Thursday 01PM May 09/24
Western Canada and the North face an above average wildfire risk in June, federal officials say
Western Canada and the North are expected to face an above-average fire risk in June, federal officials say.
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- Thursday 01PM May 09/24
Road safety a priority as Manitoba construction season kicks off
Road construction season is kicking off and organizations are asking motorists to be extra mindful of road safety when driving through construction zones.© Global |
- Thursday 01PM May 09/24
Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes
Prominent business groups are backtracking their claim that one in five Canadians would be affected by the federal government’s proposed changes to capital gains taxation. In a letter sent to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Thursday, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other groups said the government’s assertion that only the wealthiest Canadians will be affected […]
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- Thursday 01PM May 09/24
Woman charged with manslaughter in death of 61-year-old man in northern Manitoba
South Indian Lake RCMP have charged a 28-year-old woman with manslaughter in connection to the homicide of a 61-year-old man in O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation.
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- Thursday 12PM May 09/24
Winnipeg looking for feedback on future of Graham Avenue
The City of Winnipeg is looking for public feedback on a new vision for Graham Avenue that will see it become a multi-use corridor focused on pedestrians and activities.© CTV |
- Thursday 12PM May 09/24
Winnipeg Trial Hears Victims’ Clothing, Jewelry Found in Serial Killer’s Apartment
WINNIPEG — The trial of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki heard Thursday that police found physical evidence of the victims in his apartment, including jewelry, clothing, DNA and a blood-stained bathtub.
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- Thursday 12PM May 09/24
Chantal Kreviazuk to Perform at The Burt in October
Winnipeg-born singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk is returning to the city for a live performance this fall.
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- Thursday 12PM May 09/24
Competition Bureau to launch market study of Canadian airline sector
Canada’s Competition Bureau says it will begin a market study focused on the Canadian airline sector. It will look into the state of competition in the airline industry and how governments can make improvements. In a market study, the bureau examines barriers to competition, such as regulations or policies, within a specific sector. Melissa Fisher, […]
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- Thursday 12PM May 09/24
Woman, 28, charged in Manitoba homicide: RCMP
Manitoba RCMP have arrested a 28-year-old woman in connection with a homicide at O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation over the weekend.© Global |
- Thursday 12PM May 09/24
Police found DNA lead but no match for unidentified victim of Winnipeg serial killer, trial hears
A shred of DNA from the cuff of a jacket is the only real clue investigators ever found in their efforts to identify the lone unknown victim of an admitted serial killer in Winnipeg, court heard during the man’s trial this week.
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- Thursday 11AM May 09/24
Filipino guitar legend Perfecto De Castro stops in Winnipeg to rock locally made amps
Perfecto De Castro, known for his work with Arnel Pineda, Rivermaya and other Filipino artists, speaks with CBC Manitoba's Jim Agapito about how he started playing guitar and how he's sharing his love of the craft on his YouTube channel. De Castro was in Winnipeg to visit Revv Amplification, a local amp maker.
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- Thursday 11AM May 09/24
Feds, province launch child abuse prevention training for Manitoba educators
The province announced a three-way partnership with the federal government and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) on Thursday.© Global |
- Thursday 10AM May 09/24
Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says
The Canadian Cancer Society says all provinces and territories should lower the starting age for breast cancer screening to 40. The current guideline set by a national task force says screening for people at average risk for breast cancer should start at age 50. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care is expected […]
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- Thursday 10AM May 09/24
Last-ditch effort to keep St. Boniface pool open voted down by city committee
A last-ditch effort to keep a St. Boniface pool open for another year may have gone down the drain for good.© CTV |
- Thursday 10AM May 09/24
Fire forcing Manitoba high school students to finish year off-site
A major fire is forcing students at a southern Manitoba high school to finish the school year off-site.© CTV |
- Thursday 10AM May 09/24
Sea Bears Sign Former NBA Draft Pick Byron Mullens
The Winnipeg Sea Bears have signed former first-round NBA draft pick, Byron Mullens.
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- Thursday 10AM May 09/24
Canada to see ‘greater wildfire risks’ due to drought, heat this summer
The federal government believes much of Canada will see above-normal temperatures and less precipitation this spring and summer, setting the stage for strong wildfire conditions across the country.
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- Thursday 09AM May 09/24
Police release images of 'persons of interest' in Winnipeg homicide investigation
Police are asking the public to help identify two people of interest in the February death of Charles Danny Chartrand in Winnipeg.
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- Thursday 09AM May 09/24
India says Canada yet to provide evidence of its involvement in the killing of a separatist leader
India said Thursday that Canada has informed it about the arrest of three Indian men who have been charged with the murder of a Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year, but insisted that no relevant information or specific evidence about Delhi’s involvement has been shared by the Canadian authorities till […]
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- Thursday 08AM May 09/24
Investigators continue search for Winnipeg murder suspect
Police said Tyron Harper, 30, is considered dangerous and shouldn't be approached by members of the public.© Global |
- Thursday 07AM May 09/24
Winnipeg Grass Fire Grows to Size of Three Football Fields
WINNIPEG -- A grass fire on Wednesday night grew to the size of three football fields in the east end of the city.
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- Thursday 07AM May 09/24
Manitoba over-relying on solitary confinement, lawsuit by former inmate alleges
A former inmate is seeking class-action certification for his lawsuit against the Manitoba government, which accuses it of negligent solitary confinement practices that have "traumatized" some inmates in correctional facilities across the province.
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- Thursday 06AM May 09/24
Winnipeg trial hears victims' clothing, DNA found in serial killer's apartment
The trial of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki heard Thursday that police found physical evidence of the victims in his apartment, including jewelry, clothing, DNA and a blood-stained bathtub.© CTV |
- Thursday 06AM May 09/24
Will Canada ban TikTok, too?
In today’s The Big Story podcast, India was the first country to ban TikTok. The United States just passed a law that would see the popular app banned if it isn’t sold in the coming months. Canada is conducting its own security review of the app. All of this because the app’s owner, ByteDance is […]
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- Thursday 05AM May 09/24
Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its ‘fingernails’ if needed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a U.S. threat to withhold some arms would not prevent Israel from continuing its offensive in Gaza, indicating it might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of its closest ally. President Joe Biden has urged Israel not to go ahead with […]
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- Thursday 05AM May 09/24
Manitoba premier breaks through 'zone of secrecy' on tobacco lawsuits, says anti-smoking group head
The head of a national health organization focused on reducing tobacco-caused illness applauded Manitoba’s premier for comments he made about a possible settlement with big tobacco companies, saying the ongoing legal saga has been shrouded in secrecy.
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- Wednesday 10PM May 08/24
City asking for feedback on re-imagination of Graham Avenue
A major downtown street will look very different in the years ahead, and the city wants your feedback on what the final design should look like.© Global |
- Wednesday 10PM May 08/24
54-year-old Milt Stegall turns back the clock at Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp
Legendary Bombers receiver Milt Stegall returned to the field one last time on Wednesday, fulfilling a dream by running routes with players less than half his age during the first day of rookie camp.
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- Wednesday 09PM May 08/24
Increased wages, premiums part of tentative agreement between nurses and province
Details of a tentative four-year agreement between the Manitoba Nurses Union and the province are being revealed.© Global |
- Wednesday 07PM May 08/24
Warm season brings potential for extreme weather to Manitoba
As the warmer months arrive, they bring with them the potential for extreme weather, like thunderstorms and even tornadoes. One person who has experienced these forces of nature firsthand says weather can become extreme and dangerous, in a matter of minutes. “Suddenly you can be in the path of an oncoming storm and didn’t look that […]
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- Wednesday 07PM May 08/24
‘I believe this was God calling me’
An admitted serial killer used shelters as his hunting ground in a methodical scheme targeting Indigenous women for sexual violation and death, a judge was told Wednesday. “This case is […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 07PM May 08/24
Louis Riel division forced to improvise amid bulging classrooms
Louis Riel School Division has been forced to “get creative” by considering converting part of a library into two classrooms at a K-8 school in which enrolment has ballooned by […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 07PM May 08/24
More apprentices needed to keep up with Manitoba’s growing vacancies in trades
A current look at the state of the trades. The construction industry is doing more to attract young workers, but it's not enough to keep up with the number of journeymen retiring.© Global |
- Wednesday 06PM May 08/24
Committee approves debt for Waverley West rec campus, while bid to save Happyland pool falls short
The City of Winnipeg's community services committee voted Wednesday to approve taking on $23 million in debt to cover cost increases for construction of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus, while a bid to save the Happyland outdoor pool from closure using community-raised funds fell short.
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- Wednesday 06PM May 08/24
Greenway School a little greener with 51 new trees
The trees are the beginnings of the Greenway School Community Forest, a green space open to students and community members.© Global |
- Wednesday 06PM May 08/24
Fundraising not enough as city votes to close Happyland pool
A group of St. Boniface residents won’t get to swim at their beloved outdoor pool for one more summer after all. Supporters of Happyland Outdoor Pool fundraised $75,000, plus “up […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 06PM May 08/24
Adult-education option for EIA recipients could improve lives of ‘fodder for bottom reaches of labour market,’ hearing told
A government bill to make adult education an option for Manitobans on welfare would lift the prospects for people who’ve been “fodder for the bottom reaches of the labour market.” […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 06PM May 08/24
‘Scary’: Parents reeling as child-care in Manitoba remains inaccessible
As summer steamrolls around the corner, a lack of childcare accessibility in Manitoba is at the top of parents' minds, with some facing a life-altering decision.© Global |
- Wednesday 06PM May 08/24
Proving mental illness difficult: law prof
A law professor says lawyers for a man who admits he killed four women in Winnipeg have multiple hurdles to clear for a defence of mental illness. Jeremy Skibicki, 37, […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 06PM May 08/24
City looks to duplexes, triplexes to ease housing shortage
A city hall committee is set to vote Thursday on proposed zoning bylaw changes which are intended to spur and speed up construction of higher-density homes in some Winnipeg neighbourhoods. […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 05PM May 08/24
Milt Stegall hits field to start Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp
Milt Stegall was on the field at age 54 to take part in the first day of Blue Bombers rookie camp.© Global |
- Wednesday 05PM May 08/24
Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza — over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there. Biden, in an interview with CNN, said the U.S. […]
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- Wednesday 05PM May 08/24
RCMP looking for missing Thompson woman they think may have information about April assault
Mounties are asking the public for help to find a Thompson woman who may have information on an assault that took place in the northern Manitoba city about two weeks ago.
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- Wednesday 05PM May 08/24
Sagkeeng First Nation walks to honour MMIWG2S people
A walk took place in Sagkeeng First Nation Wednesday, to honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit (MMIWG2S) people and shine a light on the plight of house-less relatives, who are disproportionately affected by violence. The walk was a way to reflect, remember, and renew a dedication to combat violence against […]
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- Wednesday 05PM May 08/24
Committee rejects plan to slash $3M from firefighters
The city’s community services committee has rejected a plan for fire services to slash $3 million from its bottom line.© CTV |
- Wednesday 05PM May 08/24
Man charged in connection to fatal shooting on Flora Avenue
Winnipeg police have charged a man in connection to the death of Bill Brian Duck. WPS says around 8:45 p.m. on Apr. 26, officers responded to a report of a shooting along Flora Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. READ MORE: Winnipeg police investigating fatal shooting Just before midnight […]
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- Wednesday 04PM May 08/24
Tick all the boxes in fight against bloodsuckers
A warm winter and sunny spring mean tick season has come to Manitoba. Data from etick.ca, which identifies tick sightings from the public, has received 75 reports of ticks on […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 04PM May 08/24
‘Show our support’: Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Manitoba inspired by other campus encampments
A pro-Palestinian, student-led encampment on the grounds of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg entered its second day Wednesday. Tents and pro-Palestinian signs began going up Tuesday, mirroring similar protests on Canadian and U.S. campuses. “We were inspired by the other students across the globe, and of course we wanted to engage in any way […]
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- Wednesday 04PM May 08/24
Trustees shouldn't have final say in hiring teachers, education minister tells Hanover division
Manitoba's education minister is asking trustees at a Steinbach-based school division to reverse their controversial decision to give themselves the final say in the hiring of gym and music teachers.
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- Wednesday 03PM May 08/24
Arrest made in April homicide
Winnipeg police have arrested a 50-year old man wanted on a warrant for a fatal shooting in the North End last month. Adam Joseph Morrissette, 50, was arrested for second-degree […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 03PM May 08/24
Thanks, Bones; you made a great night for my family even better
The National Hockey League announced Friday that Rick Bowness is one of the three finalists for the Jack Adams Award, which goes to the coach of the year. It’s the […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 03PM May 08/24
'A great, great honour': Manitoban's photograph selected for Canada Post stamp
The sumptuous sights of the Manitoba Sunflower Festival are set to make their way around the world thanks to a Winnipeg photographer.© CTV |
- Wednesday 03PM May 08/24
Put perfect policy aside, NDP must act now on drug crisis
Is Manitoba’s NDP government running out of time to find its perfect answer to the opioid crisis? Since being elected, in part on a pledge to establish the province’s first […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Wednesday 03PM May 08/24
‘We’re giving a chance for nature to come back’: Winnipeg school hosts tree-planting event
A Winnipeg elementary school will be looking a lot greener in the future.© CTV |
- Wednesday 02PM May 08/24
‘As Though They Were Garbage’: Trial Hears Serial Killer Targeted Indigenous Women
WINNIPEG — A self-described white supremacist who killed four Indigenous women told police the slayings were drug-fuelled and that he viewed their deaths as "mercy killings," court heard during the opening day of his murder trial.
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- Wednesday 02PM May 08/24
Manitoba Woman Wins $200K Playing Plinko
A Sandy Bay First Nation resident had the magic touch on Wednesday after winning herself $200,000.
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- Wednesday 02PM May 08/24
Proposed class-action lawsuit launched against Manitoba government over solitary confinement in prisons
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Manitoba government by a previous inmate for the use of solitary confinement, calling the practice, "cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment."© CTV |
- Wednesday 02PM May 08/24
Proposed class-action lawsuit launched against Manitoba government for use of solitary confinement in prisons
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Manitoba government by a previous inmate for the use of solitary confinement, calling the practice, "cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment."© CTV |
- Wednesday 02PM May 08/24
Winnipeg cops seize meth, fentanyl, crack after late-night suspect chase
A search of the backpack and vehicle turned up 615 grams of meth, 158 grams of fentanyl, 2.5 grams of crack, packaging materials, $2,600 in cash, and a collapsible baton.© Global |
- Wednesday 02PM May 08/24
Manitoba Nurses Union releases details on proposed 4-year contract
The union representing more than 12,000 nurses in the province has released details on a proposed four-year contract.
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- Wednesday 01PM May 08/24
Jewish students say they don’t feel safe, as MPs probe antisemitism at universities
Jewish students from major Canadian universities appeared on Parliament Hill today to raise the alarm about a rise in antisemitism on their campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war. They appeared alongside several Liberal MPs, including Anthony Housefather, who helped initiate a parliamentary committee study about antisemitism on campuses scheduled to begin Thursday. Housefather cited concerns from […]
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- Wednesday 01PM May 08/24
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard: hygienists
OTTAWA — A new national dental-care plan denies independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services offered in dentists’ offices — and the federal health minister said this week he isn’t convinced by the rationale that led to that disparity. Reimbursement rates vary from province to province, but the newly launched program pays significantly less […]
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- Wednesday 01PM May 08/24
Grab your gear: Camping season set to kick off in Manitoba
Get your gear ready – camping season has officially arrived in Manitoba.© CTV |
- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
Public service unions promise ‘summer of discontent’ over in-office policy
OTTAWA — Public service unions say they’ll launch further legal challenges and grievances over new rules that federal employees must work from the office at least three days a week. The unions are promising a “summer of discontent” over the policy, which was announced by the federal government earlier this month. Public Service Alliance of […]
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- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
Actions of man who killed 4 Indigenous women 'purposeful and racially motivated,' Crown argues as trial begins
Prosecutors say a confessed serial killer preyed on vulnerable Indigenous women at Winnipeg homeless shelters before killing four in 2022 and throwing their remains in the garbage.
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- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
‘Everyone depends on it’: Winnipeg public washroom, resource centre sees high demand after 2 years
Amoowigamig, which opened its doors in May 2022, provides a safe, respectful amenity for community members and sees a whopping 5,000 visitors each month.© Global |
- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
Man charged with second-degree murder in North End homicide
A Winnipeg man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a homicide in the city’s North End last month.© CTV |
- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
Sea Bears continue to set stellar attendance records, sell out first home game of 2024
The city's pro basketball team -- which set CEBL attendance records in 2023's inaugural season -- announced Wednesday that its upcoming home opener is sold out once again.© Global |
- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
London Drugs issues apology as stores reopen following cyberattack
After its 79 stores were forced to close due to a cybersecurity incident, London Drugs' president issued an apology to its customers Wednesday.
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- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
RCMP searching for missing man in Shamattawa First Nation
A 28-year-old man has been reported missing in Shamattawa, a remote First Nation community in northeastern Manitoba.
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- Wednesday 12PM May 08/24
Nijjar murder suspect says he had Canadian study permit in immigration firm’s video
One of the Indian nationals accused of murdering British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar says in a social media video that he received a Canadian study permit with the help of an Indian immigration consultancy. In the Facebook video posted in December 2019 by EthicWorks Immigration Services and first reported by Global News, Karan […]
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- Wednesday 11AM May 08/24
Manitoba’s Camping Season About to Begin
WINNIPEG -- Camping season is fast approaching as several provincial parks open to campers this weekend.
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- Wednesday 11AM May 08/24
Manitoba begins 2024 with record 56 drug-related deaths in a single month
Manitoba's drug crisis continues to wreak havoc despite efforts to curb deadly overdoses. Preliminary numbers reveal January saw the highest number yet of monthly deaths.
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- Wednesday 11AM May 08/24
iHeartRadio Canada expands with addition of 39 Corus Radio stations
The partnership adds more of Canada’s biggest radio stations to iHeartRadio Canada’s extensive library.© Global |
- Wednesday 10AM May 08/24
'No other life taken': Mother leads ATV helmet drive to honour daughter's legacy
A grieving mother is hosting a helmet drive in the hopes of protecting children on Manitoba First Nations from a similar tragedy that killed her daughter.© CTV |
- Wednesday 10AM May 08/24
Winnipeg man charged with murder in April homicide
A 50-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with second-degree murder in a fatal shooting at the end of April.
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- Wednesday 10AM May 08/24
Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey helping to fuel fans with new Winnipeg restaurant
A new restaurant at Hargrave Street Market is hoping to score big with Winnipeggers.© CTV |
- Wednesday 08AM May 08/24
'I killed four people': Trial hears video evidence of Jeremy Skibicki at Winnipeg trial
“I killed four people,” alleged serial killer Jeremy Skibicki told two homicide detectives during a recorded interview played as evidence in his trial Wednesday.© CTV |
- Wednesday 07AM May 08/24
CONTEST: Win Tickets to a Winnipeg Sea Bears Game
After an exciting inaugural season last year, the Winnipeg Sea Bears are about to hit the court to begin their 2024 CEBL season.
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- Wednesday 05AM May 08/24
Winnipegger living in Brazil hopes world will help amidst deadly flooding
A former Winnipegger says he’s feeling grateful and lucky to have a safe place to stay amidst deadly flooding that’s decimated Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul.
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- Wednesday 05AM May 08/24
Serial killer's video confession to be revealed in Winnipeg courtroom
Jeremy Skibicki unexpectedly confessed to killing three more women in Winnipeg during a lengthy police interrogation as he was grilled about the discovered remains of Rebecca Contois in 2022.
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- Wednesday 03AM May 08/24
What is the Bishnoi gang and how could it be linked to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing?
The three men charged in the alleged conspiracy to murder Hardeep Singh Nijjar — Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh and Karanpreet Singh — are all believed to be connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, according to sources involved in the Nijjar investigation.
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- Tuesday 10PM May 07/24
Restaurant association head says “immediate action” needed to make workers, customers safer
Shaun Jeffrey says he's been involved in meetings with Winnipeg's mayor and Manitoba's justice minister over the last little while, but doesn't feel they're getting anywhere.© Global |
- Tuesday 10PM May 07/24
London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown
London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month.
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- Tuesday 09PM May 07/24
Manitoba NDP ducking scrutiny by cramming legislative changes into omnibus bill, PCs say
Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives are accusing the NDP government of ducking public hearings by cramming dozens of legislative measures into an omnibus budget bill.
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- Tuesday 08PM May 07/24
Manitoba Opposition Tories say lengthy omnibus bill means less public scrutiny
Manitobans may not be able to have public input on a host of proposed legislative changes, including a ban on replacement workers during labour disputes.© Global |
- Tuesday 08PM May 07/24
Mosquito season underway in Winnipeg, experts uncertain how bad it will get
Mosquito season has arrived in Winnipeg, and while the City’s larviciding program — which targets mosquito larvae — is underway, just how itchy will things get this season? Lincoln Poulin from Poulin’s Pest Control says it’s still too early to tell how many mosquitos we’ll be dealing with this year. Factoring in whether the dry […]
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- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
U of M awarded $57M for research
The University of Manitoba has received the largest federal cheque in its history to research vaccines and biomanufacturing as well as build two facilities. The federal government will give $57 […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
'I was disgusted,' accuser testifies at Winnipeg trial of man charged with sexually assaulting 3 teens
The trial of a man charged in the 2022 sexual assaults of two teen girls and an 18-year-old woman heard from two of the man's accusers as it began this week.
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- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
International grads in Manitoba get reprieve; work permits extended
About 6,700 international graduates who are working in Manitoba — and feared they’d be uprooted and forced to leave this year — got a special reprieve Tuesday from Canada’s immigration […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
Drivers wanting to turn at Main and Assiniboine will get new traffic signal in 1 direction, detour in another
A pilot traffic safety project at the intersection of Main Street and Assiniboine Avenue will move ahead after a committee vote on Tuesday.
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- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
San Jose Sharks win 2024 NHL Draft Lottery
The San Jose Sharks have won the Draft Lottery, earning the right to the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft for the first time in franchise history.
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- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
Manitoba Opposition Tories say lengthy omnibus bill means less public scrutiny
Manitobans may not be able to have public input on a host of proposed legislative changes, including a ban on replacement workers during labour disputes and a tightening of environmental rules. That’s because the NDP government has included those measures and others, originally planned as separate pieces of legislation, in an 89-page omnibus budget bill […]
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- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
'They've been increasing': Manitoba seeing an increase in number of ticks
This year's tick season is trending upward in Manitoba according to data and experts.© CTV |
- Tuesday 07PM May 07/24
'They've been increasing': Manitoba seeing jump in number of ticks
This year's tick season is trending upward in Manitoba according to data and experts.© CTV |
- Tuesday 06PM May 07/24
First Nation chief stunned after two young girls charged in woman’s slaying
The leader of a central Manitoba First Nation is at a loss to explain, let alone address, a shocking crime problem in his community that has two girls, 13 and […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 06PM May 07/24
City committee aims to add braille, sign language to improve accessibility
People whose hearing and eyesight are impaired may soon have better access to decisions made at city council. The human rights committee of council has passed a motion recommending the […]© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 06PM May 07/24
Expiring federal work permits for thousands of Manitoba newcomers to be extended
More than 6,700 newcomers in Manitoba who have federal work permits expiring this year will be able to stay in the province for another two years, Manitoba’s labour and immigration minister said Tuesday.
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- Tuesday 05PM May 07/24
From March Madness to Winnipeg: Sea Bears welcome new basketball court
The Winnipeg Sea Bears will be playing on some newer hardwood this season. The team's new court replaces the 60-year-old one that's been part of many iconic events over the years.© Global |
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