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• Friday 10AM Apr 08/22

  Winnipeg man cleared of assaulting officers after judge finds 'inconsistencies' in police testimony

  

  A Manitoba judge has cleared a Winnipeg man accused of assaulting two police officers after finding "inconsistencies" with the officer's testimony and questioning their use of a Taser on him. "Was ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 10:21AM

• Friday 09AM Apr 08/22

  Fatal shooting 'completely avoidable': hunting instructor

  

  A Manitoba hunting fatality that led to a German man being sentenced this week to two years in prison has been labelled a tragic but “completely avoidable” incident. Oleg Unruh, of ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 9:05AM

• Friday 08AM Apr 08/22

  Downtown speed limit drives debate at city hall

  

  THE idea of lowering the speed limit on some downtown residential streets has triggered debate at city hall. At Wednesday’s public works committee meeting, Coun. Janice Lukes said a slower speed ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 8:36AM

• Friday 08AM Apr 08/22

  SUV twice targeted by catalytic-converter thieves off the road for months

  

  Ian Surdhar had enough of a headache to deal with after one or more thieves made off with his vehicle's catalytic converter in December, leaving his young family without wheels for weeks in the dead of winter. Then it happened again.

  © CBC | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 8:32AM

• Friday 08AM Apr 08/22

  Amazon hikes prices for Prime membership in Canada

  

  Amazon is raising the price of its Prime membership in Canada. The e-commerce giant’s subscription service, which offers free shipment on many items, access to its Prime Video streaming platform and an array of other benefits, will begin phasing in higher fees for new subscribers immediately. Existing users will see their price jump starting next […]

  The post Amazon hikes prices for Prime membership in Canada appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 8:01AM

• Friday 07AM Apr 08/22

  Canada’s jobless rate falls to the lowest on record in March

  

  Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in March fell to its lowest rate on record, falling to 5.3 per cent from 5.5 per cent a month earlier as the economy added 72,500 jobs.

  The post Canada’s jobless rate falls to the lowest on record in March appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 7:43AM

• Friday 07AM Apr 08/22

  Experts Urge Caution in Reading Rapid Tests as Variants Drive Sixth Wave

  Rapid antigen tests have become Canada's primary tool to detect COVID-19 as mounting signs point toward a sixth wave, but experts warn that results should be read with caution as the spread of variants raises questions about diagnostic accuracy.

  © 2022. This article Experts Urge Caution in Reading Rapid Tests as Variants Drive Sixth Wave appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 7:01AM

• Friday 06AM Apr 08/22

  Both sides of the fence on pitbull ban

  

  Ken Butchart says he’ll never forget the “gory” scene after a pitbull-type dog attacked his 10-year-old bichon frise, Holly, in 2018. “It was out to kill my dog. It just made ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 6:58AM

• Friday 06AM Apr 08/22

  GAME NIGHT: Avalanche at Jets

  Colorado Avalanche (50-14-6) at Winnipeg Jets (33-28-10) Friday, 7 p.m., Canada Life Centre TV: TSN3; Radio: 680-CJOB WHY WATCH Because they aren’t mathematically eliminated Some sell job. Winnipeg’s 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday felt like the death knell of their season. The disappointment and dejection were palpable. Mathematically, the team still […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 6:56AM

• Friday 06AM Apr 08/22

  Should your salary be public? Should mine?

  

  In today’s Big Story podcast, every year, most Canadian provinces release lists of the top wages among public servants. And every year, lots of people get mad about them. It’s easy to say that it’s unfair to publish these names and salaries, as it inevitably makes some people a target. But what if instead, we […]

  The post Should your salary be public? Should mine? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 6:33AM

• Friday 05AM Apr 08/22

  Missile strike kills 50 at Ukraine rail station crowded with people

  

  Editor’s note: This story contains disturbing details A missile hit a train station where thousands of people had flocked to flee in eastern Ukraine, killing 50 people Friday, Ukrainian authorities said, while warning they expect to find more evidence of war crimes in areas abandoned by Russian troops. Photos from the scene showed bodies covered […]

  The post Missile strike kills 50 at Ukraine rail station crowded with people appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 5:45AM

• Friday 05AM Apr 08/22

  Letters: April 8, 2022

  What’s in a name? Re “No need to create scandals for PM” (Warren Kinsella, April 1): OK, Warren, I agree, our embattled PM does not entirely deserve the political label of “dictator,” but oh boy does it not seem like he’s trying his best to earn such a title? His invocation of the Emergencies Act […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 5:24AM

• Friday 05AM Apr 08/22

  Winnipeg man cleared of assaulting officers after judge finds 'inconsistencies' in police testimony

  

  A Manitoba judge has cleared a Winnipeg man accused of assaulting two police officers after finding "inconsistencies" with the officer's testimony and questioning their use of a Taser on him.

  © CBC | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 5:00AM

• Friday 05AM Apr 08/22

  'Tough winter' eats up majority of Winnipeg's 2022 snow clearing budget in just 2 months

  

  The cost of clearing roads and sidewalks went $28 million over the City of Winnipeg's dedicated amount for January and February alone, a report to the city's finance committee says.

  © CBC | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 5:00AM

• Friday 05AM Apr 08/22

  Palestinian Winnipegger grateful for world's response to Ukraine, though it's been painful to witness

  

  The Western world's response showed that when it could muster the will, it could take decisive positions and actions in the face of wrong. But this response was painful to witness, because so many times before, this decisiveness was not there when other people were subjected to invasion and occupation, writes Idris Elbakri.

  © CBC | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 5:00AM

• Friday 03AM Apr 08/22

  Canada's jobless rate has hit a record low

  

  Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in March fell to its lowest rate on record, falling to 5.3 per cent from 5.5 per cent a month earlier as the economy added 72,500 jobs.

  © CTV | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 3:54AM

• Friday 03AM Apr 08/22

  Despite laying dozens of charges, RCMP have stopped targeting Canadian accomplices in foreign scam calls

  

  The RCMP’s Project Octavia arrested 11 people in Canada who were accused of funneling money to criminal syndicates running phone scams that target Canadians. But before any of those cases made it to trial, the Mounties disbanded the special task force

  © CBC | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 3:00AM

• Friday 03AM Apr 08/22

  Three women are running to be chief of Long Plain First Nation

  

  Three women are running to be chief of Long Plain First Nation in the upcoming election.

  © CBC | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 3:00AM

• Friday 02AM Apr 08/22

  Plan only touches on Indigenous housing crisis

  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is accused of mostly sidestepping the housing gap faced by Indigenous communities in its budget. Indigenous leaders had hoped for a foundational change in how Ottawa ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 2:16AM

• Friday 12AM Apr 08/22

  Strike kills 50 at Ukraine rail station crowded with people

  

  A missile hit a crowded train station in eastern Ukraine that was an evacuation point for civilians, killing dozens of people, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. Photos from the scene showed remannts of a rocket with the words 'For the children' painted on it in Russian.

  © CTV | Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 12:27AM

• Thursday 10PM Apr 07/22

  Winnipeggers asked to weigh in on future of Marion Street

  

  Winnipeggers can have their say on the future of a busy St. Boniface street. The city is asking for feedback on Phase 2 of its "Moving on Marion Street" project.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:27PM

• Thursday 09PM Apr 07/22

  Financial blueprint puts mines in mix for Manitoba

  

  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government’s green-growth budget received mixed reviews from Manitoba, as questions linger around health-care spending and the role of energy workers. “Some of the commitments here are too ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 9:31PM

• Thursday 09PM Apr 07/22

  Bombers’ Jefferson settles family in Winterpeg

  Five months ago, Willie Jefferson was talking about moving his family from Texas to Manitoba, full-time. Apparently nobody talked the Winnipeg Blue Bombers star out of it. Last weekend, the 31-year-old, his wife, Holly, and daughter, Kelley (she turned four on Monday), arrived at their new home in the south end of town. “My house […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 9:26PM

• Thursday 09PM Apr 07/22

  Housing market initiatives, defence spending key takeaways for Manitobans in 2022 federal budget: experts

  

  Housing featured prominently in the government's 2022 federal budget, but one expert said the programs in it won't be enough to address the dearth of affordable housing options in Manitoba.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 9:21PM

• Thursday 09PM Apr 07/22

  Winnipeg school put in Hold and Secure over serious incident in the community

  

  An elementary school in the Worthington area was placed in a Hold and Secure Thursday afternoon.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 9:05PM

• Thursday 08PM Apr 07/22

  Family of First Nations man fatally shot by Winnipeg police sues for damages

  

  The family of a 22-year-old First Nations man who was fatally shot by police two years ago is suing the Winnipeg Police Service for damages. Stewart Kevin Andrews died in April ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:51PM

• Thursday 08PM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba training more nurses to support victims of sexual violence

  

  The provincial government announced Thursday it will develop a new program that boosts the number of specialized forensic nurses and ensures the support is more accessible in rural Manitoba.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:49PM

• Thursday 08PM Apr 07/22

  New federal budget focused on helping first-time homebuyers

  

  The federal budget was announced Thursday and the Trudeau government is trying to help younger Canadians get into the housing market.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:47PM

• Thursday 08PM Apr 07/22

  Jets looking for hope in a hopeless place

  It couldn’t have been an easy flush, even with the aid of a nearby plunger. Stomaching a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, a team playing their second game in as many nights against a rested Winnipeg Jets team that slept in their own beds the night before, needed to get expelled from the […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:40PM

• Thursday 08PM Apr 07/22

  Province expands forensic nurse examiner program

  

  Dedicated nursing services for sexual assault survivors will be expanded to three rural and northern communities, after demand jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Progressive Conservative government announced Thursday it will ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:11PM

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  CPL hopes to ride wave of excitement about Canadian soccer into new season

  

  The Canadian Premier League kicks off its fourth season Thursday with soccer in the spotlight in the wake of the men's World Cup qualification.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 7:43PM

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  Education department caught flat-footed by pandemic, rallied: AG report

  

  Manitoba’s education department was unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic due to not having an emergency management program or proactive co-ordination with K-12 leaders, the auditor general has found. In a new ...

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

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  Budget lessons of past lost on current government

  

  When Liberal finance minister Al MacEachen rose in the House of Commons to deliver his budget speech in 1981, there was a stark message for Canadians. Inflation, which had soared to ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 7:11PM

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  Ignoring COVID won't make it go away

  

  It’s more or less official: the province’s top doctor has apparently surrendered his fate, and the fate of thousands of Manitobans, to the ravages of COVID-19. And he won’t say ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 7:11PM

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  'Mountain of wood on fire'

  

  Just a few more days were needed for the oldest grain elevator in Canada to be fully salvaged. But plans changed Tuesday when the Lake of the Woods Milling Company elevator ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 7:11PM

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  A demographic dozen

  

  OTTAWA — Beyond pledges for housing, dental care and green growth, Thursday’s federal budget contained hundreds of small tweaks and funding announcements that will appeal to voters among certain demographics ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 7:11PM

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  MPI, supply chain compound one family's misery

  

  Ian Surdhar had enough of a headache to deal with after one or more thieves made off with his vehicle’s catalytic converter in December, leaving his young family without wheels ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 7:11PM

• Thursday 07PM Apr 07/22

  Flood warning on the Red River continues for communities between St. Jean and Morris

  

  Some communities south of Winnipeg remain under a flood warning as the Red River spills its banks.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 7:03PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  Chambers decides against mayoral run

  

  A prominent city councillor who had considered running for mayor has decided not to. Coun. Markus Chambers said he won’t compete to replace Mayor Brian Bowman, who isn’t seeking re-election. “At the ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:52PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  City of Winnipeg asks residents to weigh in on proposals to improve Marion Street traffic flow

  

  The city of Winnipeg is looking for public assistance on how to improve Marion street. This includes better traffic flow, active transportation options, a pedestrian and cycling friendly street.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:39PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  Canadian foreign buyer ban misses lessons from Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia: expert

  

  As the federal government outlines a two-year ban on foreign home buyers, a leading expert feels it misses lessons from other countries.

  The post Canadian foreign buyer ban misses lessons from Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia: expert appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:19PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  'It's not looking good': Manitoba beekeepers reporting more bee deaths in their colonies

  

  Beekeepers in Manitoba are facing an uncertain summer after discovering in some cases at least half their bees died in the winter.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:13PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  Auditor general report finds Manitoba’s education system was unprepared for pandemic

  Manitoba’s education system was not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and has not yet begun recovery efforts, the province’s auditor general found. Despite the shortcomings, Manitoba’s auditor general Tyson Shtykalo said that the education department initiated a timely response to the pandemic. Shtykalo’s report released on Thursday found that there was no coordinated emergency response […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:10PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  Nine years for unprovoked fatal stabbing on city bus

  

  A Winnipeg man who stabbed and killed a 57-year-old stranger on a city bus in an alcohol-fuelled attack has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Justin James, 48, had pleaded ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:06PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  Not enough support for small business in federal budget: CFIB

  The latest federal budget did not do enough for small businesses, experts say. There is nothing within the budget that federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented on Thursday that helps to address the debt small businesses have accumulated during the course of the pandemic. “They’re not out of the woods yet,” said Kathleen Cook, the […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:05PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  Family of First Nations man fatally shot by Winnipeg police sues for damages

  

  The family of a 22-year-old First Nations man who was fatally shot by police two years ago is suing the Winnipeg Police Service for damages. 

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:04PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  $7M in funding announced for Manitoba students who need extra classroom support

  

  Manitoba students who need specific supports in the classroom will have more access to those supports in the coming school year, thanks to an addition $7 million in funding, the province said Thursday.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:04PM

• Thursday 06PM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba communities along Red River keeping close eye on river levels, ice jams

  

  Communities north of the city along the Red River are keeping a close eye on the rising river levels and ice jams moving downstream.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:03PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  Winnipeg's open streets program could return for 3rd year, with significant change

  

  Winnipeggers could see a third year of traffic-calmed streets during the upcoming warmer months — but with a one-block limit on vehicle traffic replaces with a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit on the routes that are part of the "open streets" program.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:52PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  COVID-19 Transmission is Rising in Manitoba But ICU Numbers Have Steadied

  WINNIPEG — Manitoba's chief public health officer says there are increasing signs of COVID-19 transmission, but severe outcomes from the virus appear to have plateaued and there are no plans to reimpose public restrictions.

  © 2022. This article COVID-19 Transmission is Rising in Manitoba But ICU Numbers Have Steadied appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:50PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  Province tabs $7M for special needs education

  

  School divisions will soon receive extra dollars for more educational assistants and other resources to support students with special needs, following two years of COVID-19 disruptions that have impacted Manitoba’s ...

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

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  Cross Lake woman to spend minimum 12 years in prison for grandmother's 'reprehensible' murder

  A Cross Lake woman who beat her 93-year-old grandmother and then left her to die as she set her house on fire has been sentenced to life in prison with ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:32PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  Canadians desperately trying to get family out of hard hit Ukrainian cities

  

  A Winnipeg family is desperately trying to get their loved ones out of Ukraine. Susan Yamchuk explains her family is caught in Mykolaiv.

  The post Canadians desperately trying to get family out of hard hit Ukrainian cities appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:12PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  Premier's no-shows to question period decried

  

  The Manitoba NDP has called out the premier for skipping question period three times in the past month, claiming the rights of legislators have been violated. On Thursday, one day after ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:11PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  Data or not, people should get vaccinated: Roussin

  During his first media availability since March, Manitoba’s chief public health officer reiterated many talking points he has promoted since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago. Dr. Brent Roussin told reporters on Thursday that while community transmission of COVID-19 is increasing, hospital admissions have hit a plateau. Roussin said most of the […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:10PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  Lynx Air launches low-cost flights across Canada

  

  Lynx Air has joined the competition against Air Canada's Rouge, Sunwing, Flair, and Westjet’s Swoop in the growing budget airline market.

  The post Lynx Air launches low-cost flights across Canada appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:05PM

• Thursday 05PM Apr 07/22

  CBC Winnipeg News April 07, 2022

  

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

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:00PM

• Thursday 04PM Apr 07/22

  It's a record: weather shutters Perimeter Highway once again

  

  The Perimeter Highway was again closed due to poor weather conditions Thursday morning — the eighth time the vital Winnipeg ring road has been shuttered this winter. It is a record ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 4:31PM

• Thursday 04PM Apr 07/22

  Where you can find rapid tests this weekend in Winnipeg

  

  The Province of Manitoba will be handing out rapid antigen test kits this weekend, and has plans to soon make them available in rural libraries.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 4:30PM

• Thursday 04PM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba Education was not prepared for pandemic but was able to respond: auditor

  

  Upon review of the province's response to COVID-19 in schools, Manitoba's auditor general made eight recommendations, including improving internet connectivity for online learning.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 4:09PM

• Thursday 04PM Apr 07/22

  'It lit on contact': Canada's oldest grain elevator burns down

  

  A grain elevator that was considered the oldest still-standing grain elevator in Canada, burned to the ground in Elva, Man. earlier this week.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 4:08PM

• Thursday 04PM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba Education was not prepared for pandemic but was able to respond: auditor

  

  Manitoba's auditor general says the Education Department was not prepared for the pandemic, but responded effectively to COVID-19.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 4:01PM

• Thursday 03PM Apr 07/22

  Federal budget 2022: Taxes changes and other things to know

  

  From tax changes and increases for some to equity-seeking measures, here are some of the other plans listed in Budget 2022.

  The post Federal budget 2022: Taxes changes and other things to know appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 3:48PM

• Thursday 03PM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba education system not prepared for pandemic, able to respond effectively: Auditor General report

  

  A recent report from the auditor general has found that Manitoba's education system was not prepared for the pandemic, but despite that, it was able to create an effective response.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 3:35PM

• Thursday 03PM Apr 07/22

  Promising more fiscal restraint, Freeland tables a lower-spending budget focused on housing

  

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her second federal budget Thursday — a multi-billion dollar plan meant to help the country weather increasingly uncertain times through major investments to cool Canada’s red-hot housing market and supercharge the transition to a cleaner, greener economy.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 3:09PM

• Thursday 03PM Apr 07/22

  Budget 2022 unveils billions in 'targeted' new spending, deficit projected at $52.8B

  

  In the 2022 federal budget, the government is unveiling tens of billions in new spending over the next five years, aimed at 'targeted' initiatives to build the economy, while continuing to chip away at the deficit.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 3:08PM

• Thursday 03PM Apr 07/22

  Federal budget 2022: Focus on housing amid affordability challenges

  

  As Canadians struggle with the high cost of living, the Liberals' Budget 2022 focuses on housing, though there's no specific relief for things like gas prices or grocery costs.

  The post Federal budget 2022: Focus on housing amid affordability challenges appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 3:07PM

• Thursday 02PM Apr 07/22

  Seven Arrested After Dauphin RCMP Seize Weapons, Drugs

  Seven people were arrested in Dauphin last week once Manitoba RCMP executed a search warrant at a home.

  © 2022. This article Seven Arrested After Dauphin RCMP Seize Weapons, Drugs appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 2:25PM

• Thursday 02PM Apr 07/22

  Canada's oldest grain elevator falls in fiery heap in southwest Manitoba

  

  The grain elevator in Elva, Man., — Canada's oldest — burned to the ground this week, with 125 years' worth of aged wood ignited in a flash by a single ember.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 2:19PM

• Thursday 02PM Apr 07/22

  4th Green Shirt Day sparks awareness around organ donation

  

  Thursday is Green Shirt Day, marking Logan Boulet's death and subsequent organ donation, which inspired waves of Canadians to become donors themselves.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 2:03PM

• Thursday 01PM Apr 07/22

  Meth, machetes among contraband seized by RCMP in Dauphin raid

  

  Manitoba RCMP said a bust executed on March 31 in Dauphin turned up two firearms, four machetes, bear spray, 43 grams of crystal meth and quantities of cocaine and hydromorphone.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 1:36PM

• Thursday 01PM Apr 07/22

  Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court

  

  The U.S. Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Supreme Court justice.

  The post Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 1:23PM

• Thursday 01PM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba invests in supports for special needs students

  

  Special needs students will be seeing new supports as the Manitoba government announced a $7 million investment into the education system. The investment will ensure continued learning throughout the pandemic, as well as an increase in all school divisions’ Special Needs Level 2 and Level 3 funding. “We know there have been impacts on learning […]

  The post Manitoba invests in supports for special needs students appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 1:06PM

• Thursday 12PM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba therapy dogs start work to help heal child abuse victims

  

  Advocates for child abuse have added two new puppies, named Booster and Duke, to their team to support victims of child abuse in Manitoba.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 12:13PM

• Thursday 11AM Apr 07/22

  University of Winnipeg to host national conference on Report into MMIWG2S

  

  The University of Winnipeg (U of W) will host a national conference on June 17 and 18 looking at ways Canada’s universities may address the Calls for Justice of the National Inquiry into MMIWG2S.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 11:48AM

• Thursday 11AM Apr 07/22

  $7M in Funding for Manitoba Students with Special Needs

  WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government will spend an additional $7 million on educational support for students with special needs.

  © 2022. This article $7M in Funding for Manitoba Students with Special Needs appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 11:46AM

• Thursday 11AM Apr 07/22

  ANALYSIS: Jets failing to live up to lofty expectations

  

  This was the season the Winnipeg Jets were supposed to get things turned around, the shift from bubble team to contender status.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 11:42AM

• Thursday 11AM Apr 07/22

  Dr. Brent Roussin returns to give Manitoba COVID-19 update at 12:30 p.m.

  

  Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba's chief public health officer, is giving a COVID-19 update on Thursday.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 11:19AM

• Thursday 11AM Apr 07/22

  COVID-19: Manitoba reports 6 deaths, 141 new hospitalizations in latest epidemiology update

  

  The province's weekly test positivity rate climbed to 18.6 per cent, up from 13.9 per cent reported the week before.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 11:18AM

• Thursday 11AM Apr 07/22

  'You’re not alone in this': Sex assault crisis program connects survivors with support

  

  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and one Winnipeg-based social agency aims to make assault survivors aware that help and support can take different forms and all are just a phone call away.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 11:16AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  CLIPPED: Jets fall to weary Wings

  Josh Morrissey didn’t need to say it. The downtrodden, defeated countenance on his face conveyed the whole story. “That’s a game we shouldn’t lose,” he said. Those were some of the first words anyone from the team had spoken since the final buzzer on Wednesday night at Canada Life Centre — one that mercifully brought […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:58AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba reports increase in COVID activity, wastewater stats show downward trend

  There has been an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations with a slight drop in the number of deaths for the week of March 27 to April 2, according to numbers released by the province on Thursday. There were 1,359 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Manitoba, an increase from 979 in the […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:57AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  Walmart photo centre deals

  Walmart photo centre is having a bunch of deals right now until April 13th.

  The post Walmart photo centre deals appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:47AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  Seven COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Manitoba long-term care facilities last week

  

  New data from the province show multiple COVID-19 outbreaks were reported in long-term care facilities last week.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:38AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  City of Winnipeg Spring Giveaway weekend

  If you have been doing some spring cleaning and have a lot to give away, get ready for the upcoming spring giveaway weekend in Winnipeg!! It’s on May 14th and 15th. Make sure to clearly label everything you’re giving away ... Read More »

  The post City of Winnipeg Spring Giveaway weekend appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:26AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  Rising COVID-19 hospital admissions, cases reported in Manitoba

  

  The latest COVID-19 update reports increasing hospitalizations and case numbers and the province had six more deaths last week.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:24AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden

  

  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19. Pelosi went unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden yesterday.

  The post Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:13AM

• Thursday 10AM Apr 07/22

  Roussin to provide Manitoba COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

  

  Manitoba's chief public health officer will provide an update on the province's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday afternoon.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 10:01AM

• Thursday 09AM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba Muslims target of local Islamophobia: report

  

  For a majority of Muslims in the province, Manitoba isn’t such a friendly place, according to a new report from the Manitoba Islamic Association. The report (Friendly Manitoba: Community Experiences with ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 9:46AM

• Thursday 09AM Apr 07/22

  Steinbach school staff express safety concerns after disruptive protest

  

  A rowdy protest against COVID-19 restrictions at a Steinbach high school prompted more than 20 employees who felt intimidated to report workplace safety concerns. On the morning of Feb. 10, hundreds ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 9:30AM

• Thursday 09AM Apr 07/22

  COVID-19 transmission on the rise in Manitoba, BA.2 most prominent strain: Roussin

  

  Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial public health officer, noted the BA.2 COVID strain is the main strain circulating in Manitoba according to wastewater data, noting it makes up 60 per cent of transmission in Manitoba.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 9:22AM

• Thursday 08AM Apr 07/22

  Province Providing $510K to 211 Manitoba Service

  WINNIPEG -- A new round of provincial funding will provide $510,000 to United Way Winnipeg for the continued operation of its 211 service.

  © 2022. This article Province Providing $510K to 211 Manitoba Service appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:34AM

• Thursday 08AM Apr 07/22

  Blast of icy, wintry weather hits Winnipeg

  

  A brief return of winter-like weather has created slushy and icy conditions on many roads in and around Winnipeg, leading to crashes and road closures.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:34AM

• Thursday 08AM Apr 07/22

  Winnipeg area highways open again after early weather-related closures

  

  Some snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning has led to some highway closures in the vicinity of Winnipeg, though several have since reopened.

  © CTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:31AM

• Thursday 08AM Apr 07/22

  Perimeter Highway closed as drivers battle icy conditions

  

  The Perimeter Highway, TransCanada Highway, and the CentrePort Canada Way have been closed Thursday morning due to icy conditions.

  © Global | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 8:28AM

• Thursday 05AM Apr 07/22

  Letters: April 7, 2022

  See him for the fake he is Justin Trudeau, the saviour of democracies — never. Trudeau goes to Europe. He preaches to members of the European Parliament about the benefits of democracies. The problem is that he has done exactly the opposite with the truckers. Fortunately, several members of the European Parliament have seen through […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:25AM

• Thursday 05AM Apr 07/22

  Winnipeg proposes 2-year pilot program for backyard chickens

  

  Winnipeg chicken enthusiasts may soon be able to take a crack at owning chickens within city limits. 

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:00AM

• Thursday 05AM Apr 07/22

  Manitoba eyes health-care help in Ottawa's coming budget

  

  Manitoba hopes to see more money for provincial health care when the federal government unveils its budget on Thursday.

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 5:00AM

• Thursday 04AM Apr 07/22

  Will Jason Kenney’s career survive in Alberta?

  

  In today’s Big Story podcast, he returned to the province as a conservative saviour, uniting the right under one banner and vanquishing the NDP. But just a few short years later, Jason Kenney’s own party — or at least a substantial chunk of it—wants him gone. A leadership review attracted so many interested voters that […]

  The post Will Jason Kenney’s career survive in Alberta? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 4:57AM

• Thursday 03AM Apr 07/22

  Is it COVID or a cold? How to know as Omicron cases rise

  

  With very limited access to PCR tests across Canada, some people who are getting sick are wondering if they have COVID, or a cold or the flu — and what they should do if they have COVID symptoms but don't actually feel so bad. 

  © CBC | Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 3:00AM