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• Tuesday 03PM Jan 30/24

  Survey may chart course for new Tory identity, but current one fresh in voters’ minds

  What does the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba stand for? In last fall’s provincial election, the party unveiled several controversial policies in a desperate, and ultimately unsuccessful bid to win re-election. Those policies included support for the anti-LGBTTQ+ “parental rights” movement, and campaign ads celebrating the Tory refusal to search the Prairie Green landfill just north of the city for the remains of slain Indigenous women. The debate over whether those policies fairly represented the party’s rank and file has raged ever since. Now, to fully define what Progressive Conservative supporters really think about these and other issues, the party […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 3:52PM

• Tuesday 03PM Jan 30/24

  Winnipeg police sergeant sues 2 fellow officers, says they falsely accused him of crime

  

  A Winnipeg police sergeant is suing two fellow officers and the former head of the police union, alleging they tried to push him out of his job through an elaborate scheme that involved false accusations of threats. 

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 3:46PM

• Tuesday 03PM Jan 30/24

  $1.1M worth of fentanyl seized at traffic stop near Brandon: police

  

  Two people have been charged after Brandon police found nine kilograms of fentanyl — with an estimated street value of $1.1 million — during a traffic stop near Brandon.

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 3:27PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  'Some wicked ones out there': Potholes appearing amid early thaw

  

  Though spring is still several weeks away, many Winnipeg drivers may already be noticing major potholes around the city.

  © CTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:53PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  5-year-old dies in Manitoba after being hit by car while tobogganing

  

  A five-year-old boy is dead in southern Manitoba after being hit by a car while tobogganing. Police in the city of Winkler say they responded to a call early Sunday afternoon about a child who had been hit by a vehicle. They say the boy had been sliding down a snow hill and ended up […]

  The post 5-year-old dies in Manitoba after being hit by car while tobogganing appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:50PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  $1.1 million worth of fentanyl seized during traffic stop

  

  Two people have been charged after the Brandon Police Service (BPS) seized more than $1 million worth of fentanyl during a traffic stop last week.

  © CTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:46PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  Manitoba premier commits $30M to expand school nutrition program

  

  The Manitoba government is committing $30 million to expand school meal programs across the province. Premier Wab Kinew says the money will be in place for the next school year, following through on an election campaign promise last fall. The NDP government says the goal is to have some sort of school nutrition program — […]

  The post Manitoba premier commits $30M to expand school nutrition program appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:40PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  Lucky duct: $5K in cash from 1970s found by Winnipeg duct cleaners

  

  Rats, bullets, a lot of dust, and “all sorts of unpleasant things” – that’s what Earl Masanque and his Winnipeg duct-cleaning team are used to finding on the job. So when an employee came across $5,000 in cash, minted in the 1970s, it instantly became the “craziest thing” they had ever come across and a […]

  The post Lucky duct: $5K in cash from 1970s found by Winnipeg duct cleaners appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:32PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  Winnipeg politicians are getting hammered by toxic messages, research says

  

  In the 35 days of the last Winnipeg election alone, the Samara Centre for Democracy says a 3,000 abusive tweets were sent to municipal candidates.

  © Global | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:23PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  Routine traffic stop leads Brandon cops, Manitoba RCMP to $1.1M fentanyl bust

  

  The vehicle's two occupants, a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, were arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. 

  © Global | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:19PM

• Tuesday 02PM Jan 30/24

  Manitoba spending more than $1.3M to eliminate wait list for school meal programs

  

  The province is putting up more money to help students at nearly 70 Manitoba public schools get healthy meals each day.

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 2:19PM

• Tuesday 01PM Jan 30/24

  Manitoba Spending $30M on School Meal Programs

  WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is coming to the table with $30 million to provide healthy food in schools.

  © 2024. This article Manitoba Spending $30M on School Meal Programs appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 1:27PM

• Tuesday 12PM Jan 30/24

  Manitoba Hydro may need new sources of power by 2029

  

  Manitoba Hydro’s boss is warning the power utility will need to have new forms of electricity generation running by 2029 or 2030.

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 12:37PM

• Tuesday 12PM Jan 30/24

  Toyota Canada reissues ‘do not drive’ warning for 7,300 cars; recall for airbag defects

  

  Toyota Canada Inc. has reissued an urgent “Do not drive” warning for about 7,300 cars as part of a decade-old campaign to remind customers their vehicles may have a defective Takata airbag. Phillip Crowe, media spokesperson of Toyota Canada, says the recall isn’t new but a repeat of an existing recall for Takata airbags at […]

  The post Toyota Canada reissues ‘do not drive’ warning for 7,300 cars; recall for airbag defects appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 12:19PM

• Tuesday 11AM Jan 30/24

  Armed standoff in Transcona ends with arrest: Winnipeg police

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service’s tactical team was called to help deal with a standoff involving an armed man at a Transcona home on Monday.

  © CTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 11:54AM

• Tuesday 11AM Jan 30/24

  Manitoba municipality to fine residents for abandoning pets

  

  Rural municipalities in Manitoba are sounding the alarm about a growing trend that’s putting pressure on local animal services.

  © CTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 11:51AM

• Tuesday 11AM Jan 30/24

  Two arrested on drugs and weapons charges in Portage la Prairie: RCMP

  

  The incident, according to Manitoba RCMP, stemmed from a disturbance involving what police said were two assaults. Two people remain in custody.

  © Global | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 11:09AM

• Tuesday 10AM Jan 30/24

  ‘It’s been a weird one’: Warm weather stymies winter fun in Manitoba

  

  The warm snap has led to the temporary closure of the Forks river trail as well as other popular winter activities around town.

  © Global | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 10:48AM

• Tuesday 10AM Jan 30/24

  Peter Nygard retains new lawyer after previous one withdrew for ethical reasons

  

  Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has found a new lawyer after parting ways with his previous high-profile counsel.

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 10:45AM

• Tuesday 10AM Jan 30/24

  River Trail closes at The Forks

  

  The Nestaweya River Trail is closed less than a week after a section of it opened.

  © CTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 10:09AM

• Tuesday 10AM Jan 30/24

  Armed Standoff in Transcona Ends Peacefully with Arrest: Police

  Winnipeg police arrested one man Monday night after an armed and barricaded standoff in Transcona.

  © 2024. This article Armed Standoff in Transcona Ends Peacefully with Arrest: Police appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 10:08AM

• Tuesday 09AM Jan 30/24

  River trail, ski trails shut down due to abnormally warm weather in Winnipeg

  

  Winnipeg's Nestaweya River Trail is closed, just five days after it opened along the Red and Assiniboine rivers at The Forks.

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 9:18AM

• Tuesday 08AM Jan 30/24

  After pausing funding to UNRWA, Canada will send another $40M in aid for Gaza

  

  Canada is sending another $40 million in aid to organizations that are helping Palestinians in Gaza after pausing funding to the UN’s relief agency in the region. The funding will go to groups including the World Food Program, UNICEF, the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Canada suspended funding to […]

  The post After pausing funding to UNRWA, Canada will send another $40M in aid for Gaza appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 8:56AM

• Tuesday 07AM Jan 30/24

  Provinces ask Ottawa for indefinite pause on expansion of assisted dying eligibility

  

  Most of the provinces and territories have signed a letter asking the federal government to indefinitely pause its plans to expand eligibility for assisted dying. A parliamentary committee reported Monday that the health system is not ready for the assisted dying regime to include people whose only condition is a mental illness. That expansion was […]

  The post Provinces ask Ottawa for indefinite pause on expansion of assisted dying eligibility appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 7:58AM

• Tuesday 06AM Jan 30/24

  Five-Year-Old Dies in Manitoba After Being Hit by Car While Tobogganing

  WINKLER, Man. — A five-year-old boy is dead in southern Manitoba after being hit by a car while tobogganing.

  © 2024. This article Five-Year-Old Dies in Manitoba After Being Hit by Car While Tobogganing appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 6:16AM

• Tuesday 06AM Jan 30/24

  MGEU Civil Service Members Vote to Accept New Agreement

  WINNIPEG -- Thousands of workers employed by the province have voted in favour of a new four-year contract.

  © 2024. This article MGEU Civil Service Members Vote to Accept New Agreement appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 6:09AM

• Tuesday 06AM Jan 30/24

  The Current live in Winnipeg, with special guest William Prince

  

  Join Matt Galloway for an evening of conversation and music in Winnipeg on Feb. 13, with special guest William Prince

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 6:08AM

• Tuesday 05AM Jan 30/24

  'One is too high:' Manitoba, school divisions trying to track hundreds of unaccounted-for students

  

  In fall 2023, the province asked all school divisions in Manitoba to take a deep dive into their attendance records as part of their commitment to addressing the problem of student absenteeism.

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 5:00AM

• Tuesday 05AM Jan 30/24

  Winnipeg duct cleaner finds $5K inside an old Quik can

  

  While cleaning an air duct in a West End house last Thursday, Earl Masanque and his team discovered $5,000 cash, wrapped up and kept in a wallet inside an old Quik can.

  © CBC | Tue, Jan 30, 2024, 5:00AM

• Monday 08PM Jan 29/24

  Five-year-old dies in Manitoba after being hit by car while tobogganing

  

  A five-year-old boy is dead in southern Manitoba after being hit by a car while tobogganing.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 8:41PM

• Monday 08PM Jan 29/24

  Family doctor forks over $700K of own money to lure physicians to her Winnipeg clinics

  

  A physician in Winnipeg is sacrificing some of her family's savings to lure 10 doctors to her practice. She estimates she's putting up around $70,000 per doctor — or, $700,000 in total.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 8:38PM

• Monday 08PM Jan 29/24

  Minnesota Wild claim Declan Chisholm off waivers from Winnipeg Jets

  

  The Wild added defenceman Declan Chisholm to their roster on Monday by claiming him off waivers from the Jets.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 8:12PM

• Monday 07PM Jan 29/24

  Opposition Tories shuffle caucus

  Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives announced a caucus shuffle Monday, after choosing Lac du Bonnet MLA Wayne Ewasko as interim party leader. Kathleen Cook (Roblin) will serve as deputy leader for Winnipeg […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 7:00PM

• Monday 06PM Jan 29/24

  Witnesses to Winnipeg police encounter say force used was excessive

  

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 6:56PM

• Monday 06PM Jan 29/24

  Arbitrator opens hearings on Manitoba Nurses Union grievance over safety in, around HSC

  An arbitration hearing to settle a grievance between Shared Health and the union representing Manitoba nurses began Monday morning — the latest development in an ongoing dispute over safety on […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 6:54PM

• Monday 06PM Jan 29/24

  City plans ‘security lead’ position as safety concerns grow after gunshots, firebomb incident in Edmonton

  The City of Winnipeg will add a new security-focused position amid calls to review its safety policy in the wake of recent gunshots at Edmonton City Hall. Plans for a […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 6:35PM

• Monday 06PM Jan 29/24

  Advocates call for inclusive dementia care for 2SLGBTQ+ community

  

  When Sharon Hunter’s long time partner Stacy was diagnosed with dementia in 2020, “everything just kind of shattered,” she says. Having fought and won the battle to change the laws against same-sex adoption years earlier, she says it’s been gut-wrenching to see her once formidable partner “sink in the quicksand” of dementia. “I’ve exhausted myself […]

  The post Advocates call for inclusive dementia care for 2SLGBTQ+ community appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 6:20PM

• Monday 06PM Jan 29/24

  News briefs for Monday, January 29, 2024

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Monday, January 29, 2024 Young boy killed in Winkler while tobogganing 7:32 PM A five-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle and […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 6:00PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  5-year-old boy dead after being hit by vehicle while tobogganing: Winkler police

  

  A five-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle while tobogganing in Winkler, Man.

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:59PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  Villa Rosa students light up Wolseley with Indigenous-themed art installation

  New and expectant moms at Villa Rosa pregnancy support centre are again putting their artistic skills on display. Last winter, residents at the Wolesley area facility painted benches on the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:44PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  ‘Censorship needs to stop’: suspension lifted for nursing student accused of antisemitic posts

  A disciplinary panel has rejected the discriminatory claims underpinning the suspension of a nursing student from the University of Manitoba after she made social media posts condemning the Israeli government […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:36PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  Winnipeg couple told to remove security camera or risk losing home care

  

  The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority said it has an obligation to ensure that staff have working conditions that respect their rights to safety and privacy.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:35PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  Second woman pleads guilty to murder in 2022 stairwell slaying

  A Winnipeg woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for her role in the “chilling and heartbreaking” slaying of a mother of four in a Manitoba Housing complex stairwell. Meagan […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:20PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  Manitoba government boosts funding for youth support programs across the province

  

  The Manitoba government is boosting funding to the tune of $800,000 for youth support programs across the province, Mental Health Minister Bernadette Smith announced on Monday. 

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:13PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  Man accused in restaurant owner’s death has long criminal record, suffers from psychosis

  The man accused of causing the death of a St. James restaurant owner last week was recently declared fit to stand trial on a mischief charge despite psychiatric professionals determining […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:10PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  City councillors sounding alarm bells for Winnipeg’s City Hall security

  

  Two Winnipeg city councillors are calling for an external review to push conversations along about Winnipeg's City Hall security--which they say is lacking.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:08PM

• Monday 05PM Jan 29/24

  Government working to address Court staffing shortages as system reaches ‘critical point’

  

  The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they’re turning especially slow in Manitoba due to what the Provincial Court Chief Judge says are “significant challenges arising from court staff shortages.” “What we’re seeing right now is things are getting to a critical point,” said Justice Minister Matt Wiebe. “Ultimately, we need to make sure that we’re recruiting, […]

  The post Government working to address Court staffing shortages as system reaches ‘critical point’ appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:08PM

• Monday 04PM Jan 29/24

  Police cars rammed during chase following break and enter: WPS

  

  Two people have been charged with multiple offences following a robbery at a North End home Friday morning.

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 4:58PM

• Monday 04PM Jan 29/24

  5-year-old boy dies after being hit by vehicle while tobogganing: Winkler police

  

  A five-year-old is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while tobogganing in Winkler on the weekend.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 4:56PM

• Monday 04PM Jan 29/24

  Some Manitobans are going green when it comes to burials

  

  With growing concerns about climate change, some Manitobans are committing to reducing their carbon footprint even after they die. 

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 4:46PM

• Monday 04PM Jan 29/24

  Many asking if police should wear body cams following latest in custody death

  

  A video captured by Mason Kabestra shows Winnipeg police officers restraining a 35-year-old man outside of his apartment early Saturday morning. Kabestra, who lives in the complex where the incident happened, says he originally didn’t pay much attention to the situation, until – he claims – he heard a taser go off and saw an […]

  The post Many asking if police should wear body cams following latest in custody death appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 4:40PM

• Monday 04PM Jan 29/24

  IIU investigates police cruiser, suspect collision

  The province’s police watchdog is investigating after an assault suspect broke his ankle when “making contact” with a Winnipeg police cruiser. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba’s civilian director says […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 4:32PM

• Monday 04PM Jan 29/24

  7-year sentence for Winnipeg man on meth who sped away from police, leaving 59-year-old woman dead

  

  James Joseph Wieler, 33, pleaded guilty in June 2022 to criminal negligence causing death, flight from police and driving while suspended. A judge agreed Monday to a joint recommendation for a seven-year sentence in the fatal collision that left 59-year-old Cynthia Duncan dead.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 4:21PM

• Monday 03PM Jan 29/24

  Liberals say Canada not ready to expand assisted dying eligibility

  

  Health Minister Mark Holland says the country is not ready to expand eligibility for assisted death to people whose only medical condition is a mental illness. He says the Liberal government agrees that more time is needed and agrees with the conclusion of a joint parliamentary committee report released today. The committee’s final report, tabled […]

  The post Liberals say Canada not ready to expand assisted dying eligibility appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 3:39PM

• Monday 03PM Jan 29/24

  Federal government seeking another pause on planned expansion of medical assistance in dying

  

  The federal government has announced it is seeking another pause on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provisions that would cover those suffering solely from mental illnesses.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 3:25PM

• Monday 03PM Jan 29/24

  MGEU civil service members agree to new contract

  Thousands of provincial government workers have voted in favour of a new four-year contract. The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union says its 11,500 members, who work in various jobs […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 3:15PM

• Monday 03PM Jan 29/24

  Manitoba police watchdog investigates man who died after being restrained by Winnipeg police

  

  Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man who died after he was restrained by Winnipeg police on the weekend.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 3:08PM

• Monday 03PM Jan 29/24

  Manitoba civil service workers ratify new collective agreement

  

  Manitoba’s unionized civil service workers have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the provincial government. 

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 3:04PM

• Monday 03PM Jan 29/24

  Transit union against potential plan to remove greetings, messages from Winnipeg buses

  

  The president of Winnipeg’s transit union said he does not support the city’s potential plan to remove greetings and messages from transit buses.

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 3:02PM

• Monday 02PM Jan 29/24

  Manitoba RCMP Make Arrest in Killing of Woman Nearly 17 Years Ago

  WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP have arrested a man in the killing of a woman nearly 17 years ago.

  © 2024. This article Manitoba RCMP Make Arrest in Killing of Woman Nearly 17 Years Ago appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 2:47PM

• Monday 02PM Jan 29/24

  Manitoba RCMP make arrest in killing of woman nearly 17 years ago

  

  Manitoba RCMP have arrested a man in the killing of a woman nearly 17 years ago. Kevin Queau, a 42-year-old from Vancouver, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Crystal Shannon Saunders.  Saunders was 24 when she was last seen in Winnipeg in 2007. The Metis woman’s body was later found some 80 […]

  The post Manitoba RCMP make arrest in killing of woman nearly 17 years ago appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 2:35PM

• Monday 02PM Jan 29/24

  Winnipeg police investigate stabbing, robbery incident on Main Street

  

  A robbery involving a stabbing is being investigated by Winnipeg police. Officials say arrests are yet to be made as the investigation continues.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 2:13PM

• Monday 02PM Jan 29/24

  Suspects arrested following armed break and enter on Magnus Avenue: Winnipeg police

  

  Winnipeg police said armed suspects broke into a residence on Magnus Avenue while the occupants, including a young child, were present.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 2:05PM

• Monday 02PM Jan 29/24

  CONTEST: Win Tickets to the RAM Motorsports Spectacular

  The RAM Motorsports Spectacular roars into Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre this weekend for three amazing shows.

  © 2024. This article CONTEST: Win Tickets to the RAM Motorsports Spectacular appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 2:01PM

• Monday 01PM Jan 29/24

  Winnipeg police looking for video footage after woman hit by car

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service is asking the public for video footage after a woman was hit by a car on Friday night on Pembina Highway.

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 1:57PM

• Monday 01PM Jan 29/24

  Blue Bombers re-sign centre Kolankowski to two-year extension

  

  The Winnipeg Football Club has re-signed centre Chris Kolankowski for another two seasons in blue and gold.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 1:42PM

• Monday 01PM Jan 29/24

  Winnipeg winter may just break warm weather records, says one expert

  

  It may be an El Nino year, but a professor in Winnipeg says additional warming from global warming is leading this winter close to breaking records in the city.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 1:38PM

• Monday 01PM Jan 29/24

  Woman in hospital after ‘running in front of vehicle’: police

  

  Winnipeg police say one person is in hospital following a vehicle-pedestrian collision Friday night. WPS says around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, officers responded to the collision along Pembina Highway near Clarence and Boston Avenues. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 23-year-old woman suffering from serious injuries that resulted from the collision. […]

  The post Woman in hospital after ‘running in front of vehicle’: police appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 1:15PM

• Monday 01PM Jan 29/24

  Liberals extend federal low-cost construction loan program to student residences

  

  The federal government says its low-cost loans program for affordable housing construction is being expanded to include student residences.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 1:07PM

• Monday 01PM Jan 29/24

  Goldeyes Sign Infielder Edwin Arroyo

  The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed infielder Edwin Arroyo for the 2024 season.

  © 2024. This article Goldeyes Sign Infielder Edwin Arroyo appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 1:02PM

• Monday 12PM Jan 29/24

  Blue Bombers sign Chris Kolankowski to 2-year contract extension

  

  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with Canadian centre Chris Kolankowski.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 12:44PM

• Monday 12PM Jan 29/24

  Two Canadians charged in U.S. plot to kill Iranian defector

  

  The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Canadians and an Iranian in a murder-for-hire plot targeting two people in Maryland.  An indictment unsealed today says Naji Sharifi Zindashti, Damion Patrick John Ryan and Adam Richard Pearson conspired to kill the two unnamed people, one of whom was an Iranian defector. Federal prosecutors say Zindashti, […]

  The post Two Canadians charged in U.S. plot to kill Iranian defector appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 12:16PM

• Monday 12PM Jan 29/24

  Winter roads reopen in Manitoba

  

  More than 2,000 kilometres of additional roads connecting communities in Manitoba have reopened.

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 12:08PM

• Monday 12PM Jan 29/24

  Manitoba announces majority of winter road network now open

  

  The network of winter roads that opened Monday is essential for transportation to and from northern and remote communities and usually operates until mid-March, based on weather.

  © Global | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 12:03PM

• Monday 11AM Jan 29/24

  Hozier Bringing Smash-Hit Tour to Winnipeg in August

  Irish musician Hozier is coming to Winnipeg this summer as part of his Unreal Unearth Tour.

  © 2024. This article Hozier Bringing Smash-Hit Tour to Winnipeg in August appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 11:47AM

• Monday 11AM Jan 29/24

  Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Winnipeg Crash

  Winnipeg police say a woman was injured last Friday after being struck by a vehicle in the 1400 block of Pembina Highway.

  © 2024. This article Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Winnipeg Crash appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 11:36AM

• Monday 10AM Jan 29/24

  DNA match leads to arrest nearly 17 years after killing of young Manitoba woman

  

  RCMP now believe they know who is responsible for the killing of Crystal Saunders, who was found dead in 2007 near a rural Manitoba community.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 10:50AM

• Monday 10AM Jan 29/24

  Second-degree murder charge laid in historic Manitoba homicide

  

  A Vancouver man has been charged in connection with a nearly 17-year-old homicide investigation into the death of a Manitoba woman.

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 10:01AM

• Monday 09AM Jan 29/24

  Manitoba’s Winter Roads Open for the Season

  Most Manitoba winter roads are now open throughout the province, connecting northern communities to regional travel and delivery of goods.

  © 2024. This article Manitoba’s Winter Roads Open for the Season appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 9:50AM

• Monday 09AM Jan 29/24

  King Charles III discharged from London hospital after prostate procedure

  

  King Charles III on Monday was discharged from a private London clinic after undergoing a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate. The 75-year-old monarch was admitted to the London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales, his daughter-in-law, also recently had abdominal surgery. Charles, who ascended the throne 16 months ago, was diagnosed with the benign condition on Jan. 17 […]

  The post King Charles III discharged from London hospital after prostate procedure appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 9:29AM

• Monday 08AM Jan 29/24

  'A heart of gold': Vigil held for Winnipeg restaurant owner killed in assault

  

  Community members came together on Sunday night to mourn the loss of a Winnipeg restaurant owner who was killed in an assault last week.

  © CTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 8:59AM

• Monday 08AM Jan 29/24

  Kyriakos Vogiatzakis remembered as generous and passionate during vigil

  

  A beloved member of both the St. James and Greek communities of Winnipeg was remembered Sunday evening. Hundreds of supporters with lit candles gathered on the grounds of the Cork & Flame parking lot for a vigil, paying respect to Kyriakos Vogiatzakis, the restaurant's owner.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 8:06AM

• Monday 07AM Jan 29/24

  Is Florida coming for Canada’s cheap drugs?

  

  In today’s Big Story Podcast, the state recently asked the U.S. FDA for approval to purchase Canadian pharmaceuticals wholesale, and the U.S. regulator said, “sure.” And why not? As many Americans who live near the border know, it can be significantly cheaper to fill prescriptions in Canada. But while we may not mind doing it […]

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  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 7:15AM

• Monday 06AM Jan 29/24

  Princess of Wales discharged from hospital after abdominal surgery

  

  The Princess of Wales was released from a private London hospital and has returned to her home to continue recuperating from abdominal surgery. King Charles III remains hospitalized Monday following treatment for an enlarged prostate. The princess, formerly Kate Middleton, is “making good progress” in her recovery, her office at Kensington Palace said Monday. The wife of […]

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  © CityTV | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 6:20AM

• Monday 05AM Jan 29/24

  Woman says she had to fight 'tooth and nail' for support from Manitoba Victim Services

  

  A Winnipeg woman who suffered a vicious domestic assault says a provincial service meant to help victims of crime has left her feeling worse off.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:00AM

• Monday 05AM Jan 29/24

  Why this Winnipeg teen stopped going to school — and how one organization got him back to class

  

  Leland Moody, 17, was one of thousands of students who the disappeared from Manitoba's education system. Inner City Youth Alive helped him get back to school full time, and is working to get more kids like him back to class.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 5:00AM

• Monday 01AM Jan 29/24

  Witnesses believe Winnipeg police used excessive force in restraining intoxicated man, who later died

  

  Witnesses say they are upset, scared and don't trust police anymore after they say officers used unnecessary force in an effort to restrain an intoxicated man over the weekend.

  © CBC | Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 1:39AM

• Sunday 06PM Jan 28/24

  Man Restrained During Arrest by Winnipeg Police Dies; Watchdog Will Investigate

  Winnipeg's police chief says a man who was restrained by officers during a call to an apartment building on Friday night has died, and that the matter is now being investigated by the province's police watchdog.

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  © ChrisD | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 6:29PM

• Sunday 06PM Jan 28/24

  'They're out there': Winnipeg pet owners on alert as coyote sightings increase

  

  Winnipeg pet owners are tightening their leashes when out with their animals, with many saying they see and hear more coyotes in their neighbourhoods.

  © CTV | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 6:28PM

• Sunday 06PM Jan 28/24

  News briefs for Sunday, January 28, 2024

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, January 28, 2024 Lawes captures Manitoba women’s curling crown 5:19 PM Kaitlyn Lawes captured the Manitoba women’s curling provincial title Sunday […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 6:00PM

• Sunday 05PM Jan 28/24

  Warm weather forcing adaptations in Winnipeg’s winter tourism

  

  The unexpected warmer weather this winter has delayed the opening of Winnipeg's iconic river trail which forced adaptations in winter tourism for the city.

  © Global | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 5:53PM

• Sunday 05PM Jan 28/24

  Manitoba Premier praises Ed Broadbent's 'smiling, joyful legacy'

  

  Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, speaking at the state funeral of former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, said he hopes that 'more of our leaders speak to us Canadians the way Mr. Broadbent did.'

  © CBC | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 5:27PM

• Sunday 05PM Jan 28/24

  Winnipeg's Kaitlyn Lawes secures 10th trip to national women's curling championship

  

  Kaitlyn Lawes and her team from the Fort Rouge Curling Club in Winnipeg captured the Manitoba women's curling championship, knocking off Beth Peterson 9-8 in Sunday afternoon's final at Access Event Centre in Morden.

  © CBC | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 5:25PM

• Sunday 05PM Jan 28/24

  Tackling the Sunday Scaries: Psychologist offers tips for easing anxiety about returning to work

  

  If Sundays bring anxiety about the upcoming workweek, you might be experiencing the Sunday Scaries. A psychologist in Winnipeg offers tips to help cope.

  © Global | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 5:21PM

• Sunday 04PM Jan 28/24

  Man with axe stabs taxi driver near Garden City shopping mall: WPS

  

  Winnipeg police say a man with an axe attacked a taxi driver near the Garden City shopping mall before stealing the cab Friday evening. Police say the man stabbed the driver and pulled him from the vehicle before fleeing in the taxi around 6 p.m. WPS Chief Danny Smyth says nearby police units stopped the […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 4:33PM

• Sunday 04PM Jan 28/24

  Winnipeg police refer two incidents to Independent Investigation Unit

  

  Winnipeg police say they have referred two incidents to the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) including a robbery at a shopping centre and a domestic incident. 

  © Global | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 4:02PM

• Sunday 03PM Jan 28/24

  Man, 35, dies after allegedly becoming unresponsive in Winnipeg police custody; IIU investigating

  

  Winnipeg police say a 35-year-old man is dead after becoming unresponsive amid a domestic-related incident in the Crestview neighbourhood early Saturday morning. Manitoba’s police watchdog, the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU), has assumed the investigation. Winnipeg police Chief Danny Smyth says a woman called 911 at 12:05 a.m., describing her boyfriend as intoxicated and […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 3:45PM

• Sunday 03PM Jan 28/24

  Protesters march for accountability in fatal shooting of 19-year-old by Winnipeg police

  

  Protestors gathered in Winnipeg Saturday to protest the fatal police shooting of a 19-year-old student. Afolabi Opaso was killed during a wellness check on New Year's Eve.

  © Global | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 3:38PM

• Sunday 03PM Jan 28/24

  Man dead following Winnipeg police response to 'domestic-related' incident

  

  Winnipeg police have handed over an investigation to Manitoba's police watchdog after a man died in hospital a day after officers restrained him while responding to a domestic call in the city's Crestview neighbourhood.

  © CTV | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 3:33PM

• Sunday 03PM Jan 28/24

  Watchdog probing man’s death after arrest

  Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man following an encounter with city police officers on the weekend — the latest in a string of deadly incidents […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 3:29PM