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- Friday 08PM Jan 19/24
- Friday 08PM Jan 19/24
RCMP: Two people severely injured after stabbings in The Pas
RCMP are looking for suspects after multiple people were stabbed in a northern Manitoba town.© CTV |
- Friday 07PM Jan 19/24
Review underway after patient dies in St. Boniface Hospital emergency room
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says a patient died early Friday morning while waiting in the St. Boniface Hospital emergency department.© Global |
- Friday 06PM Jan 19/24
Income, assets, gifts, mortgages: MLA disclosure statements go online
For the first time, disclosure statements by members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba are available for the public to view online. The disclosures posted Friday include Premier Wab Kinew’s […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 06PM Jan 19/24
Pilot program in five elementary schools gives families a break from lunch-supervision fees
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but families from a handful of city schools are getting free supervision over the noon-hour. A new pilot program in […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 06PM Jan 19/24
HSC pilot project bumps up minor treatment clinic staffing
In an effort to further reduce ER wait times, an additional physician will staff the minor treatment clinic at Health Sciences Centre, starting next week, health officials announced Friday. The […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 06PM Jan 19/24
News briefs for Friday, January 19, 2024
A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Friday, January 19, 2024 Pilot project to staff minor treatment clinic 1:42 PM In an effort to further reduce ER wait times, […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 06PM Jan 19/24
- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
Kinew seeks to make Manitoba ‘net contributor’ on equalization front
Manitoba can cut its dependence on federal equalization payments over the next decade by going big on zero-emission advanced manufacturing, Premier Wab Kinew says. “Over the next few terms in […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
Premier addresses businesses in downtown Winnipeg, reaffirms commitment to safety
"We've started to see people come in a just brazenly steal things. And our windows get broken sometimes, certainly with more frequency than they ever have in my tenure downtown."© Global |
- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
New Transit safety officers getting to know community
One week into their month-long training, 21 community safety officers have toured Winnipeg Transit facilities across the city, undergone two days of Indigenous awareness training and begun building connections with […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
Manitoba premier says hybrid work can be 'disruptive,' hints at changes for civil servants working from home
Manitoba’s premier says he wants to see more people coming back to work in Winnipeg’s downtown — and hinted that changes along those lines could be on the horizon for people working in the province’s civil service.
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- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
'It's a time to reflect': How Winnipeg marked the 150th anniverary of its first city council meeting
Friday marked a very special milestone at Winnipeg City Hall – the 150th anniversary of the city’s first council meeting.© CTV |
- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
City of Winnipeg marks 150 years since first council meeting
The room was dense with laughter, music from a Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra string quartet, wafts of warm food and bursts of yellow highlighting the Winnipeg 150 graphic.© Global |
- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
Winnipeg police arrest 2 adults, 2 youths following reports of gunshots
Winnipeg police received reports of gunshots fired on Kate Avenue Wednesday night. Two adults and two youths now faces charges on drug, theft and firearm-related offences.© Global |
- Friday 05PM Jan 19/24
Winnipeg police say they're cracking down on drivers impaired by cannabis, other drugs
Winnipeg police say they're concerned about the number of drivers they're stopping under the influence of cannabis.
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- Friday 04PM Jan 19/24
Manitoba monitoring Strep A infections as Canada sees rise in cases
According to the country’s national health agency, Canada saw in 2023, the most invasive group A strep infections reported, with cases here in Manitoba also picking up. As neighbouring province Ontario reports child deaths from invasive strep A, officials here say they are keeping a close eye. “Most definitely we saw an increase in incidents […]
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- Friday 04PM Jan 19/24
Manitoba Hydro hero behind Saskatchewan’s support: Kinew
Saskatchewan provided Alberta with more than 150 megawatts of power during a severe shortage last week, but it was Manitoba that “saved the day,” Premier Wab Kinew says. While SaskPower […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 04PM Jan 19/24
Looking inside. Looking ahead.
The HSC Foundation is raising $200,000 to purchase a new indocyanine green (ICG) angiography unit. New health care technology is the key to a better future for Manitobans. This new […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 04PM Jan 19/24
Province adding more physician hours to minor injury clinic at Winnipeg's HSC
The province is adding more physician hours to the Health Sciences Centre's minor treatment clinic to increase its capacity over the next four weeks and help reduce wait times in the hospital's emergency department.
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- Friday 04PM Jan 19/24
‘Too painful and frustrating to put into words’: 10-year sentence for 2021 fatal arson
The man who lit the fire that killed a beloved Osborne Village shop owner while “extremely” high on methamphetamine has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. In September, Douglas […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 04PM Jan 19/24
Winter festival encouraging everyone to get out and beat seasonal depression
It’s the dead of winter, and many are hunkering down in their homes… but one Winter festival is encouraging people to get out — not outdoors, but just out — to socialize and listen to music. “It’s an opportunity to do something fun at a time of the year when most of us are suffering from […]
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- Friday 03PM Jan 19/24
'Human chess' of mixed martial arts has taken Winnipeg UFC referee around the world
Jerin Valel will be one of four Canadian referees working at UFC 297 in Toronto on Saturday. For the Winnipegger, whose first UFC refereeing assignment was UFC 131 in June 2011 in Vancouver, martial arts have been a constant in his life.
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- Friday 03PM Jan 19/24
Loblaws bringing back 50 per cent discount on last day sale items
Just days after it was announced, Loblaws has confirmed it will be bringing back the 50 per cent discount on last-day sale items. In an emailed statement to CityNews, the company said it listened to feedback from customers and colleagues since the announcement and will bring back the discounts where it existed before Loblaw Cos. Ltd. […]
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- Friday 03PM Jan 19/24
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are expected to arrive in Canada before the end of March
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are expected to arrive in Canada within the next few months before emergency visas are set to expire at the end of March, but is this sustainable? Mariia Rudanets arrived in Winnipeg from Ukraine a couple of weeks ago – and although she is going back to Ukraine to finish […]
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- Friday 03PM Jan 19/24
Stolen car gets stuck in snowbank in Flin Flon, two arrested: RCMP
Two women have been arrested after they were found to be driving in a stolen car in Flin Flon on Wednesday.© CTV |
- Friday 03PM Jan 19/24
Stolen Sask. vehicle crashes into Flin Flon, Man. homes
A woman and a teenage girl from Saskatchewan are facing charges after a stolen vehicle crashed into two homes in Flin Flon, Man., RCMP say.© Global |
- Friday 03PM Jan 19/24
Police union files grievance, claims new transit security team violates collective agreement
A police officers’ union is accusing the city of violating its collective agreement with the addition of a long-awaited security team to patrol Winnipeg Transit buses. The Winnipeg Police Association, […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Friday 02PM Jan 19/24
5 arrested and 3 behind bars after WPS drug bust
When police got to the suite, three suspects tried to run away, off the balcony and onto the building’s parkade, officers said.© Global |
- Friday 02PM Jan 19/24
Thompson woman who hasn't been seen since Sunday reported missing, police say
A 41-year-old woman from Thompson, Man., who hasn't been seen since Sunday has been reported missing, police say.
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- Friday 02PM Jan 19/24
'It's very disruptive': Kinew looking at remote, hybrid work practices in public sector
Premier Wab Kinew says his government will look at the hybrid or remote work practice in the public sector over the next few months.© CTV |
- Friday 02PM Jan 19/24
'Concerning statistic': WPS release stats from drug-impaired driving enforcement project
Data from the first day of a drug-impaired driving enforcement project in Winnipeg shows about one in four drivers stopped were in contravention of various laws, including driving under the influence of cannabis.© CTV |
- Friday 02PM Jan 19/24
Quaker Oats recall leads to Canada-wide class action
A Vancouver-based law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against The Quaker Oats Company on behalf of Canadians who purchased or claim to have fallen ill from consuming products that were recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.© CTV |
- Friday 01PM Jan 19/24
Suspects jumped off balcony during drug search of Winnipeg apartment: WPS
A police search of a downtown Winnipeg apartment led to the seizure of $70,000 dollars in cocaine, thousands more in cash and a loaded Glock handgun.© CTV |
- Friday 01PM Jan 19/24
Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set
A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the A-list actor. Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe this week, months after receiving a new […]
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- Friday 01PM Jan 19/24
Province Adds Another Physician at HSC Winnipeg to Reduce Wait Times
WINNIPEG -- More physician hours at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg are being added to reduce patient wait times in the emergency department.
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- Friday 01PM Jan 19/24
Manitoba announces pilot project at Health Sciences Centre aimed at reducing wait times
A pilot project to reduce wait times in the emergency department at Winnipeg's HSC is the first step toward fixing provincial health care, Manitoba's health minister said Friday.© Global |
- Friday 01PM Jan 19/24
Winnipeg police union files grievance over transit safety officers
Winnipeg's police union says it's filed a grievance over the city's new transit security force, saying the security personnel aren't police officers and shouldn't be allowed to detain people.
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- Friday 01PM Jan 19/24
Winnipeg police begin project aimed at cracking down on drug-impaired driving
The Winnipeg Police Service, in partnership with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has begun a new project aimed at cracking down on drug-impaired driving within the city. WPS says the 2018 legalization of Cannabis has only increased the need for enforcement measures. “Enforcement is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to making our […]
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- Friday 01PM Jan 19/24
Calls for action grow as Winnipeg emerges from record year for vacant building fires
Winnipeg is in the middle of its worst winter ever for vacant building fires, and it's a problem firefighters, housing advocates, city councillors and the premier say is a sign more needs to be done to ensure fewer empty homes slip into disrepair.
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- Friday 12PM Jan 19/24
Winnipeg School Division shifting some class schedules to address absenteeism
Some students in Winnipeg’s largest school division will either be starting classes an hour later or going home an hour earlier for one day each week to give staff more time to address high rates of absenteeism.
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- Friday 11AM Jan 19/24
Community organization building beds, finding furniture to help fight homelessness
Furnishings find a second life at Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape, otherwise known as Winnipeg's Furniture Bank, a place where Winnipeggers facing economic insecurity can find what they need to make a house a home.© CTV |
- Friday 11AM Jan 19/24
Missing Thompson woman last seen 5 days ago, Manitoba RCMP say
Manitoba RCMP are searching for a missing woman from Thompson who hasn't been seen in days.© Global |
- Friday 11AM Jan 19/24
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello to perform solo Winnipeg show at human rights museum
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is bringing some star power to Winnipeg for the launch of its upcoming 'Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change' exhibit.© Global |
- Friday 10AM Jan 19/24
Winnipeg Police Targeting Drug-Impaired Drivers
A new Winnipeg police drug-impaired driving enforcement project has already resulted in officers doling out several tickets.
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- Friday 10AM Jan 19/24
Plenty of potential Canadian content 7 weeks out from NHL trade deadline
The NHL has passed the halfway point of its schedule. All-star festivities are set for early next month in Toronto. Teams are making moves in the standings. The big date circled by the league's 32 general managers, however, is March 8 — the trade deadline.
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- Friday 10AM Jan 19/24
Manitoba adds another physician position at HSC to address wait times
More doctors will be available at Health Sciences Centre as the Manitoba government works to reduce wait times in the emergency department.© CTV |
- Friday 08AM Jan 19/24
Tom Morello to Play Concert at CMHR
Musician Tom Morello, best known for his tenure with Rage Against the Machine, will perform at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
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- Friday 07AM Jan 19/24
Manitoban sent $9K in bitcoin due to grandparent scam: police
The Brandon Police Service (BPS) is warning the public about the grandparent scam after receiving more than 30 calls about the scheme on Wednesday.© CTV |
- Friday 07AM Jan 19/24
Manitoban got a call for help; it turned out to be a scam and cost them $9K
The Brandon Police Service (BPS) is warning the public about the grandparent scam after receiving more than 30 calls about the scheme on Wednesday.© CTV |
- Friday 07AM Jan 19/24
Why this women’s hockey league is truly different
In today’s Big Story Podcast, there have been previous attempts to launch a professional league for the best women ice skaters in the world — the stars we’ve all watched at the Olympics, who have had to work second and third jobs to keep their careers going. Those attempts have all failed. “When you’ve been […]
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- Friday 05AM Jan 19/24
Famed Manitoba aviator Bob Diemert remembered as a pioneer who 'never stopped dreaming'
Forward thinking, pioneer and even a legend are some of the words being used to describe Bob Diemert of Carman, Man.
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- Friday 05AM Jan 19/24
Packed hallways, standing room only at Winnipeg ERs as wait times climb
Stacey Carriere was taken by ambulance to a Winnipeg ER, after her six-year-old daughter found her unconscious at home. But she left after waiting 16 hours to see a doctor.
© CBC |
- Friday 03AM Jan 19/24
Extreme cold and climate change: What's the deal?
In the past week, extreme and, in some cases, record-breaking cold has hit many parts of Canada. That comes on the heels of the hottest year on record globally. So what's going on? Is this evidence that the world isn't warming as predicted? Or is global warming somehow causing the extreme cold? Here's a closer look.
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- Thursday 10PM Jan 18/24
Winnipeg bantamweight Brad (Superman) Katona comes full circle in return to the UFC
'It's crazy thinking about (how) pretty much a year ago today how unhappy I was. It wasn't for failing and that was the most frustrating part.'© Global |
- Thursday 10PM Jan 18/24
Outgoing owner of Winnipeg institution Rae & Jerry's advises new ownership to 'keep it the same'
The secret sauce of what makes Rae & Jerry's Steakhouse a Winnipeg institution is pretty simple, if you ask its outgoing owner of 49 years — and it can't be reduced to what goes into grilling a juicy steak or mixing martinis.
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- Thursday 09PM Jan 18/24
Winnipeg police union files grievance against city over Community Safety Team
Winnipeg's police union says it's filing a grievance with the city's Community Safety Team, saying the new group is doing work that should be done by police officers.© Global |
- Thursday 08PM Jan 18/24
Tuition hikes, labour-force blow likely if student visas are capped: experts
The endless trickle-down effect would include higher tuition for current and prospective international students, and the potential for some institutions to shutter their doors.© Global |
- Thursday 07PM Jan 18/24
Winnipeg man who murdered woman pregnant with his child admits to 'heinous' act, seeks early parole
A man convicted of killing the woman who was pregnant with his child over a decade ago testified this week in a Winnipeg court — the first time he's done so in connection with the murder — in a bid to receive early parole eligibility.
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- Thursday 07PM Jan 18/24
MLAs seeking affordable office space fill gap with community centres, coffee shops
Rising rents aren’t just putting the squeeze on residential tenants — some Winnipeg MLAs who can’t find affordable office space are being forced to meet with constituents in community centres […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 06PM Jan 18/24
Beloved bread’s celebrated saviour accused of creating financial disasters for partners
A Selkirk bakery owner says he’s been burned by Winnipeg entrepreneur Pepper Foster, the latest in a list of Manitobans alleging the man made famous for his tie-dyed clothing isn’t […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 06PM Jan 18/24
Is an electric vehicle in a Manitoba winter a good idea? These EV drivers weigh in
Canada is setting new standards for electric vehicle availability and it's going to require more EVs. But are these vehicles up to the challenge of Winnipeg's cold winters?© CTV |
- Thursday 06PM Jan 18/24
How EV drivers feel about their vehicles in Winnipeg's winter
Canada is setting new standards for electric vehicle availability and it's going to require more EVs. But are these vehicles up to the challenge of Winnipeg's cold winters?© CTV |
- Thursday 06PM Jan 18/24
Faint hope hearing cross examination puts details in spotlight
The killer of a woman pregnant with his child was needled Thursday by a Crown prosecutor over lies and misleading statements to police and officials, questioning why he just this […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 06PM Jan 18/24
‘Winter from hell’: firefighters grapple with spike in vacant building blazes
A record year for fires in vacant buildings has given way to a “winter from hell” for firefighters, while the City of Winnipeg takes steps to penalize owners of burned-out […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 06PM Jan 18/24
- Thursday 05PM Jan 18/24
As employees return to the office, city transit squeezed
New data shows the number of hours people are working from home is dropping, but the pandemic practice is still having some long lasting impacts.© CTV |
- Thursday 05PM Jan 18/24
‘Time is of the essence’: city seeks expert to get green cart program rolling
The City of Winnipeg is taking a significant step toward its green cart rollout. In a recent request for proposal, the municipal government seeks an expert to develop an organic […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 05PM Jan 18/24
Trudeau pushes back after Netanyahu again rejects two-state solution
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today criticized Benjamin Netanyahu's position on Palestinian statehood after the Israeli president claimed in a nationally-televised speech that the so-called "two-state solution" is dead.
© CBC |
- Thursday 05PM Jan 18/24
What does the beaver teaching and space have in common? A Canadian astronaut
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen shared the story he learned from a Sagkeeng First Nation knowledge keeper with students in 14 schools in remote areas of Canada on Tuesday.
© CBC |
- Thursday 05PM Jan 18/24
Winnipeg reacts to CEBA loan deadline
The deadline to repay back the Canada Emergency Business Account loan prior to interest accruing on them is here, but some businesses say they’re not ready. Riley Grace is a variety store in Winnipeg’s Corydon neighbourhood. The business just paid back their CEBA loan on Jan. 12, but it now also means they have less […]
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- Thursday 04PM Jan 18/24
Professor: Seizure of non-dangerous items from Manitoba jail problematic
Calling it a manipulative and unfair system, a Winnipeg professor says there’s much work to be done when it comes to addressing shortfalls in how non-dangerous contraband items are seized from inmates inside Manitoba’s provincial jails, saying the problematic and de-humanizing practice is part of a wider issue. “One thing that often gets missed in […]
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- Thursday 04PM Jan 18/24
Surgeries delayed in Winnipeg as health system deals with respiratory illnesses
A surge in respiratory illnesses is prompting changes in Manitoba hospitals.© CTV |
- Thursday 04PM Jan 18/24
Trio of men wanted by First Nations police after Sandy Bay shooting
Gregory James Lee Spence, Jesse Myles St. Paul and Keith Douglas Racette are wanted in connection with a shooting on Sandy Bay First Nation Jan. 3, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service says.
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- Thursday 04PM Jan 18/24
'Completely unique': Pair of multi-million-dollar Winnipeg homes hit the market
A pair of very different but similarly priced mansions have hit the market in Winnipeg, perfect for buyers looking to spend a couple of million dollars on some truly unique real estate.© CTV |
- Thursday 04PM Jan 18/24
Extreme cold weather causes headaches for Manitoba drivers
Frigid temperatures have led to a slippery roads and a spike in calls for help from Manitoba drivers over the last week.
© CBC |
- Thursday 04PM Jan 18/24
Food delivery apps causing issues with restaurant owners in Winnipeg
“The applications are here and they’re gonna stay. There’s nothing that we can change about it but I think it’s time to start to renegotiate the fees because they are not fair at all. If you base your sales in just applications, your business (is) gonna die very soon,” said Alfonso Maury. Restaurants in Winnipeg continue […]
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- Thursday 04PM Jan 18/24
Winnipeg veterinarian made correct diagnosis, regulatory body rules
A Winnipeg veterinarian previously sanctioned 11 times in 24 years has successfully fought off a complaint that he misdiagnosed a dog’s illness and gave an exorbitant fee estimate. A Manitoba […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 03PM Jan 18/24
Manitoba Beef Producers hope for measures to combat cattle theft, fraud
As the industry continues to grow, Manitoba Beef Producers are hoping to introduce more safeguard measures against cattle theft and fraud in the province. With the value of cattle increasing in Canada, Matthew Atkinson says the cattle industry in Manitoba is becoming more vulnerable to crime – due to the lack of safeguards in […]
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- Thursday 03PM Jan 18/24
Some Crave subscribers will need to fork out $2 more per month to avoid ads
Avoiding commercials on the Crave streaming service is about to get a little costlier. Bell Media has told Crave subscribers who use its “premium ad-free” package that they’ll now have to pay $22 per month — an increase of $2.01. The change affects only the most expensive subscription tier that gives viewers commercial-free access to […]
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- Thursday 03PM Jan 18/24
Winnipeg Facebook group offers free boosts for frozen cars
Members of a Winnipeg Facebook group are doing what they can to live up to the term "friendly Manitoba." Tyler Kraft and his friends have been helping hundreds of people with frozen and stuck cars free of charge through their Facebook page, "Get Me Out of Here." The group has expanded to more than 3,000 members now and hopes more people join in and volunteer.
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- Thursday 03PM Jan 18/24
Feasibility study will determine the status of protecting Manitoba’s Seal River Watershed
The Seal River Watershed measures 50,000 square kilometres and is one of the largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds in the world.© Global |
- Thursday 03PM Jan 18/24
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians expected to come to Canada in the next few months
Settlement agencies are preparing for the arrival of tens of thousands of Ukrainians before emergency visas for those fleeing the Russian invasion expire at the end of March.
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- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
'Could be life or death': Why drivers need to slow down in the winter
Winter weather has officially arrived in Manitoba and that means road conditions are icy, slippery and dangerous.© CTV |
- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
Three men wanted in connection with Sandy Bay First Nation shooting
Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNPS) are on the lookout for three wanted men in connecting with a Jan. 3 shooting incident at Sandy Bay First Nation.© Global |
- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
Winnipeg fire crews deal with pair of blazes Thursday morning
It was another morning of house fires for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Thursday.© CTV |
- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies at 29 from medical complications
Former Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died. He was 29 years old. Barber died Wednesday night, his agent Paul Doyle told The Canadian Press. The specific cause of death was not disclosed, but Barber had been dealing with an ongoing illness. In an Instagram post from his management page, Doyle described Barber […]
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- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
Police budget increases may not reduce crime rates in Canadian cities, research indicates
There's "no consistent association" between police funding and crime rates across the country, according to a published study by University of Toronto researchers.
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- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
Canadian Premier League to kick off sixth season with April 13 tripleheader
The Canadian Premier League will kick off its sixth season April 13 with Atletico Ottawa, champion Forge FC, and Pacific FC all hosting games. Ottawa will entertain York United FC at TD Place to kick off the Opening Day tripleheader. Forge will then host 2023 regular-season winner Cavalry FC at Tim Hortons Field in a […]
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- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
Nothing changes at Winnipeg landmark Rae and Jerry’s – except ownership
The owner of an iconic Winnipeg restaurant says even though he's stepping away from the business, it's not going anywhere.© Global |
- Thursday 02PM Jan 18/24
Children’s pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose
Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children’s pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose. A recall notice published by Health Canada says routine product testing found a higher-than-acceptable amount of acetaminophen in the affected lot of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution. […]
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- Thursday 01PM Jan 18/24
‘We’ve seen some close their doors already’: CFIB on CEBA payment deadline
As of December 2023, only 40 per cent of CFIB members reported having paid back their loans, and 'an alarming 17 per cent were quite certain' they wouldn't meet deadline.© Global |
- Thursday 01PM Jan 18/24
Manitoba First Nations, governments sign deal to study protection of pristine Seal River watershed
The Manitoba and federal governments and the Indigenous-led Seal River Watershed Alliance, have signed an agreement to study making the huge expanse of land west of Churchill officially an Indigenous protected area — and possibly a national park reserve.
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- Thursday 01PM Jan 18/24
Reigning national champion Kerri Einarson remains unbeaten at Canadian Open
Canada's Kerri Einarson defeated American Tabitha Peterson 7-4 on Thursday to remain unbeaten at the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open.
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- Thursday 01PM Jan 18/24
'Most incredible experience': Winnipeg woman spends night among celebrities as Emmys seat filler
A Winnipeg woman got the chance to mingle with Hollywood’s A-list after getting selected to be a seat filler at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday in Los Angeles.© CTV |
- Thursday 01PM Jan 18/24
Feasibility study set to begin on potential protected area in northern Manitoba
Another step has been taken toward a possible national park reserve in northern Manitoba. The federal and provincial governments, along with Indigenous communities, have signed a memorandum to start a feasibility study on the Seal River watershed. The 50,000-square-kilometre area is home to beluga whales, polar bears, wolverines are other animals, some of which are species […]
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- Thursday 12PM Jan 18/24
Winnipegger charged in connection to two break-ins
Winnipeg police say a 22-year-old is facing five charges in connection to two recent break-and-enters. WPS says around 11 p.m. on Jan. 16, officers responded to a report of a break-in at a business on Portage Avenue. When officers arrived at the business, they noticed it had sustained damage, which included a smashed overhead door, […]
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- Thursday 12PM Jan 18/24
Stefanson leaves pathetic legacy as easily influenced, ultimately feckless premier
Heather Stefanson walked past me briskly on Tuesday at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. I was returning home from a trip to New Brunswick to visit family; the former Manitoba premier was getting out of Dodge.© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Thursday 12PM Jan 18/24
Wayne Ewasko, Former Cabinet Minister, Named Interim Leader of Manitoba Tories
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives say they have named Wayne Ewasko as the party's interim leader.
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- Thursday 12PM Jan 18/24
Wayne Ewasko, former cabinet minister, named interim leader of Manitoba Tories
Wayne Ewasko was named the interim leader in the aftermath of former leader and premier Heather Stefanson's resignation on Jan. 15.© Global |