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• Thursday 02PM Feb 22/24

  Winnipeg police looking for 2 people believed to be linked to homicide

  

  Winnipeg police say they are looking for two people believed to be linked to the death of River Harper earlier this month. WPS says on Feb. 7, officers responded to an apartment along Assiniboine Avenue, following reports of the suspicious death of a man. By the time officers arrived, WFPS was already on scene and […]

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  © CityTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 2:28PM

• Thursday 02PM Feb 22/24

  RCMP arrest man in connection with firearm incident in Manitoba community

  

  A man is in custody after police were called to the Norway House community regarding a firearm incident on Feb. 21. He faces several charges.

  © Global | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 2:22PM

• Thursday 02PM Feb 22/24

  Leaks, lack of fire suppression among issues that put Manitoba Archives records at risk, auditor general says

  

  The Archives of Manitoba is not fulfilling all of its legislated responsibilities to protect and preserve archival records, a report from the provincial auditor general says.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 2:12PM

• Thursday 02PM Feb 22/24

  Auditor General finds 'significant risks' in agency tasked with preserving Manitoba's history

  

  Manitoba’s auditor general has found there are significant risks facing the archives holding the history of the province – and unless action is taken, he warns some could be lost forever.

  © CTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 2:07PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  Winnipeg police searching for suspects in Assiniboine Avenue apartment homicide

  

  Two suspects are wanted in connection with the homicide of a 19-year-old man on Feb. 7, 2024, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.

  © Global | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:59PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  6-time champ Jones to face Alberta's Sturmay in Tournament of Hearts playoffs

  

  Edmonton skip Selena Sturmay facing six-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion Jennifer Jones injects buzz into a non-elimination game on Friday at Calgary's WinSport Event Centre, but one with stakes nonetheless.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:56PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  ‘Wild ride’ of unpredictable weather means tough times for Winnipeg outdoor attractions

  

  For local business owners whose bread and butter comes from outdoor activities, it's been a frustrating season to say the least.

  © Global | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:50PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  What $1 million can buy you in Winnipeg's housing market

  

  If you’re in the market for a house in the $1 million range, Winnipeg is one of the cities in Canada where you will get more bang for your buck.

  © CTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:47PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  Trudeau jabs Poilievre over bill that could usher in digital ID for porn browsing

  

  Justin Trudeau took an unprompted jab at his main political rival on Thursday over a Senate porn bill that the prime minister said could usher in a digital ID for adults who want to browse certain websites. Trudeau accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of “spreading lies” about the Liberal government’s upcoming online harms legislation — […]

  The post Trudeau jabs Poilievre over bill that could usher in digital ID for porn browsing appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:41PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  Former University of Manitoba law dean disbarred after misspending $500K in school funds

  

  A former University of Manitoba law dean has been given "the ultimate penalty" of disbarment in Manitoba after he misspent over half a million dollars in school funds, including racking up charges that amount to fraud, the provincial law society says.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:34PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  Manitoba Hydro forecasting $190M net loss for fiscal year ending in March

  

  After ruling out more private-sector wind farms, Manitoba’s NDP government said it will come up with a plan to fund new energy projects while also freezing hydroelectric rates and keeping its Crown-owned energy utility’s debt load in check. “We know we need new generation. We want that new generation to be publicly owned, and we […]

  The post Manitoba Hydro forecasting $190M net loss for fiscal year ending in March appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:26PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns

  

  OTTAWA — A federal inquiry into foreign interference is trying to allay concerns that participating in the commission’s work could put members of diaspora communities at risk.  Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue says some community members fear reprisals if they provide information to the commission, or worry that all the information they submit will be shared with […]

  The post Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:24PM

• Thursday 01PM Feb 22/24

  Woman Charged After Funds Stolen from Manitoba Curling Club

  Manitoba RCMP have charged the former treasurer of a curling club after she allegedly stole $30,000.

  © 2024. This article Woman Charged After Funds Stolen from Manitoba Curling Club appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 1:03PM

• Thursday 12PM Feb 22/24

  Kings of Leon to Perform in Winnipeg on Sept. 5

  Grammy award-winning rockers Kings of Leon are coming to Winnipeg in the fall.

  © 2024. This article Kings of Leon to Perform in Winnipeg on Sept. 5 appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 12:53PM

• Thursday 12PM Feb 22/24

  Winnipeg police searching for suspects after teen found dead in downtown apartment

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service is searching for two suspects, after a teenager was found dead in a downtown apartment complex earlier this month.

  © CTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 12:47PM

• Thursday 12PM Feb 22/24

  Woman, 36, charged after $30,000 stolen from Carberry Curling Club: Manitoba RCMP

  

  A 36-year-old woman has been charged after she allegedly stole thousands of dollars from her southwestern Manitoba town’s curling club and paid it back using public funds, RCMP say.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 12:35PM

• Thursday 12PM Feb 22/24

  Murder charge stayed in 2022 death of Winnipeg man, 21, after Exchange District shooting

  

  An evidence review has led to the staying of a murder charge against a Winnipeg man who was accused of the shooting in the Exchange District in 2022, the province says.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 12:14PM

• Thursday 12PM Feb 22/24

  Woman charged in Carberry Curling Club theft: Manitoba RCMP

  

  A 36-year-old woman from Carberry, Man., has a court date after being charged in connection with what police are calling a 'significant' theft from the local curling club.

  © Global | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 12:06PM

• Thursday 11AM Feb 22/24

  More red ink at Manitoba Hydro as need for new power generation looms

  

  A quarterly fiscal report from Manitoba Hydro is forecasting a $190-million net loss for the fiscal year that will end in March.

  © Global | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 11:27AM

• Thursday 11AM Feb 22/24

  Manitoba Hydro projects $190M loss this year, up $29M from previous projection

  

  Manitoba Hydro expects to lose more money this fiscal year than it previously projected, mainly because of widespread drought conditions across the Lake Winnipeg basin.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 11:01AM

• Thursday 11AM Feb 22/24

  Winnipeg zoo hosting weekend of events to mark International Polar Bear Day

  

  The zoo, which is home to the expansive Journey to Churchill exhibit, is hoping to raise awareness about the animals as well as the roles zoos play in their conservation.

  © Global | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 11:00AM

• Thursday 11AM Feb 22/24

  More red ink at Manitoba Hydro as need for new power generation looms

  

  After ruling out more private-sector wind farms, Manitoba's NDP government said it will come up with a plan to fund new energy projects while also freezing hydroelectric rates and keeping its Crown-owned energy utility's debt load in check.

  © CTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 11:00AM

• Thursday 10AM Feb 22/24

  Manitoba Hydro Forecasting $190M Net Loss for Fiscal Year Ending in March

  WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Crown-owned energy utility is facing more red ink.

  © 2024. This article Manitoba Hydro Forecasting $190M Net Loss for Fiscal Year Ending in March appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 10:51AM

• Thursday 10AM Feb 22/24

  Toyota Canada recalls 28,000 cars over transmission flaw that raises risk of crash

  

  More than 28,000 Toyota vehicles have been recalled due to a transmission problem that can lead to crashes, says the auto manufacturer. Toyota Canada says it is recalling its 2023-24 model-year Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600 vehicles across the country. It says certain parts of the transmission may not immediately disengage when the […]

  The post Toyota Canada recalls 28,000 cars over transmission flaw that raises risk of crash appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 10:49AM

• Thursday 09AM Feb 22/24

  Kids across Canada dealing with respiratory illnesses at pre-pandemic rates: CIHI report

  

  The report says in 2022, there were 33 kids under four who were hospitalized with the seasonal flu -- but that number jumped a whopping 7,000 per cent, to almost 2,500 in 2023.

  © Global | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 9:15AM

• Thursday 07AM Feb 22/24

  Mediators report ‘encouraging’ signs as cease-fire efforts gain steam

  

  International efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to gain new momentum on Thursday as the White House said a visit by a senior envoy with Israeli leaders was “going well” and other mediators reported encouraging signs from the warring parties. The new signs of progress came ahead of a summit this […]

  The post Mediators report ‘encouraging’ signs as cease-fire efforts gain steam appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 7:57AM

• Thursday 07AM Feb 22/24

  Canadian politicians vs … PornHub?

  

  In today’s Big Story Podcast, most people would support the concept of preventing children from accessing online pornography. But the devil is in the details. How exactly do you do that? And what level of privacy will you ask adults to give up to make it happen. A bill currently sitting in committee has this […]

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  © CityTV | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 7:12AM

• Thursday 07AM Feb 22/24

  Three Charged Following Cocaine Trafficking Investigation

  Winnipeg police have charged three people after an investigation into cocaine trafficking in the city.

  © 2024. This article Three Charged Following Cocaine Trafficking Investigation appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 7:00AM

• Thursday 05AM Feb 22/24

  Kinew dismisses warnings about looming capacity crunch at Manitoba Hydro

  

  Premier Wab Kinew says the province has enough electricity to serve large new industrial customers in spite of warnings from Manitoba Hydro about a looming capacity crunch and the need to generate more power.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 5:00AM

• Thursday 05AM Feb 22/24

  Manitoba, Ottawa putting up $60M for Churchill railway upgrades, port redevelopment

  

  The provincial and federal governments are committing $60 million to enhance the railway to northern Manitoba and the only rail-accessible deepwater port on Arctic waters.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 5:00AM

• Thursday 05AM Feb 22/24

  He felt abandoned in Manitoba's emergency shelters. Here's what he says needs to change in child welfare

  

  Emergency shelters are supposed to be stopgap measures for child welfare in Manitoba. But people involved say the province's strained system is leaning too heavily on them, putting vulnerable kids at risk as they grow up in shelters with little supervision from under-trained workers.

  © CBC | Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 10PM Feb 21/24

  Nearly 60 Manitoba athletes to compete in Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary

  

  William Middleton has represented Special Olympics Manitoba as an athlete for the past 12 years, but says there's still one thing he's always wanted to do.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 10:22PM

• Wednesday 08PM Feb 21/24

  4 years after city adopted newcomer inclusion policy, little progress made: Winnipeg advocates

  

  Advocates say a city policy meant to help newcomers feel welcome in Winnipeg has made little progress nearly four years after it was passed.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 8:47PM

• Wednesday 08PM Feb 21/24

  University of Manitoba hosts Canada West basketball championship

  

  CBC's Jim Agapito talks to University of Manitoba men's basketball coach Kirby Schepp about the Canada West championship tournament, which began Wednesday at the Investors Group Athletic Centre. In addition to the Bisons, the 12-team tournament also features the province's two other university teams: the Winnipeg Wesmen and the Brandon Bobcats.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 8:09PM

• Wednesday 07PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba Bisons hoops team hoping for long run at Canada West Championships

  

  The top 12 university men's basketball teams in Western Canada are competing in the Canada West Championships this week at the University of Manitoba.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 7:49PM

• Wednesday 07PM Feb 21/24

  U of M students’ Hoedown Week kicks up criticism

  A University of Manitoba faculty is grappling with the legacy of a student-run fundraiser during which agriculture majors were auctioned off like slaves, as well as the resignation of a […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 7:15PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  Care home’s only nurse on strike over $4,000 salary gap

  The only nurse at a personal care home on a northern First Nation has gone on strike, but he can’t walk the picket line. Since all of his colleagues at […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:55PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  Winnipeg newcomers ‘disappointed,’ says city budget needs cash for welcoming immigrants

  

  "Since (the Newcomer Welcome and Inclusion) policy was passed in 2020, we've seen some movements, but not a lot," said Abdikheir Ahmed.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:54PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  Mourners jam Carman hall to mourn slain mother and kids, cousin

  CARMAN — More than 100 people packed a hall in this devastated southern Manitoba community Wednesday to remember five members of a family slain in a violent rampage 10 days […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:36PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  Jones, Einarson, Homan & Sturmay playoff-bound at Scotties

  

  With a fifth win on Wednesday Jennifer Jones is assured of a top-three finish in the pool for a playoff spot at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:25PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  Hydro closes northern generating station for repairs

  A hydro-electric generating station in northern Manitoba has been temporarily closed for inspections out of an “abundance of caution.” Manitoba Hydro spokesman Bruce Owen said the utility took all six […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:04PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  Fatal shooting sparked by argument over making faces

  A man who was shot dead outside an inner-city convenience store had started a fight because he believed a teen had been making faces at him, a court has heard. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:03PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  News briefs for Wednesday, February 21, 2024

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Bisons women fall to Cougars 10:07 PM Jade Belmore scored 22 points and added four rebounds to lead […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:00PM

• Wednesday 06PM Feb 21/24

  CBC Winnipeg News February 21, 2024

  

  Our community. Our neighbourhoods. The news of our city..

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:00PM

• Wednesday 05PM Feb 21/24

  Winnipeg grapples with sewage spill into Red River, urges water conservation amid repairs

  

  Since the failure of two sewer pipes in the city's south end in early February, millions of litres of raw sewage has spilled into the red river near the Fort Garry Bridge.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 5:49PM

• Wednesday 05PM Feb 21/24

  Winnipeg dialysis patients lament Transit Plus’ inconsistent pick-up times

  

  Transit Plus’ inconsistent pick-up times are causing Winnipeg dialysis patients to miss several treatments a year, those living with the chronic medical issue say. Many dialysis patients rely on non-emergency medical transport to get them where they need to be. But late pickups are leading to appointments being cut short or missed altogether. And that’s […]

  The post Winnipeg dialysis patients lament Transit Plus’ inconsistent pick-up times appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 5:39PM

• Wednesday 05PM Feb 21/24

  City accused of short-changing commitment to newcomer issues

  Organizations that help newcomers say the City of Winnipeg is shirking its responsibility to the growing immigrant community, who have been left out of its draft budget. The 2024-27 draft […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 5:24PM

• Wednesday 05PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba second youngest province, Millennials making up largest portion of population: new data

  

  Millennials are now the largest generation by population in Manitoba and the province as a whole is the second-youngest in Canada, according to new data.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 5:21PM

• Wednesday 05PM Feb 21/24

  Winnipeggers saying ‘yuck’ to Yuk Yuk’s upcoming performance

  

  A comedy show supposedly coming to Yuk Yuk’s comedy club in Winnipeg is drawing criticism from the Indigenous community and fans of comedy. They’re calling for what’s being labelled a racist comedy act to stay out of the city. “They’re not welcome. Their racism isn’t welcome. We pride ourselves on being inclusive but also at […]

  The post Winnipeggers saying ‘yuck’ to Yuk Yuk’s upcoming performance appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 5:12PM

• Wednesday 04PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba child advocate urges ‘immediate action’ after recent child deaths

  

  'We are, unfortunately, seeing an increase in almost all manners of child deaths in Manitoba. Last fiscal year, our office reported 265 formal child death notifications.'

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:58PM

• Wednesday 04PM Feb 21/24

  Province probes enormous sewage discharge into Red River

  MANITOBA Environment Minister Tracy Schmidt said Wednesday the province has launched an investigation and was monitoring water quality in the Red River to assess the damage caused by a massive […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:50PM

• Wednesday 04PM Feb 21/24

  Southwest Winnipeg residents urged to use less water

  

  The City Of Winnipeg is asking Southwest Winnipeg residents to use cottage rules and heavily reduce their water usage, after two weeks straight of sewage pouring into the Red River, after a pile failure here at Fort Garry Bridge.  “Whether or not it has a large measurable impact, obviously that is the goal but the […]

  The post Southwest Winnipeg residents urged to use less water appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:24PM

• Wednesday 04PM Feb 21/24

  Winnipeg police seize $60K cash, 2 kg of coke and more in trafficking investigation

  

  Winnipeg police say they have seized $60,000 in cash, two kilograms of cocaine and more after a drug trafficking investigation that began in November last year.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:20PM

• Wednesday 04PM Feb 21/24

  Province now investigating Winnipeg pipe leak, thousands told to cut water use

  

  A sewage saga continues in Winnipeg, as 90,000 residents are being asked to cut down on their water use while the city battles a pipe leak that has spewed over 200-million-litres of untreated sewage into the Red River.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:13PM

• Wednesday 04PM Feb 21/24

  Adam Beach has never been afraid to confront his trauma on set

  

  The Canadian actor talks to Q’s Tom Power about his latest role in the independent film Exile, where he plays a father who receives a threat from the man whose family he killed in a drunk driving accident.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 4:00PM

• Wednesday 03PM Feb 21/24

  'Every litre counts': City pleads for Winnipeggers to limit water use as massive sewage spill continues

  

  The City of Winnipeg wants some 90,000 residences and businesses in the southwest area of the city to know that every little bit of water they can keep from flowing into the sewer system helps, after a pipe crossing under the Red River near Fort Garry Bridge broke two weeks ago.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 3:54PM

• Wednesday 03PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba government appoints new Apprenticeship Board chair

  

  The Manitoba government has appointed a new Apprenticeship Board chair, prioritizing skilled workforce development.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 3:48PM

• Wednesday 03PM Feb 21/24

  The Forks Nestaweya River Trail closed for season

  

  The Forks Nestaweya River Trail has now been closed for the season after it had its latest opening to date and already had to close two times.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 3:44PM

• Wednesday 03PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba Hydro's Jenpeg station offline for 9 days and counting

  

  One of Manitoba Hydro's generating stations on the Nelson River is not currently producing any power due to an ongoing series of tests and inspections.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 3:25PM

• Wednesday 03PM Feb 21/24

  Warmerpeg? River skating trail at The Forks closes after shortest season ever

  

  The Forks river trail is closed for the season after just nine full days of operation over two brief opening periods.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 3:16PM

• Wednesday 03PM Feb 21/24

  Ice jamming operations to prevent flooding begin in Manitoba

  

  A sign of spring in Manitoba ice jamming operations to reduce riverbank flooding along the Red River are underway, the massive pieces of equipment are moving tons and tons of ice as they do their important work.  The operation, which runs from February 20 until March 15, will see machines like these work their way […]

  The post Ice jamming operations to prevent flooding begin in Manitoba appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 3:15PM

• Wednesday 02PM Feb 21/24

  Federal government announces $15 million to combat car thefts across Canada

  

  The federal government is committing an additional $15 million over three years to fight the rise in vehicle thefts across the country.

  The post Federal government announces $15 million to combat car thefts across Canada appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 2:49PM

• Wednesday 02PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba’s top cop heading west to command Alberta’s RCMP

  

  Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill, commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP, is headed west for a new gig heading up Alberta's Mounties.

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 2:41PM

• Wednesday 02PM Feb 21/24

  River Trail at The Forks closes for the season

  

  The River Trail at The Forks is officially closed for the winter, marking the shortest season in history.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 2:41PM

• Wednesday 02PM Feb 21/24

  The Forks river trail kaput for season

  It was a valiant effort, but it was all for naught. The Nestaweya River Trail at The Forks has closed for the season after being open for just nine days. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 2:37PM

• Wednesday 02PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba RCMP searching for man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

  

  Manitoba RCMP is asking the public for help finding a man who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 2:30PM

• Wednesday 02PM Feb 21/24

  Premature aggrandization could end up biting premier in his gas tank

  The longer that Premier Wab Kinew serves as Manitoba’s first minister, the more we learn about him. Like how his arms are just long enough to pat himself on the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 2:23PM

• Wednesday 02PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba's Jennifer Jones among rinks clinching playoff berths at Tournament of Hearts

  

  Alberta's Selena Sturmay clinched a playoff spot at the Canadian women's curling championship. Meanwhile, Skylar Ackerman claimed third in the pool.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 2:07PM

• Wednesday 01PM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba RCMP arrest man wanted on warrants for armed assaults, parole violations

  

  RCMP in Flin Flon, Man., have arrested a man who was wanted on warrants for armed assaults, and parole violations. 

  © Global | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 1:51PM

• Wednesday 01PM Feb 21/24

  Winnipeg River Trail Closes for the Season

  WINNIPEG -- It was a very, very short season for The Forks river trail, which was only open a total of nine days this year.

  © 2024. This article Winnipeg River Trail Closes for the Season appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 1:45PM

• Wednesday 01PM Feb 21/24

  Ottawa announces additional $15M to combat vehicle theft

  

  The federal government has announced an additional $15 million to fight vehicle theft. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement in Montreal on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Montreal police (SPCM) chief Fady Dagher. Minister LeBlanc indicated that $9 million of […]

  The post Ottawa announces additional $15M to combat vehicle theft appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 1:32PM

• Wednesday 01PM Feb 21/24

  Investigation underway after person found dead in Glenwood home fire

  

  A person has died after a fire broke out at a home in Winnipeg’s Glenwood area.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 1:26PM

• Wednesday 01PM Feb 21/24

  Millennials now outnumber baby boomers in Canada, StatsCan says

  

  Statistics Canada says there are now more millennials than baby boomers in the country, ending the 65-year reign of the post-Second World War generation as the largest cohort in the population.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 1:17PM

• Wednesday 01PM Feb 21/24

  Woman, 49, found dead in yard of Brandon home: police

  

  A 49-year-old woman was found dead in the yard of a home in Brandon, police say.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 1:09PM

• Wednesday 12PM Feb 21/24

  Person found dead after fire in multi-family home in Winnipeg

  

  The body of one person was found inside a multi-family home early Wednesday after a fire in Winnipeg.

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 12:46PM

• Wednesday 12PM Feb 21/24

  One Person Dead in Winnipeg House Fire

  WINNIPEG -- One person died overnight in a house fire in the Old St. Vital area.

  © 2024. This article One Person Dead in Winnipeg House Fire appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 12:14PM

• Wednesday 11AM Feb 21/24

  1 person dead in Winnipeg fire

  

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says one person is dead following an early morning fire along Vivian Avenue Monday.

  The post 1 person dead in Winnipeg fire appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 11:59AM

• Wednesday 11AM Feb 21/24

  Majority of Manitobans want gas tax break to be extended: poll

  

  A new poll by a taxpayer advocacy group shows that the province’s fuel tax holiday is popular with Manitobans and that a majority of residents want it to continue for an additional six months.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 11:56AM

• Wednesday 11AM Feb 21/24

  Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: ‘I’ve got it really good in Winnipeg’

  

  Connor Hellebuyck was content to let the process unfold organically.  Coming off a season that featured personal success coupled with uneven results for his Winnipeg Jets — including a memorable, candid public dressing down from head coach Rick Bowness following a meek playoff exit — there were plenty of moving parts for the star goaltender to consider.  […]

  The post Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: ‘I’ve got it really good in Winnipeg’ appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 11:25AM

• Wednesday 11AM Feb 21/24

  Funeral in southern Manitoba for slain mother, children, niece

  

  Mourners gathered in southern Manitoba on Wednesday to remember five family members killed in what police have called an unimaginable tragedy. People were asked to wear purple to the funeral for Amanda Clearwater, her young children — Bethany, Jayven and Isabella Manoakeesick — and her teen niece Myah-Lee Gratton. Police discovered their bodies on Feb. 11 at […]

  The post Funeral in southern Manitoba for slain mother, children, niece appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 11:21AM

• Wednesday 10AM Feb 21/24

  Canada’s war crimes program hasn’t publicly updated its activities in eight years

  

  OTTAWA — A federal government unit tasked with keeping war criminals out of Canada has not published a report on its activities in more than eight years. The War Crimes Program is a joint partnership involving the federal departments of justice and immigration, the Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP. The idea of a […]

  The post Canada’s war crimes program hasn’t publicly updated its activities in eight years appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 10:59AM

• Wednesday 10AM Feb 21/24

  Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: 'I've got it really good in Winnipeg'

  

  Connor Hellebuyck was content to let the process unfold organically.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 10:41AM

• Wednesday 10AM Feb 21/24

  'Symbol of Charleswood': Winnipeg legion raising funds to conserve iconic Second World War tank

  

  The Charleswood Legion is raising money to maintain an iconic symbol of its neighbourhood, while honouring Canadian veterans.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 10:36AM

• Wednesday 08AM Feb 21/24

  Funeral in Southern Manitoba for Slain Mother, Children, Niece

  CARMAN, Man. — A funeral is scheduled this morning in southern Manitoba for five family members killed in what police have called an unimaginable tragedy.

  © 2024. This article Funeral in Southern Manitoba for Slain Mother, Children, Niece appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 8:42AM

• Wednesday 07AM Feb 21/24

  Uncovering Truths About Mining

  Mining is one of our province’s best kept secrets — most people know little about the modern mines operating today.

  © 2024. This article Uncovering Truths About Mining appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 7:00AM

• Wednesday 06AM Feb 21/24

  Manitoba community mourns five people killed in Carman

  

  Mourners gathered in southern Manitoba on Wednesday to remember five family members killed in what police have called an unimaginable tragedy.

  © CTV | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 6:35AM

• Wednesday 03AM Feb 21/24

  Calls to ban books are on the rise in Canada. So is the opposition to any bans

  

  As Canada marks the 40th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week, experts are highlighting the importance of students' being free to access books from a variety of perspectives and why schools must have (and stick to) clear policies when navigating book challenges that come their way. 

  © CBC | Wed, Feb 21, 2024, 3:00AM

• Tuesday 10PM Feb 20/24

  Winnipeg Jets claim 6-3 victory over Minnesota Wild in Tuesday night game

  

  Gabriel Vilardi scored twice and added an assist to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-3 victory on Tuesday that halted the Minnesota Wild's six-game point streak.

  © CBC | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 10:42PM

• Tuesday 10PM Feb 20/24

  Manitoba’s Jones drops first game at Scotties to Homan

  

  In a battle of unbeatens Tuesday night, the Jennifer Jones rink finally suffered its first loss at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary.

  © Global | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 10:28PM

• Tuesday 10PM Feb 20/24

  Vilardi Propels Jets to 6-3 Win Over Wild

  WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi scored twice and added an assist to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-3 victory on Tuesday that halted the Minnesota Wild’s six-game point streak.

  © 2024. This article Vilardi Propels Jets to 6-3 Win Over Wild appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 10:22PM

• Tuesday 10PM Feb 20/24

  Manitoba Theatre for Young People to upgrade facility at The Forks with $1.3M in federal funds

  

  The Manitoba Theatre for Young People will upgrade its home in The Forks to become more accessible and environmentally friendly thanks to a $1.3 million investment from the federal government announced on Tuesday.

  © CBC | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 10:09PM

• Tuesday 09PM Feb 20/24

  Power play stays hot, Brossoit rock solid as Winnipeg Jets dump Wild 6-3

  

  Gabriel Vilardi scored a pair of power play markers while Laurent Brossoit turned aside 36 shots in the win.

  © Global | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 9:43PM

• Tuesday 08PM Feb 20/24

  RCMP officer charged after high-speed Winnipeg chase that sent 3 to hospital: police watchdog

  

  A Manitoba RCMP officer has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act after a high-speed chase in Winnipeg last year saw driving speeds of 200 kilometres per hour, according to the province's police watchdog.

  © CBC | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 8:20PM

• Tuesday 07PM Feb 20/24

  Manitoba man, 18, facing murder charge arrested in Winnipeg, RCMP say

  

  An 18-year-old man charged with murder after another man was killed on a Manitoba First Nation last week has been arrested, RCMP say.

  © CBC | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 7:48PM

• Tuesday 07PM Feb 20/24

  Canada needs legislation to protect historical Indigenous burial sites: Winnipeg conference

  

  A Manitoba First Nation and an advocacy group are hosting a conference in Winnipeg this week to discuss the need for national legislation that would protect Indigenous ancestral remains and belongings in Canada.

  © CBC | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 7:44PM

• Tuesday 07PM Feb 20/24

  Manitoba government points to low inflation rate after fuel-tax cut

  

  Manitoba’s NDP government touted its recent fuel-tax cut as an inflation-buster Tuesday, while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives accused the government of letting costs rise elsewhere. Premier Wab Kinew pointed to new figures from Statistics Canada, which showed Manitoba had the lowest inflation rate among the provinces in January — less than one per cent compared […]

  The post Manitoba government points to low inflation rate after fuel-tax cut appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 7:38PM

• Tuesday 07PM Feb 20/24

  Manitoba's low inflation rate shows gas-tax cut is working, but it may also indicate a slumping economy

  

  A low inflation rate in Manitoba is a sign the province's gas tax holiday is working, the premier is boasting, but the low rate may also demonstrate the economy he presides over is slumping.

  © CBC | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 7:28PM

• Tuesday 07PM Feb 20/24

  New Winnipeg Transit safety team hits streets for first time

  

  Officers from the first cohort of Winnipeg's long-awaited community safety team had their first day on the job Tuesday, patrolling the city's downtown transit corridors and making themselves visible to the public.

  © CBC | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 7:25PM

• Tuesday 07PM Feb 20/24

  Shift cutback impacted second-home ownership, MD says

  An abortion doctor who alleges he was the target of a campaign to force him out of the Women’s Health Clinic complained that a reduction in his shifts made it […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 7:10PM

• Tuesday 07PM Feb 20/24

  Province sees surge in international students

  Manitoba is welcoming four times the number of international students than it did a decade ago and despite warnings from the federal government, stakeholders say local campuses can accommodate more […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Feb 20, 2024, 7:03PM