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• Wednesday 05AM Apr 06/22

  Killings of Ukrainian civilians could bring more sanctions

  

  Editor’s note: This story contains disturbing details Western governments were preparing Wednesday to impose tougher sanctions against Russia, as Ukraine documents and investigates widespread killings of civilians and other alleged war crimes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kept up demands for war-crimes trials for Russian troops and their leaders while warning they were regrouping for fresh […]

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  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 5:07AM

• Wednesday 05AM Apr 06/22

  Ukrainian bilingual schools in Manitoba getting ready to enrol children fleeing conflict

  

  Ukrainian bilingual schools in Manitoba say they think they are well-positioned to help refugee children as they settle into their new homes in the coming weeks. 

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 05AM Apr 06/22

  Inquiry needed into death of Manitoba woman during failed COVID-19 hospital transfer: physician

  

  Manitoba's medical examiner has declined to initiate an inquiry into the death of Krystal Mousseau "because he feels that there are no unanswered questions," writes Dr. Dan Roberts. But those assertions are incorrect, he says.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 04AM Apr 06/22

  Everything you need to know about the sixth wave of COVID

  

  In today’s Big Story podcast, hospitalizations are climbing again in parts of the country, and cases are rising in others. It’s deja vu all over again. It’s clear we’re in for at least some sort of Spring rise in COVID-19, driven by the BA.2 subvariant, but how bad could it be? Is it possible this […]

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  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 4:38AM

• Wednesday 02AM Apr 06/22

  Quebec, P.E.I. extend mask mandates

  THE Omicron subvariant BA.2 appears to have become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Manitoba based on recent genome sequencing of positive tests. The province sequences about 200 positive coronavirus tests ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 2:23AM

• Wednesday 02AM Apr 06/22

  Homicide probe launched after remains found

  MANITOBA RCMP have started a homicide investigation in connection with the discovery of human remains near Warren last week. Mounties announced the remains had been found in the Rural Municipality of ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 2:23AM

• Wednesday 02AM Apr 06/22

  Holocaust and human rights symposium open to all online

  SOMETHING different will happen when students from across the province gather online Thursday for the 20th Holocaust and Human Rights Symposium: their parents and other adults can join them, too. For ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 2:23AM

• Wednesday 12AM Apr 06/22

  Russian media campaign dismisses Bucha deaths as fakes

  

  As gruesome videos and photos of bodies emerge from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, Kremlin-backed media are denouncing them as an elaborate hoax.

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  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 6, 2022, 12:04AM

• Tuesday 09PM Apr 05/22

  NDP connects with donors, gains confidence

  

  Public outrage over proposed education reforms and deep dissatisfaction with the Progressive Conservative government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have boosted the Opposition’s coffers. Annual financial statements filed with ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 9:56PM

• Tuesday 09PM Apr 05/22

  Transfers hastened mother's death, family says

  

  The family of a senior with dementia who died after being transferred between two Manitoba hospitals is calling on the province to end patient transfers, especially for the elderly. Of the ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 9:46PM

• Tuesday 09PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipegger shocked by images from hometown, Bucha

  

  Editor’s note: This article contains details that may be upsetting to some readers. Disturbing pictures, continue to come out of Ukraine. Videos showing the death and destruction of the Russian attacks, and those from Bucha have caught the attention of the world. Back in Canada, Michael Kashyn is lost for words. He can’t believe what […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 9:25PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 05/22

  Selkirk, Man., bridge closed due to high water levels

  

  The Selkirk Bridge is closed until further notice due to water from the Red River covering parts of Highway 204. 

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 8:58PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 05/22

  New report wants changes to classifying dangerous dogs; proposes allowing urban chicken flocks

  

  The city is looking at changing how it deals with dangerous dogs.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 8:43PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 05/22

  Manitoba cutting number of surgical staff who can take summer holidays in effort to tackle backlog

  

  Some health-care workers may have to forgo a summer vacation so Manitoba can reduce its swelling backlog of surgeries, as Shared Health is cutting the number of surgical staff who can take time off during the summer months.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 8:24PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 05/22

  COVID-19: Manitoba seniors, vulnerable others feel ‘significantly at risk’ amid spike in cases

  

  With case numbers rising, Canada's vaccine advisory board is recommending "rapid deployment" of a fourth dose for seniors over the age of 80.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 8:09PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 05/22

  Less is more, Manitoba premier says in defence of shift to weekly COVID-19 data reporting

  

  Premier Heather Stefanson said Manitobans are gleaning more from a once-a-week snapshot of COVID-19 data, complete with trends, than the long-standing practice of releasing case counts, hospitalizations and outbreak reports on a daily basis.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 8:03PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  'No plans to cancel nurse vacations': Manitoba health minister

  

  Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon said her government is not taking away nurses’ vacation time to staff more surgical slates, as the province tries to pick away at a backlog ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:41PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  Zelenskyy at the UN accuses Russian military of war crimes

  

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the Russians of gruesome atrocities in Ukraine and told the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday that those responsible should immediately be brought up on war crimes charges in front of a tribunal like the one established at Nuremberg after World War II. Over the past few days, grisly images of […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:40PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  Adopted children from Ukraine who left just days before invasion now safe with Manitoba family

  

  A family from Grunthal, Man., adopted three siblings from Ukraine in February. Just days after they reached safety in Manitoba, Russia's invasion of Ukraine began.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:38PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  'Pandemic situation' over for Winnipeg School Division staff

  

  Declaring the “pandemic situation” over, Manitoba’s largest school division has informed its education workers they must now obtain a doctor’s note if they call in sick for more than three ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:16PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  Talking point: questioning health minister's grasp of portfolio

  

  Health Minister Audrey Gordon has some new talking points on Manitoba emergency room overcrowding. Asked this week about soaring wait times at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, she said delays may ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:12PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg considers regulations for short-term property rentals like Airbnb

  

  The City of Winnipeg is looking at regulating short-term rental apartments — like the ones listed on Airbnb — to combat concerns about fairness in the hospitality market, noise in high-density areas and even criminal activity. 

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:11PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  'I just felt the need,' says Manitoba medic heading overseas to help Ukrainians fleeing war

  

  As fresh horrors emerge from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, some Manitobans are joining the scores of volunteers from around the world travelling to the besieged country in the hopes of helping. But a University of Manitoba professor urges caution for those who want to travel to lend aid.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:10PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  Hellebuyck looking to reel in playoff spot as latest bobblehead drops

  This isn’t Connor Hellebuyck’s first rodeo… erm… Bobblehead Night. In fact, it isn’t his second either. Or third for that matter. Indeed, the Winnipeg Jets’ starting netminder is going to need a custom mantle built in his home now that he’ll have his likeness immortalized on the figurine-sized head-wobblers for the fourth time since his […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:07PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 05/22

  Fish add former Jays prospect

  The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed centre fielder Reggie Pruitt, who was last with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Pruitt split last season between Toronto’s Double-A and Triple-A teams, batting .170 while stealing 13 bases and scoring 34 runs. The 24-year-old Georgia product was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2015. In 2019, he stole 48 […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 7:04PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Manitoba First Nation begins investigating former residential school site

  A First Nation in northern Manitoba says it has identified 85 children it believes died at a residential school run by the Roman Catholic Church. Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias said in a release Tuesday that St. Joseph’s was the main residential school in the area and closed in 1969. Plans are to search […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:59PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  RCMP investigate discovery of human remains as homicide

  Mounties are investigating the discovery of human remains last week as a homicide, RCMP said Tuesday. On March 30, at around 6:45 pm, Stonewall RCMP responded to a report of found human remains near Road 79 North, in the RM of Woodlands. With the assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services and an anthropology team, investigators […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:52PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Man faces 19 charges after arrested with loaded rifle, drugs

  A 47-year-old man faces a total of 19 charges including weapons and drug offences after Winnipeg Police said he violently resisted arrest Monday. At shortly after 12:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police North District Community Support Unit members saw a male riding a bicycle near Salter Street and Church Avenue who officers recognized as the subject of […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:45PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Manitoba’s major music festivals ‘well underway’ in 2022 planning process

  

  Every large music festival in the province is all systems go for the summer, despite some uncertainly at the beginning of the year.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:34PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  With papal apology, Catholic Church can’t deny role in residential schools: NDP MLA

  Last week’s apology to residential school survivors from Pope Francis was a hugely important moment according to one Manitoba MLA, because now that the apology has come, she said the Catholic Church can no longer deny the role it played in the abuse and mistreatment that so many faced for decades in residential schools. “Why […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:31PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg-born Edmonton Elks player goes viral with 'barbell backflip'

  

  A Winnipeg-born CFL player is once again turning heads on social media as he mixed in his gymnastics background with his workout.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:28PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg-born Edmonton Elks player turning heads with 'barbell backflip' video

  

  A Winnipeg-born CFL player is once again turning heads on social media as he mixed in his gymnastics background with his workout.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:28PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Steinbach RCMP looking for driver of suspicious vehicle in arson investigation

  

  RCMP are asking the public for help as they investigate an arson that damaged a business in Steinbach.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:22PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Cross Lake to launch search for graves

  

  OTTAWA — A northern Manitoba reserve is preparing to begin ground radar searches for children’s graves at potential residential school burial sites next month after securing federal funding. “A good majority ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:21PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Care home advocate calls on Manitoba to roll out fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

  

  The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is now recommending people over the age of 80 and those living in long-term care homes get a second booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:20PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 05/22

  Province issues flood warning for St. Jean Baptiste, Morris areas

  

  The province of Manitoba has issued a flood warning for Morris and St. Jean Baptiste, and areas surrounding those communities, due to an expected rise in river levels.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 6:14PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  City closer to imposing new rules for medical weed grow-ops

  

  The city appears set to impose new rules upon those designated to grow medical cannabis for others, including penalties for violators. After many residents complained of a “wild west” scenario that ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:52PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  3 in 10 young immigrants may leave Canada in 2 years: survey

  

  A new survey of young immigrants is highlighting some long standing issues in Canada’s economy as well as some warning signs for the future. The national survey conducted by Leger for the Institute of Canadian Citizenship (ICC) suggests that 30 per cent of newcomers below the age of 35 as well as 23 per cent […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:51PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  FRIESEN: Coyotes, broadcaster, deliver another black eye to game

  If there’s one Winnipeg Jets player who could pull off “The Michigan,” it’s probably Kyle Connor. He might not want to try the lacrosse-style move in an NHL game, though. He might get a well-deserved punch in the mouth. Of course that’s the biggest load of hogwash since a parade of “truckers” rolled into our […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:37PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  Police watchdog investigating after pedestrian hit by driver evading Winnipeg officers

  

  Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating a collision where a pedestrian was hit by a driver fleeing police last week. 

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:31PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  STELTER: Parties working together proves to benefit all Canadians

  Politicians working together — no matter their party — serves to benefit Canadians. The recent Liberal-NDP deal has sparked outrage, support and in some cases — feelings of betrayal. A recent Ipsos poll says 51% of Canadians feel as if the agreement is a betrayal of NDP and Liberal voters. However, that same poll says […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:28PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  Flood warning issued for towns south of Winnipeg as Red River rises

  The Red River is rising and a pair of towns south of Winnipeg are being warned low-lying areas surrounding the communities could be hit by flood waters, the province announced on Tuesday. A flood warning has been issued by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre for St. Jean Baptiste, Morris and the surrounding area. […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:23PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race

  

  Sept. 10 picked for when Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place.

  The post Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:23PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  Cryptocurrencies gaining traction among Conservatives; push for regulation grows

  

  One Alberta MP says it’s time for Canada to have a serious reflection about the merits of cryptocurrency. Conservative Michelle Rempel Garner says she hopes her bill to help grow the cryptocurrency sector will get Canadian legislators talking about it in a non-polarized way. “We have this sort of rigid polarization, where… ‘crypto is the […]

  The post Cryptocurrencies gaining traction among Conservatives; push for regulation grows appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:18PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  Police ask for public’s help to find third murder suspect

  Winnipeg Police Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating the third suspect in the murder of 26-year-old Heather Marie Cheyane Beardy in early February. On Feb. 2, Beardy was located deceased at an apartment in the 400 block of Furby Street. During the course of the investigation, three suspects were identified who […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:16PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  The historic preservation projects being recognized by Heritage Winnipeg

  

  A handful of architects and building owners are being recognized for their work to reuse, rehabilitate, preserve and maintain some of Winnipeg's historic buildings.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:05PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 05/22

  CBC Winnipeg News April 5, 2022

  

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

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 5:00PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Human remains found in RM of Woodlands a homicide, RCMP say

  

  The human remains were found in the RM of Woodlands March 27.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:53PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Manitoba cabinet minister says welfare reform won't result in cuts to benefits

  

  WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says there will be no cuts to benefits or stricter eligibility requirements under its plan to reform welfare. "There will not," Families Minister Rochelle Squires said ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:41PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  City looks to tighten rules for medical cannabis grow-ops

  

  A city committee has voted unanimously to approve bylaw changes that will limit where certain medical cannabis grow-ups can be located.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:39PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Homicide suspected after remains found northwest of Winnipeg last week: RCMP

  

  RCMP say they now suspect the person whose remains were found northwest of Winnipeg last week was the victim of a homicide.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:38PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Heritage Minister introduces law to boost Canada’s news industry

  

  Canada is looking at enforcing tech companies to pay local news publishers for content. It’s the latest move by the federal government to help struggling media companies, which have seen online advertising revenue drain away to the tech giants. Heritage Minister, Pablo Rodriguez, introduced a bill called the Online News Act. The bill, designed to […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:30PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  City police seek third suspect in February slaying

  

  Winnipeg homicide investigators have made a second arrest in a February slaying on Furby Street, while a third suspect yet remains at large. Heather Marie Cheyane Beardy, 26, of Winnipeg, was ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:22PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Manitoba First Nation Begins Investigating Former Residential School Site

  CROSS LAKE, Man. — A Cree chief in northern Manitoba said Pope Francis fell short in his apology last week for the abuse Indigenous students faced in residential schools as the chief's First Nation prepared to investigate the site of where such an institution once stood. 

  © 2022. This article Manitoba First Nation Begins Investigating Former Residential School Site appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:18PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Manitoba classical artist gets up close and personal with Grammys

  

  Acclaimed classical and opera artist Rhonda Head, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, was in attendance at the 64th annual Grammy Awards ceremony Sunday night.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:05PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg mayor names new finance, innovation committee chairs

  

  Scott Gillingham had served as finance chair since late 2016.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:02PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg council makes adjustments following Scott Gillingham resignation

  

  Winnipeg city council has made some adjustments following the resignation of Coun. Scott Gillingham. “After yesterday’s resignation of Councillor Scott Gillingham, I am pleased to announce role changes for Councillor Jeff Browaty and Councillor Markus Chambers,” said Mayor Brian Bowman in a statement. “I would like to thank both Councillors for agreeing to take on […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 4:00PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 05/22

  Polo Park Security Guard Carjacked in Parking Lot

  WINNIPEG -- A security guard at Polo Park Shopping Centre was carjacked early Tuesday while making his rounds in a patrol vehicle.

  © 2022. This article Polo Park Security Guard Carjacked in Parking Lot appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 3:52PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 05/22

  Man in critical condition after being hit by car in Saint Boniface

  

  A pedestrian-involved collision has left one man in critical condition. Winnipeg police say the incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Lagimodiere Boulevard and Maginot Street Tuesday morning. WPS say the driver involved has met with police. An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the collision and traffic might be slow […]

  The post Man in critical condition after being hit by car in Saint Boniface appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 3:34PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 05/22

  Spike belt brings stolen vehicle fleeing police in Saskatchewan to a stop in Manitoba: RCMP

  

  Mounties say a man driving a stolen car that attempted to ram officers in Saskatchewan was eventually brought to a stop on a Manitoba highway.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 3:28PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 05/22

  Missing 26-year-old woman last seen in Winnipeg's North End: police

  

  Winnipeg police are asking for help finding a missing 26-year-old woman who was last seen Monday.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 3:26PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 05/22

  Welfare reform will not result in cuts to benefits: Squires

  

  The Manitoba government says it will not reduce benefits or tighten restrictions as it reforms its welfare system. Families Minister Rochelle Squires made the comment as she announced a two-year extension of a program that provides child care, career counselling and other services to single parents. The Progressive Conservative government has long talked about developing […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 3:17PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 05/22

  Province tabs $2.65M for EIA programming

  

  As part of a promise to “transform” the way Employment and Income Assistance is distributed in Manitoba, investments in projects totaling $2.65 million were announced Tuesday by the province. As children ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 3:15PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 05/22

  Police watchdog investigates after man alleges ribs broken during arrest by Dauphin RCMP

  

  The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is investigating after a man said he suffered injuries during his arrest by RCMP in Dauphin in July 2020.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 3:07PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg woman arrested for early morning carjacking of mall security guard

  

  A Winnipeg woman is in custody after an early morning carjacking at CF Polo Park, which saw a mall security guard attacked while he was patrolling the area.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 2:42PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 05/22

  Foul play involved in human remains found in RM of Woodlands: RCMP

  

  Manitoba RCMP suspect foul play was involved in the death of a person whose remains were discovered in the RM of Woodlands last week.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 2:15PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 05/22

  Massive April blizzard led to ‘flood of the century’ in Manitoba 25 years ago

  

  A massive blizzard that hit Manitoba 25 years ago on Tuesday started a chain of events that led to the "flood of the century" — a once-in-a-lifetime event.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 2:12PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 05/22

  Manitoba cabinet minister says welfare reform will not result in cuts to benefits

  

  Rochelle Squires says reform will try to ensure that everyone can be guided toward greater independence.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 2:11PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 05/22

  Bowman Shakes Up Inner Circle with Additions to EPC, Finance

  Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman has made changes to his inner circle after Councillor Scott Gillingham resigned from two powerful committees on Monday.

  © 2022. This article Bowman Shakes Up Inner Circle with Additions to EPC, Finance appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 2:07PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 05/22

  Woman carjacks security vehicle from Polo Park mall, strikes guard while driving away

  

  A 21-year-old woman is in custody after allegedly carjacking a security vehicle at Polo Park shopping centre early Tuesday morning. Shortly after midnight, a security guard was making his rounds when the suspect jumped on the hood of his marked security vehicle, Winnipeg police said in a release. The security guard says the suspect then […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 2:03PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  Witness encountered suspect in Eduardo Balaquit's death day before disappearance

  

  A witness at the trial of the man charged with killing Eduardo Balaquit described an odd encounter he had with the accused the day before Balaquit disappeared.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:52PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  Blizzard that buried Winnipeg and led to Flood of the Century began 25 years ago today

  

  People in southern Manitoba are wading through puddles as the spring melt continues after one of the snowiest winters on record — but it's nothing compared to what happened 25 years ago.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:45PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  Juror discharged in Eduardo Balaquit manslaughter trial after testing positive for COVID-19

  

  The judge advised the jury that the juror who had tested positive for COVID-19 was being discharged.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:41PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  'We need to tell the whole story:' Pimicikamak Cree Nation to investigate former residential school site

  

  Pimicikamak Cree Nation is investigating what was once the main Roman Catholic-run residential school in the area. Chief David Monias says the community has identified 85 children who died there.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:13PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  Wanted Man on Bike Arrested with Drugs, Weapons: Police

  A Winnipeg man has been charged after ditching his bike and running from police once they advised him he was under arrest.

  © 2022. This article Wanted Man on Bike Arrested with Drugs, Weapons: Police appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:10PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  Goldeyes Sign Former Blue Jays’ Farmhand Reggie Pruitt

  The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed former Toronto Blue Jays' farmhand Reggie Pruitt.

  © 2022. This article Goldeyes Sign Former Blue Jays’ Farmhand Reggie Pruitt appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:06PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  Mall security guard's vehicle jumped on, carjacked during patrol: WPS

  

  A 21-year-old woman is facing charges after police say a security guard at CF Polo Park had his vehicle stolen during overnight patrol.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:06PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg Mayor Bowman shuffles inner circle, likely for last time

  

  Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman has shuffled up his inner circle, likely for the last time before he leaves office this fall.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 1:04PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  NDP outlines federal budget demands after confidence deal

  

  The federal NDP is outlining its demands for Thursday's budget, just weeks after the party signed its confidence agreement with the Trudeau Liberals.

  The post NDP outlines federal budget demands after confidence deal appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:57PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg police arrest 2nd suspect in February homicide

  

  Police have arrested a second suspect, Tanisha Caitlin Flett, 26, in connection with the death of Heather Marie Cheyane Beardy in early February. They are still looking for Leah Carol Clifton, 34, of Winnipeg.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:56PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  25 years since the 1997 blizzard and the Flood of the Century

  

  It was 25 years ago today a massive blizzard hit southern Manitoba – the catalyst for the Flood of the Century.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:56PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  25 years since Manitoba's 1997 blizzard and the Flood of the Century

  

  It was 25 years ago today a massive blizzard hit southern Manitoba – the catalyst for the Flood of the Century.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:56PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  RCMP searching for missing woman whose car was found abandoned in Manitoba

  

  Officers with the Saskatchewan RCMP are searching for a missing woman whose car was found abandoned in a rural area in Manitoba.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:53PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  Wanted man found with weapons, drugs: Winnipeg police

  

  A 47-year-old man from Winnipeg is facing 19 charges.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:43PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  RRC Polytech invites virtual graduates to in-person convocation ceremony

  

  Graduates from 2020 and beyond are being invited to cross the stage at RRC Polytech's in-person spring convocation this year.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:30PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  Cross Lake First Nation begins investigating former residential school site

  

  A First Nation in northern Manitoba is investigating what was once the main Roman Catholic-run residential school in the area. Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says the community has identified 85 children who died there. He says in a release that the St. Joseph’s Residential School was the main residential school for northern Manitoba […]

  The post Cross Lake First Nation begins investigating former residential school site appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:28PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck in intersection

  An adult male pedestrian was taken to hospital in critical condition after being struck in the intersection of Lagimodiere Boulevard and Maginot Street at around 6:30 a.m., Tuesday morning. The driver has met with Winnipeg Police and has been identified, police said. The Traffic Division has taken over and will continue to investigate. Anyone with […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:01PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 05/22

  Manslaughter trial resumes after break to test jurors for COVID

  

  The trial of a man accused of killing Eduardo Balaquit was delayed Tuesday morning after it was revealed a juror had tested positive overnight for COVID-19. The proceedings began again after ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 12:01PM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  'Islamophobia in Manitoba is real': New report outlines experiences of Muslim community

  

  How friendly is Manitoba to the Muslim community?  A report being released Tuesday has some discouraging numbers when it comes to Islamophobia.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:58AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  'Super, super exciting': Pandemic pen pals in Manitoba meet face to face

  

  A group of pandemic pen pals finally got the chance to meet in person.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:57AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots: vaccine panel

  

  The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:49AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  Winnipeg pushes medical cannabis grow-ops out of residential neighbourhoods

  

  The City of Winnipeg is closing a pair of loopholes that allow medical cannabis grow-ops to sprout up in homes in quiet residential neighbourhoods.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:28AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  Canada's vaccine advisory body recommends 'rapid deployment' of 4th doses for 80+

  

  Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is now strongly recommending the "rapid deployment" of second COVID-19 booster shots for seniors aged 80 and up in the community and residents of long-term care and other congregate settings.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:28AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  Tiger Woods: ‘As of right now, I feel like I’m going to play’ at the Masters

  

  Tiger Woods, who just over 13 months ago damaged his right leg so badly that doctors considered amputation, said he intends to play at the Masters.

  The post Tiger Woods: ‘As of right now, I feel like I’m going to play’ at the Masters appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:27AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots

  

  The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The committee says governments should prioritize people over the age of 80 and people living in long-term care. NACI also strongly recommends a second booster for people between 70 and 79 […]

  The post NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:13AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  Witness testifies about encounter with Kyle Pietz the night before Eduardo Balaquit’s disappearance

  

  Day two of the trial for a man charged in the disappearance of Eduardo Balaquit was hit with a slight delay after a juror tested positive for COVID-19.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:13AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  Second juror in Balaquit homicide trial tests positive for COVID-19

  

  Jurors in a Winnipeg manslaughter trial were asked to self-administer rapid tests after one juror notified the court Tuesday morning they tested positive for COVID-19.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:13AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 05/22

  Finding family in faraway places

  

  It was a love affair which briefly flared after the guns of war fell silent, but left a long-unknown connection. Now, decades after Canadian forces led the liberation of the Netherlands ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 11:01AM

• Tuesday 10AM Apr 05/22

  Cross Lake residential school site to be searched with ground-penetrating radar

  

  A Manitoba First Nation has begun investigating the site of the primary residential school that operated in the region for more than a half-century.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 10:55AM

• Tuesday 10AM Apr 05/22

  Backstreet Boys ‘DNA World Tour’ Coming to Winnipeg

  Backstreets back, alright! The Backstreet Boys are returning to Winnipeg this summer with the DNA World Tour.

  © 2022. This article Backstreet Boys ‘DNA World Tour’ Coming to Winnipeg appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 5, 2022, 10:30AM