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• Wednesday 06PM Apr 20/22

  Don’t take things for granted, Ukrainian refugees share story of life on the run following Russian invasion

  

  Imagine being in your hometown, living in peace and then one day, all of that is taken away. That continues to be a reality for millions of Ukrainians, including Serhiy and Olena Hrushytska. “They were bombing civilians. Civilian place, civil homes. Many civilians died and ran away. We are victims of hate,” explained Olena Hrushytska, […]

  The post Don’t take things for granted, Ukrainian refugees share story of life on the run following Russian invasion appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 6:56PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba Eyes Teacher College, More Online Learning as Part of Education Changes

  WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is trying for a second time to reform education in the province, but this time without planning to eliminate elected school boards.

  © 2022. This article Manitoba Eyes Teacher College, More Online Learning as Part of Education Changes appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 6:40PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 20/22

  Inadmissible: How a U.S. policy is wreaking havoc on the lives of Iranian-Canadians

  

  More than a decade after their conscription in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian-Canadians have become casualties of a geopolitical conflict that doesn't involve them.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 6:00PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  Inquest called into 2019 death of man in RCMP holding cell in The Pas

  

  Manitoba's chief medical examiner has called an inquest into the 2019 death of a man inside an RCMP holding cell in The Pas.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:59PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba eyes teacher college, more online learning as part of education changes

  The Manitoba government is trying for a second time to reform education in the province, but this time without planning to eliminate elected school boards. The Progressive Conservative government faced widespread public opposition last year when it announced plans to wipe out all elected English-language school boards, and eventually backed down. “We heard loud and […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:58PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  STELTER: No Manitoban student should go to school hungry

  Imagine sitting in class trying to soak a new math concept but instead of hearing your teacher’s instruction, you could only hear your stomach grumbling. This is a reality for many students in Manitoba who go to school hungry. In 2020, the Breakfast Club of Canada said more than 2 million Canadian students risk going […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:57PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  Inquest called after man died in an RCMP cell in The Pas

  

  An inquest has been called into the death of a man from The Pas who died after spending a night in an RCMP cell.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:47PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba municipalities get funding to help cut energy consumption, lower bills

  

  Four Manitoba communities will get funding to hire and train energy efficiency advocates to help their residents cut back their energy consumption and lower their bills, the province announced Tuesday.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:45PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  How to save at the grocery store amid rising food prices

  

  As of March, Canada's food inflation rate has risen 8.7 per cent year over year, according to Statistics Canada.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:31PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba Could See Overland Flooding with Weather System

  Manitoba flood forecasters are tracking a weather system that could bring a rain and snow mix of upwards of 30 centimetres of snow this week.

  © 2022. This article Manitoba Could See Overland Flooding with Weather System appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:15PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  New Mexico fines film company over Alec Baldwin shooting

  

  New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October. New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau said Rust Movie Productions must pay $136,793, […]

  The post New Mexico fines film company over Alec Baldwin shooting appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:10PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba Métis leader to ask Pope Francis to bless Louis Riel's grave

  

  The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) will ask Pope Francis to bless the grave of Louis Riel during a papal visit to Canada expected in late July.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:09PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 20/22

  Saskatchewan First Nation says 14 burials at former residential school

  

  A Saskatchewan First Nation says 14 possible burials have been found at the site of a former residential school north of Regina. Chief Byron Bitternose of the George Gordon First Nation says the findings follow months of work with ground-penetrating radar. The George Gordon Indian Residential School was first established by the Anglican Church of […]

  The post Saskatchewan First Nation says 14 burials at former residential school appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:03PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 20/22

  Province launches strategy to revitalize Francophone tourism in Manitoba

  

  The province has announced a new strategy aimed at broadening Manitoba’s Francophone tourism experiences to draw more travellers to our province.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 4:53PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 20/22

  AMC acting grand chief steps down to run for NDP

  Just about one month after being named the acting grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, (AMC) Eric Redhead has now stepped away from the position, and he now has his sights set on provincial politics and a seat in the Manitoba Legislature. Redhead, who was serving his second term as the chief of […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 4:50PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 20/22

  Uber driver unhappy with company removing mask policy: ‘I’ll drive away and cancel’

  

  An Uber driver says the company’s move to remove mandatory masking is not safe and is putting her at risk. Uber Canada says masks will no longer be required for drivers or riders beginning Friday. The company says it still strongly recommends wearing a mask and that drivers will have the option to require riders […]

  The post Uber driver unhappy with company removing mask policy: ‘I’ll drive away and cancel’ appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 4:29PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 20/22

  Province prepares for more precipitation this weekend

  The Manitoba government says it’s gearing up for a potentially “significant” precipitation system this weekend that could bring up to four eight centimetres to the province. The province says the system may fall as rain or snow, bringing up to 30 centimetres of snow and the remainder as rain in the central and southern Manitoba […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 4:02PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 20/22

  Years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk

  

  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers to end Disney's government in a move that jeopardizes the symbiotic relationship between the state and company.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 3:48PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba exploring more online learning as part of education changes

  

  The Manitoba government is trying for a second time to reform education in the province, but this time without planning to eliminate elected school boards. The Progressive Conservative government faced widespread public opposition last year when it announced plans to wipe out all elected English-language school boards, and eventually backed down. The government is going […]

  The post Manitoba exploring more online learning as part of education changes appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 3:43PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 20/22

  Rural Manitoba teacher faces charges of sexual assault, sexual interference

  

  A teacher in Ste. Anne, Man., is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual interfence involving a minor, according to police.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 3:42PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 20/22

  Spring melt, wet weather system could lead to more flooding in Manitoba

  

  Manitoba’s infrastructure minister says there have been unique challenges with flood forecasting and the spring melt as the province prepares to be hit by another wet weather system. Doyle Piwnuik says it’s not clear yet exactly where the upcoming storm will hit but it could lead to some overland flooding in areas that receive the […]

  The post Spring melt, wet weather system could lead to more flooding in Manitoba appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 3:32PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 20/22

  AMC to participate in inquiry into the death of Eishia Hudson: judge

  A judge has ruled that the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) will be one of the organizations allowed to participate in an upcoming inquest into the death of Eishia Hudson, a 16-year-old girl who was shot and killed by a Winnipeg police officer during an incident in April of 2020. On April 14, Chief Judge […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 3:16PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 20/22

  Finally in playoffs, first-place Winnipeg Ice trying to take measured approach against underdog Raiders

  Over the last three seasons, the Winnipeg Ice has compiled a .703 winning percentage, while putting together a record of 109-39-7 — and yet it’s a team with virtually zero playoff experience. All of that will change on Friday night when the Western Hockey League’s top team takes on the Prince Albert Raiders in the […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 3:04PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 20/22

  Jury hears details of arrest of man accused in Eduardo Balaquit’s disappearance

  

  A detective with the Winnipeg Police Service recounted the night officers first arrested 36-year-old Kyle Alexander Pietz in their investigation into the June 2018 disappearance of 59-year-old Eduardo Balaquit.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 2:42PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba announces second attempt to overhaul the education system

  

  The Manitoba Government outlined broad strokes Wednesday of its second attempt to overhaul the education system.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 2:38PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 20/22

  Winnipeg Police Make Multiple Drug Trafficking Arrests

  Winnipeg police recently made two separate arrests related to drug trafficking investigations within the city.

  © 2022. This article Winnipeg Police Make Multiple Drug Trafficking Arrests appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 2:37PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 20/22

  Impending storm could create moderate to major flooding in Red River Valley

  

  Manitoba could face a moderate to major flood along the Red River if an approaching storm system, being eyed nervously by forecasters, leaves as big an impact as expected.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 2:31PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 20/22

  Is it safe to fly while unmasked? What experts, airlines and science say

  

  With U.S. airlines now allowing passengers to fly on domestic flights without wearing masks following a ruling from a Florida judge, experts are still urging air travellers to keep their masks on as the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron continues to spread.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 2:24PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 20/22

  Is the new normal too expensive? Inflation creating affordability concerns

  

  With Canada's annual inflation at its highest point in over 30 years, experts say Canadians can anticipate everything from filling up your car to eating at a restaurant with friends to cost more than what it used to, warning that prices will likely not decrease for some time.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 1:57PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba eyes teacher college, more online learning as part of education changes

  

  The government had planned to eliminate elected English-language school boards, but scrapped the idea after much public opposition.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 1:36PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 20/22

  Avian Flu Found in Manitoba as Contagious Strain Sweeps Over North America

  WINNIPEG — Government officials are confirming avian flu has been found in Manitoba as a highly contagious strain sweeps over North America.

  © 2022. This article Avian Flu Found in Manitoba as Contagious Strain Sweeps Over North America appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 1:33PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 20/22

  Overland flooding a risk as Manitoba braces for more snow, rain: province

  

  The latest precipitation comes after a late-season winter storm brought a significant amount of precipitation last week.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 1:16PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Significant precipitation expected this weekend in Manitoba; flooding possible in hardest hit areas

  

  Overland flooding could happen in the coming days as significant precipitation could be arriving this weekend.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:52PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Avian flu cases found in Manitoba

  Avian influenza has been found in two wild bird samples in Manitoba, the province announced Wednesday. Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development advises that two cases were found, one in a flock of snow geese near Waskada and the other from a bald eagle in the Dauphin area. The cases were confirmed to be the […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:48PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Quebec judge bans father from taking son to COVID-19 protests

  

  A Quebec judge has ruled a mother can have her young son vaccinated against the novel coronavirus without the father’s consent and ordered the father not to take the child to COVID-19 protests. In a ruling dated April 12, Superior Court Justice Nathalie Pelletier sides with the 10-year-old’s mother, who says she learned the boy’s […]

  The post Quebec judge bans father from taking son to COVID-19 protests appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:46PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba commits $9M to bolster youth employment projects

  

  Manitoba is providing $9 million to bolster youth employment opportunities for the summer season.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:38PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Coun. Scott Gillingham proposes new construction advisor in campaign-style announcement

  

  Coun. Scott Gillingham, who has said he'll likely run for mayor, is proposing changes to the way Winnipeg manages large construction projects.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:32PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Charges laid after drugs, stolen vehicles found at RM of Rockwood home

  

  A man and woman from Winnipeg are facing charges after Stonewall RCMP found drugs, guns and stolen vehicles at a rural Manitoba home on Sunday.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:28PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  One arrested after kilo of meth, cash found in Winnipeg home: police

  

  A Winnipeg man is facing a number of charges after police found about $21,000 worth of methamphetamine in a Main Street home.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:21PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Federal government announces investment in green technology for heavy equipment vehicles

  

  The federal government is making it easier for Canadians to purchase and adopt green technology.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:14PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Two Arrested in Drugs, Weapons Seizure in RM of Rockwood

  Two people from Winnipeg have been arrested following the seizure of weapons and drugs in the RM of Rockwood.

  © 2022. This article Two Arrested in Drugs, Weapons Seizure in RM of Rockwood appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:11PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  $21,000 in meth seized during arrest of ‘known drug trafficker’: Winnipeg police

  

  Police said the raid turned up 1.5 kg of meth — with a street value of $21,000 — as well as cash packed in bundles, drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, and an airsoft gun.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:09PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba officials to reveal details on education system reform plan

  

  Manitobans will soon learn how the provincial government intends to change the public education system, after abandoning its unpopular Bill 64.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:02PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba investing $9M to help young Manitobans get summer jobs

  

  The Manitoba government is investing $9 million to help young people get summer jobs.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 12:01PM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 20/22

  2 suspected cases of avian flu now confirmed in Manitoba, province says

  

  The province has now confirmed that two suspected cases of avian influenza in Manitoba have tested positive for the H5N1 subvariant.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 11:45AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 20/22

  What happens to your car when you hit potholes?

  

  As temperatures rise and snow melts, cities across Canada are faced with the annual pothole plight. Drivers are being advised to take care when navigating the streets because hitting a pothole can do serious damage to vehicles. “One big pothole can rip the steering wheel out of your hands and then might also cause an […]

  The post What happens to your car when you hit potholes? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 11:33AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 20/22

  2 separate cases of avian flu found in wild Manitoba birds, province warns

  

  Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development said one sample came from snow geese in Waskada, and the other from a bald eagle near Dauphin.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 11:31AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 20/22

  Avian flu confirmed in wild bird samples from southern Manitoba

  

  The province has confirmed the presence of avian influenza has been found in two different wild bird samples in Manitoba.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 11:04AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 20/22

  Winnipeg football coach ‘disgusted’ after former colleague charged with sexually assaulting students

  

  A Winnipeg football coach is calling for major change after a former teacher and coach was arrested and charged with several counts of sexual assault. Geordie Wilson, head coach for the Winnipeg Rifles in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), is speaking out and calling for immediate change to protect students. “I want to make […]

  The post Winnipeg football coach ‘disgusted’ after former colleague charged with sexually assaulting students appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 11:02AM

• Wednesday 10AM Apr 20/22

  Winnipeg Goldeyes Sign Former All-Star Pitcher, Pair of Bats

  The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed three players to the 2022 roster, including right-handed pitcher Alex Manasa, outfielder Eric Rivera, and infielder Andrew Martinez.

  © 2022. This article Winnipeg Goldeyes Sign Former All-Star Pitcher, Pair of Bats appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 10:54AM

• Wednesday 10AM Apr 20/22

  Police identify man shot to death at West End apartment

  

  Ira Hayes Disbrowe, 26, has been identified as the man who was fatally shot at an apartment block in Winnipeg's West End on Monday.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 10:43AM

• Wednesday 10AM Apr 20/22

  One man found dead inside burning home in Winnipeg’s North End

  

  Winnipeg police are investigating what they describe as a “suspicious death,” after the body of a man was found at a home on fire in the city’s North End on Wednesday. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service were called to the scene of an active fire at a two-storey home on Flora Avenue near McKenzie Street around […]

  The post One man found dead inside burning home in Winnipeg’s North End appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 10:15AM

• Wednesday 10AM Apr 20/22

  'Anxiety we don't need right now': Kenora woman left in lurch by Sunwing delays

  

  It took more than two years for Tania Cameron's vacation to Varadero to finally happen, and now it's lasting longer than planned.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 10:07AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  Police Investigating Suspicious Death After Man Dies in Fire

  Winnipeg police are investigating a man's death as suspicious after the deceased victim was found following a fire early Wednesday.

  © 2022. This article Police Investigating Suspicious Death After Man Dies in Fire appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:55AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  WFH vs. the office: Employers met with demands as pandemic rules ease

  

  Many people are being ushered back into the office in the age of COVID, but some don't appear to be willing to budge when it comes to certain demands.

  The post WFH vs. the office: Employers met with demands as pandemic rules ease appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:54AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war

  

  Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine, the All England Club announced Wednesday. Among the prominent men’s players affected by the ban are reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who recently reached No. 1 in the ATP rankings and is […]

  The post Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:49AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  Police investigating suspicious death after early morning fire in Winnipeg's North End

  

  Winnipeg police are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found dead following an early morning house fire in the city's North End.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:44AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  Winnipeg police investigating suspicious death after man dies in fire

  

  Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service are investigating what they describe as a suspicious death after a man died in a fire.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:39AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death at site of Winnipeg fire

  

  A man was found dead Wednesday morning by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews, who were on scene to tackle a fire.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:29AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  Winnipeg police identify victim in West End shooting

  

  Winnipeg police officers have identified the 26-year-old man who died after a shooting at a West End apartment this week.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:25AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 20/22

  Winnipeg cops identify victim in fatal West End shooting Monday

  

  Ira Hayes Disbrowe, 26, was found with serious injuries at a Sargent Avenue apartment around 5 p.m., and rushed to hospital in critical condition, where he later died.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 9:06AM

• Wednesday 08AM Apr 20/22

  Netflix considers ads as it works to address password sharing

  

  Netflix is considering changes it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.

  The post Netflix considers ads as it works to address password sharing appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 8:39AM

• Wednesday 08AM Apr 20/22

  One winning ticket sold in Ontario for $60 million Lotto Max jackpot, Winnipeg ticket a winner

  Someone in Ontario is waking up $60 million richer and a lucky person who purchased a ticket in Winnipeg is getting a nice windfall as well. There was a single jackpot winning ticket sold in Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw. The winning numbers are 1, 6, 10, 27, 42, 45 and 50, and the bonus is […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 8:38AM

• Wednesday 07AM Apr 20/22

  Who will be part of the inquest into Eishia Hudson's death

  

  The family of a teenage girl shot and killed by police, the Winnipeg Police Service and two advocacy groups with be part of the inquest into the death of Eishia Hudson.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 7:53AM

• Wednesday 07AM Apr 20/22

  From Odesa, by way of Pinawa, with love

  

  The horses watch with cursory interest as three-year-old Timur Mykholevskiy tries to scramble over the lower planks of a fence that leads away from the pen.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 7:50AM

• Wednesday 07AM Apr 20/22

  Canada’s inflation skyrockets to levels not seen since 1991

  

  The Ukraine conflict continues to be the centre of cost of living woes, as Statistics Canada reports the CPI in March hit 6.7 per cent year over year.

  The post Canada’s inflation skyrockets to levels not seen since 1991 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 7:45AM

• Wednesday 07AM Apr 20/22

  Climate Change Investments Now Reduce Future Costs, Report Finds

  Spending money now to avoid the worst effects of climate change later will literally pay for itself, according to a new analysis.

  © 2022. This article Climate Change Investments Now Reduce Future Costs, Report Finds appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 7:06AM

• Wednesday 06AM Apr 20/22

  Russia pressures Mariupol as it focuses on Ukraine’s east

  

  Russian forces pressured a stubborn pocket of resistance in Mariupol amid renewed hopes Wednesday for an evacuation of thousands of civilians from the shattered port city that is a key battleground in Moscow’s new onslaught to take control of Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland. In addition to pounding Mariupol, Russian forces have intensified their attacks along […]

  The post Russia pressures Mariupol as it focuses on Ukraine’s east appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 6:45AM

• Wednesday 06AM Apr 20/22

  Long lines, delays persist for Sunwing passengers at Pearson Airport

  

  Sunwing passengers continue to face long lines and delays at Pearson Airport as the airline continues to be impacted by a network-wide system glitch. At least 15 flights out of Toronto are delayed on Wednesday and another 13 flights set to arrive at the airport have also been pushed back. Dozens of flights from Toronto […]

  The post Long lines, delays persist for Sunwing passengers at Pearson Airport appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 6:20AM

• Wednesday 05AM Apr 20/22

  Letters: April 20, 2022

  Dear Winter How can we miss you if you don’t go away? You certainly outdid yourself this year, I must say. Bitter temperatures and record-breaking snowfall do not a pleasant season make, but we are Canadians, not a bunch of wimpy amateurs. Let’s just say it’s been invigorating, but now you are overstaying your welcome […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:46AM

• Wednesday 05AM Apr 20/22

  Manitoba cannabis shops face tough competition as stores now outnumber Tim Hortons coffee shops

  

  Manitobans can now find more cannabis stores than they can Tim Hortons coffee shops. Manitoba has 154 cannabis retailers in the province compared with just over 100 Tim Hortons locations.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:11AM

• Wednesday 05AM Apr 20/22

  Remove bird feeders, bird baths to prevent avian flu spread, Manitoba wildlife centre asks

  

  A Manitoba wildlife rehabilitation centre is taking a number of precautions to stop the spread of the highly contagious and deadly Avian Influenza, and is calling on people to do the same.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 20, 2022, 5:00AM

• Tuesday 10PM Apr 19/22

  Canadian air travellers carry on as U.S. dumps mask rules

  

  In the wake of the U.S no longer enforcing its mask mandate on domestic flights, local travellers were left to ponder Canada’s next move. Some passengers reportedly removed their masks mid-flight ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 10:52PM

• Tuesday 10PM Apr 19/22

  Jets blanked in the Big Apple, drop 3-0 decision to Rangers

  

  The Winnipeg Jets miserable road trip continued with a 3-0 loss to the New York Rangers Tuesday night in the Big Apple.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 10:05PM

• Tuesday 10PM Apr 19/22

  Jets play better, but suffer shutout loss to Rangers in New York

  If you thought the Winnipeg Jets played a better game in their 3-0 loss to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night than they did in their previous two outings in Florida, you’d be right. If you thought, however, that made any difference to the overall feeling within the team, you’d be dead wrong. Sure, […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 10:01PM

• Tuesday 09PM Apr 19/22

  $50M to clean up old mines — even as new ones explored

  

  Environment Minister Jeff Wharton has announced money to clean up old mine sites but has little to say about the potential for new mining in a provincial park that’s causing ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 9:32PM

• Tuesday 09PM Apr 19/22

  Winnipeg city councillor wants donations through property taxes for reconciliation

  

  Before committee meetings begin at Winnipeg City Hall, there is a land acknowledgement that states Winnipeg is located on the Treaty 1 Territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis Nation. Now a city Councillor wants to turn these words into dollars.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 9:18PM

• Tuesday 09PM Apr 19/22

  Transparency questioned after Ontario school district pulls Cree author's book

  

  Ontario school board trustees are seeking transparency and clarity after a Winnipeg-based Cree author's children's book was temporarily pulled from schools over complaints.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 9:05PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 19/22

  Jets drop 3rd in a row as playoff hopes dim in shutout loss to Rangers

  

  Ryan Strome scored twice, Adam Fox added a goal and Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves as the New York Rangers recorded a third-straight shutout and their 50th win of the season, 3-0 over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 8:56PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 19/22

  Sunwing flight delays leaves Kenora woman grounded in Cuba

  

  A Kenora woman vacationing in Cuba is one of thousands of travellers experiencing delays after a holiday destination airline experienced system issues.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 8:53PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 19/22

  New chief elected to Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba calls it the 'biggest honour' of his life

  

  Members of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba elected Gordon Bluesky as the newest chief of the First Nation on Monday.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 8:36PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 19/22

  Family, family advocates, police among parties to speak at inquiry over Eishia Hudson's death

  

  Four parties have been granted permission to participate in an inquest into the death of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson, who was shot by a Winnipeg police officer two years ago.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 8:10PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 19/22

  From Odesa, by way of Pinawa, with love

  

  WRZEŚNIA, Poland — The horses watch with cursory interest as three-year-old Timur Mykholevskiy tries to scramble over the lower planks of a fence that leads away from the pen. It’s ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 8:09PM

• Tuesday 08PM Apr 19/22

  After flunking Bill 64, Manitoba tries again with school reform announcement Wednesday

  

  The Manitoba government got a rewrite in trying to reform public schooling — and tomorrow, it will announce how the system is moving forward. 

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 8:05PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 19/22

  Rural schools suffer historic run of bad weather shutdowns

  

  Some rural students in Manitoba have missed nearly three weeks of instruction in 2021-22, as a result of stormy conditions and frigid temperatures. In addition to COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions, families and ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 7:23PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 19/22

  Premier OK with spending millions on private nurses

  

  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says she has no issue with health authorities funnelling millions of dollars to private nursing agencies, after more than $36 million was spent covering chronic staff ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 7:23PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 19/22

  Ottawa, premiers get ready for annual spring dance

  

  There’s a reason why the federal government is reluctant to boost health-care transfers to the provinces beyond its existing funding formula: it gets virtually no political credit for handing over ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 7:23PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 19/22

  Router failure forces city hall to shuffle schedule

  

  A technology failure forced the postponement of a committee meeting at city hall Tuesday, as it disrupted City of Winnipeg-operated websites, email and web-conferencing for hours. City spokesman Kalen Qually said ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 7:17PM

• Tuesday 07PM Apr 19/22

  Family of mother and kids killed in Portage la Prairie devastated by loss: ‘It’s just a nightmare’

  

  The mother of 32-year-old Shantelle Murphy, whose body was found along with her two children after a fire at their Portage la Prairie home April 10, says the family is devastated.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 7:05PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 19/22

  Thief tells manslaughter trial he broke into van, stole wallet on night Balaquit went missing

  

  Hours after Eduardo Balaquit was last seen alive, Lesley Walker was attempting to use one of the dead man’s credit cards at several inner-city convenience stores, a Manitoba Court of ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:52PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 19/22

  Rescuing firefighters: fund pays for mental health treatment

  

  As a youngster, Paul Lafrance was inspired by a mentor to become a firefighter. In November 1995, he achieved his dream and joined the Winnipeg fire department to help save lives. In ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:52PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 19/22

  Jets star Kyle Connor’s bid for Lady Byng a no-brainer

  When the scribes of the hockey world come together to hash out end-of-season awards later this month, the Winnipeg Jets won’t find too many of their players pushing for major hardware. Such is the case when a miserable season ends well outside of the playoff line. But one award that sidesteps all of that is […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:48PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 19/22

  Manitoba RCMP, families issue emotional plea to help solve northern homicide case

  

  Manitoba RCMP are turning to the public to help find out what happened to two young people who were killed in a remote northern First Nation last September.

  © CBC | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:45PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 19/22

  STELTER: An enjoyable downtown Winnipeg starts by eliminating cars

  One of the biggest hindrances in making downtown Winnipeg an accessible, safe and enjoyable place to be is also one of this city’s biggest obsessions — cars. This week, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ released some figures that indicated an increase in visits to downtown, which can largely be attributed to people returning to the office after […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:09PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 19/22

  Wildlife Haven adapting to cases of Avian Influenza in Manitoba

  

  The Avian Influenza is creating some cause for concern as there have been two confirmed cases reported in the province.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:06PM

• Tuesday 06PM Apr 19/22

  Mothers appeal for help in homicide of couple

  

  Two mothers have made an emotional plea for residents of a small northern reserve to reveal any information that could help RCMP investigate the homicide of their adult children last ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 6:02PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 19/22

  67-year-old man dies after tractor overturns in water-filled ditch: RCMP

  

  A Manitoba man has died after the tractor he was using to clear snow overturned and trapped him in a ditch.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 5:48PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 19/22

  Witness in Eduardo Balaquit homicide trial testifies about vehicle break-in, stolen bankcards and fraudulent transactions

  

  A trial for the man accused of manslaughter in the disappearance of 59-year-old Eduardo Balaquit nearly four years ago continued Tuesday after it was postponed due to last week’s storm.

  © CTV | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 5:34PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 19/22

  Epidemiologists: COVID-19 infection doesn’t protect you from reinfections

  

  Epidemiologists say the reinfection period could be shorter with the new Omicron variants.

  © Global | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 5:16PM

• Tuesday 05PM Apr 19/22

  Man shot in West End becomes 14th homicide of year

  

  Winnipeg investigators are probing the 14th homicide of the year after the death of a man who was shot at a Sargent Avenue apartment block Monday. Police haven’t released the victim’s ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Tue, Apr 19, 2022, 5:02PM