

  A boot camp for beginners gets under way next week when “New MLA School” is in session. Before the legislative session begins in the coming weeks, a four-day comprehensive training […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 7:15PM

• Thursday 07PM Oct 12/23

  News briefs for Friday, October 13, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Friday, October 13, 2023 Man charged in hardware store shoplifting spree 12:24 PM Winnipeg police property crimes investigators arrested a man accused […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 7:00PM

• Thursday 06PM Oct 12/23

  Winnipeg councillor wants to know cost for city to 'go it alone' on sewer upgrades

  

  A Winnipeg councillor wants to know how much more households might have to pay on their water and waste fees if the city goes ahead without federal or provincial help with upgrades meant to cut down on raw sewage spills.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 6:36PM

• Thursday 06PM Oct 12/23

  Westwood woman living next to private golf club teed off over lack of accountability for ‘battered’ home

  The siding on Karen Bryngelson’s house in Westwood is scarred by holes she says were caused by errant golf balls launched from a private course next door.

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 6:16PM

• Thursday 06PM Oct 12/23

  Recommended short-term rental regulations stir mixed feelings among Winnipeggers

  

  The City of Winnipeg has proposed regulations for short-term rental accommodations, including licensing, taxation, and limiting how many properties owners can rent out.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 6:12PM

• Thursday 06PM Oct 12/23

  City looking at 'last resort' option to go after unpaid business taxes

  

  The city of Winnipeg is looking at a “last resort” option, that’s never been enforced, to go after outstanding business taxes.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 6:08PM

• Thursday 05PM Oct 12/23

  Some Manitoba arts institutions face major deficits driven by inflation, fewer sales

  

  Some of Manitoba's most celebrated artistic institutions are looking at a challenging road ahead in the face of major deficits and audience levels that haven't rebounded post-pandemic.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:46PM

• Thursday 05PM Oct 12/23

  End Homelessness Winnipeg’s target goal date ‘will need to be revisited’

  End Homelessness Winnipeg is experiencing mixed results amid its current five-year strategy, while suggesting a resource boost and more ambitious targets are needed. The registered charitable organization’s latest annual report […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:40PM

• Thursday 05PM Oct 12/23

  Family’s tragic end, soaring number of illegal crossing attempts prompt warnings from both sides of border

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Illegal crossings at the Manitoba border into the United States have skyrocketed since an Indian family froze to death in a field near Emerson in 2022, […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:35PM

• Thursday 05PM Oct 12/23

  'A statement': Edmonton-based Pride Tape sales take off after NHL ban, co-founder says

  

  A National Hockey League decision to ban rainbow-coloured stick tape has some hockey players and organizations showing their support to the LGBTQ2S+ community.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:35PM

• Thursday 05PM Oct 12/23

  Group calls for closure of Manwin Hotel

  Drums and calls for action may be heard throughout Main Street Winnipeg on Friday as a group is set to gather to call for the closure of the Manwin Hotel, the organizer saying the hotel is putting people at risk.  Barb Guimond says she’s heard the hotel has become a hotbed for crime and dangerous activity — making claims of […]

  The post Group calls for closure of Manwin Hotel appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:23PM

• Thursday 05PM Oct 12/23

  Israel-Hamas conflict: Increased patrol in Winnipeg for communities affected, police say

  

  Winnipeg police have increased patrol of cultural centres, schools and places of worship in light of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 5:11PM

• Thursday 04PM Oct 12/23

  Wood rot, insect damage highlighted in Fort Gibraltar walkway collapse report

  Rotten wood and carpenter ants are the suspected culprits behind the dramatic footbridge collapse inside Fort Gibraltar that sent 17 elementary students and their teacher to the hospital in the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 4:59PM

• Thursday 04PM Oct 12/23

  'They see people as dollar signs': Manitoba RCMP and U.S. Border Patrol warn human smuggling cases have spiked

  

  Manitoba RCMP and U.S. Border Patrol agents say cases of human smuggling have spiked this year, with nearly 250 people trying to cross illegally.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 4:59PM

• Thursday 04PM Oct 12/23

  Manitoba RCMP and U.S. Border Patrol warn human smuggling cases have spiked

  

  Manitoba RCMP and U.S. Border Patrol agents say cases of human smuggling have spiked this year, with nearly 250 people trying to cross illegally.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 4:59PM

• Thursday 04PM Oct 12/23

  Pharmacare would cost public sector billions more a year, but save economy money: PBO

  The parliamentary budget officer says a single-payer universal drug plan would cost federal and provincial governments an additional $ 11.2 billion in the first year of the program, and $13.4 billion in the fourth year. The PBO released a report on Thursday that provides an estimate for the cost of a pharmacare program between 2024-25 […]

  The post Pharmacare would cost public sector billions more a year, but save economy money: PBO appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 4:42PM

• Thursday 04PM Oct 12/23

  ParticipACTION finds Manitobans are spending more of their day sitting than before the pandemic

  While working from home became the safe choice during the pandemic, new data from ParticipAction suggests that may no longer be the case.  As survey data indicates Manitobans who work remotely demonstrate the highest levels of sedentary time. ParticipACTION found that remote workers spent 73 per cent of their days or about 6.2 hours out […]

  The post ParticipACTION finds Manitobans are spending more of their day sitting than before the pandemic appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 4:38PM

• Thursday 04PM Oct 12/23

  Winnipegger in Israel remains worried  

  As war wages on in Israel, Winnipeggers living in Israel and those with ties to the country are constantly worried as the situation continues to worsen. Rabbi Yosef Benarroch lives in Israel with his family, but also is the Rabbi of Adas Yeshurun Herzlia Congregation in Winnipeg. He went to Israel for the holiday, Sukkot, […]

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  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 4:23PM

• Thursday 04PM Oct 12/23

  Sask. police services waive fees to help survivors reclaim their Indigenous names

  

  In recognition of the lasting trauma of those who survived the Indian Residential School system and the Sixties Scoop, Saskatchewan police services are waiving the fees required for people wishing to reclaim their Indigenous names.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 4:18PM

• Thursday 03PM Oct 12/23

  Additional infrastructure planned by city for pedestrian crossings across Winnipeg

  

  Pedestrian crossing infrastructure will be built at various locations across Winnipeg, according to the city who says the move falls under road safety projects.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 3:37PM

• Thursday 03PM Oct 12/23

  Winnipeg police arrest two suspects in drug trafficking investigation

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the trafficking of illicit drugs in the city’s North End.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 3:17PM

• Thursday 03PM Oct 12/23

  Women’s Health Clinic commemorating Pregnancy and Loss Awareness month with bereavement conference

  October is Pregnancy and Loss Awareness Month, and Women’s Health Clinic is working to bring together impacted families so they can find guidance and support. “Really, my whole world was just flipped upside down at that point and it was such an isolating time in my life. A time of grief and loss and a […]

  The post Women’s Health Clinic commemorating Pregnancy and Loss Awareness month with bereavement conference appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 3:03PM

• Thursday 02PM Oct 12/23

  City seeks solo price tag on combined sewer megaproject

  A cost estimate for the City of Winnipeg to solely fund a megaproject slated to reduce diluted sewage overflows into rivers by 2045 will likely be revealed next month. A […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 2:52PM

• Thursday 02PM Oct 12/23

  City seeks solo price tag on combined sewer megaproject

  A cost estimate for the City of Winnipeg to solely fund a megaproject slated to reduce diluted sewage overflows into rivers by 2045 will likely be revealed next month. A […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 2:52PM

• Thursday 02PM Oct 12/23

  Brandon University researchers working to create early detection test for breast cancer

  

  Researchers at Brandon University are working to create a blood test that will help with the early detection of breast cancer.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 2:50PM

• Thursday 02PM Oct 12/23

  Arrests follow drug investigation by Winnipeg police

  

  Winnipeg police charged two individuals following an investigation into drug trafficking in the city earlier this month. A search warrant led to the seizure of various items.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 2:37PM

• Thursday 02PM Oct 12/23

  Police dog helps Manitoba RCMP nab teen suspect hiding in tall grass

  

  A 17-year-old from Brandon is in custody after a break-in at a rural home, thanks to Manitoba RCMP and a police dog named Jolt.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 2:30PM

• Thursday 02PM Oct 12/23

  Canadian Police Forces Upping Patrols in Response to Israel-Hamas War

  TORONTO — Some Canadian police forces say they are increasing patrols in response to the Israel-Hamas war while offering assurances that they have not received any credible threats. 

  © 2023. This article Canadian Police Forces Upping Patrols in Response to Israel-Hamas War appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 2:27PM

• Thursday 01PM Oct 12/23

  Missing 81-year-old man safely located, Winnipeg police say

  

  An 81-year-old man reported missing after he was last seen near Sturgeon Road and Portage Avenue on Wednesday morning has been safely located.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 1:09PM

• Thursday 01PM Oct 12/23

  Security concerns heightened in Winnipeg's Jewish, Palestinian communities

  

  Increased security measures are in place in Winnipeg amid the escalating Israel-Gaza war as the Jewish community says a former Hamas leader has called for 'a day of mobilization' around the world.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 1:05PM

• Thursday 01PM Oct 12/23

  Missing Winnipeg man found, following silver alert

  

  Winnipeg police have located a man they say was last seen in the city on Wednesday morning. This comes following a Silver Alert issued on Thursday.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 1:03PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Police Watchdog Probing Motorcycle Crash Near Dugald

  The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is looking into a crash where a 16-year-old boy was injured while riding a motorcycle.

  © 2023. This article Police Watchdog Probing Motorcycle Crash Near Dugald appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:55PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Premier, mayor on same page offers real chance for breakthrough in homeless crisis

  What happens when a big-city mayor and a premier join forces to tackle a humanitarian crisis like Winnipeg’s growing homelessness problem and make it one of their top priorities? The […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:53PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Gifts and more at Costco

  Here are a bunch of gifts and gift baskets from the Kenaston location in Winnipeg.

  The post Gifts and more at Costco appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:47PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Happy Howl-oween! Send us photos of your pets dressed up in costume

  

  Send us a photo of your pet all dressed up for Halloween for a chance to be featured in our coverage.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:39PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Manitoba youth accused of assaulting nine-year-old girl, RCMP say

  

  A 13-year-old boy has been charged with assault with a weapon after an incident at Moskahiken Cree Nation in which a girl 9, was allegedly assaulted.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:38PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Winnipeg police increasing security, patrols due to Isreal-Gaza conflict

  Winnipeg police says it is monitoring and will continue to monitor certain community groups within the city regarding the war in the Middle East. WPS said in a release Thursday, that officers have been in contact with community leaders about the impacts of the conflict and the fear and insecurity it is creating in Winnipeg. […]

  The post Winnipeg police increasing security, patrols due to Isreal-Gaza conflict appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:37PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Saskatchewan tables school pronoun bill, invokes notwithstanding clause

  The Saskatchewan government has tabled legislation and the notwithstanding clause to prevent children under 16 from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent.

  The post Saskatchewan tables school pronoun bill, invokes notwithstanding clause appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:18PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  CONTEST: Win Tickets to Heebie Jeebies

  Looking for a good scare this Halloween? Visit Heebie Jeebies! Experience more than 45,000 square feet of pure terror in southwest Winnipeg

  © 2023. This article CONTEST: Win Tickets to Heebie Jeebies appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:15PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  Manitoba arts organizations feel the post-pandemic pinch

  

  Local arts organizations say they're struggling due in large part to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 12:01PM

• Thursday 12PM Oct 12/23

  City police increase patrols near Jewish, Islamic buildings in wake of Mideast bloodshed, terrorist’s call for action

  Winnipeg police have stepped up patrols around synagogues, mosques and other places of worship in the wake of the terrorist attacks and declaration of war in Israel Saturday. In a […]

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

• Thursday 11AM Oct 12/23

  Watch as Saskatoon's police plane tracks a speeding motorcycle

  

  The Saskatoon police posted dramatic video on Monday of a motorcycle driving at excessive speeds around the city, including in a residential area.

  © CTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 11:59AM

• Thursday 11AM Oct 12/23

  Don’t mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park

  When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter, this year’s undisputed champ is Grazer. Grazer, also known as Bear 128 to the fans of Fat Bear Week at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, won this year’s contest, handily defeating Chunk 108,321 to 23,134 in the finals. The annual contest, […]

  The post Don’t mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 11:53AM

• Thursday 11AM Oct 12/23

  War in Middle East prompts Winnipeg police to boost patrols around cultural venues

  

  The fear and insecurity stemming from the war in the Middle East has led to an increased presence of Winnipeg police around cultural centres, schools, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship in the city.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 11:40AM

• Thursday 10AM Oct 12/23

  Police service blasted for beefing up downtown patrols at cost to inner-city areas

  

  An inner-city activist is livid about a decision by the Winnipeg Police Service to pull some officers from community districts and reassign them to beef up patrols downtown.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 10:41AM

• Thursday 10AM Oct 12/23

  Manitoba to get partial view of solar eclipse Saturday morning

  

  Manitobans with an interest in astronomy are being encouraged to look up at the sky this weekend... but not without proper eye protection.

  © Global | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 10:14AM

• Thursday 09AM Oct 12/23

  Evacuations from Israel underway as military shuttles Canadians to Greece

  

  Canadian military flights evacuating citizens, permanent residents and their families from Israel began Thursday, says Defence Minister Bill Blair.

  © CBC | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 9:52AM

• Thursday 09AM Oct 12/23

  Canadian military flight leaves Tel Aviv with 130 people on board: defence minister

  Defence Minister Bill Blair says a Royal Canadian Air Force plane has left Tel Aviv with 130 people on board. 

  The post Canadian military flight leaves Tel Aviv with 130 people on board: defence minister appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 9:39AM