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• Wednesday 10PM Apr 27/22

  Job fair a necessity amid labour shortage

  

  If only Alyssa Umbeer had brought a resume. She and her schoolmates strolled from booth to booth — a restaurant hiring here, a hotel there — during the Hospitality, Tourism and ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:42PM

• Wednesday 10PM Apr 27/22

  BU apologizes to students after botched coach harassment case

  

  Brandon University plans to conduct a “deep examination” of its athletics department and compensate a group of female students after two investigations confirmed their allegations of misconduct against a soccer ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:28PM

• Wednesday 10PM Apr 27/22

  PUB approves 20% primary gas rate hike

  

  Natural gas prices for Manitobans have spiked sharply, just weeks after they had tumbled dramatically. The Public Utilities Board said in a statement Wednesday it had approved a 20.5 per cent ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:28PM

• Wednesday 10PM Apr 27/22

  City streets a load of rubbish

  

  Here’s the dirt on Winnipeg streets: they’re filthy. Take Pride Winnipeg’s annual litter index shows an increase in the number of streets covered in trash. “It’s pretty bad,” says executive director Tom ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:22PM

• Wednesday 10PM Apr 27/22

  Eric Comrie notches first NHL shutout leading Winnipeg Jets to win over the Philadelphia Flyers

  Eric Comrie’s sensational season as Connor Hellebuyck’s understudy only had one box left to check as the Philadelphia Flyers rolled into town on Wednesday night. In 207 AHL appearances, a franchise record for the Manitoba Moose, he’d shut out teams 10 times, but through 26 games in the NHL, he hadn’t yet been able to […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:12PM

• Wednesday 10PM Apr 27/22

  Angling for laughs

  

  The sun was out and the water was clear and cool, yet the fish weren’t biting on Kenaston Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. Even so, Chris Thompson had no trouble reeling in ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:07PM

• Wednesday 09PM Apr 27/22

  Comrie earns 1st career shutout, Connor sets new franchise mark as Jets best Flyers

  

  Eric Comrie made 35 saves to record his first career shutout in the Winnipeg Jets' 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 9:50PM

• Wednesday 09PM Apr 27/22

  Eric Comrie, Winnipeg Jets Shutout Philadelphia Flyers 4-0

  WINNIPEG — Eric Comrie thanked his Winnipeg Jets teammates for helping him earn his first career shutout.

  © 2022. This article Eric Comrie, Winnipeg Jets Shutout Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 9:32PM

• Wednesday 09PM Apr 27/22

  Connor claims points record, Comrie earns first NHL shutout in 4-0 Jets win over Flyers

  

  Eric Comrie stopped all 35 shots he faced while Kyle Connor recorded three points to set the new single-season Jets 2.0 scoring record as the Jets defeated the Flyers 4-0.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 9:15PM

• Wednesday 08PM Apr 27/22

  Border communities saturated as another Colorado Low may be on the way

  

  A special weather statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada says another Colorado Low may be on the way.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:54PM

• Wednesday 08PM Apr 27/22

  Hospital crisis puts U of M medical-school programs in danger

  

  Manitoba’s hospital system is stretched so thin that a national regulator has threatened to suspend some training over concerns doctors are too busy to safely teach medical residents, the Free ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:47PM

• Wednesday 08PM Apr 27/22

  'I'm feeling it. So is my vehicle': Potholes continue to plague Winnipeg

  

  The City of Winnipeg says it has repaired tens of thousands of potholes so far, but more work needs to be done.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:22PM

• Wednesday 08PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg Coun. Kevin Klein calls 2022 'year of change,' but won't say if he plans to run for mayor

  

  Winnipeg city Coun. Kevin Klein made a mayoral campaign-style call for more leadership at city hall on Wednesday -- but won't say whether he intends to run for the top job.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:17PM

• Wednesday 08PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg city councillor facing complaint after criticizing police handling of trucker protest

  

  The complaint, obtained by Global News, says Sherri Rollins' comments amounted to abuse and harassment within the board's code of conduct.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:09PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  PUB approves price hike on Primary Gas rates

  

  Primary Gas prices in Manitoba are about to go up.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:54PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Accused received calls, texts from creditors in lead up to Eduardo Balaquit’s disappearance

  

  The Crown closed its case Wednesday in the Eduardo Balaquit homicide trial with testimony from its final three witnesses.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:51PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Brandon University apologizes after report finds soccer coach sexually harassed players

  

  Brandon University is apologizing to students who experienced harassment and sexual violence while taking part in its women’s soccer program, and says it plans to conduct a full review of its sports programs. 

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:50PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Liberals plan committee to review secret lab documents — with or without Tories

  

  OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are moving ahead on a special all-party, security-cleared committee to review documents related to the firing of two scientists from the national microbiology laboratory — ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:41PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with 2021 first-round draft pick Chaz Lucius

  

  Chaz Lucius, the 18th overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, will be foregoing the rest of his collegiate hockey career, and turning pro in Winnipeg next season.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:36PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba doctors say hospital wait times are the worst they’ve seen

  

  Wait times in Emergency Departments in hospitals across Winnipeg continue to rise, with patients waiting up to eight or even nine hours to see a physician. It’s an ongoing issue that only seems to be getting worse. Dr. Paul Doucet, ER Physician at St. Boniface Hospital, has been working for 35 years. He says he […]

  The post Manitoba doctors say hospital wait times are the worst they’ve seen appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:33PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Tories accused of keeping budget details secret

  

  The Progressive Conservative government has scrimped on details in its supplementary budget books for departments for the second consecutive year. The government broke with tradition last year by withholding detailed budget ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:32PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg-based Cree author's book returned to Ontario school district's shelves

  

  A Winnipeg-based Cree author's book is being returned to library shelves in an Ontario school district, weeks after the school board quietly pulled the book.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:22PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Creditors had sought accused in days before Balaquit slaying, police testify

  

  For more than 20 years, cleaning the offices at Westcon Equipment and Rentals was part of Eduardo Balaquit’s nightly routine. At 6:05 p.m., June 4, 2018, the man, as he had ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:19PM

• Wednesday 07PM Apr 27/22

  Weather, budgets and lack of political will: Why Winnipeg roads are still pockmarked

  

  A Winnipeg expert in roads says more can be done to improve the city's pothole-ridden streets, and keep them in better shape for a longer period of time.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:04PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  Nikolaj Ehlers looking to show fans Jets are better than this

  Finishing the regular season with a career-first 30-goal campaign would be a nice individual feather in the cap for Nikolaj Ehlers. But whether or not he moves from his current tuck count of 27 or not is secondary to winning. That may sound a little strange given the Winnipeg Jets aren’t playing for much these […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:52PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  Inclusion in Canada census welcomed by transgender, non-binary Manitobans

  

  For the first time, Canada is getting a more accurate picture of how its population identifies when it comes to gender.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:24PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  Blue Bombers’ Mike O’Shea grins and bears it, as CFL goes on the offensive

  As a Hall-of-Fame player, he was a middle linebacker who loved nothing more than to stuff a play behind the line of scrimmage. As a head coach, he led the Blue Bombers to a second straight Grey Cup title last year on the strength of the CFL’s stingiest defence. So don’t kid yourself, Mike O’Shea […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:24PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg's Munroe Library reopens after $220K renovation

  

  Munroe Library in northeast Winnipeg has reopened to visitors following a months-long renovation. The library now features a larger children's area and a tutorial room that can be booked for studying or small group meetings, among other changes.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:13PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  City filling 700 potholes a day

  

  City crews have been filling around 700 potholes a day this month — but they can’t keep up. The problem: this year’s harsh, extended winter, and the constant freezing and thawing ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:02PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  City drinking water plant repair bill skyrockets

  

  The cost to fix roof leaks, concrete tanks and other problems at Winnipeg’s drinking water treatment plant has spiked. The city now expects to spend $24 million on concrete rehabilitation and ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:02PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba disabilities workers get pay bump

  

  “Just a paycheque.” Those three words — spoken by a disabilities service worker — still sting for Jessica Croy, who lives with an intellectual disability and counts on provincial programs for ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:02PM

• Wednesday 06PM Apr 27/22

  CBC Winnipeg News April 27, 2022

  

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

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:00PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 27/22

  Liberals plan committee to review secret documents on Winnipeg lab — with or without Tories

  

  The federal Liberals are moving ahead on a special all-party, security-cleared committee to review documents related to the firing of two scientists from the national microbiology laboratory — even if the Conservatives continue to rebuff the plan.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 5:53PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 27/22

  Chambers seeks developer tax break linked to sewage capacity enhancements

  

  A new tax break could be on the way to reimburse Winnipeg developers whose projects might otherwise be scaled back or stalled due to limited sewage capacity. Coun. Markus Chambers is ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 5:52PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 27/22

  One of Canada’s top goalkeepers to host special soccer clinics

  

  What’s the best way to learn about a sport? While each individual might have their own techniques they pick up as they try and get better, soccer clubs and leagues across the country will soon be able to get a unique learning opportunity from a Canadian legend and Olympian. To start her retirement, Olympic gold […]

  The post One of Canada’s top goalkeepers to host special soccer clinics appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 5:31PM

• Wednesday 05PM Apr 27/22

  Raw sewage dumped into Winnipeg’s Red River to offload pressure on sewer system during storm

  

  Almost 60 million litres of raw sewage were released into Winnipeg’s Red River after a weekend of heavy rainfall threatened to overwhelm sewer systems and water treatment plants in the city. Chris Carroll, the manager of wastewater services, says last weekend’s rain storm required a large outflow of sewage to be diverted into the river […]

  The post Raw sewage dumped into Winnipeg’s Red River to offload pressure on sewer system during storm appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 5:11PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 27/22

  High water threatens Ritchot, Emerson as communities await Red River crest

  Last weekend’s storm, which brought high amounts of rain and snow to much of southern Manitoba, now has some Manitoba communities on high alert, as they brace for rising waters and the possibility of flooding. On Tuesday, a state of emergency was called in the RM of Ritchot, a municipality that sits southeast of Winnipeg. […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 4:52PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 27/22

  Canada’s transgender, non-binary census data criticized by advocate

  

  A Vancouver-based lawyer says the questions in the 2021 census to identify transgender and non-binary Canadians could be upsetting or put them at risk.

  The post Canada’s transgender, non-binary census data criticized by advocate appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 4:41PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 27/22

  'We don't make these decisions lightly': Nearly 60 million litres of sewage dumped into Winnipeg's rivers during the storm

  

  The city released nearly 60 million litres of sewage in Winnipeg's rivers over the weekend – a difficult decision it says was made to protect Winnipegger's basements from flooding.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 4:35PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 27/22

  Sneak peek at Costco coupons for May

  Here are the Costco advertised deals for May. I will of course keep posting up all of the unadvertised deals as always. 🙂

  The post Sneak peek at Costco coupons for May appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 4:15PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 27/22

  Liberals plan committee to review secret lab documents — with or without Tories

  OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are moving ahead on a special all-party, security-cleared committee to review documents related to the firing of two scientists from the national microbiology laboratory — even if the Conservatives continue to rebuff the plan. Government House leader Mark Holland said Wednesday the NDP has agreed to the idea, and he […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 4:13PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 27/22

  Costco May executive coupons

  Here are the coupons for executive members at costco, they are valid from May 2nd to 15th. There’s over $125 in savings. If you’re an executive member, these will come in your Costco connection magazine. If you don’t get it ... Read More »

  The post Costco May executive coupons appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 4:04PM

• Wednesday 04PM Apr 27/22

  Another special weather statement issued for southern Manitoba

  

  A third major low pressure system in as many weeks is set to bring more precipitation to southern Manitoba starting Friday. 

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 4:04PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 27/22

  CFL champion has Grey Cup ring stolen from glove compartment

  

  A Winnipeg-born Grey Cup champion with Edmonton says his heart sank when he discovered his CFL championship ring was stolen – and the former football player is pleading with the public to help get it back. Eddie Steele was left frustrated and upset when his 2015 CFL Championship ring was stolen from his vehicle’s glove […]

  The post CFL champion has Grey Cup ring stolen from glove compartment appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 3:59PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 27/22

  Mountie facing assault charges after two different investigations: Manitoba police watchdog

  

  An RCMP officer is facing assault charges after Manitoba's police watchdog launched two investigations last year.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 3:33PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 27/22

  Poor field conditions in Manitoba force delayed start to soccer, baseball seasons

  

  The beginning of outdoor sports for both youth and adults in Winnipeg is being pushed back by the wet field conditions cause by numerous snow and rainfalls over the past few weeks.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 3:28PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 27/22

  High School Teacher Struck with Hammer in Winnipeg Classroom

  WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg school division says a teacher is recovering at home after being hit with a hammer. 

  © 2022. This article High School Teacher Struck with Hammer in Winnipeg Classroom appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 3:21PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 27/22

  Renovations Complete on City’s Munroe Library

  The City of Winnipeg has opened a new chapter on the Munroe Library following renovations.

  © 2022. This article Renovations Complete on City’s Munroe Library appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 3:19PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 27/22

  Selkirk RCMP officer facing charges after IIU investigations

  A Selkirk RCMP officer is facing charges related to a pair of incidents investigated by the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU), the police watchdog announced on Wednesday. In the first incident, RMCP informed the IIU about an allegation of assault that occurred on July 10, 2021 by an on-duty RCMP officer in Selkirk. The civilian director […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 3:18PM

• Wednesday 03PM Apr 27/22

  Nearly 60 million litres of raw sewage released into Winnipeg river during recent storm

  

  The City of Winnipeg says it had to release 59.6 million of litres of untreated sewage into the Red River during a weekend storm or risk having it back up into the basements of homes.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 3:12PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assault in 2 separate incidents

  

  Manitoba RCMP Const. Erik Girmolfson is charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault in two separate incidents that happened last year.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:55PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 27/22

  Southern Manitoba communities prepare for Red River crest, overland flooding

  

  The Manitoba towns of Morris and St. Adolphe aren't just preparing for the incoming crest of the Red River. They're expecting more water to come from above, too.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:50PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba spending $29M on expanding disability services, increasing support worker wages

  

  The Manitoba government has expanded on its 2022 budget commitment to increase the wages of front-line disability support staff.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:26PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba to upgrade water bomber fleet ahead of forest fire season

  

  The province says it has now spent $4.1 million over the past three years to support its fleet of seven water bombers.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:24PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba RCMP Officer Charged in Two Separate Incidents

  A Manitoba RCMP officer has been charged twice related to two separate incidents last year.

  © 2022. This article Manitoba RCMP Officer Charged in Two Separate Incidents appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:19PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 27/22

  Smaller Manitoba food banks noticing more working families seeking help

  

  Food banks in Manitoba have been seeing a significant rise in the number of working families looking for assistance. This goes back to the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:17PM

• Wednesday 02PM Apr 27/22

  Uncertainty and stress for flood-battered Manitoba towns with more clouds on the horizon

  

  Manitoba municipalities already dealing with major flooding are preparing for the worst — yet another possible downpour this weekend.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:14PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 27/22

  CFL implements new rules meant to boost offence following low-scoring 2021 campaign

  

  The CFL will move its harshmarks closer to the centre of the field and allow teams to take the ball at the 40-yard line following a successful field goal or single in 2022. The moves highlight rules changes recently approved by the league's board of governors.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 1:49PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 27/22

  Report on kids’ app use shows frightening results, child protection centre says

  

  The research has found that many apps being offered through app stores have unsuitable age ratings, inconsistent enforcement, and parental controls that can be easily bypassed.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 1:47PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba RCMP officer charged for two 2021 assaults, IIU says

  

  A Manitoba RCMP officer is facing charges in two separate incidents, the province's police watchdog said Wednesday.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 1:46PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg’s Munroe Library reopens after renovations

  

  The Munroe Library on London Street has reopened following renovations. Changes include a new service desk, a new interior book return with better accessibility, and a larger area for children. The library now has include a tutorial room where visitors can study or hold small meetings. There’s also a section with education activities for children. […]

  The post Winnipeg’s Munroe Library reopens after renovations appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 1:35PM

• Wednesday 01PM Apr 27/22

  Natural gas rates to jump 20 per cent in Manitoba

  

  The Public Utilities Board says the rate increase for Manitoba customers is reflective of the price Centra Gas is currently paying for natural gas.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 1:08PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  Conservatives open 'statistically significant' lead over Liberals: Nanos poll

  

  The Conservative Party of Canada has opened up a 'statistically significant' lead over the governing Liberals, the latest polling from Nanos Research shows.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:55PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  Manitobans will pay 20.5% more for natural gas starting May 1

  

  The Public Utilities Board has approved a 20.5 per cent increase in Centra Gas natural gas rates in Manitoba.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:51PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  New chamber of commerce aims to build up Black businesses in Manitoba

  

  Business development coach Zita Somakoko finds that other Black people who dream of running businesses, many of whom are newcomers, don't always know where to turn. She hopes a chamber of commerce for Black Manitobans will help.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:29PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg teacher struck by student with hammer in classroom: school division

  

  Pembina Trails School Division says in a statement a teacher at Shaftesbury High School was hit after a student brought a hammer to school Tuesday.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:26PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg student allegedly struck high school teacher with hammer in classroom

  

  A Winnipeg school division says a teacher is at home recovering after allegedly being hit by a student with a hammer. The Pembina Trails School Division says in a statement that a student at Shaftesbury High School brought the hammer to school yesterday. It says the teacher was struck while in class and immediately called […]

  The post Winnipeg student allegedly struck high school teacher with hammer in classroom appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:16PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba government ran focus groups on planned education reform before backing down

  

  Recently released documents show that just before the Manitoba government scrapped its education reform plans last year, it was told by a public opinion research company that people were leery of the proposals. A report from Probe Research Inc. said people’s views were negatively affected by the government’s earlier changes in health care. “When participants […]

  The post Manitoba government ran focus groups on planned education reform before backing down appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:09PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg man's lawsuit alleges he was choked, beaten by foster parents — and CFS didn't act

  A Winnipeg man has filed a lawsuit against Manitoba Child and Family Services, alleging social workers left him in a home where he was choked, beaten and verbally abused by ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:09PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  New organization gives voice, offers support to Manitoba's Black business owners

  

  A newly formed network of entrepreneurs and community leaders is looking to level the playing field for Black business owners in the province. The Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce was officially ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:07PM

• Wednesday 12PM Apr 27/22

  Province spending $1.6 million on water bomber fleet upgrades

  

  The Manitoba government said it is funding a $1.6 million upgrade of its water bomber fleet to help better protect the province against wildfires.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 12:01PM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Shelly Glover almost won Manitoba PC leadership race despite raising much less money

  

  Manitoba PC party leadership hopeful Shelly Glover's financial returns, filed this week with Elections Manitoba, show she raised about one-third of what Heather Stefanson took in.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:52AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Shelly Glover almost won Manitoba PC leadership race despite raising much less money

  

  The race to become Manitoba Progressive Conservative party leader and premier was not close when it came to fundraising. Shelly Glover finished just behind Heather Stefanson in the leadership race last October with 49 per cent of the vote to Stefanson’s 51 per cent. Glover’s financial returns, filed this week with Elections Manitoba, show she […]

  The post Shelly Glover almost won Manitoba PC leadership race despite raising much less money appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:50AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Shelly Glover almost won Manitoba PC leadership race despite raising much less money

  

  The race to become Manitoba Progressive Conservative party leader and premier was not close when it came to fundraising.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:48AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg high school teacher allegedly struck by student with hammer in classroom

  

  A Winnipeg school division says a teacher is at home recovering after allegedly being hit by a student with a hammer.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:45AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Black Manitoba Chamber of Commerce celebrates official launch

  

  A new organization dedicated to leveraging the power of black entrepreneurs and blacked-owned businesses celebrated its launch at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:42AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg councillors call for shorter timeline on sewer upgrades after 59M litres of waste dumped in Red River

  

  Municipal officials said 20-year-high flows meant Winnipeg had to turn off pumps, causing about 59 million litres of raw sewage to be dumped into the Red River. 

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:42AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce celebrates official launch

  

  A new organization dedicated to leveraging the power of black entrepreneurs and blacked-owned businesses celebrated its launch at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:42AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg high school teacher allegedly struck by student with hammer in classroom

  A Winnipeg school division says a teacher is at home recovering after allegedly being hit by a student with a hammer. The Pembina Trails School Division says in a statement that a student at Shaftesbury High School brought the hammer to school yesterday. It says the teacher was struck while in class and immediately called […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:19AM

• Wednesday 11AM Apr 27/22

  Parent of alleged child abuse victim says she was kept in dark by Winnipeg police

  

  The family member of one of two victims in a recent child assault and pornography case at a Winnipeg daycare says the family has been kept in the dark by police about the investigation. “Until now, I’m still hoping to wake up and find it was just a nightmare. When it’s your kid it’s a […]

  The post Parent of alleged child abuse victim says she was kept in dark by Winnipeg police appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 11:09AM

• Wednesday 10AM Apr 27/22

  Ottawa Police promise heavy presence, arrests for hate ahead of biker convoy

  

  Ottawa police are promising a heavy presence in the capital and zero tolerance for hate as a biker convoy prepares to descend on the city. Interim police chief Steve Bell told Ottawa city councillors this morning that his force has no intention of letting the convoy turn into another illegal occupation. He also says officers […]

  The post Ottawa Police promise heavy presence, arrests for hate ahead of biker convoy appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:56AM

• Wednesday 10AM Apr 27/22

  Manitoba Making Upgrades to Water Bomber Fleet

  WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government is spending $1.6 million to upgrade its water bomber fleet and install new technology.

  © 2022. This article Manitoba Making Upgrades to Water Bomber Fleet appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:25AM

• Wednesday 10AM Apr 27/22

  Canada sanctions more than 200 Russians in eastern Ukraine where war escalates

  

  Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 200 people who are loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Global Affairs Canada says the new measures target 11 senior officials and 192 other members of the People’s Councils of the self-proclaimed People’s Republics of Luhansk and Donetsk for supporting Putin’s attack on […]

  The post Canada sanctions more than 200 Russians in eastern Ukraine where war escalates appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 10:00AM

• Wednesday 09AM Apr 27/22

  Winnipeg Ice crushes Raiders to open up 3-0 series lead

  The Winnipeg Ice finished 50 points ahead of the Prince Albert Raiders in the regular season and on Tuesday night they showed why. The Ice obliterated the Raiders 10-1 at the Art Hauser Centre to take a 3-0 lead in their Western Hockey League first-round playoff series. The Ice can complete the sweep on Wednesday […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 9:22AM

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  IVISON: Emergencies Act inquiry is designed to find just what the Liberals want

  If Justice Rouleau does delve into the delicate subject of government accountability, he will likely find, as in the SNC Lavalin investigation, that cabinet documents are out of bounds

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 9:20AM

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  Manitoba Hydro works to restore power from weekend storm as new outages arise

  

  Hydro is dealing with new outages, including one in the William Whyte area, just north of Portage and Main, on Wednesday morning.

  © Global | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 9:11AM

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  Shelly Glover almost won Manitoba PC leadership race despite raising much less money

  The race to become Manitoba Progressive Conservative party leader and premier was not close when it came to fundraising. Shelly Glover finished just behind Heather Stefanson in the leadership race last October with 49% of the vote to Stefanson’s 51%. Glover’s financial returns, filed this week with Elections Manitoba, show she raised $188,000 in donations. […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 9:08AM

• Wednesday 08AM Apr 27/22

  Canada's working-age population is older than ever, StatsCan says

  

  Canada’s working-age population is older than it has ever been, with more than one in five working adults now nearing retirement in a demographic shift that will create significant challenges to the Canadian workforce in the coming decade, according to new census figures released Wednesday. 

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:49AM

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  Shaftesbury student hits teacher with hammer

  A student at Shaftesbury High School hit a teacher Tuesday with a hammer and reportedly chased her as she fled from the classroom. Sources told the Free Press the student was ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:39AM

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  'The roads are literally falling apart'

  

  A city councillor is calling for an emergency strategy to deal with the potholes and crumbling streets wreaking havoc with traffic throughout Winnipeg. After receiving 96 complaints over the weekend, Coun. ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:36AM

• Wednesday 08AM Apr 27/22

  Foster care jurisdictional changes coming

  

  A major shift in the delivery of foster care could result in hundreds of children repatriated to their Manitoba communities as more Indigenous governments are expected to take jurisdiction over ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:35AM

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  Manitoba cities fortify flood defences before next deluge

  

  Municipalities grappling with overland flooding are ramping up preparations to protect buildings from another deluge, as a Colorado low threatens to dump more rain and snow on southern Manitoba. Staff in ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:33AM

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  60 million litres of raw sewage released into Red River during storm

  

  Municipal wastewater crews had to make a tough choice during last weekend’s rain storm: risk overwhelming the sewer system and flood entire neighbourhoods, or dump into the river one of ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:33AM

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  Canada faces rapidly aging population, record retirements: 2021 census

  

  Canada’s population is growing older and is expected to keep aging rapidly in the years to come, according to the latest census data from Statistics Canada. The 2021 national census shows seniors over the age of 85 make up one of the country’s fastest growing demographics. The population of that age group is expected to […]

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  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:28AM

• Wednesday 08AM Apr 27/22

  Student hit Winnipeg teacher with hammer in classroom, division says

  

  A Winnipeg teacher is recovering at home after being hit with a hammer by a student at Shaftesbury High School, Pembina Trails School Division says.

  © CBC | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:26AM

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  Manitoba investing $1.3M to strengthen northern food security

  

  The Manitoba government is investing $1.3 million to strengthen food security in the province’s north.

  © CTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 8:21AM

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  Facebook Has Serious Concerns Over Online News Bill, Considers Options for Response

  OTTAWA — Digital giant Meta says it has “serious concerns” about the federal government's online news bill, which would force tech companies to compensate news outlets for reusing their work on social media platforms.

  © 2022. This article Facebook Has Serious Concerns Over Online News Bill, Considers Options for Response appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 7:01AM

• Wednesday 06AM Apr 27/22

  Mikey Milne’s Hat Trick Leads Ice to 10-1 Rout of Raiders

  Mikey Milne had a hat trick and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Ice to a 10-1 rout of the Prince Albert Raiders on Tuesday in Western Hockey League playoff action.

  © 2022. This article Mikey Milne’s Hat Trick Leads Ice to 10-1 Rout of Raiders appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:58AM

• Wednesday 06AM Apr 27/22

  Who might have to pay back CERB? And why?

  

  The Canada Emergency Response Benefit was a lifeline to millions in the early days of the pandemic. Then, in early 2021, letters went out to more than 400,000 Canadians informing them that they may not have qualified and might have to pay the money they received back to the Canada Revenue Agency. For folks already […]

  The post Who might have to pay back CERB? And why? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:19AM

• Wednesday 06AM Apr 27/22

  Game Night: Flyers at Jets

  PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (25-44-11) at WINNIPEG JETS (36-32-11) Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Canada Life Centre TV: Sportsnet West; Radio: 680-CJOB   WHY WATCH? We can’t really think of a good reason Maybe you want to see if Kyle Connor can threaten the 50-goal mark. He needs five over the last three games. Pierre-Luc Dubois needs one more […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 6:00AM