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Thursday 10AM Nov 30/23
New Filipino eatery at the Forks Market introduces Winnipeg to culture through food
A culmination of his classical training, years in the kitchen, pandemic setbacks and a desire to share his culture with wider audiences has led chef Norm Pastorin to this moment. The Winnipeg chef is opening a Filipino eatery at the Forks Market – Basta! – with the goal of introducing Winnipeg to his culture through […]
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© CityTV | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 10:16AM
Thursday 09AM Nov 30/23
Trio of Manitoba financial institutions could soon be merging
A trio of financial institutions in the province are exploring the idea of combining their operations and creating a new credit union in Manitoba.
© CTV | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 9:58AM
Thursday 09AM Nov 30/23
Buffy Sainte-Marie's claims of Cree ancestry and birth on Sask. First Nation removed from her website
The biography of Buffy Sainte-Marie on her official website no longer claims the famous singer is a Cree woman "likely" born on the Piapot First Nation in Saskatchewan. The singer said she removed the references to protect those who have defended her in the wake of CBC's investigation into her ancestry claims.
© CBC | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 9:00AM
Thursday 08AM Nov 30/23
CSIS whistleblowers face hurdles seeking justice for alleged sexual assaults
Canadian Security Intelligence Service employees who say the agency's British Columbia office is a toxic workplace have faced a series of hurdles in speaking out -- including a law against identifying themselves or colleagues.
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© CityTV | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 8:34AM
Thursday 08AM Nov 30/23
Manitoba Opens Cabinet Office in the Pembina Valley
The Manitoba government has opened a regional cabinet office in the Pembina Valley to act as an open line of communication to the province.
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© ChrisD | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 8:24AM
Thursday 08AM Nov 30/23
Three Manitoba Credit Unions in Talks to Merge
Assiniboine Credit Union, Caisse Financial Group and Westoba Credit Union are in talks to potentially merge.
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© ChrisD | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 8:05AM
Thursday 07AM Nov 30/23
Province introduces new cabinet position representing southern Manitoba
The Manitoba government is creating a new position to represent southern Manitoba.
© CTV | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 7:33AM
Thursday 07AM Nov 30/23
‘Super pigs’ took over the prairies. Now they’re spreading further, quickly
For years, some researchers have been sounding the alarm, about the spread of wild boars—also called ‘super pigs”—on Canada’s prairies. A few years ago, the situation was bad. Now it’s critical. The pigs are multiplying and becoming harder to hunt or capture. They’ve now been seen in British Columbia and Ontario. And the US media […]
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© CityTV | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 7:20AM
Thursday 06AM Nov 30/23
‘No one will be turned away’: 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada
A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Thursday morning. People having suicidal thoughts or other mental health distress can now call or text 988 to reach a trained responder 24 hours a day, seven days a week — no matter where they live in the country. “My main message that I […]
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© CityTV | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 6:24AM
Thursday 05AM Nov 30/23
Desperate for care, northern Manitoba community groups reach out for veterinary services
A northern Manitoba animal shelter has launched a veterinary centre to ensure remote communities have access to affordable animal care. The Thompson Humane Society hopes to offer affordable animal care for the city and region with its new Animal Health and Wellness Centre.
© CBC | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 5:00AM
Thursday 05AM Nov 30/23
Former PC leadership candidate warns party not to adopt new rules drawn up after messy 2021 race
Former Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Shelly Glover is warning the party not to adopt new leadership-contest rules drawn up to prevent another chaotic race like the one she disputed in court two years ago.
© CBC | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 5:00AM
Thursday 05AM Nov 30/23
'Substantial influx' of Ukrainians displaced by war relying on Winnipeg food banks: Harvest report
One out of two people accessing Winnipeg food banks so far this year have been Ukrainians displaced by war — part of a broader provincial trend that suggests one in four people using the services in Manitoba have been newcomers.
© CBC | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 5:00AM
Thursday 05AM Nov 30/23
After surviving an ATV crash, this rider is among those calling for mandatory safety training
Don Eidse, who had to be rushed to hospital after an ATV rollover in 2020, is one of a growing number of people injured on all-terrain vehicles in Manitoba. He's also among those calling for mandatory safety training in the province for riders.
© CBC | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 5:00AM
Thursday 03AM Nov 30/23
988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada
Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, is now available in all provinces and territories, 24/7 and free of charge. Its goal is to prevent suicide.
© CBC | Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 3:00AM
Wednesday 11PM Nov 29/23
Accounting firm employees sleeping outside to support young at-risk men
A group of employees at an accounting firm in Winnipeg are sleeping outside tonight to support young at-risk men who are seeking a positive future. “This event, sleeping out is indicative of what these men go through night after night after night. There’s nothing more mentally debilitating than not knowing where you’re gonna sleep at […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 11:02PM
Wednesday 10PM Nov 29/23
Former Morden mayor to head new NDP cabinet office in southern Manitoba
The provincial government is setting up shop in southern Manitoba with a new cabinet office in the Pembina Valley region.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 10:11PM
Wednesday 09PM Nov 29/23
Christmas trees in full stock and companies are ready for customers
With Christmas around the corner, businesses selling natural trees are preparing for a big crush of customers in the days to come.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 9:02PM
Wednesday 08PM Nov 29/23
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 8:12PM
Wednesday 08PM Nov 29/23
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Nixon and Ford, dead at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100 years old. With his gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulation of power, Kissinger exerted uncommon influence […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 8:07PM
Wednesday 07PM Nov 29/23
NDP to open cabinet office in Pembina Valley
THE NDP government has appointed a popular former mayor to run a regional cabinet office in the Pembina Valley — an area where the party doesn’t have an elected representative. […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:56PM
Wednesday 07PM Nov 29/23
Family portraits blend hands-on experience, school memories
The smell of hairspray and burning curls — the byproduct of hot flat irons and other styling tools — filled a Winnipeg classroom this week, as vocational students transformed an […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:52PM
Wednesday 07PM Nov 29/23
Man killed in Langside rooming-house shooting had 'the biggest heart,' sister says
A Winnipeg woman whose brother was killed in a shooting at a West Broadway rooming house over the weekend says she’s been in the fetal position on the couch since hearing the news of his death.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:31PM
Wednesday 07PM Nov 29/23
True North seeks extension in bid to buy Portage Place
True North is asking for a little more time to decide whether or not it will buy a beleaguered downtown mall.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:19PM
Wednesday 07PM Nov 29/23
Candidates make their cases in Winnipeg to replace ousted national chief of Assembly of First Nations
The six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada explained how they would advocate for treaty rights, sovereignty and health issues during a forum a week before the election.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:06PM
Wednesday 07PM Nov 29/23
Lawyer questions police officers at joint inquest
This week, after eight prior days of testimony, a different tone emerged in the small courtroom where a joint inquest into the deaths of five men is being held. The […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:04PM
Wednesday 07PM Nov 29/23
MGEU heads back to bargaining table as 11,160 provincial civil servants await word on possible strike
The union representing thousands of provincial government employees is preparing to strike as negotiators returned to the bargaining table Wednesday. While the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union says there […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:01PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Brandon officers' use of force in arrest where man's arm broken was reasonable: police watchdog
The amount of force used by officers during an arrest at a Brandon restaurant that left a man with a broken arm was reasonable, according to Manitoba's police watchdog.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:56PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Tories flip-flop on gas tax after being booted from government
The Opposition Progressive Conservatives, who rejected a fuel tax holiday while they were in government, are demanding the NDP abolish the provincial tariff outright. On Wednesday, finance critic Obby Khan […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:45PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
‘It’s a stupid play’: Winnipeg Jets’ Gabriel Vilardi miffed at ex-teammate over hit
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi said he was close to being gone for the rest of the season after injuring his knee six weeks ago.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:37PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Bah humbug! Brewery says it's been told by landlord to take down tribute to famed Winnipeg sign
A Winnipeg brewery that tried to keep a holiday tradition alive by hoisting a version of a famed holiday sign onto its roof says it's been told by its landlord to take it down.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:35PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Public access to Lemay Forest ending Friday as advocates push to preserve it
Advocates calling for the City of Winnipeg to buy the Lemay Forest led a tour through the wooded St. Norbert area for possibly the last time — the developer/owner of the property has announced it will close the site to public access starting Friday.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:32PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Manitoba government tries to clarify tax-cut bill as Tories call for permanent relief
The NDP government worked to clarify its plans for a temporary suspension of the provincial fuel tax Wednesday while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives called for the tax to be permanently eliminated.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:30PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Inquest into Winnipeg police-interaction death hears contradicting testimony
More contradicting testimony has been entered by Winnipeg Police Service officers as part of an ongoing inquest examining the deaths of five men following police interactions. Three officers swore under oath, Wednesday Cochrane was combative and fighting with a general patrol officer when they arrived on scene, but video evidence shows that was not the case. Tactical officers Const. Ian McLarty, Eric Trotman, and […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:27PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
House fire in Winnipeg significantly damages home, displaces residents
Around 3 p.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a fire in a home on Townsend Avenue. WFPS said the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:16PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Manitoba water filtration company helping communities on water advisories
Nibi Envirotech has installed a water filtration system, giving residents of Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve - also known as Valley River First Nation - access to potable water.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:13PM
Wednesday 06PM Nov 29/23
Musk uses expletive to tell audience he doesn't care about advertisers that fled X over hate speech
Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in "blackmail" and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 6:08PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Province to bolster highway snow-clearing
The province’s plan to improve highway snow-clearing by hiring back 40 retirees, has been applauded by a rural politician who was miffed when the main link from Winnipeg to the […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:59PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
RCMP search for suspect who set fire to home with children inside
Manitoba RCMP is searching for a suspect who set fire to a home in West St. Paul with young children inside.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:57PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
House set on fire with children inside, RCMP searching for suspect
Manitoba RCMP is searching for a suspect who set fire to a home in West St. Paul with young children inside.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:57PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Manitoba government tries to clarify tax cut bill as Tories call for permanent relief
The NDP government worked to clarify its plans for a temporary suspension of the provincial fuel tax Wednesday while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives called for the tax to be permanently eliminated. Finance Minister Adrien Sala said his bill, now before the legislature, is aimed at providing temporary relief for people facing inflation. However, questions remained […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:56PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Sea Bears extend head coach Mike Taylor with 2-year deal
the Winnipeg Sea Bears announced Wednesday morning that they have signed CEBL Coach of the Year Mike Taylor to a two-year extension.
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:50PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
New data indicates Manitoba saw a major increase in homicides last year
New numbers are showing Manitoba saw a dramatic increase in the number of homicides last year as some say more community-based resources are needed to reduce crime. The numbers coming from an analysis by StatsCan show that Manitoba saw a 40 per cent increase in homicides in 2022, the largest rate increase compared to any […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:48PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Winnipeg police chief’s contract extended
Winnipeg police chief Danny Smyth will be granted a contract extension into the new year. The Winnipeg Police Board has given verbal assurances to Smyth, who has been chief since […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:45PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Newly extended Blue Bombers GM knows he will have hands full this off-season
Kyle Walters doesn't need a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas. The newly extended Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager told reporters Wednesday he expects a challenging off-season putting the pieces together for next year's Canadian Football League roster.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:40PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
St. Norbert residents rally to save Lemay Forest from high-density development
Residents in St. Norbert have rallied together on Wednesday to save Lemay Forest from a high-density development.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:36PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Winnipeg immigration consultant seeks to have permanent residency lawsuit tossed
A Winnipeg-based immigration consultant being sued by a man from India who claims his guidance and an alleged failure to submit paperwork jeopardized the man’s status in Canada is seeking […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:31PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
PCs demand permanent cut to fuel tax as NDP tries to clear up eligibility confusion in tax holiday bill
The NDP government worked to clarify its plans for a temporary suspension of the provincial fuel tax Wednesday while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives called for the tax to be permanently eliminated.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:23PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Manitoba government tries to clarify tax cut bill as Tories call for permanent relief
Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives are calling for the permanent elimination of the provincial fuel tax.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:22PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
City’s infrastructure to-do list tops $12B
Winnipeg’s infrastructure deficit has climbed to $8 billion, as per a new 10-year capital project blueprint that is largely made up of unfunded proposals, such as a new Arlington Bridge. […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:15PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
'We need to address the violent crime in Manitoba': Province's homicide rate nearly triple national average
Grim new statistics show Manitoba once again has the highest homicide rate per capita in all of Canada.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:04PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
Manitoba to add 31 acute-care beds to Winnipeg's Grace Hospital to help ease ER in crisis
The province says it's beefing up the number of acute care beds at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital to ease wait times for patients in its embattled emergency room.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:01PM
Wednesday 05PM Nov 29/23
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© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:00PM
Wednesday 04PM Nov 29/23
New beds coming to Grace Hospital over coming months: health minister
The provincial government is planning to add 31 new acute care beds at Grace Hospital over the coming year, with Manitoba's health minister noting the hospital has received a lot of attention for the wrong reasons.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 4:51PM
Wednesday 04PM Nov 29/23
Your support builds a better Free Press
My editor’s toolkit has recently seen the addition of what I call the “if nots.” It’s a handy device that calibrates what the Free Press does in view of the […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 4:27PM
Wednesday 04PM Nov 29/23
Bombers GM Walters expects tricky off-season, with OC Pierce possibly on the move
The newly extended Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager told reporters Wednesday he expects a challenging off-season.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 4:21PM
Wednesday 04PM Nov 29/23
Six candidates looking to become the next National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
Six candidates have put their names on the ballot to become the next National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, after former AFN National Chief Roseanne Archibald, who became the first woman to lead the AFN in 2021, was ousted following an investigation into her leadership. “We need to speak in a common voice, […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 4:17PM
Wednesday 04PM Nov 29/23
Winnipeg police chief offered verbal contract extension
Danny Smyth has been offered a verbal contract extension and plans to remain in his role as chief of the Winnipeg Police Service for at least the next eight months.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 4:16PM
Wednesday 03PM Nov 29/23
Google to Pay $100M a Year to Canadian News Publishers in Deal with Ottawa
Ottawa has agreed to set a $100-million yearly cap on payments that Google will be required to make to media companies when the government's controversial online news legislation takes effect at the end of the year.
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© ChrisD | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 3:30PM
Wednesday 03PM Nov 29/23
Winter Sea Bears: Winnipeg’s newest sports franchise making an impact in its off-season
Winter Sea Bears programming starts this Wednesday. It's a new off-season program involving basketball training camps for underserved youth across Winnipeg.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 3:28PM
Wednesday 02PM Nov 29/23
Police searching for missing man from Roseau River First Nation
The Manitoba First Nations Police Service is asking for help finding a man who hasn't been seen in more than a week.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 2:52PM
Wednesday 02PM Nov 29/23
Manitoba adding patient beds to hospitals, including Winnipeg’s Grace Hospital
Today, minister of health, seniors and long-term care, Uzoma Asagwara says 31 patient beds will be added to Grace Hospital's the medicine and surgery wards over the next year.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 2:47PM
Wednesday 02PM Nov 29/23
Flin Flon Man Wins HSC Millionaire Lottery Grand Prize
Scott Smith of Flin Flon, Manitoba is the big winner in the 2023 HSC Millionaire Lottery.
© 2023. This article Flin Flon Man Wins HSC Millionaire Lottery Grand Prize appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
© ChrisD | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 2:34PM
Wednesday 02PM Nov 29/23
Arson investigation underway as Manitoba home destroyed by flames
Police said the blaze, which is being treated as an arson, had fully engulfed the RM of West St. Paul home by the time officers arrived around 5:35 a.m. Tuesday.
© Global | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 2:22PM
Wednesday 02PM Nov 29/23
House north of Winnipeg destroyed by arsonist: RCMP
Adults and children were able to escape a house north of Winnipeg before it was engulfed and destroyed by flames in what RCMP say was an intentionally set fire.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 2:04PM
Wednesday 01PM Nov 29/23
Grace Hospital to See More Acute Care Beds in Early 2024
WINNIPEG -- The province is adding new acute care beds at Grace Hospital in an effort to reduce emergency department wait times.
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© ChrisD | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 1:40PM
Wednesday 01PM Nov 29/23
True North wants six month extension to decide on sale of Portage Place Mall
True North’s real estate wing is asking for a six-month extension on a plan to buy and redevelop Portage Place Mall.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 1:22PM
Wednesday 12PM Nov 29/23
Manitoba Conservation Dispatch Centre Opens in Brandon
BRANDON, Man. -- A centralized dispatch centre for Manitoba conservation officers is now operational in Brandon.
© 2023. This article Manitoba Conservation Dispatch Centre Opens in Brandon appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
© ChrisD | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 12:51PM
Wednesday 12PM Nov 29/23
Winnipeg woman missing since July 25 sighting in North End
A 32-year-old woman has been missing from Winnipeg's North End for more than four months.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 12:40PM
Wednesday 11AM Nov 29/23
U.S. charges Indian national in connection with assassination attempt with ties to Canada
The U.S. says it charged an Indian national in connection with the assassination attempt of a Khalistani separatist who has ties to Canada.
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 11:54AM
Wednesday 11AM Nov 29/23
Feds select Boeing military plane in sole-source deal, bypassing Bombardier
The federal government is expected to announce as early as Thursday that it has selected Boeing to replace the military’s aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar deal, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The decision to go with a sole-source contract would close the door on Quebec-based business jet maker Bombardier, which has […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 11:41AM
Wednesday 11AM Nov 29/23
World premiere of Narnia the musical coming to Winnipeg in December
The world premiere of a new “Narnia” adaptation is hitting the stage in Winnipeg this December. Starting Friday, families are invited to “step through the wardrobe” and watch the musical based on the popular books by C.S. Lewis. Some of the 18 performances at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) area already sold out. […]
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© CityTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 11:25AM
Wednesday 10AM Nov 29/23
Sea Bears Re-Sign Head Coach Mike Taylor for 2024-25
The Winnipeg Sea Bears have sunk a three-pointer in re-signing head coach Mike Taylor for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
© 2023. This article Sea Bears Re-Sign Head Coach Mike Taylor for 2024-25 appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
© ChrisD | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 10:57AM
Wednesday 10AM Nov 29/23
Sea Bears Partner with Wesmen, Bisons on Youth Basketball Camps
The Winnipeg Sea Bears are connecting with youth on the court this offseason to create opportunities to learn the game of basketball.
© 2023. This article Sea Bears Partner with Wesmen, Bisons on Youth Basketball Camps appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
© ChrisD | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 10:45AM
Wednesday 10AM Nov 29/23
'No concessions' St-Onge says in $100M a year news deal with Google
The Canadian government has reached a deal with Google over the Online News Act that will see the tech giant pay $100 million annually to publishers, and continue to allow access to Canadian news content on its platform. This comes after Google had threatened to block news on its platform when the contentious new rules come into effect next month.
© CTV | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 10:22AM
Wednesday 10AM Nov 29/23
True North asks for 6 more months to decide whether to buy Portage Place
The real estate wing of the company that owns the Winnipeg Jets is asking for six more months to decide whether to proceed with a $550-million proposal to purchase and redevelop downtown Winnipeg's Portage Place mall.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 10:06AM
Wednesday 09AM Nov 29/23
Federal government reaches deal with Google on Online News Act
Google and the federal government have reached an agreement in their dispute over the Online News Act that would see Google continue to share Canadian news online in return for the company making annual payments to news companies in the range of $100 million.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 9:42AM
Wednesday 05AM Nov 29/23
A bridge too far-fetched: How the infrastructure-planning sausage gets made in Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg is sometimes forced to decide on infrastructure projects the same way as the ancients did in Europe - divining the will of powerful benefactors.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:00AM
Wednesday 03AM Nov 29/23
How a Manitoba researcher helped uncover sexually transmitted cases of a deadlier mpox strain
A research team made up of Canadian scientists and researchers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented the first known cases of a deadlier strain of mpox spreading through sexual contact.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 3:00AM
Wednesday 03AM Nov 29/23
Doctor took $100K loan to work in northern Manitoba town, left before contract was up: court documents
A family doctor recruited to work for a decade in the northern Manitoba community of The Pas left after just 16 months and is now refusing and/or neglecting to repay a $100,000 interest-free loan, according to documents filed in court.
© CBC | Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 3:00AM
Tuesday 09PM Nov 28/23
Winnipeg Jets Blanked 2-0 by Stars to Begin Homestand
Dallas netminder Jake Oettinger stopped 27 shots to record his first shutout of the season, leading the Stars to a 2-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.
© 2023. This article Winnipeg Jets Blanked 2-0 by Stars to Begin Homestand appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.
© ChrisD | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 9:58PM
Tuesday 09PM Nov 28/23
Winnipeg Jets stymied by Oettinger in 2-0 loss to Dallas
Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for the shutout while Winnipeg failed on a pair of 5-on-3 chances.
© Global | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 9:40PM
Tuesday 09PM Nov 28/23
Family, community come together around sacred fire for support in wake of rooming-house killings
Community members and family members of some of the victims of mass shooting at a rooming house in West Broadway gathered Tuesday evening around a sacred fire. A relative of two of the victims is hoping and praying whomever is responsible comes forward and is brought to justice.
© CBC | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 9:15PM
Tuesday 08PM Nov 28/23
Previously suspended Winnipeg school trustee resigns: board chair
A Manitoba school trustee previously suspended for social media posts targeting the LGBTQ2S+ community has tendered her resignation.
© CTV | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 8:48PM
Tuesday 08PM Nov 28/23
School board accepts resignation of trustee who was suspended 3 times this year
A controversial school board trustee at the Louis Riel School Division has resigned, the division's board announced at special meeting on Tuesday.
© CBC | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 8:06PM
Tuesday 07PM Nov 28/23
‘A tragedy to us all’: dozens of mourners join slain sisters’ family at vigil
The grieving family of two Indigenous sisters killed in a weekend mass shooting called for justice Tuesday, while dozens of mourners offered traditional prayers to the four victims at a […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 7:39PM
Tuesday 07PM Nov 28/23
Province, municipalities seek to see each other in new light
After years of frozen operating funds under the former Tory government, Manitoba municipalities are welcoming a thaw in relations with the province and the potential for predictable funding in the […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 7:23PM
Tuesday 07PM Nov 28/23
Province puts Tories’ 10-year, $211-M air-ambulance deal under microscope
A 10-year, $211-million air-ambulance deal with Keewatin Air signed by the former Progressive Conservative government during its final months in office is under review. It’s too soon to say if […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 7:14PM
Tuesday 07PM Nov 28/23
Long-delayed development on site of former Winnipeg police HQ moving forward
Construction is set to begin on a new mixed-use commercial and residential project on the property that once housed Winnipeg’s police headquarters.
© CBC | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 7:03PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
City says it is not responsible in Fort Gibraltar collapse: court documents
The City of Winnipeg says it is not responsible for injuries a Winnipeg boy suffered when he, along with 16 other people, plummeted to the ground as a Fort Gibraltar walkway collapsed earlier this year.
© CTV | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:57PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
Inflation putting a pinch on Giving Tuesday in Manitoba
With inflation putting a pinch on just about everybody's pocketbook, some non-profits are seeing new highs - and new lows - in the size and frequency of contributions.
© CTV | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:41PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
Winnipeg police charge two Mexicans after seizing $1.3M in drugs
Two people have been charged after Winnipeg police seized over $1.3 million worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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© CityTV | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:23PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
‘Really soft, nice person’ from Kenya among slain victims in West Broadway mass shooting
A Kenyan man who was shot to death Sunday inside a West Broadway home studied biology at the University of Manitoba before briefly going missing in recent years. Melelek Leseri […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:20PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign 9 players after locking up general manager
The Bombers signed five Americans and four Canadians just hours after announcing Kyle Walters had agreed to a 2-year contract extension.
© Global | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:11PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
Manitoba to make Orange Shirt Day a statutory holiday
Orange Shirt Day will soon be a statutory holiday in Manitoba. In one of his first acts as Premier, Wab Kinew has introduced legislation to officially mark September 30 as the Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “It was a positive step for the future for Indigenous people, Survivors of Residential School and their families,” said Wayne Mason Jr., Exec. […]
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© CityTV | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:04PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
Winnipeg’s charity hub sees surge in donations and acts of kindness on Giving Tuesday
The idea for Giving Tuesday began in New York City in 2012 and the idea is to give back to the community after such sales like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
© Global | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:02PM
Tuesday 06PM Nov 28/23
News briefs for Tuesday, November 28, 2023
A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Jets trail Stars 1-0 after two periods 8:51 PM Joe Pavelski’s second period goal is the difference so […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 6:00PM
Tuesday 05PM Nov 28/23
Rogers Sugar strike: Supply disruptions prompt Winnipeg businesses to search for other sugar sources
For 34 years, Winnipeg’s Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co. has taken pride in sourcing local ingredients for its delicious treats. But like many companies in western Canada, the bakery relies on Rogers Sugar refinery in B.C. for its sugar.
© CTV | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 5:55PM
Tuesday 05PM Nov 28/23
CN Rail files lawsuit over pro-Palestine protesters' rail blockade in Winnipeg
CN Rail has launched a lawsuit against a group of pro-Palestine protesters who set up an hours-long blockade on train tracks in Winnipeg.
© CTV | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 5:55PM
Tuesday 05PM Nov 28/23
Outreach agency research reveals geographic challenges in finding, safely helping growing number of city’s homeless
The growing number of homeless Winnipeggers living in riverbank encampments proves the need for accurate data about where they are, what kind of drug-overdose support they have and how outreach […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 5:51PM
Tuesday 05PM Nov 28/23
Judge convicts Ste. Anne doctor of sexually assaulting five patients
A Manitoba doctor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting five patients during the course of medical examinations spanning 16 years. Arcel Bissonnette, 64, stood trial earlier this year accused […]
© Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 5:50PM