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• Tuesday 07PM Apr 16/24

  News briefs for Tuesday, April 16, 2024

  A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Jets clinch home-ice in first round of playoffs with 4-3 victory over Kraken 9:23 PM The Winnipeg Jets […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 7:00PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 16/24

  Reaction a mixed bag

  The Trudeau government unveiled its annual budget Tuesday afternoon, with $535 billion in spending ($11.5 billion of which is new) and a projected $39.8-billion deficit. In the weeks leading up […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 6:55PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 16/24

  Pilot project would see regular garbage pickup at Winnipeg homeless camps

  

  The executive policy committee approved a pilot project on Tuesday to do regular cleanup at encampments.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 6:37PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba judge denies attempt to quash alleged serial killer's murder charge in death of Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe

  

  A judge has dismissed an attempt to quash one of four first-degree murder charges against a man accused of killing four Indigenous women in Winnipeg, just two weeks ahead of his jury trial.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 6:06PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 16/24

  Oncoming dump in part of northern Manitoba prompts snowfall warning

  

  A snowfall warning is in effect for part of northern Manitoba as a total of 20 to 30 centimetres of snow is expected to fall by the end of this week, Environment Canada says.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 6:01PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 16/24

  CBC Winnipeg News April 16, 2024

  

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

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 6:00PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 16/24

  Taxing rich, focus on housing not enough to dig Liberals out of hole

  It’s a simple concept: federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland wants the wealthiest Canadians to pay a bit more to help pay for affordable housing that will help a vastly larger […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:49PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 16/24

  Annual spring cleanup: Winnipeg prioritizing on-road bike lanes

  

  With the warmer weather, more people are cycling around Winnipeg. And it might just be easier to get around the city this spring, as crews prioritize some active transportation routes during its annual cleanup. If you’re travelling on two wheels, your ride around the city seems to be dependent on where you are. “Some of […]

  The post Annual spring cleanup: Winnipeg prioritizing on-road bike lanes appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:35PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 16/24

  60 iPhones stolen from Portage la Prairie store, 3 suspects wanted: police

  

  Manitoba RCMP are looking for three people after 60 iPhones were reportedly stolen from a store in Portage la Prairie last month. Mounties say on March 10, they received a report that two men and a woman had entered a store and went to the electronics area. It is believed the woman distracted the store […]

  The post 60 iPhones stolen from Portage la Prairie store, 3 suspects wanted: police appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:31PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 16/24

  Encampment cleanup pilot step closer after EPC approval

  The City of Winnipeg is eyeing a new pilot project to clean up encampments, by partnering with agencies that serve homeless people. Council’s executive policy committee voted Tuesday to devote […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:17PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 16/24

  Judge rejects accused serial killer’s bid to quash one of four murder charges

  A judge has dismissed a motion by accused serial killer Jeremy Skibicki to quash one of four murder charges against him just two weeks before he is set to stand […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:15PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 16/24

  Report finds many Manitoba youth are battling addiction

  

  On Tuesday, Manitoba’s Advocate for Youth and Children (MACY) released alarming numbers regarding the rising number of youths battling addiction and is calling on the provincial government to address the dire need for youth addiction services in Manitoba. “The numbers, they speak for themselves,” said advocate Sherry Gott. “I hope that they see the statement […]

  The post Report finds many Manitoba youth are battling addiction appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:04PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 16/24

  Violent stabbing at Winnipeg Smitty’s captured on video  

  

  A violent stabbing at Smitty’s was captured on video — the fourth attack at an eatery in Winnipeg in less than a year. Some industry members say they’re spending more time and energy on security and safety than ever before. The April 14 incident happened outside the St. James Street eatery. A police spokesperson said […]

  The post Violent stabbing at Winnipeg Smitty’s captured on video  appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 4:32PM

• Tuesday 04PM Apr 16/24

  Spirit of the Story: digital multimedia program for Indigenous youth in Manitoba

  

  The next generation of Indigenous storytellers are getting a chance to learn other ways of storytelling through the Spirit of the Story program. It teaches youth and young adults about film and media production. “It’s through storytelling that many of our ancestors kept our traditions alive, so I feel that this new age of using […]

  The post Spirit of the Story: digital multimedia program for Indigenous youth in Manitoba appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 4:12PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  Trio sought after dozens of iPhones worth $70K stolen from Portage la Prairie business: RCMP

  

  Three people wanted after about 60 iPhones were stolen from a business in a south-central Manitoba city last month are believed to be connected to a string of similar thefts across the Prairies, RCMP say.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:54PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  Liberals pledge $9B in new money for Indigenous communities in 2024 budget

  

  The Trudeau government is promising $9 billion in new cash for Indigenous communities over the next five years, a smaller spend than some past budgets but one the government says builds on past investments and maintains an upward trend.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:43PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  Higher tobacco and vaping taxes offset drug plan spending in federal budget

  

  The Liberals expect a new bid to curb smoking rates in the federal budget will generate $1.7 billion in new revenue for the government. The increased cash flow coincides with the launch of a new $1.5-billion drug plan to offer universal coverage for contraceptive and diabetes medications. Both programs were billed as new health measures […]

  The post Higher tobacco and vaping taxes offset drug plan spending in federal budget appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:36PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  In federal budget, Ottawa looks to Canada Post land for building housing supply

  

  The federal government is eyeing underutilized Canada Post and National Defence properties as a way to deliver affordability and supply to the country’s housing market. In its federal budget released Tuesday, it announced plans to free up lands held by both entities in order to build housing at a pace and scale “not seen in generations” and […]

  The post In federal budget, Ottawa looks to Canada Post land for building housing supply appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:33PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  $70K worth of iPhones stolen from Portage la Prairie store: RCMP

  

  RCMP are searching for three suspects after roughly $70,000 worth of iPhones were stolen from a store in Manitoba last month, an incident they believe is linked to similar thefts in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:15PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  Thieves Steal $70K in iPhones from Manitoba Store

  

  Manitoba RCMP are looking for three suspects after more than $70,000 in Apple iPhones were stolen from a Portage la Prairie store.

  © 2024. This article Thieves Steal $70K in iPhones from Manitoba Store appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:06PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  2024 federal budget's key takeaways: Housing and carbon rebates, students and sin taxes

  

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland today tabled a 400-page-plus budget her government is pitching as a balm for anxious millennials and Generation Z. The budget proposes more than $52 billion in new spending over five years - and a focus on getting more affordable houses built. Here are some of the notable funding initiatives and legislative commitments in budget 2024.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:05PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  'It's troubling': Winnipeg sports memorabilia store target of three break-ins

  

  One Winnipeg sports memorabilia shop has been the target of multiple break-ins and is now looking to recover some stolen property.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:04PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  Freeland's new federal budget hikes taxes on the rich to cover billions in new spending

  

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fourth budget delivers a big-ticket housing program for millennials and Generation Z voters — a multi-billion dollar commitment to be paid for in part with a tax hike on the rich and corporate Canada.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:02PM

• Tuesday 03PM Apr 16/24

  Winnipeg shutter business sees boom amid spike in break-ins: manager

  

  'We've noticed a very large increase from last year in quotes. Basically about 50 per cent more compared to what we used to quote last year.'

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 3:01PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 16/24

  Soaring youth-addiction numbers require action from province, advocate says

  Manitoba’s advocate for children and youth is calling on the provincial government to develop an age-specific strategy to address the skyrocketing number of youths seeking help for addictions and mental-health […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 2:44PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 16/24

  RCMP seek trio accused of stealing $70K in electronics from Portage la Prairie business

  

  While a female suspect distracted the employee, two men broke into a locked cabinet and stole around 60 iPhones, police say. The theft wasn't discovered until the next morning.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 2:27PM

• Tuesday 02PM Apr 16/24

  Hockey business booming as NHL sets new single-season attendance record

  

  More eyes are on NHL hockey games than ever before with the playoffs beginning this weekend.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 2:10PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba NDP raised and spent more money than Tories in 2023 election campaign

  

  Documents filed with Elections Manitoba show the NDP garnered just over $971,000 in contributions, fundraising and other income en route to victory.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 1:50PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 16/24

  Suspect in West End slaying convicted of manslaughter in fatal 2016 stabbing

  A man wanted in the late February slaying of a 26-year-old in the West End was previously convicted of manslaughter in a 2016 killing. Kevin Delaney Flett, 26, was found […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 1:42PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba child advocate sees ‘significant’ increase in calls for youth addictions

  

  Manitoba's Advocate for Children and Youth is calling on the province to develop a youth-focused addictions strategy.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 1:34PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 16/24

  'A crisis in the system': Manitoba advocate sounding alarm over access to youth addictions services

  

  Manitoba’s advocate for children and youth says there are glaring service gaps for young people struggling with addictions, and she is calling on the province to develop an addiction and mental health strategy specifically for young people.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 1:29PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 16/24

  3 Manitoba teens arrested, face sexual assault charges following hazing reports

  

  Three 17-year-old boys are facing serious charges tied to reported hazing incidents involving members of a team from the Pembina Valley area while in Winnipeg for tournaments.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 1:16PM

• Tuesday 01PM Apr 16/24

  Teens Charged in Manitoba Hockey Hazing Incident

  

  Manitoba RCMP have arrested three teen boys in relation to a hazing incident involving a hockey team from the Pembina Valley area.

  © 2024. This article Teens Charged in Manitoba Hockey Hazing Incident appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 1:02PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  Teen hockey players arrested for sexual assault following hazing incident: Manitoba RCMP

  

  Three teenagers were arrested in connection with a pair of alleged hazing incidents on a Manitoba hockey team, police say.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:53PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  Colleen Bready's forecast: battle starting between spring and winter

  

  The battle between winter and spring conditions has started in Manitoba on Tuesday.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:51PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba child advocate seeing ‘significant’ increase in calls for youth addictions

  Manitoba’s Advocate for Children and Youth is calling on the province to develop a youth-focused addictions strategy. Sherry Gott says her office is seeing a significant increase in the number of young people who are trying to access addictions services, and says the province needs to keep up. She says that in the past five years her office has seen advocacy requests for youth living with addictions jump from three per cent to 22 per cent. Manitoba's Advocate for Children and Youth Sherry Gott is photographed at her office in Winnipeg, Thursday, October 20, 2022. Gott is calling on the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:46PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba RCMP arrest 3 teens suspected of sexual assault in hockey hazing case

  

  A group of three teens has been arrested for alleged sexual assault in relation to hazing on a hockey team, Manitoba RCMP say.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:34PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  Niverville man sues RCMP, says officer acted maliciously during pair of arrests in 2022

  

  A man from a southern Manitoba town is accusing an RCMP officer of malice after he says the officer used excessive force when he arrested him "without probable grounds" two years ago — and arrested him again later that year in an effort to “embarrass and intimidate” him.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:24PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  Winnipeg man shot through door when trying to visit friend, police say

  

  Three people in their 20s are behind bars after a man with a gunshot wound showed up at a local hospital, Winnipeg police say.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:22PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba advocate sounds alarm over youth addictions, calls on province for more support

  

  The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth has seen a significant jump in the number of youth addiction cases it has dealt with over the last four years, and is calling on the provincial government to put more funds toward support and resources.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:17PM

• Tuesday 12PM Apr 16/24

  NDP surpassed PCs in money raised, spent during Manitoba election campaign

  

  New figures show Manitoba New Democrats raised and spent more money than the Progressive Conservatives in last year's election campaign.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 12:11PM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 16/24

  Girl finds shotgun on Gimli beach during family cleanup

  

  A 12-year-old girl helping her family clean the beach near their Lake Winnipeg cottage on the weekend found a sawed-off shotgun.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 11:33AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 16/24

  Owner at a loss after hat trick of break-ins at longtime sports memorabilia shop

  

  The owner of a longtime sports memorabilia store in Winnipeg is questioning whether it's worth staying in business after burglars broke into his store for the third time in six months.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 11:26AM

• Tuesday 11AM Apr 16/24

  Launch Coworking Plans New Downtown Location

  

  Launch Coworking is opening its third city location near True North Square on the second third floors of 185 Carlton Street.

  © 2024. This article Launch Coworking Plans New Downtown Location appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 11:25AM

• Tuesday 10AM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba Progressive Conservatives to elect new leader in April 2025

  

  Manitoba Progressive Conservatives will have to wait another year before electing a new leader to replace former premier Heather Stefanson.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 10:48AM

• Tuesday 10AM Apr 16/24

  RCMP investigate after child finds shotgun on Lake Winnipeg beach

  

  RCMP in Gimli, Man., are investigating after a sawed-off shotgun was found on the shore of Lake Winnipeg by a 12-year-old girl.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 10:46AM

• Tuesday 10AM Apr 16/24

  Sawed-Off Shotgun Found on Shore of Lake Winnipeg

  

  Manitoba RCMP are investigating after an old sawed-off shotgun was recently found on the shore of Lake Winnipeg.

  © 2024. This article Sawed-Off Shotgun Found on Shore of Lake Winnipeg appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 10:46AM

• Tuesday 10AM Apr 16/24

  12-year-old girl finds shotgun on Manitoba beach

  

  Police are investigating after a 12-year-old girl found a sawed-off shotgun on the shores of a Manitoba beach.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 10:37AM

• Tuesday 09AM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba PCs won't pick their new leader for another year

  

  The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba will choose a new leader on April 26 — but not until 2025, the party announced Tuesday.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 9:58AM

• Tuesday 08AM Apr 16/24

  Burt Block Parties Returning to Downtown Winnipeg

  

  Downtown Winnipeg's biggest concert series is returning this summer with four packed nights of live music.

  © 2024. This article Burt Block Parties Returning to Downtown Winnipeg appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 8:10AM

• Tuesday 05AM Apr 16/24

  Budget 2024 prioritizes housing while taxing highest earners, deficit projected at $39.8B

  

  In an effort to level the playing field for young people, in the 2024 federal budget, the government is targeting Canada's highest earners with new taxes in order to help offset billions in new spending to enhance the country's housing supply and social supports.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:10AM

• Tuesday 05AM Apr 16/24

  Manitoba's rural emergency departments closed for 80,000 hours in 2023: data

  

  Data on emergency department closures across Manitoba in 2023 obtained by CBC News paints a picture of a fragile rural health-care system in some areas that has residents worried about accessing care.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:00AM

• Tuesday 05AM Apr 16/24

  Read the fine print: Winnipeg couple's travel insurance claim 'not covered,' insurer says

  

  A Winnipeg senior is questioning the value of buying flight cancellation insurance after his claim was denied.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 16, 2024, 5:00AM

• Monday 09PM Apr 15/24

  Shared Health cuts some recruitment jobs as part of consolidation

  

  Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives cried foul after some staff at Shared Health were let go.

  © CBC | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 9:05PM

• Monday 08PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba opioid-related deaths increase nearly fivefold between 2019 and 2021: report

  

  Opioid-related deaths increased nearly fivefold in Manitoba between 2019 and 2021, according to a new study that is calling for enhanced harm reduction policies throughout the country.

  © CBC | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 8:14PM

• Monday 07PM Apr 15/24

  Dog owners on alert as raw meat allegedly found at Winnipeg park

  

  Winnipeg dog owners are on high alert after raw meat was allegedly found scattered around Kilcona Dog Park over the last week. “It’s not fair for the dog owners, it’s not fair for the dogs and it’s not fair for the community,” said Jennifer Wowryk. The Winnipeg woman — owner of two dogs and foster […]

  The post Dog owners on alert as raw meat allegedly found at Winnipeg park appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 7:50PM

• Monday 07PM Apr 15/24

  Symposium explores solutions for chronic homelessness

  Al Wiebe never thought he’d be an advocate for the homeless. His experience helping out in the community used to include filling his Mercedes with frozen turkeys and delivering them […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 7:46PM

• Monday 07PM Apr 15/24

  Nino Niederreiter ready to return for Winnipeg Jets but Rutger McGroarty going back to school

  

  Nino Niederreiter will be playing for the Jets again in the very near future, but prospect Rutger McGroarty will not after announcing he's returning to university for another year.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 7:31PM

• Monday 06PM Apr 15/24

  HSC’s new safety officers unarmed on first day at work despite directive from health minister

  New Health Sciences Centre security officers began work Monday without pepper gel or the skills to use it, despite an explicit directive from Manitoba’s health minister. “I did give direction […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 6:56PM

• Monday 06PM Apr 15/24

  'Really difficult' to predict effects of looming rain, snow in parts of northern Manitoba: meteorologist

  

  Parts of central and northern Manitoba are under a special weather statement as a substantial amount of rain and snow is set to hit the area starting Tuesday, Environment Canada says.

  © CBC | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 6:42PM

• Monday 06PM Apr 15/24

  Tinder date turns into three-year odyssey of torment

  A Tinder date gone wrong sparked a three-year-long campaign of harassment that resulted in an innocent man being arrested three times, spending three nights in jail, and being forced to […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 6:40PM

• Monday 06PM Apr 15/24

  Advocates gather at Winnipeg homelessness symposium: ‘They want their voices heard’

  

  'The unsheltered community know what they want. They want their voices heard. It's them; they have the solution,' an advocate said at the homelessness symposium on Monday.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 6:38PM

• Monday 06PM Apr 15/24

  Canadian Museum for Human Rights hosts symposium on homelessness and poverty

  

  The Canadian Museum for Human Rights served as the backdrop for a symposium on homelessness and poverty Monday.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 6:37PM

• Monday 06PM Apr 15/24

  ‘This death impacts us all’

  The apparent suicide of a Winnipeg firefighter — who is being remembered as a dedicated and loving husband and father — has prompted calls for more mental health supports in […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 6:26PM

• Monday 05PM Apr 15/24

  Research Manitoba renews agreement with non-profit organization at $4.8M

  

  Business leaders, students and government officials gathered at RTDS Technologies Inc., for the announcement that Mitacs will be funded with $4.8 million over three years.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:35PM

• Monday 05PM Apr 15/24

  Overland flood warning issued for parts of Manitoba

  

  An approaching low-pressure system that could bring 50 millimetres of mixed precipitation has triggered a flood warning for parts of Manitoba.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:33PM

• Monday 05PM Apr 15/24

  Winnipeg School Division wants more students with disabilities to stay in catchment schools

  

  The Winnipeg School Division is taking a new approach when it comes to children with additional needs. The move aims to give parents the option of having their child attend a catchment school in their neighbourhood or a specialized program at a different school.

  © CBC | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:30PM

• Monday 05PM Apr 15/24

  ‘Pretty lame facility’: Browaty raises concerns as cost estimate soars for Bison Drive rec centre

  City council’s finance chairman fears the price tag of a $94-million regional recreation facility has soared so high, Winnipeggers will be disappointed by what actually gets built. Coun. Jeff Browaty […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:25PM

• Monday 05PM Apr 15/24

  Lights, camera, action! Extras Casting Underway for Ke Huy Quan movie in Winnipeg

  

  If you’ve ever felt the allure of Hollywood and wanted to be in a big-budget movie your time to shine is now.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:15PM

• Monday 05PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba premier and delegation head to U.S. on trade mission

  

  'Manitoba has a wealth of natural and agricultural resources along with clean energy solutions that makes us a valuable asset to our American trade partners.'

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:13PM

• Monday 05PM Apr 15/24

  Pothole claims skyrocketing after Winnipeg’s mild winter

  

  New data shows this year’s spring melt has been particularly treacherous for Manitoba drivers, putting us on pace to record the highest number of pothole claims in the past six years.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:07PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Officials say police saved lives in Winnipeg over weekend 

  

  Winnipeg police are investigating four stabbings that occurred over the weekend. Despite the fact there was four violent incidents over two days, officials say it was medical intervention by police that stopped the number of homicides in the city from climbing even further. “They are stepping up to provide this medical care that essentially is […]

  The post Officials say police saved lives in Winnipeg over weekend appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:57PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Rural Manitoba council may be dissolved after mass exodus of elected officials: province

  

  A mass exodus of elected officials from a rural Manitoba municipality has put the community in limbo and may force the province to dissolve what's left of the crumbling council.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:55PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Man charged in East St. Paul pickup truck collision that sent him and 4 others to hospital, RCMP say

  

  A man has been arrested in connection with a crash between two pickup trucks north of Winnipeg that sent him and four other people to hospital last week.

  © CBC | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:51PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  City of Brandon monitors Assiniboine water levels after flood warning issued

  

  The City of Brandon is monitoring water levels on the Assiniboine River after the Manitoba government issued a flood warning late last week.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:51PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Federal budget will include tax hike for wealthy Canadians, sources say

  

  Tuesday's federal budget will include a tax increase on the richest Canadians, sources tell Radio-Canada. It's not clear exactly what form the tax measure will take but senior Liberal sources have told Radio-Canada that it will affect less than 1 per cent of Canadians.

  © CBC | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:48PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Hospital staff need protection; is pepper gel the right prescription?

  In the rush to protect front-line hospital staff, has the NDP government put its pepper gel before the cart? Last week, responding to criticism the province had been lax in […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:40PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Sharp rise in OD deaths demands better policies for those in their 20s, 30s: study

  

  Memories of loved ones lay scattered in the middle of Stephen Juba Park in downtown Winnipeg, paying tribute to those lives lost to a toxic drug supply. Arlene Last-Kolb, one of the people behind the “Gone Too Soon Memorial Garden” has been calling for safer drug supply since she lost her son to Fentanyl when […]

  The post Sharp rise in OD deaths demands better policies for those in their 20s, 30s: study appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:38PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Winnipeg man arrested following RCMP investigation of high-speed crash

  

  Wednesday, a Nissan and Dodge pick-up truck crashed. Investigation shows the incident happened after a pre-arranged meeting to sell something escalated into a fight, mounties said.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:36PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  ‘Pardon me?’: Senior calls out MPI after adjuster accuses her of stealing own car

  A Winnipeg senior says she’s unfairly on the hook to replace her car’s ignition after a Manitoba Public Insurance adjuster accused her of stealing her own vehicle. The 65-year-old woman […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:22PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Data shows 2024 could be a record-breaking year in Manitoba for potholes

  

  As of April 7 this year, 1,634 pothole-related claims were reported to MPI. That's over half of similar claims made in all of 2023, and almost two times 2019 numbers.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:17PM

• Monday 04PM Apr 15/24

  Man Charged in Serious East St. Paul Crash: RCMP

  

  Manitoba RCMP have charged one of the two drivers involved in a serious crash in East St. Paul last week.

  © 2024. This article Man Charged in Serious East St. Paul Crash: RCMP appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:01PM

• Monday 03PM Apr 15/24

  Assault, dangerous driving charges following crash in East St. Paul: RCMP

  

  A 30-year-old Winnipeg man has been arrested after he allegedly chased a truck and caused a crash in East St. Paul, Man. last week.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 3:59PM

• Monday 03PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba government to appoint administrator after four rural councillors resign

  

  The Manitoba government has stepped in after four councillors representing a rural area north of Winnipeg resigned last week.  A spokesperson for the province says it is in the process of appointing an administrator to ensure the day-to-day operations in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong continue while byelections are being planned.  Last month, the province ordered the […]

  The post Manitoba government to appoint administrator after four rural councillors resign appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 3:40PM

• Monday 03PM Apr 15/24

  Driver facing charges in chase, crash

  A man is facing charges after a meeting to sell an item led to a fight, a vehicle chase and a crash in which both trucks rolled. RCMP said Monday […]

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• Monday 03PM Apr 15/24

  Winnipeg’s first responders need more mental health support, destigmatization: advocates

  

  First responders deal with the same stresses as other workers, but the danger and trauma they experience can make things worse, said the United Firefighters Union president.

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• Monday 03PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba government to appoint administrator after four rural councillors resign

  The Manitoba government has stepped in after four councillors representing a rural area north of Winnipeg resigned last week. A spokesperson for the province says it is in the process […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 3:06PM

• Monday 02PM Apr 15/24

  City expands online permit options

  The City of Winnipeg is expanding its online permit options. On Monday, the city added new features to its Permits Online webpage that will let homeowners and contractors apply for […]

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• Monday 01PM Apr 15/24

  Teen arrested, rifle seized by Manitoba RCMP

  

  A teenage suspect is in custody after an incident at Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation on Friday, Manitoba RCMP said.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 1:45PM

• Monday 01PM Apr 15/24

  ‘A culture of safety’: Manitoba justice minister announces security rebate

  

  Manitoba's justice minister says a rebate to encourage home and business owners to buy security equipment will help build a 'culture of safety' throughout the province.

  © Global | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 1:37PM

• Monday 01PM Apr 15/24

  $300 Manitoba home, business security rebate will be retroactive to September

  

  The $300 rebate for home and business security equipment in the provincial budget will be retroactive to Sept. 1 and applications for it will launch in June, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced Monday.

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• Monday 01PM Apr 15/24

  More than 1 in 4 deaths among young people in Canada were opioid-related in 2021, study finds

  

  Premature deaths related to opioids doubled between 2019 and 2021 across Canada, with more than 1 in 4 deaths among young adults aged 20–39 years attributable to opioids, new research suggests.

  © CBC | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 1:22PM

• Monday 12PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba heavily impacted by opioid-related deaths leading into pandemic: report

  

  A new study out of Ontario and posted in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights the significant increase in accidental opioid-related deaths in Canada leading into the COVID-19 pandemic, with Manitoba being one of the most impacted provinces in the country.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 12:50PM

• Monday 12PM Apr 15/24

  Israel’s military chief says Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack

  

  Israel’s military chief said Monday Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile strike but did not immediately elaborate on when and how.

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• Monday 12PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba offers $300 rebate for security upgrades at homes and small businesses

  

  Manitobans will soon be able to apply for rebates for security upgrades at their homes and small businesses.

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• Monday 12PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba offers $300 rebate for security upgrades at homes and small businesses

  

  Manitobans will soon be able to apply for rebates for security upgrades at their homes and small businesses. The $300 rebate, announced in the recent provincial budget, will be available for items including security cameras, motion detectors and reinforced doors. Ongoing subscriptions or monthly fees for alarm systems are not eligible. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe […]

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• Monday 12PM Apr 15/24

  Manitoba Offers $300 Rebate for Security Upgrades at Homes and Small Businesses

  

  WINNIPEG — Manitobans will soon be able to apply for rebates for security upgrades at their homes and small businesses.

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  © ChrisD | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 12:22PM

• Monday 12PM Apr 15/24

  Winnipeg police respond to four stabbings in under 12 hours

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service responded to four stabbings in less than a 12-hour time span over the weekend, with a tourniquet required in one case to prevent a serious outcome.

  © CTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 12:15PM

• Monday 11AM Apr 15/24

  Pinawa Man Killed in Crash in RM of Lac du Bonnet

  

  Manitoba RCMP say a 43-year-old Pinawa man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the RM of Lac du Bonnet.

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  © ChrisD | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 11:40AM

• Monday 11AM Apr 15/24

  Federal budget could include corporate, wealthy taxes amid new spending, expert says

  

  The federal government is set to unveil its budget on Tuesday, and along with billions in spending promises already made, experts are predicting the fiscal plan will come with more taxes. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been vowing to stick within her fiscal guard rails despite piling up the spending commitments on housing and affordability. […]

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  © CityTV | Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 11:39AM