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• Tuesday 12PM Dec 12/23

  Vancouver police arrest man after reports of gun at Ibrahim Ali trial

  

  Vancouver police say a man has been arrested and released in connection with allegations that someone brought a gun into the courtroom for the high-profile Ibrahim Ali murder trial.

  The post Vancouver police arrest man after reports of gun at Ibrahim Ali trial appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 12:44PM

• Tuesday 12PM Dec 12/23

  True North, Southern Chiefs Partner on Downtown Winnipeg Revitalization

  WINNIPEG -- A real estate arm of True North Sports + Entertainment has partnered with the Southern Chiefs on two key downtown developments.

  © 2023. This article True North, Southern Chiefs Partner on Downtown Winnipeg Revitalization appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 12:44PM

• Tuesday 12PM Dec 12/23

  True North, Southern Chiefs sign partnership they say will be catalyst to revitalize downtown Winnipeg

  

  Two major redevelopment projects in downtown Winnipeg joined forces on Tuesday in what Grand Chief Jerry Daniels called "an act of true reconciliation — economic reconciliation."

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 12:33PM

• Tuesday 12PM Dec 12/23

  Report raises living wage in Winnipeg, Thompson by five per cent

  A local think tank is calling for Manitoba’s minimum wage to hit $19.21.  That’s how much is needed to earn a living wage in Winnipeg, according to a new report […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 12:31PM

• Tuesday 12PM Dec 12/23

  Canada supports UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

  

  Canada voted in favour of a non-binding United Nations resolution that calls for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in the Israel-Hamas war.

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 12:30PM

• Tuesday 12PM Dec 12/23

  21-year-old man wanted for 2nd-degree murder in November shooting: Winnipeg police

  

  Police are searching for a 21-year-old who's wanted for second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Winnipeg's St. James area in November.

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 12:20PM

• Tuesday 12PM Dec 12/23

  RCMP catch four men illegally walking into Canada; one suffers serious weather-related injuries

  Canadian border agents have four African men in custody — one of them suffering serious, weather-related injuries — who were picked up near Emerson after they illegally walked into the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 12:15PM

• Tuesday 11AM Dec 12/23

  Police make arrest in St. James homicide; continue search for second suspect

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service has made an arrest in a St. James homicide that took place last month, but continue to search for a second suspect.

  © CTV | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 11:56AM

• Tuesday 11AM Dec 12/23

  Seven Oaks School Division Names New Superintendent

  WINNIPEG -- Seven Oaks School Division has named Tony Kreml as its new superintendent.

  © 2023. This article Seven Oaks School Division Names New Superintendent appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 11:03AM

• Tuesday 10AM Dec 12/23

  Four Men Caught Crossing Canada-U.S. Border into Manitoba, One Taken to Hospital

  WINNIPEG — RCMP say four men from Africa have been caught trying to cross the Canada-U. S. border unauthorized into Manitoba.

  © 2023. This article Four Men Caught Crossing Canada-U.S. Border into Manitoba, One Taken to Hospital appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 10:54AM

• Tuesday 10AM Dec 12/23

  Manitoba NDP pauses sale of some Manitoba Housing units

  

  The Manitoba government has taken 19 public housing units and 10 vacant lots off the sale market, even though some had potential buyers.

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 10:53AM

• Tuesday 10AM Dec 12/23

  Three Charged After Stolen Vehicle Chase in Winnipeg

  Winnipeg police have charged three people after a chase involving a stolen vehicle downtown.

  © 2023. This article Three Charged After Stolen Vehicle Chase in Winnipeg appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 10:39AM

• Tuesday 10AM Dec 12/23

  Winnipegger celebrates 100th birthday and makes another pizza

  

  Antoinetta Lomonaco grins as her daughter ties a white apron around her back before stepping foot in the family-owned restaurant to make pizza in celebration of her 100th birthday.

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 10:25AM

• Tuesday 09AM Dec 12/23

  Brandon Police Seize $163K in Drugs Through Project Belittle

  Brandon police have charged five people and seized $163,000 in drugs after a months-long drug trafficking investigation.

  © 2023. This article Brandon Police Seize $163K in Drugs Through Project Belittle appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 9:48AM

• Tuesday 09AM Dec 12/23

  4 people found illegally crossing border in Manitoba, 1 suffering from weather exposure

  

  A man was sent to hospital with serious weather-related injuries after illegally crossing into Canada at the Manitoba-U.S. border with a group of people.

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 9:06AM

• Tuesday 07AM Dec 12/23

  Brandon’s Keystone Centre Marking 50 Years

  The Keystone Centre in Brandon is marking its 50th anniversary this year.

  © 2023. This article Brandon’s Keystone Centre Marking 50 Years appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 7:03AM

• Tuesday 05AM Dec 12/23

  From restaurants to hotels to the fire department, Thompson struggles with shortage of workers

  

  The president of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce says the worker shortage in the city is so bad, she was cleaning rooms at the hotel where she's a manager herself because she couldn't find housekeepers. Employers in the northern Manitoba city in several sectors say they're struggling with a shortage of workers.

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 5:00AM

• Tuesday 05AM Dec 12/23

  Staffing shortages prompting some Manitoba families to hire their own home-care help

  

  Vacant home-care positions within Manitoba’s regional health authorities have prompted RHAs and some families to hire workers outside the public system to provide home care.

  © CBC | Tue, Dec 12, 2023, 5:00AM

• Monday 08PM Dec 11/23

  Two people found dead at Winnipeg encampment

  

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says two people were found dead at a Euclid Avenue encampment Monday afternoon.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 8:51PM

• Monday 08PM Dec 11/23

  U of W students invest in free menstrual products

  The University of Winnipeg is the latest campus in the province to make pads and tampons free of charge to students, staff and visitors. “Menstrual safety is very important. People […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 8:32PM

• Monday 08PM Dec 11/23

  'The heart of our city': Downtown Winnipeg businesses welcome revitalization, BIZ initiatives

  

  The Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) is hoping to fill empty store fronts and contribute to the redevelopment of the city's downtown core.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 8:24PM

• Monday 07PM Dec 11/23

  Two people found dead in encampment: WFPS

  

  The city says two people were found dead in an encampment Monday afternoon.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 7:20PM

• Monday 07PM Dec 11/23

  Police board wants law changes to update outdated photo radar system

  

  Winnipeg's police board says the city's photo radar system is outdated and is lobbying the new NDP government to step in and fix it.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 7:05PM

• Monday 07PM Dec 11/23

  Former Manitoba missionary couple convicted of child sex crimes in Dominican Republic

  

  A missionary couple, previously living in Manitoba, have been convicted of sexual crimes against children in the Dominican Republic.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 7:04PM

• Monday 06PM Dec 11/23

  Iconic sculpture rolls onto U of M campus

  Forever Bicycles has locked in a five-year parking spot outside the University of Manitoba’s new Desautels Concert Hall. The silver, 3.7-metre-tall rectangular sculpture featuring 18 bikes was unveiled Dec. 8 […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:50PM

• Monday 06PM Dec 11/23

  MD ordered to pay $75K after late cancer diagnosis caused unnecessary pain, suffering before patient died

  A judge has ordered a Manitoba doctor to pay $75,000 in damages after ruling his late diagnosing of cancer caused a patient unnecessary pain and suffering before his death. Lindsey […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:24PM

• Monday 06PM Dec 11/23

  Southwestern Manitoba drug trafficking ring busted after 7-month investigation: Brandon police

  

  A drug trafficking ring that distributed large amounts of cocaine in southwestern Manitoba has been busted after a months-long investigation, Brandon police say.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:24PM

• Monday 06PM Dec 11/23

  Mounties catch four people trying to illegally cross Canada-U.S. border

  

  Manitoba RCMP say officers caught four people trying to illegally cross the Canada-U.S. border over the weekend.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:08PM

• Monday 06PM Dec 11/23

  News briefs for Monday, December 11, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Monday, December 11, 2023 Two people found dead in North Point Douglas encampment 6:29 PM Two people were found dead in an […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:00PM

• Monday 05PM Dec 11/23

  Winnipeg charities crunched for time with Christmas coming, need volunteers

  

  People aren't quite back into the run of things," said captain Ian Scott with the Salvation Army, adding many of the Sally Ann's volunteers just aren't available anymore.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 5:30PM

• Monday 05PM Dec 11/23

  Winnipeg’s city hall hanukkiah moved inside for 24 hours over weekend

  

  Concerns are being raised after the city hall hanukkiah was moved inside the building for about 24 hours this weekend. It is now back out front of the building.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 5:23PM

• Monday 05PM Dec 11/23

  Buying directly from the farmer: How Manitobans are looking to cut back on expenses

  

  In a bid to save on expenses, customers across Manitoba are looking to creative means to get their meat and groceries heading into the holidays.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 5:11PM

• Monday 05PM Dec 11/23

  2 people found dead at temporary encampment, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says

  

  Two people were found dead at a temporary encampment on Euclid Avenue, the city's fire and paramedic service says.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 5:09PM

• Monday 04PM Dec 11/23

  CSIS chief says he learned new details of alleged plot to kill Sikh activist from U.S. indictment

  

  The head of Canada's spy agency is addressing his agency's handling of the shocking murder of a Sikh separatist activist on Canadian soil for the first time since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blamed India for Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death earlier this year.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 4:55PM

• Monday 04PM Dec 11/23

  Mounties, fire commissioner probe fatal Souris apartment fire

  

  The RCMP and the Office of the Fire Commissioner are investigating a fire in an apartment suite in Souris, Man., that left a woman dead.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 4:31PM

• Monday 04PM Dec 11/23

  Cost for real Christmas trees to rise due to fewer Manitoba tree farms

  

  If you’re looking to spruce things up with a real Christmas tree this year, it may cost you a bit more. “We used to have 14 farms in this area and now there’s only about three or four, that’s it,” said Michael Kisiloski, owner of Country Pines Tree Farm. Kisiloski says he was able to […]

  The post Cost for real Christmas trees to rise due to fewer Manitoba tree farms appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 4:29PM

• Monday 04PM Dec 11/23

  Smiling image of former Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman unveiled at city hall

  

  The image of a smiling Brian Bowman, wearing a Métis pin on his blue blazer, is now a permanent feature of Winnipeg's city hall.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 4:01PM

• Monday 04PM Dec 11/23

  Gambler First Nation files lawsuit against consulting firm over settlement pay

  A Manitoba First Nation that recently reached a land settlement with the federal government worth hundreds of millions of dollars is embroiled in another legal battle — this time with […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 4:00PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  Bowman hailed as reconciliation catalyst at city hall ceremony unveiling his portrait

  Former mayor Brian Bowman was honoured Monday as a key catalyst in Winnipeg’s reconciliation efforts, as his official mayoral portrait was unveiled at city hall. The city’s 43rd mayor, who […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:47PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  B.C. man killed, another injured in semi-trailer rollover in eastern Manitoba: RCMP

  

  A semi-trailer rolled over in eastern Manitoba on Sunday, killing a man from British Columbia and injuring another, RCMP say.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:46PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  Winnipeg police clamp down on impaired driving with its holiday checkstop program

  

  Hundreds of vehicles were stopped, and drivers inspected, as the Winnipeg Police Service's holiday checkstop program kicked off this year.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:37PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  'An abundance of caution': Removal of city hall menorah prompts outcry

  

  Winnipeg's mayor says the decision to temporarily take down city hall's Hanukkah Menorah during a weekend protest of the Israel-Hamas war was made out of an abundance of caution, but one city councillor is condemning the move as being antisemitic.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:36PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  Councillor decries temporary removal of city hall hanukkiah display during Jewish holiday

  

  A Winnipeg city councillor is furious over city hall's decision to temporarily remove its hanukkiah display during the Jewish holiday over vandalism concerns.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:33PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  Feds introduce bill to set drinking water standards in First Nations

  

  The federal government's proposed new bill to set drinking water standards in First Nations is being met with mixed reactions.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:30PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  Manitoba nursing students enter virtual reality world

  

  Students here at the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba are using virtual reality kits as part of their curriculum, which gives more of an immersive learning experience than some other virtual learning tools. Virtual reality is not just being used to play games, but it is now being used in health care […]

  The post Manitoba nursing students enter virtual reality world appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:24PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  Former Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman’s portrait unveiled at city hall

  

  Brian Bowman, Winnipeg's 43rd mayor, had his portrait unveiled at the Gallery of Mayors on Dec. 11, joining a host of the city's honoured leaders since its incorporation in 1873.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:24PM

• Monday 03PM Dec 11/23

  Manitobans reminded to be careful on highways as RCMP attend to dozens of crashes

  

  It was a busy weekend for RCMP officers as they were out dealing with a number of crashes on Manitoba highways, the majority related to icy conditions.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:02PM

• Monday 02PM Dec 11/23

  ‘Abundance of caution’ drives city to move menorah for day

  Fears of sparking conflict caused the City of Winnipeg to temporarily move its menorah inside city hall. Mayor Scott Gillingham said the Dec. 8 overnight move of the large, freestanding […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 2:59PM

• Monday 02PM Dec 11/23

  No supplemental discipline for Ryan Strome knee-on-knee hit on Kyle Connor

  

  The incident took place at the 27-second mark of the second period in front of the Ducks net when Strome appeared to attempt to deliver a shoulder check on Connor.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 2:49PM

• Monday 02PM Dec 11/23

  Support high, expectations low while Kinew on honeymoon with Manitobans

  Conventional wisdom suggests that when there is a change in provincial government, there will also be great expectations of change. But what if the conventional wisdom is wrong? A Free […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 2:40PM

• Monday 02PM Dec 11/23

  1 dead following rollover on ‘icy’ highway: Manitoba RCMP

  

  One person is dead and another injured after a semi-trailer rolled over into a ditch on Highway 1. Manitoba RCMP say road conditions were icy.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 2:19PM

• Monday 02PM Dec 11/23

  Semi Driver Killed in Crash Near Falcon Lake

  The driver of a semi-trailer truck died early Sunday after his vehicle rolled near Falcon Lake.

  © 2023. This article Semi Driver Killed in Crash Near Falcon Lake appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 2:10PM

• Monday 01PM Dec 11/23

  Fatal apartment fire in Souris under investigation

  

  RCMP officers were on the scene of the fire in Souris, which is being investigated after a resident of the burning apartment unit was found dead.

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 1:42PM

• Monday 01PM Dec 11/23

  Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't accept responsibility

  

  A council of prominent Indigenous leaders tasked with advising Canadian National Railway Co. has resigned over what they say is the company's failure to acknowledge past wrongs and follow its recommendations for reconciliation.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 1:26PM

• Monday 01PM Dec 11/23

  Seniors Over 87 Can Apply to Join Federal Dental Plan Starting Next Week

  OTTAWA — The federal government hopes to avoid gumming up the works of its new dental-insurance plan by gradually phasing in enrolment over the course of the next year, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday.

  © 2023. This article Seniors Over 87 Can Apply to Join Federal Dental Plan Starting Next Week appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 1:25PM

• Monday 01PM Dec 11/23

  Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't take responsibility

  

  A council of prominent Indigenous leaders tasked with advising Canadian National Railway Co. has resigned over what they say is the company's failure to acknowledge past wrongs and follow its recommendations for reconciliation.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 1:12PM

• Monday 01PM Dec 11/23

  ANALYSIS: Is Winnipeg up for the challenge after injury to key Jets player Kyle Connor?

  

  Following a knee-on-knee collision, the Winnipeg Jets will be without Kyle Connor for an unspecified number of games. The question is, can they rise up to the challenge?

  © Global | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 1:01PM

• Monday 12PM Dec 11/23

  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins Northern Star Award as Canada’s athlete of the year

  

  After an outstanding year in the NBA and in international play, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander captured the Northern Star Award as Canadian athlete of the year on Monday. Media members across the country vote on the annual award, which is presented by The Toronto Star. Swimmer Summer McIntosh, golfer Nick Taylor, hockey star Connor McDavid, and hammer thrower […]

  The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins Northern Star Award as Canada’s athlete of the year appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 12:53PM

• Monday 12PM Dec 11/23

  RCMP investigating apartment fire in western Manitoba town where one person died

  

  A 70-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment building in western Manitoba last week after police responded to a fire. Mounties say they were called to an apartment building in the town of Souris, Man., about 245 kilometres west of Winnipeg, on Wednesday after receiving reports of a fire. When officers arrived, fire and medical […]

  The post RCMP investigating apartment fire in western Manitoba town where one person died appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 12:31PM

• Monday 12PM Dec 11/23

  Apartment building fire leaves Manitoba woman dead

  

  A 70-year-old woman is dead following an apartment fire in Souris, Man., last week.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 12:19PM

• Monday 11AM Dec 11/23

  Woman, 70, Killed in Souris Apartment Fire

  Manitoba RCMP say an apartment fire in Souris claimed the life of an elderly woman last week.

  © 2023. This article Woman, 70, Killed in Souris Apartment Fire appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 11:52AM

• Monday 11AM Dec 11/23

  Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won’t take responsibility

  

  A council of prominent Indigenous leaders tasked with advising Canadian National Railway Co. has resigned over what they say is the company’s failure to acknowledge past wrongs and follow its recommendations for reconciliation. The resignations by all 12 members take effect Dec. 31. Council co-chairs Murray Sinclair, a former senator and head of the Truth […]

  The post Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won’t take responsibility appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 11:01AM

• Monday 09AM Dec 11/23

  Ottawa launches $13B dental-care program with kids and seniors first up for coverage

  

  The federal government unveiled its new dental-care plan on Monday — a $13-billion insurance program that will start covering routine dentistry costs next year for people who meet a certain income threshold.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 9:34AM

• Monday 08AM Dec 11/23

  Winnipeggers spot wild turkeys in Riverbend neighbourhood

  

  With the Christmas spirit in the air in Winnipeg, it looks like some special visitors are trying to get in on the holiday fun.

  © CTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 8:55AM

• Monday 07AM Dec 11/23

  Winnipeg Jets lose Kyle Connor in come-from-behind win against Anaheim Ducks

  

  Gabe Vilardi broke a tie with 1:42 left in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets edged the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 7:37AM

• Monday 07AM Dec 11/23

  Is climate-friendly beef even a possibility?

  

  In today’s Big Story Podcast, if you know one food that’s bad for the planet, it’s probably beef. It’s one of the worst polluters in the entire food industry, and its popularity means the scale of the beef industry is enormous. So much so that convincing people to give up beef has been a staple […]

  The post Is climate-friendly beef even a possibility? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 7:21AM

• Monday 06AM Dec 11/23

  Protecting seniors in care an urgent matter for NDP

  Former Manitoba justice minister Kelvin Goertzen in July described abuse against seniors in care — which for years has occurred under the radar and gone unpunished — as “sickening and […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:00AM

• Monday 06AM Dec 11/23

  Making miracles in Wolseley

  Parent, business owner, community advocate — Melissa Bowman Wilson wears many hats. Miracle worker is one of them. Bowman Wilson is one of the organizers behind A Wolseley Miracle, an […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:00AM

• Monday 06AM Dec 11/23

  8 artists who prove Manitoba had a breakout year

  

  'There's tons of incredible music coming out of Winnipeg right now,' says singer-songwriter Fontine.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 6:00AM

• Monday 05AM Dec 11/23

  What did Canadians Google the most in 2023?

  

  Google has released the top trending search terms, questions and moments Canadians were most interested in this year, with the leading responses ranging from what happened to Kleenex, to the Titan submersible and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. A Google spokesperson said sports, once again, fuelled Canadians’ interest this year. The top trending search in the news […]

  The post What did Canadians Google the most in 2023? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 5:46AM

• Monday 05AM Dec 11/23

  True North Real Estate, Southern Chiefs' Organization to work together to redevelop Portage Place, the Bay

  

  True North Real Estate Development and the Southern Chiefs' Organization plan to work together on their respective efforts to redevelop large structures in downtown Winnipeg, multiple sources have told CBC News.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 5:00AM

• Monday 05AM Dec 11/23

  Loss of out-of-province surgeries could leave Manitobans waiting months longer, patients say

  

  The decision to cancel the option of out-of-province surgeries is leaving Miron Kereluk worried his time in pain is being unnecessarily prolonged. 

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 5:00AM

• Monday 03AM Dec 11/23

  Bundle up and look to the sky: It's time for one of the best meteor showers of the year

  

  The weather is colder but the nights are longer, which makes it a great time to look for “shooting stars.” And this week is the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower, one of the best shows of the year.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:00AM

• Monday 03AM Dec 11/23

  Federal government launching commission to probe systemic abuse in sports

  

  The federal government is launching a three-person commission in the new year to investigate systemic abuse and human rights violations in Canadian sports.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:00AM

• Monday 03AM Dec 11/23

  Budget Car Rental blames possible tire thieves after SUV sends driver, kids spinning out of control

  

  A Winnipeg man wants answers after his frightening experience renting a vehicle with Budget Car Rental. A major safety flaw had him and two children spinning out of control on a highway, ending up in a ditch. Experts warn rentals can be unsafe due to poor maintenance and the drive to keep vehicles on the road.

  © CBC | Mon, Dec 11, 2023, 3:00AM

• Sunday 10PM Dec 10/23

  Pro-Israel activist arrested in Winnipeg prior to attempted counter protest Sunday

  

  A pro-Israel activist says he was arrested Sunday at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for obstructing a police officer prior to an attempted counter protest. 

  © CBC | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 10:32PM

• Sunday 07PM Dec 10/23

  Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march on Canadian Museum for Human Rights

  

  Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Sunday morning to bring attention to the human rights crisis in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

  © CTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 7:06PM

• Sunday 07PM Dec 10/23

  New federal dental insurance program to be gradually phased in over 2024

  

  The new federal dental insurance plan will be phased in gradually over 2024, with the first claims likely to be processed in May, government officials said ahead of a formal announcement scheduled for Monday morning.  Applications are expected to open as early as next week, starting with qualifying seniors over the age of 87, but […]

  The post New federal dental insurance program to be gradually phased in over 2024 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 7:05PM

• Sunday 05PM Dec 10/23

  Winnipeg Ghostbusters celebrate record-breaking fundraising year for Children's Hospital

  

  A fandom-fueled charity cosplay group is celebrating a landmark year of fundraising thanks to the generosity of Winnipeggers.

  © CTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:47PM

• Sunday 05PM Dec 10/23

  Prospect of a white Christmas uncertain

  Despite a blast of winter weather that brought snowfall to parts of southern Manitoba over the weekend, the prospect of a white Christmas remains uncertain, with warmer temperatures on the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:46PM

• Sunday 05PM Dec 10/23

  Winnipeg fire crews battle blaze on Magnus Avenue

  

  Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service are investigating the cause of a fire at a two-storey, multi-family building in North End Saturday night. WFPS crews were called to Magnus Avenue near Aikins Street around 8:35 p.m. Crews arrived to find smoke was coming from one of the suites. The fire was declared under control at 8:50 p.m. […]

  The post Winnipeg fire crews battle blaze on Magnus Avenue appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:44PM

• Sunday 05PM Dec 10/23

  Woman dies in apartment fire in Souris

  

  A  woman is dead and several people have been forced from their homes following a fire in an apartment building in the southwestern Manitoba town of Souris.

  © CBC | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:34PM

• Sunday 05PM Dec 10/23

  Veteran Winnipeg safe breaker cracks decades-old mystery at Garrick Hotel

  

  A veteran safe breaker cracked a decades-old mystery safe at Winnipeg's historic Garrick Hotel on Saturday. 

  © Global | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:21PM

• Sunday 05PM Dec 10/23

  'Don't' wrap the gift': Holiday travel tips from industry officials

  

  As we enter the busiest travel time of the year, industry officials are warning you to be extra prepared when travelling this holiday season, and don't wrap your presents until you get where you're going.

  © CTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:18PM

• Sunday 05PM Dec 10/23

  ‘We’re not rushing into this’: province will take its time to get supervised drug consumption site open

  The provincial government supports opening a supervised consumption site to save Manitobans from toxic overdose deaths but can’t say if it will take months or years to get one operating. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:06PM

• Sunday 02PM Dec 10/23

  Poll shows NDP posts strong support post-election

  Premier Wab Kinew is so popular that if an election were held today, his New Democratic Party might do even better than the election two months ago. A Free Press-Probe […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 2:00PM

• Sunday 12PM Dec 10/23

  Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

  

  An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization.

  The post Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 12:49PM

• Sunday 12PM Dec 10/23

  Wheelchair curling 'funspiel' returns for 2nd year

  

  A sporting event putting a twist on one of Manitoba's favourite games has returned for its second year, raising both money and awareness for a good cause.

  © CTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 12:10PM

• Sunday 09AM Dec 10/23

  Winter weather welcomed by Manitobans ready to embrace the cold

  

  Manitobans who were eagerly anticipating wintry weather finally got their wish this weekend. The recent snowfall has left some business owners springing into action as up to 15 centimetres of snow fell in southern areas of the province.

  © CBC | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 9:47AM

• Sunday 07AM Dec 10/23

  Fields of Anxiety: Overcoming Stigma to Address Mental Health Struggles of Farmers

  Christi Friesen remembers her husband saying he knew that the cloud of depression over her was finally lifting when he saw her smile at the end of the gruelling 2016 harvest season.

  © 2023. This article Fields of Anxiety: Overcoming Stigma to Address Mental Health Struggles of Farmers appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 7:50AM

• Sunday 06AM Dec 10/23

  Ethics expert slams U of Manitoba for lack of legal action against law dean accused of misspending

  

  Lawyer Adam Lakusta feels betrayed by his former University of Manitoba law school dean, and disappointed his alma matter isn't doing more to hold the former employee accountable for allegedly misusing about half a million dollars of university funds.

  © CBC | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 6:00AM

• Sunday 05AM Dec 10/23

  Supporters see body-worn cameras as aid to policing

  It’s time for the Winnipeg Police Service to be outfitted with body-worn cameras, says the brother of Sean Thompson, a 30-year-old Anishinaabe man who died after being pulled down several […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 5:00AM

• Sunday 04AM Dec 10/23

  Elon Musk restores X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

  

  Elon Musk has restored the X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, pointing to a poll on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter that came out in favor of the Infowars host who repeatedly called the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. It poses new uncertainty for advertisers, who have fled X […]

  The post Elon Musk restores X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 4:27AM

• Sunday 01AM Dec 10/23

  Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it’s willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas

  

  Battles raged across Gaza on Sunday as Israel indicated it was prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory’s Hamas rulers, and a key mediator said willingness to discuss a cease-fire was fading. Israel faces international outrage after its military offensive, with diplomatic support and arms from close ally the United States, […]

  The post Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it’s willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 1:28AM

• Saturday 07PM Dec 09/23

  ‘We really need to support those people’: Market makers ask Winnipeggers to shop local

  

  With inflation still high and the cost of living skyrocketing, some vendors at craft and Christmas bazaars are struggling to market their markets. This is prompting many small businesses in Manitoba to make a plea to purchase locally.

  © CTV | Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 7:01PM

• Saturday 06PM Dec 09/23

  News briefs for Sunday, December 10, 2023

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, December 10, 2023 Crews battle blaze on Magnus Avenue 12:42 PM No one was taken to hospital after Winnipeg fire crews […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 6:00PM

• Saturday 05PM Dec 09/23

  'Different ways they can support': Dream Book gives Manitobans the chance to make kids' dreams come true

  

  The Dream Factory has launched its annual holiday campaign, offering Manitobans the chance to sponsor a dream for a child facing a life-threatening illness.

  © CTV | Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 5:35PM

• Saturday 05PM Dec 09/23

  Winnipeg injury rehab center champions inclusivity with wheelchair curling tournament

  

  First Steps Wellness Centre in Winnipeg hosted a wheelchair curling tournament on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.

  © Global | Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 5:03PM

• Saturday 03PM Dec 09/23

  Thousands of Canadians died while waiting for surgery, research suggests number could be higher

  

  Over 17,000 Canadians have died while waiting for surgery or diagnostic scans in 2022-23, according to research data published Wednesday.

  The post Thousands of Canadians died while waiting for surgery, research suggests number could be higher appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 3:40PM

• Saturday 03PM Dec 09/23

  'Where there's a will': Peg City Kindness Crew strives to fulfill overwhelming hamper demand

  

  A newly-created non-profit group is attempting to give out three times more holiday hampers this year, as the high cost of living leaves many Manitobans struggling this holiday season.

  © CTV | Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 3:06PM