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• Tuesday 04PM May 21/24

  Man charged in connection to multiple purse thefts since December

  

  Winnipeg police say a 26-year-old man has been charged in connection to multiple purse thefts dating back to mid-December. Police say on Dec. 12, 2023, they received a report that a man had approached a woman in a discount store and asked for a bus fare. The woman, offering a kind gesture, pulled out her […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 4:35PM

• Tuesday 04PM May 21/24

  Victim sues Red River Ex for 2022 shooting

  An 18-year-old man who was shot at the Red River Exhibition two years ago has nightmares and is unable to work, a lawsuit claims. The man is suing the Red […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, May 21, 2024, 4:03PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  Manitoba's cut to youth summer job program leaves some groups scrambling

  

  The Manitoba government said it was open to discussions Tuesday after facing criticism for cutting support to a major summer job program.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:58PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  Heavy rain causes spill of 21M litres of diluted sewage into Red River

  Recent storms dumped 21 million litres of diluted sewage into the Red River. On Tuesday, Winnipeg water and waste confirmed heavy rainfall overwhelmed the wastewater outfall at 3100 Abinojii Mikanah (formerly Bishop Grandin Boulevard) between Thursday and Saturday nights. An online update noted the estimated volume of the spill had grown from 5.5 million reported Friday. The discharge ended at about 9 p.m. Saturday, according to the report. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Business Weekly Monday mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Sign up for Business Weekly Sign Up I agree to the […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:42PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  Woman warned for taking goslings: province

  A woman who snatched two Canada geese goslings from a Regent Avenue parking lot last week will not be be charged under wildlife laws. The provincial government confirmed on Tuesday […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:39PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  7 homes, cottages destroyed by out-of-control wildfire near Flin Flon: officials

  

  Nine properties were destroyed in the still-active, out-of-control wildfire in northwestern Manitoba. The large blaze near Flin Flon, which remains roughly 37,000 hectares in size, has destroyed one home, five cottages and two garages in Sourdough Bay. It’s also destroyed one home in Twin Lake. All property owners have been notified, the Manitoba government said […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:37PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  Winnipeg Sea Bears looking forward to a slam dunk sophomore season

  

  Winnipeg Sea Bears looking forward to a slam dunk sophomore season as new players to the Sea Bears roster look forward to the upcoming season.

  © Global | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:34PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  Homes, cottages destroyed by wildfire

  A permanent home and five cottages were destroyed by a wildfire near Flin Flon, the provincial government said Tuesday. Two garages were also among eight buildings destroyed in Sourdough Bay. […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:29PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  ‘Premises were safe’: First Nation denies responsibility in deaths of three children

  A Manitoba First Nation says it bears no responsibility in a fire that killed two teens and a toddler, shifting the blame onto the children’s parents and asking the courts […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:19PM

• Tuesday 03PM May 21/24

  'Everything was stolen': Winnipeg community centre frustrated after break in at their batting cage

  

  A Winnipeg community centre has been left to deal with the aftermath of a break in, which resulted in a number of items being stolen, including a pitching machine.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 3:12PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Investigation into alleged theft of goslings in Manitoba ends

  

  The province has concluded an investigation into a viral post on social media alleging a woman in Winnipeg stole goslings away from their mother.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:55PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Norway House woman dies after stabbing in Winnipeg's core

  

  A woman from Norway House Cree Nation is dead after she was stabbed on Friday in an apartment complex on Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg police say.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:54PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Changes to Winnipeg Transit Plus booking system 'long overdue,' but more trip options still needed: advocate

  

  While a disability advocate says Winnipeg Transit Plus's new booking system will make it easier for riders to schedule trips, he's worried that one problem will still remain: a lack of trip options available to book.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:45PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  'Time for the lights to come on': Sea Bears excited, a bit nervous as sophomore season gets underway

  

  Their inaugural season was a resounding success, even if it came up short of a championship, and the Winnipeg Sea Bears are biting at the bit to get going on their sophomore campaign.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:41PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Winnipeg to hand out awards to 150 deserving community members

  

  As part of the celebrations for Winnipeg's 150th anniversary, the city is launching a series of medals to be awarded by the mayor and council to deserving local residents.

  © Global | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:38PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Winnipeg Transit Plus launching new booking system June 18

  

  A transportation service for Winnipeggers with physical disabilities is launching a new trip-booking system next month that it hopes renders the service more accessible. Winnipeg Transit Plus is introducing self-service booking options through a smartphone/web app, and an automated phone service with voice response technology. The phone service is scheduled to go live June 18. […]

  The post Winnipeg Transit Plus launching new booking system June 18 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:37PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Stolen septic truck swerves through traffic, spike belt needed to stop it: Manitoba RCMP

  

  A 29-year-old woman has been charged after police say she stole a septic truck from a Manitoba community and drove erratically on the highway.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:36PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Second-degree murder charge laid in fatal stabbing: Winnipeg police

  

  A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing at a Winnipeg apartment complex.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:27PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Manitoba RCMP arrest woman after erratic joyride in stolen septic truck

  

  A Dauphin woman is facing a number of charges after allegedly stealing a septic truck from Ebb and Flow First Nation and driving it erratically down the highway.

  © Global | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:15PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Dauphin Woman Charged in Theft of Septic Truck

  

  Manitoba RCMP were led on a chase Monday by a woman they say stole a septic truck from Ebb and Flow First Nation.

  © 2024. This article Dauphin Woman Charged in Theft of Septic Truck appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:08PM

• Tuesday 02PM May 21/24

  Suspect arrested in stabbing death at Sargent Avenue apartment

  

  Winnipeg police say the man they believe is responsible for the city's 18th homicide of the year is behind bars.

  © Global | Tue, May 21, 2024, 2:06PM

• Tuesday 01PM May 21/24

  Woman fatally stabbed in downtown apartment; suspect in custody: Winnipeg police

  

  A 29-year-old man is facing second-degree murder charges in connection with a 37-year-old woman’s death at a downtown apartment Friday evening. The victim has been identified as Rachel Muswagon, who was from Norway House Cree Nation and lived in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Police Service says the accused and victim knew each other. Police say they […]

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  © CityTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 1:31PM

• Tuesday 01PM May 21/24

  The Manitobans who have qualified for the Olympics in Paris

  

  The 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris are just over two months away, and so far a pair of Manitobans will be representing Canada.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 1:26PM

• Tuesday 01PM May 21/24

  Jeremy Skibicki searched online about fingerprints, serial killer definition, Winnipeg trial hears

  

  The trial of man who has admitted to killing four women has heard he searched the internet to look up the definition of what it means to be a serial killer. 

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 1:07PM

• Tuesday 01PM May 21/24

  Winnipeg has medals ready for residents who've made city a better place

  

  The City of Winnipeg has some hardware to hand out and wants to know who should get it.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 1:06PM

• Tuesday 01PM May 21/24

  Winnipeg police arrest man after weekend jewelry heist

  

  A Winnipeg man is in custody after a robbery at a Portage Avenue jewelry store Saturday morning, police say.

  © Global | Tue, May 21, 2024, 1:00PM

• Tuesday 12PM May 21/24

  Man charged in string of Winnipeg robberies, police say

  

  A 26-year-old Winnipeg man is facing multiple robbery and fraud charges after a string of incidents beginning in December of last year, police say.

  © Global | Tue, May 21, 2024, 12:56PM

• Tuesday 12PM May 21/24

  WestJet Plans New Flights from Winnipeg to Mexico, Florida

  

  WestJet has announced new direct flights from Winnipeg's Richardson International Airport to Florida and Mexico.

  © 2024. This article WestJet Plans New Flights from Winnipeg to Mexico, Florida appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, May 21, 2024, 12:35PM

• Tuesday 12PM May 21/24

  Internet searches, Facebook messages of admitted serial killer used as evidence in Winnipeg trial

  

  The trial of a Winnipeg man who has admitted to killing four women has heard he searched the internet to look up the definition of what it means to be a serial killer.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 12:15PM

• Tuesday 12PM May 21/24

  Métis Nation of Ontario accuses Manitoba leaders of hypocrisy, politicking on identity issue

  

  Ontario Métis leaders deny allegations of identity theft made at a summit in Winnipeg, accusing opponents of politicizing Métis identity, flip-flopping on well-documented past positions and circulating falsehoods.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 12:14PM

• Tuesday 11AM May 21/24

  Meta’s News Ban in Canada: Screenshots Win, Local News Loses, Study Shows

  

  The time, money and effort Iain Burns put into growing an audience on Facebook for several local news outlets in British Columbia felt like it disappeared in a single day.

  © 2024. This article Meta’s News Ban in Canada: Screenshots Win, Local News Loses, Study Shows appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, May 21, 2024, 11:45AM

• Tuesday 11AM May 21/24

  Winnipeg Transit Plus to Launch New Booking System

  

  Winnipeg Transit Plus is launching a new trip-booking system next month with self-service options.

  © 2024. This article Winnipeg Transit Plus to Launch New Booking System appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, May 21, 2024, 11:38AM

• Tuesday 11AM May 21/24

  Online threat made against Winnipeg school, police investigating

  

  A Winnipeg school is working with Winnipeg police after a “threatening message” was posted online.

  © CTV | Tue, May 21, 2024, 11:17AM

• Tuesday 07AM May 21/24

  Winnipegger Kelsey Wog swims her way to 2nd Olympics appearance

  

  Winnipegger Kelsey Wog admits the sun is setting on her swimming career, but there's plenty of daylight left as she gears up for her second Olympics later this summer.  

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 7:09AM

• Tuesday 07AM May 21/24

  Trish Stratus to Appear at Winnipeg Comiccon

  

  Wrestling superstar and fitness icon Trish Stratus will appear at this year's Winnipeg Comiccon.

  © 2024. This article Trish Stratus to Appear at Winnipeg Comiccon appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Tue, May 21, 2024, 7:00AM

• Tuesday 05AM May 21/24

  Housing incentive program would offer Winnipeg developers up to $60K per unit

  

  Developers looking to build affordable housing in downtown Winnipeg could be eligible for up to $60,000 through a new proposed grant program.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 5:00AM

• Tuesday 05AM May 21/24

  CBC's over-the-air TV back after service outage due to Winnipeg tower repair

  

  CBC's over-the-air broadcast channels are back on air in Winnipeg after being unavailable due to repair work on a transmission tower Tuesday morning.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 5:00AM

• Tuesday 05AM May 21/24

  Neighbours on evacuation standby 'rattled,' concerned about access after apartment block residents ordered out

  

  The impact of the evacuation on May 9 of a 171-unit apartment building on Portage Avenue due to structural concerns is also being felt by neighbouring residents. People in 30 homes surrounding the now vacant complex remain on an evacuation watch.

  © CBC | Tue, May 21, 2024, 5:00AM

• Monday 05PM May 20/24

  U of M medical grad lashes out over ‘deafening silence’ on Gaza crisis

  A University of Manitoba college of medicine valedictorian used his graduation speech to accuse medical associations of their “deafening silence” on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, spurring controversy and a […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, May 20, 2024, 5:59PM

• Monday 05PM May 20/24

  Hail storm caused sewage leak into Red River after bypass system couldn't keep up

  

  A bypass system set up after a massive sewage leak earlier this year couldn't keep up with the flow after a hail storm last week, spilling more than 5.5 million litres of diluted sewage into the Red River.

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 5:54PM

• Monday 05PM May 20/24

  Boil water advisory in RM of Gimli lifted

  

  A boil water advisory in the RM of Gimli has ended.

  © CTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 5:42PM

• Monday 05PM May 20/24

  NDP picks nurse to run in Tuxedo byelection

  The Manitoba New Democrats have nominated a nurse to try to fill a seat left vacant by former premier Heather Stefanson in a byelection that comes just eight months after […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, May 20, 2024, 5:23PM

• Monday 05PM May 20/24

  Tuxedo byelection timing more trouble for Tories

  Premier Wab Kinew clearly knows that in politics, timing is everything. On the Monday of the Victoria Day long weekend, Kinew announced a byelection would be held June 18 for […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, May 20, 2024, 5:02PM

• Monday 04PM May 20/24

  Winnipeg firefighters put out house fire in William Whyte neighbourhood

  

  Fire crews were called to a home on Redwood Avenue in Winnipeg early Monday. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the building.

  © Global | Mon, May 20, 2024, 4:55PM

• Monday 03PM May 20/24

  Boil water advisory lifted for Gimli

  

  A boil water advisory in Gimli, Manitoba — roughly 80 kilometers north of Winnipeg — has been lifted. The RM placed the advisory after a power outage Saturday led to the failure of pumps at the Gimli Water Treatment Plant. Residents were asked to bring all water used for consumption to a rolling boil for […]

  The post Boil water advisory lifted for Gimli appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 3:16PM

• Monday 02PM May 20/24

  Residents of Cranberry Portage return home after evacuation due to massive wildfire

  

  As wildfires continue to spread across the country forcing thousands to evacuate, there is some good news in Manitoba. Residents forced to evacuate from a northern part of the province are set to head home, as fire crews continue to fight a nearby blaze. The fear and uncertainty more than 500 people faced after being evacuated from Cranberry Portage, […]

  The post Residents of Cranberry Portage return home after evacuation due to massive wildfire appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 2:56PM

• Monday 02PM May 20/24

  Manitoba NDP announce candidate for Tuxedo byelection

  

  Manitoba's NDP has nominated Carla Compton, a registered nurse, as the party's candidate for the June 18 Tuxedo byelection.

  © Global | Mon, May 20, 2024, 2:43PM

• Monday 02PM May 20/24

  Chief medical examiner tells inquest he’ll avoid ‘controversial’ cause of death

  Months after defending excited delirium as an acceptable cause of death, Manitoba’s chief medical examiner has appeared to distance himself from the term and vowed not to use it in […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, May 20, 2024, 2:42PM

• Monday 02PM May 20/24

  The costs of paying a living wage

  

  As the CFIB warns of consequences if provinces enact basic livable wages, a company already paying workers more says there are positives.

  The post The costs of paying a living wage appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 2:39PM

• Monday 02PM May 20/24

  Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC

  

  Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you're doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.

  © CTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 2:26PM

• Monday 01PM May 20/24

  Cannabis legalization coincided with uptick in ER visits from seniors: study

  

  A new study has linked the legalization of cannabis with a rise in the number of Ontario seniors visiting emergency rooms. The number of people aged 65 and over checking into ERs in Ontario for what amounted to cannabis poisoning grew sharply over an eight-year period, particularly after cannabis was legalized, according to the report […]

  The post Cannabis legalization coincided with uptick in ER visits from seniors: study appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 1:32PM

• Monday 01PM May 20/24

  Woman dies after being struck by vehicle near Portage and Woodhaven

  

  Winnipeg police say one person is dead after being struck by a car Sunday night. WPS responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision around 10:45 p.m., near Portage Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. The woman was taken to hospital in critical condition by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. It was later confirmed she had died from […]

  The post Woman dies after being struck by vehicle near Portage and Woodhaven appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 1:01PM

• Monday 12PM May 20/24

  Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle Sunday

  A woman is dead after being hit by a car Sunday night in St. James. Winnipeg police say they went to the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, May 20, 2024, 12:55PM

• Monday 12PM May 20/24

  Provincial byelection date set for former premier Stefanson’s vacant seat

  

  Voters in the electoral division of Tuxedo now know when they'll be heading to the polls a provincial byelection was called.

  The post Provincial byelection date set for former premier Stefanson’s vacant seat appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 12:51PM

• Monday 12PM May 20/24

  Feds announce national plan to fight auto theft

  

  The federal government announced a countrywide plan on fighting auto theft on Monday. In a press conference in Brampton, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft will focus on disrupting, dismantling, and prosecuting the organized crime groups involved in the thefts that have been rising at an alarming […]

  The post Feds announce national plan to fight auto theft appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 12:43PM

• Monday 12PM May 20/24

  Ribbon skirt workshop in Winnipeg helps pass on Indigenous tradition

  

  A ribbon skirt-making workshop in Winnipeg this weekend gave some participants a chance to learn about Indigenous culture while giving others an opportunity to connect with their roots. 

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 12:18PM

• Monday 12PM May 20/24

  Premier Wab Kinew announces Tuxedo byelection

  

  The by-election is slated for Tuesday, June 18. The Tuxedo seat was previously held by former Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, who resigned from politics earlier this month.

  © Global | Mon, May 20, 2024, 12:17PM

• Monday 12PM May 20/24

  Winnipeggers gather at the Leg for National Rainbow Week of Action rally

  

  Dozens of demonstrators gathered at the Manitoba Legislative Building Sunday for a rainbow equality rally in support of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

  © CTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 12:05PM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Manitoba wildfire evacuees to receive added financial support, Kinew says

  

  One-time payments of $200 for adults are being made available to Manitobans who are forced to evacuate their homes for more than seven days due to wildfire, Premier Wab Kinew says.

  © Global | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:48AM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle along Portage Avenue: Winnipeg police

  

  Winnipeg police is investigating after a woman was hit by a vehicle and later died from her injuries Sunday.

  © CTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:44AM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Pedestrian killed in Portage Ave. crash Sunday: Winnipeg police

  

  Police say a vehicle headed eastbound on Portage Avenue struck a pedestrian Sunday night. The woman suffered critical injuries and died of her injuries in hospital.

  © Global | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:31AM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Valedictorian's speech calling for Gaza ceasefire ripples through U of Manitoba community

  

  A valedictorian's speech for medicine grads at University of Manitoba that addressed the war in Gaza is spurring reactions beyond the convocation hall, as some students and faculty disagree on whether the message was fit for the moment.

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:29AM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Manitoba Premier Announces Tuxedo Byelection for June 18

  

  Manitoba voters living in the Tuxedo constituency will be heading to the polls to fill the seat left by former premier Heather Stefanson.

  © 2024. This article Manitoba Premier Announces Tuxedo Byelection for June 18 appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:15AM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Pedestrian Dies After St. James Crash Sunday Night

  

  Winnipeg police say a woman died on Sunday night after a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle.

  © 2024. This article Pedestrian Dies After St. James Crash Sunday Night appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:10AM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Environment Canada adopts B.C. model to warn of smoke hazards

  

  Last year's record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air pollution as hazardous smoke drifted across the country, and now Environment Canada says it is following in B.C.'s footsteps to improve how it measures and reports air quality risks to the public.

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:10AM

• Monday 11AM May 20/24

  Woman dies after vehicle-pedestrian collision near Portage Avenue

  

  A pedestrian is dead after a collision with a vehicle Sunday evening. 

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 11:09AM

• Monday 10AM May 20/24

  Manitoba premier says more financial support available for wildfire evacuees

  

  The Manitoba government says emergency financial support will be available for residents of Cranberry Portage and surrounding communities who have been forced from their homes by a nearby wildfire. The assistance is available to those under mandatory evacuation due to wildfires for seven days or more. Eligible adults will receive $200 and eligible children will receive $100. […]

  The post Manitoba premier says more financial support available for wildfire evacuees appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 10:57AM

• Monday 10AM May 20/24

  Clock is ticking to name candidates as Manitoba NDP calls Tuxedo byelection for June 18

  

  The electoral seat of former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson is up for grabs — and both the governing NDP and a Liberal candidate who's previously had byelection success against the Tories believe the conditions are ripe for a steal.

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 10:49AM

• Monday 10AM May 20/24

  Premier Kinew announces byelection date for Heather Stefanson's former constituency

  

  Premier Wab Kinew announced Monday a byelection will be held in Tuxedo on June 18.

  © CTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 10:24AM

• Monday 09AM May 20/24

  Thirteen years behind bars for slitting sister’s throat

  A Manitoba woman who slit her sister’s throat in a drug-fuelled fit of rage and grief, leaving her gravely wounded sibling to stumble half a kilometre for help, has been […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Mon, May 20, 2024, 9:14AM

• Monday 08AM May 20/24

  Boil water advisory lifted in Gimli

  

  A boil water advisory in Gimli was lifted Monday afternoon. 

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 8:31AM

• Monday 07AM May 20/24

  Punjabi women's festival returns for its seventh year

  

  Members of Winnipeg’s Punjabi community celebrated the return of an annual cultural event over the weekend.

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 7:44AM

• Monday 07AM May 20/24

  Red Lobster probes 'endless shrimp' losses after bankruptcy filing

  

  U.S.-based restaurant chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Florida court after securing $100 million in financing commitments from its existing lenders, the company said on Sunday.

  © CTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 7:10AM

• Monday 07AM May 20/24

  Investing in Animal Care

  

  As hog farmers work to raise safe and nutritious pork, they also strive to provide the best possible care for their pigs, ensuring their animals remain healthy and comfortable year-round.

  © 2024. This article Investing in Animal Care appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Mon, May 20, 2024, 7:00AM

• Monday 06AM May 20/24

  Judge in Trump's hush money trial threatened to throw witness out of court for behavior on stand

  

  Michael Cohen testified Monday that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from his ex-boss Donald Trump’s company, an admission defence lawyers hope to use to undermine Cohen’s credibility.

  © CTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 6:49AM

• Monday 06AM May 20/24

  ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu

  

  The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war.

  The post ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 6:17AM

• Monday 06AM May 20/24

  Winnipeg police changing anti-theft tactics as retailers warn shoplifters turning more violent

  

  Winnipeg store owners say shoplifters have become far more brazen, as police are trying to change up the tactics they're using to crack down on the problem.

  © CBC | Mon, May 20, 2024, 6:00AM

• Monday 05AM May 20/24

  This wildfire season, changes are coming to better inform people about smoke hazards

  

  Environment Canada hopes several changes being made this year will improve how air quality-related health risks are communicated and understood by the public.

  The post This wildfire season, changes are coming to better inform people about smoke hazards appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Mon, May 20, 2024, 5:00AM

• Sunday 09PM May 19/24

  ‘No sign of life’ at crash site of helicopter carrying Iran’s president, others

  

  Rescuers on Monday found a helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials that had apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran the day before, though “no sign of life” was detected, state media reported. As the sun rose Monday, rescuers saw the helicopter from a […]

  The post ‘No sign of life’ at crash site of helicopter carrying Iran’s president, others appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 9:38PM

• Sunday 06PM May 19/24

  PICS: Indigenous folk perform Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on the third day of Manito Ahbee Festival

  Indigenous community dancers performed at the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on the third and final day of the 19th annual Manito Ahbee Festival. The festivities at Red River Exhibition Park […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, May 19, 2024, 6:53PM

• Sunday 06PM May 19/24

  New 4-year contract lacking in key areas, some Manitoba nurses say

  

  Some nurses in health jurisdictions where a new, four-year contract was ratified last week aren't happy about it, citing a wage gap between full and part-time staff and not enough action to address issues around burnout and safety. 

  © CBC | Sun, May 19, 2024, 6:19PM

• Sunday 06PM May 19/24

  Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

  

  Xander Schauffele faced yet another major champion down the stretch and this time delivered some magic of his own. He swirled in a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win the PGA Championship for his first major championship in another thriller at Valhalla. The birdie putt denied Bryson DeChambeau — and LIV […]

  The post Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 6:19PM

• Sunday 05PM May 19/24

  ‘Wonderful community’: Manito Ahbee Festival wraps up its 19th year

  

  Around 15,000 people passed through Red River Exhibition Park this weekend to mark the 19th annual Manito Ahbee Festival celebrating Indigenous culture and heritage.

  © CTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 5:50PM

• Sunday 05PM May 19/24

  Toronto charity stepping up to help firefighters battle wildland fires in Western Canada

  

  GlobalMedic, based in Toronto, is working to produce portable water pumpers that can ship across Canada and easily put on pickup trucks.

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  © CityTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 5:40PM

• Sunday 05PM May 19/24

  Crash sends 2 Winnipeg police officers to hospital

  

  Two Winnipeg Police Service officers were taken to hospital in stable condition after a crash involving a WPS vehicle and pickup truck at St. Anne's Road and Abinojii Mikanah Sunday afternoon.

  © CBC | Sun, May 19, 2024, 5:20PM

• Sunday 05PM May 19/24

  Mixed emotions as wildfire evacuees are allowed to return home

  

  Evacuees from Cranberry Portage were allowed to return home Sunday after hundreds were evacuated due to a major wildfire threatening the area.

  © CTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 5:12PM

• Sunday 04PM May 19/24

  Manitoba First Nations mother strives to inspire others, challenge beauty norms at Miss Indigenous Canada pageant

  

  Ocean Bruyere was seriously considering just going to sleep. The deadline to apply for Miss Indigenous Canada was that night – a few hours away. The 27-year-old Anishinaabe mother from Manitoba’s Sagkeeng First Nation was feeling exhausted from the work she does in the community — as a teacher, an action therapist, and a mentor […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 4:47PM

• Sunday 04PM May 19/24

  Two officers taken to hospital after Abinojii Mikanah crash

  

  A major artery in Winnipeg dealt with significant backups after a crash involving a police cruiser, which sent two officers to hospital.

  © CTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 4:21PM

• Sunday 04PM May 19/24

  Officer taken to hospital after Abinojii Mikanah crash

  

  A major artery in Winnipeg is dealing with significant backups after a crash involving a police cruiser.

  © CTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 4:21PM

• Sunday 03PM May 19/24

  'A special bird': The unbreakable bond between purple martins and humans

  

  Flashes of purple darting across the sky mixed with the serenading sound of songs will be noticed more with spring in full force in Manitoba.

  © CTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 3:39PM

• Sunday 02PM May 19/24

  Boil water advisory issued for RM of Gimli

  

  A boil water advisory has been issued for the RM of Gimli.

  © CTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 2:42PM

• Sunday 02PM May 19/24

  'Distinguished gentlemen' suit up for fundraising Winnipeg motorcycle ride

  

  A few dozen Winnipeg motorcycle riders put on their finest suits and hopped onto their classic and vintage-style motorcycles Sunday to raise funds and awareness for men's mental health and prostate cancer research. CBC's Justin Fraser talked with Marc Perreault and Louis Rondeau, the local co-hosts of the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride, about the annual event that began in Australia and has spread around the world.

  © CBC | Sun, May 19, 2024, 2:34PM

• Sunday 02PM May 19/24

  Winnipeg committee to vote on 1972 plane crash memorial

  

  A key vote at Winnipeg city hall this week will determine whether a memorial honouring the young victims of a devastating plane crash 52 years ago in St. James will be a step closer to reality. 

  © CBC | Sun, May 19, 2024, 2:33PM

• Sunday 02PM May 19/24

  Boil water advisory issued for Gimli, Man.

  

  Officials say a pump failure at the community's water treatment plant Saturday resulted in a temporary loss of pressure, making the water unsafe for direct consumption.

  © Global | Sun, May 19, 2024, 2:11PM

• Sunday 01PM May 19/24

  Cranberry Portage, Man. residents return home after wildfire

  

  Hundreds of evacuees from the northern Manitoba community were allowed to return home Sunday, over a week after a 37,000-hectare wildfire forced them to leave.

  © Global | Sun, May 19, 2024, 1:33PM

• Sunday 01PM May 19/24

  Winnipeg man attempts to run over two people in stolen pickup truck, police say

  

  Police allege a 29-year-old Winnipeg man in a stolen truck tried to run over two bystanders in separate incidents during a crime spree last week that ended with the suspect attempting to set the vehicle on fire. The Winnipeg Police Service says it received a report Thursday around 5 p.m. that a vehicle had collided […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 1:32PM

• Sunday 01PM May 19/24

  ‘Everybody is very happy to be home’

  Dolly Charlette couldn’t help but cry Sunday morning as she returned to her home in Cranberry Portage, a little more than one week after she and hundreds of residents fled […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, May 19, 2024, 1:13PM

• Sunday 01PM May 19/24

  ‘Everybody is very happy to be home’

  Dolly Charlette couldn’t help but cry Sunday morning as she returned to her home in Cranberry Portage, a little more than one week after she and hundreds of residents fled […]

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Sun, May 19, 2024, 1:13PM

• Sunday 12PM May 19/24

  Winnipeg police seize weapons, cocaine, fentanyl from downtown apartment: WPS

  

  Police say a 23-year-old Winnipeg man is facing multiple charges after officers allegedly seized several weapons, drugs and cash from a downtown apartment Saturday morning. The Winnipeg Police Service says it was called around 6 a.m. to the apartment complex on Cumberland Avenue near Carlton Street for the report of a man with a gun. […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 12:45PM

• Sunday 12PM May 19/24

  20 Quebec forest firefighters sent to Manitoba to help battle wildfires

  

  Even though the rain of recent days has given respite to those fighting forest fires in western Canada, they are receiving reinforcements from Quebec. The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) announced Sunday that around 20 forest firefighters as well as a SOPFEU representative were deployed to Manitoba. A SOPFEU information officer […]

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  © CityTV | Sun, May 19, 2024, 12:16PM