Tuesday 11PM May 03/22
Pothole repairs speeding up, but could still take months to fully fix
The city says it has a new tool in the battle against potholes and it's expected to speed the repair process up.
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- Tuesday 10PM May 03/22
Bombers go for talented DB Tyrell Ford after trading down in CFL draft
Having made a big move earlier in the day, and having received some promising news about a top prospect, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers went for the best athlete available with their first pick of the CFL draft on Tuesday night. The Bombers selected University of Waterloo defensive back Tyrell Ford with a second-round pick (13th […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 10PM May 03/22
Proposed library site could be one for the books
PRETTY soon you could walk out of a local shopping mall without paying for a new book — and you wouldn’t be stealing it. For the first time, instead of building ......© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
Time to speed up, cut decades off combined sewer rehab work: Mayes
Two recent major sewage spills into local rivers highlight an urgent need to reduce that type of pollution — hopefully decades sooner than Winnipeg expects the work could take — ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
Construction advocate pushes potholes as election issue
The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association is targeting frustrated drivers via radio ads as part of a campaign to make more consistent spending on road infrastructure a ballot issue. “Hit a pothole ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
Plea for violin for refugee strikes a chord
A violin bought for a Winnipegger when he was a teen will soon be in the hands of a refugee who had to leave her instrument behind when she fled ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
Interminable wait for Manitoba wait times plan
Wait times for hip and knee surgery jumped 21 per cent in March, according to new data released this week by Manitoba Health. It’s further evidence the province still has ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
Gregarious and witty: young woman killed in crash remembered
A young woman who died following a collision with an alleged impaired driver was a bubbly, supportive and outgoing athlete. The sudden and tragic death of 24-year-old Jordyn Reimer in Transcona ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
Water rising, clock ticking for homeowners
Red River Valley residents whose homes are at risk of flooding are being urged to build or close dikes before it’s too late, as final preparations for next week’s peak ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
'Trail of death and of debits': closing arguments made in Balaquit homicide case
Exactly where Eduardo Balaquit’s body is or how he died remains a mystery, but there is no doubt it was Kyle Pietz who killed him, the Crown told jurors Tuesday ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 09PM May 03/22
Peguis residents regroup after fleeing 'worst ever' flooding
Christopher Sinclair and Arlene Spence had about a half-hour to pack what they could in the back of the car as the waters rose around their Peguis First Nation home. Describing ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 08PM May 03/22
Flood waters cause another closure of Highway 75, impacting one Manitoba town
Continued flooding in southern Manitoba has closed down another stretch of Highway 75, and now one town is blocked on three sides.© CTV |
- Tuesday 07PM May 03/22
BILLECK: Jets management silent amid players’ deafening screams
If there was ever a press conference for Kevin Cheveldayoff to ditch the ‘say a lot but say so little’ mantra, Monday was it. It should have been a time for the 52-year-old general manager of the Winnipeg Jets to take the hard truths he’d heard from his own players over the past several weeks, […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 07PM May 03/22
Falcon-Oulette joins Winnipeg mayoral race
Another candidate has officially entered the Winnipeg mayoral race. Former Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre Robert Falcon-Oulette has joined the list of now six candidates vying for the city’s top job. It’s expected there will be a long ballot when Winnipeggers vote in October, considering current mayor Brian Bowman will not be seeking re-election. […]
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- Tuesday 07PM May 03/22
Red Cross mobilized to help Peguis First Nation flood evacuees in Winnipeg
More than 1,300 Peguis First Nation members have been forced to leave until waters recede in their home community in Manitoba's Interlake area.
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- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
Manitoba curling club calling on other recreation programs to help out Ukrainian refugees
A Manitoba curling club is looking to make life easier for Ukrainian refugees coming to the province and it is calling on other recreation programs to do the same.© CTV |
- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
Blue Bombers trade 1st round pick in CFL Draft, select defensive back with top choice
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired defensive tackle Cameron Lawson in a draft-day deal with the Montreal Alouettes.© Global |
- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at Maples care home in Winnipeg
Another COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Maples Personal Care Home, which was hit hard during the pandemic.© CTV |
- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
Jets’ Chipman sends message from above
Winnipeg Jets co-owner Mark Chipman doesn’t do many interviews anymore, at least not with local media. Not even when he should. Monday was one of those occasions. News of a three-year contract extension for Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff had leaked out the night before, so the assumption, at least from this chair, was the man […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
Winnipeg plans to close the book on 55-year-old West Kildonan Library
The City of Winnipeg is preparing to close the book on the first stand-alone home of the West Kildonan Library.
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- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
Manitoba will have lowest minimum wage in Canada this October after Sask.'s hike to $13/hr
Manitoba is about to have the dubious distinction of offering the lowest minimum wage in Canada, after Saskatchewan announced its wage will increase to $13 and hour in October, with a plan to get it to $15 by 2024.
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- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
‘Financial desperation:’ Crown says Winnipeg man who disappeared was killed for cash
Crown prosecutors say financial desperation led an accused killer to rob and dispose of the body of a man nearly four years ago, while defence lawyers say evidence presented during the month-long trial may only prove theft. Kyle Pietz is charged with manslaughter in the presumed death of Eduardo Balaquit, who was 59 when he […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 06PM May 03/22
- Tuesday 05PM May 03/22
Suffering in silence: Fibromyalgia is an invisible and misdiagnosed disorder
It’s an invisible disorder that can change your life. A Winnipeg woman who suffers from Fibromyalgia is sharing her story so that Canadians who suffer in silence seek the help they need. “Inside we feel like we’re bruised everywhere. We can feel it, it’s real pain and it’s not in our heads,” said Preslee Marshall. […]
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- Tuesday 05PM May 03/22
Six more communities declare local states of emergency in Manitoba
The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin has joined a growing list of communities that have declared local states of emergency due to flooding.© CTV |
- Tuesday 05PM May 03/22
Manitoba's minimum wage to become lowest in Canada this fall
With news that Saskatchewan will be raising its minimum wage in the fall, Manitoba will soon have the lowest minimum wage among Canadian provinces.© CTV |
- Tuesday 05PM May 03/22
Demand, lack of space threatening Winnipeg-based ‘pocket pets’ rescue shelter
Popcorns and Binkies Rescue Haven specializes in rescuing unique and exotic pets.© Global |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
Chemotherapy unit in Russell slated for expansion
The chemotherapy unit is slated to get an expansion in Russell, the province announced Tuesday. The Russell Health Centre’s chemotherapy unit will get another 2,300 square feet added to the facility. The Expanding Community Cancer Committee (ECCC) is fully funding all construction and equipment costs related to the expansion to the tune of an estimated […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
Free Press honoured on World Press Freedom Day
Western Canada’s oldest newspaper was the setting Mayor Brian Bowman used to mark World Press Freedom Day, which highlights the importance of a free and independent press. May 3 serves not ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
City continues flood preparations as Red River crest expected in coming days
The City of Winnipeg has identified more homes at risk of Red River flooding as the crest of the river is expected in the coming days. The city has identified 27 properties at risk of river flooding. Water levels are expected to range between 19 and 20.04 feet at James Avenue between May 5 and […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
Wet weather delays seeding, but could produce strong year for Manitoba farms
Just months after dealing with record low water levels and unprecedented drought, farmers in southern Manitoba are now being forced to deal with more possible hardships, but now it is because there is too much water on the ground. With spring comes seeding season for many southern Manitoba farmers, and for Ryan Pritchard, who runs […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
Manitoba's Interlake region grapples with unprecedented spring flooding
While communities in southern Manitoba battle flooding from the Red and Assiniboine rivers, people in the Interlake region are scrambling to save their homes from rising waters.
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- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
'The most delicious melange of flavours': Inside schmoo torte's quintessentially Winnipeg origin story
It's a favourite in bakeries and on dessert tables across Winnipeg, but little is known about the origins of the iconic schmoo torte.© CTV |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
Recent sewage dumping highlights important issue: Mayes
The recent discharge of about 60 million litres of sewage last month into the Red River has thrust the issue of Winnipeg’s combined sewer program into the spotlight. Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital) who chairs the city’s water and waste, riverbank management and the environment committee said Tuesday that sewage dumped into the river on […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
Ouellette vows to make city safer if elected mayor
Robert-Falcon Ouellette will try a second time to become Winnipeg’s mayor, and if successful, he vows to tackle addictions and safety concerns. Before serving as a Liberal member of Parliament from ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 04PM May 03/22
Fisher River Rises, Causing More Damage in Flooded Manitoba Community
WINNIPEG — More people left Peguis First Nation on Tuesday as floodwaters caused further damage in southern and central Manitoba.
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- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
$20K worth of drugs, shotgun seized in Winnipeg police bust on Battery Street
Police have charged two Winnipeggers after a drug bust. Police say a search warrant was executed at a home on Battery Street on Sunday. During the search, officers allegedly found more than $20,000 worth of drugs. Police say the following items were recovered at the time of the search: 340 grams of methamphetamine, 188 grams […]
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- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
Meth, crack seized in Winnipeg drug raid
A 39-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman are each facing a number of drug and weapons charges after Winnipeg police raided a home in the Burrows Central neighbourhood Sunday.© Global |
- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
Winnipeg police looking for man, white Mercedes following reported carjacking
Winnipeg police are looking for a man involved in a reported carjacking outside a convenience story Monday evening. Police say a man and two women were approached by another man who was carrying a weapon, when they returned to their parked vehicle on Corydon Avenue. The suspect reportedly demanded the keys, assaulted the man that […]
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- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
Shelters call for improved trauma-informed response amid stuggle with client mental health issues
After dealing with months of violent behaviour and vandalism, prompting repeated calls to Winnipeg police, the manager of a transitional housing shelter is speaking up about the need for trauma-informed ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
Fisher River rises, causes more damage in flooded Manitoba community
Peguis First Nation Chief Glenn Hudson says the Fisher River rose another couple of inches overnight, prompting another 200 people to leave the area.© Global |
- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
'This will have ramifications north of the border': Winnipeg clinic speaks out against Roe v. Wade draft opinion
A women's health clinic in Winnipeg says it will continue to provide care for Americans seeking abortions north of the border, regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end the nationwide protection of abortion rights.© CTV |
- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
Why the City of Winnipeg is considering leasing a space at a local mall
The City of Winnipeg is considering leasing a space at a local mall to use as a library.© CTV |
- Tuesday 03PM May 03/22
Winnipeg police search for stolen car after Corydon carjacking
A man and two women were getting into their car in a convenience store parking lot on east Corydon Avenue when a man assaulted the driver and took off with the car.© Global |
- Tuesday 02PM May 03/22
Crown says Winnipeg man’s disappearance was act of financial desperation
The jury trial for a man accused of killing a Winnipeg man during a robbery has moved into closing arguments. Kyle Pietz is charged with manslaughter in the presumed death of Eduardo Balaquit, who was 59 when he was last seen on June 4, 2018, working at a business in the city’s northwest. His body […]
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- Tuesday 02PM May 03/22
Winnipeg police recover $35K in two cryptocurrency scams
Two Winnipeg residents who were scammed out of thousands of dollars worth of cryptocurrency had their money returned to them by police. Winnipeg police say they returned roughly $18,000 worth of Bitcoin to one individual, and approximately $17,000 worth of Bitcoin to another. The Winnipeg Police Service’s cybercrime investigation team recovered the funds in two […]
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- Tuesday 02PM May 03/22
City of Winnipeg identifies 27 at-risk properties as Red River expected to rise
Flooding is expected to continue in Winnipeg for the next few weeks and some properties are expected to get more water later this week. Based on new data from the province on forecasted flood conditions, the city has identified 27 properties that are at risk of flooding. The data suggest water levels are expected to […]
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- Tuesday 02PM May 03/22
Two Charged in Burrows Area Drug, Weapons Seizure
Winnipeg police have charged two people following a drug and weapons seizure from a home in the 200 block of Battery Street.
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- Tuesday 02PM May 03/22
Fisher River rises, causing more damage in flooded Manitoba community
More people have left Peguis First Nation as floodwaters continue to cause damage in southern Manitoba. Chief Glenn Hudson says the Fisher River rose another couple of inches overnight, prompting another 200 people to leave the area. That brings the total number of evacuees from the First Nation to more than 1,100. Ice jams on […]
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- Tuesday 02PM May 03/22
Valuable Wayne Gretzky rookie card returned to Kelowna man years after theft
A Wayne Gretzky hockey card that could be worth a pretty penny has been returned to its rightful owner in Kelowna -- seven years after it was stolen.
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- Tuesday 01PM May 03/22
Major southern Manitoba highway closure a blow to flood-stricken communities, trucking industry
People in communities along Highway 75 in Manitoba are surprised the province has closed part of it due to flooding, especially because it was raised after the last major flood.
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- Tuesday 01PM May 03/22
Bombers acquire Canadian defensive tackle Lawson, 13th pick in CFL draft from Alouettes
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired Canadian defensive tackle Cameron Lawson and the 13th pick in the 2022 CFL draft from the Montreal Alouettes on Tuesday.
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- Tuesday 01PM May 03/22
Man accused of killing Eduardo Balaquit was financially desperate, Crown alleges
The jury trial for the man accused of killing Winnipeg's Eduardo Balaquit during a robbery has moved into closing arguments.
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- Tuesday 01PM May 03/22
Crown says Winnipeg man’s disappearance was act of financial desperation
The prosecution alleges Pietz stole Balaquit's bank cards and pin numbers, and Balaquit died during the robbery.© Global |
- Tuesday 01PM May 03/22
Winnipeg police searching for Mercedes following reported carjacking
Winnipeg police officers are asking the public to keep an eye out for a Mercedes after a reported carjacking on Monday.© CTV |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Robert-Falcon Ouellette joins mayoral race, says Winnipeg not doing enough to help people with addictions
Robert-Falcon Ouellette is aiming for the mayor's office in Winnipeg for the second time in three elections.
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- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Fisher River rises, causing more damage in flooded Manitoba community
More people have left Peguis First Nation as floodwaters continue to cause damage in southern Manitoba. Chief Glenn Hudson says the Fisher River rose another couple of inches overnight, prompting another 200 people to leave the area. That brings the total number of evacuees from the First Nation to more than 1,100. Ice jams on […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Crown says Winnipeg man's disappearance was act of financial desperation
The jury trial for a man accused of killing a Winnipeg man during a robbery has moved into closing arguments.© CTV |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Eduardo Balaquit's disappearance was an act of financial desperation, crown alleges
Financial desperation drove Kyle Alexander Pietz to Westcon Equipment and Rentals on the evening of June 4, 2018, where long-time contract cleaner Eduardo Balaquit, 59, was targeted either personally or as a means to get into the building and robbed of his bank cards and personal identification numbers (PINs), the Crown argued in its closing arguments of a jury trial that has taken place over the past month.© CTV |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Fisher River rises, causing more damage in flooded Manitoba community
More people have left Peguis First Nation as floodwaters continue to cause damage in southern Manitoba.© CTV |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
More Winnipeg properties at risk and Red River not expected to crest for more than a week
The City of Winnipeg has announced more properties are at risk of flooding as river levels continue to rise.
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- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Manitoba farmers can’t win: Hit hard by flooding after last year’s drought
Bill Campbell, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), said Manitoba farmers are struggling, as weather conditions have done a complete 180 from last year's drought.© Global |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Novavax doses piling up in Manitoba
Just 13 per cent of eligible Manitobans have had their fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine, as the province takes in a disproportionate supply of Novavax shots for those dead-set against ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Hospital has double trouble as water problems persist
Problems with the hot water at Thompson General Hospital persist, despite Health Minister Audrey Gordon telling the Manitoba legislature April 25 long-awaited parts had arrived and repairs would be completed ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Duress to play key role in murder trial
A Winnipeg woman charged in the murder of man whose charred remains were found in Portage la Prairie after he was tortured and held captive for several days is expected ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 12PM May 03/22
Court hears challenge to Manitoba personal cannabis growth ban
MANITOBA’S ban on homegrown weed is undermining the federal government’s goal when it legalized marijuana in the first place, say lawyers for a local pot advocate fighting the prohibition. The Manitoba ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Tuesday 11AM May 03/22
Bombers trade their first two CFL draft picks to Montreal for Canadian DT Cameron Lawson
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicked off CFL draft day with a bang on Tuesday, trading away their first-round pick in a package to acquire Canadian defensive tackle Cameron Lawson from the Montreal Alouettes. The two-time defending Grey Cup champions traded their first-rounder (9th overall) and their second-round pick (18th overall) to the Als for Lawson […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 11AM May 03/22
Conservatives told not to comment on U.S. Supreme Court abortion rights leak
Conservative members of Parliament were told not to comment on a stunning leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights, CTV News has confirmed.© CTV |
- Tuesday 11AM May 03/22
Canadian employees want flexibility as return to work ramps up: survey
Many employees are used to working from home, but as employers plan to get everyone back in the office, studies suggest employees are saying ‘not so fast.’
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- Tuesday 10AM May 03/22
A final farewell: national funeral in Montreal for Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur
The hockey world, Quebec and Canadian politicians and fans gathered Tuesday in downtown Montreal to say farewell to an NHL legend who inspired generations. Fans wearing number 10 jerseys and draped in Montreal’s hockey colours lined the street to pay their respects to Guy Lafleur, the Hall of Famer and five-time Stanley Cup champion who […]
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- Tuesday 10AM May 03/22
‘You have to have a boat’: Flood battles continue throughout Manitoba and across U.S. border
Flooding continues across Manitoba as communities throughout the province continue to shore up protective efforts — and in some cases, bail out already damaged properties.© Global |
- Tuesday 10AM May 03/22
Nearly 30 Winnipeg Properties at Risk of Flooding
The City of Winnipeg has identified 27 properties at risk of river flooding.
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- Tuesday 10AM May 03/22
Law banning Manitobans from growing cannabis challenged in court
The law that bans Manitobans from growing their own cannabis, despite the fact that it is allowed in other provinces, is being challenged in court.© CTV |
- Tuesday 10AM May 03/22
IN PHOTOS: Fans at Guy Lafleur national funeral in Montreal
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- Tuesday 09AM May 03/22
Parts of central Manitoba expected to get 10-20 cm of snow
Heavy snowfall in central Manitoba will make driving conditions on several highways treacherous, Environment Canada warned on Tuesday.
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- Tuesday 09AM May 03/22
17 Winnipeg properties advised to build dikes by Friday: city
The City of Winnipeg said it has identified 27 private properties at risk of river flooding based on the latest provincial forecast and data.© CTV |
- Tuesday 09AM May 03/22
University of Manitoba Returning to In-Person Convocation
WINNIPEG -- After two years of virtual ceremonies, the University of Manitoba is returning to in-person convocation events this spring.
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- Tuesday 09AM May 03/22
Survey: Some Canadians would play Metallica to scare off a bear, can’t pitch a tent
A new survey from Scouts Canada has found many people are lacking when it comes to basic outdoor skills, camping, and wildlife awareness.
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- Tuesday 09AM May 03/22
‘We are going backward’: U.S. abortion debate worries Canadian advocate
With word the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide, some advocates in Canada are worried about what's to come.
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- Tuesday 07AM May 03/22
17 residents, 10 staff have COVID-19 at Maples care home, site of Manitoba's deadliest outbreak
A coronavirus outbreak at Maples Long Term Care Home has infected at least 17 residents and 10 staff members, says a letter sent to families on Sunday.
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- Tuesday 07AM May 03/22
New Legal Restrictions Needed on Police Use of Facial Recognition: Privacy Watchdogs
OTTAWA — It should be illegal for police to use facial recognition technology to monitor people involved in peaceful protest, Canada's privacy commissioners say in flagging a need for new legislation governing the emerging tool.
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- Tuesday 06AM May 03/22
As medically assisted dying evolves, who can access it? And why?
In today’s Big Story podcast, there have been some heartbreaking headlines recently, about people who are living with chronic conditions in situations that force them to suffer — and choosing a medically assisted death because they can’t find affordable housing that can accommodate them. These stories are complicated, but so is every conversation around a […]
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- Tuesday 05AM May 03/22
Letters: May 3, 2022
A turn for the worse Is the pandemic bringing out the worst in people? When the pandemic first hit Canada in March 2020, we were all forced to stay indoors, leaving us all to our own devices and thoughts. For some, this provided opportunities and time for self-discovery and reflection that led to personal growth. […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Tuesday 05AM May 03/22
Peguis evacuees fleeing Fisher River flood speak of devastating loss
Hundreds of evacuees from Peguis First Nation have arrived in Winnipeg after fleeing their flooded community.
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- Tuesday 05AM May 03/22
'I woke up at 3 a.m. to gunshots': Safe and affordable housing hard to find, renter says
Unsafe Spaces is a new CBC Manitoba Creator Network video series by filmmaker Sidney Phommarath. In Part 2, we meet health-care worker Hayley Toews, 25, who says affordable safe housing is hard to find in Winnipeg, particularly for women.
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- Tuesday 01AM May 03/22
Ukrainian fighters: Russian forces storming Mariupol plant
Russian forces Tuesday began storming the steel mill that represented the last pocket of resistance in Mariupol, Ukrainian defenders said, just as scores of civilians evacuated from the bombed-out plant over the weekend reached relative safety in Ukrainian-held territory.© CTV |
- Monday 11PM May 02/22
Privacy commissioners across Canada call for more facial recognition limits
Canadian privacy regulators are calling for detailed rules on how and where police can use facial recognition technology.
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- Monday 10PM May 02/22
Maples outbreak lingering reminder of care home vulnerability: advocates
A Winnipeg care home where 56 residents died of COVID-19 early in the pandemic is battling another outbreak, sparking concerns about the level of service being provided at the facility. As ......© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Monday 10PM May 02/22
Canada Post union loses arbitration case on mandatory vaccines, which 1,200 workers refused
An arbitrator has thrown out a grievance by Canada Post employees -- or at least a tiny minority of them -- over mandatory vaccination. Only 3.37 per cent of the postal workforce wasn't vaccinated as of late January, or about 1,200 people.© CTV |
- Monday 09PM May 02/22
Highway 75 near Morris closed due to flooding
The province advises that parts of highway 75 near Morris, Manitoba are closed due to overland flooding.
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- Monday 09PM May 02/22
RCMP searching for missing woman last seen in Winnipeg
RCMP in Manitoba are asking the public for help finding a missing woman from Ebb and Flow First Nation, who was last seen in Winnipeg on Sunday.
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- Monday 09PM May 02/22
Premier on road again, with eye on re-election
Another day, another news conference away from the Manitoba legislature. On Monday, to the surprise of many news organizations, Premier Heather Stefanson held a media event outside Dauphin city hall to ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Monday 08PM May 02/22
Report: Draft opinion suggests Supreme Court will strike down abortion rights
A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report published Monday night in Politico.
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- Monday 08PM May 02/22
Peguis residents flee rising water
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More than 1,000 residents of Peguis First Nation have been forced to flee their homes amid severe flooding, with the worst still to come in Manitoba communities combating overflowing streams. Peguis ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Monday 08PM May 02/22
RCMP searching for missing woman, last seen leaving Winnipeg apartment
Manitoba RCMP are searching for a missing woman from Ebb and Flow First Nation, who was reported missing in Winnipeg Monday.© CTV |
- Monday 08PM May 02/22
Court challenge to Manitoba's homegrown cannabis ban argues province going against Ottawa
A lawyer for the Manitoba government says the province is well within its rights to ban the production of homegrown cannabis, even though federal legislation permits it.
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- Monday 08PM May 02/22
More challengers step forward for mayor's chair
Banking on his council experience to help him stand out in a potentially crowded race, Coun. Scott Gillingham has registered to run for mayor this fall. “I’ve been on the frontlines ...© Winnipeg Free Press |
- Monday 07PM May 02/22
'It's extreme': Winnipeg residents concerned about retention ponds flooding properties
After dealing with a pair of weekend storms that brought large amounts of precipitation to Winnipeg and Manitoba, some are now dealing with retention ponds flooding their properties.© CTV |
- Monday 06PM May 02/22
FRIESEN: Memo to Chevy — ditch Scheifele, find tough coach, for starters
One by one, Winnipeg Jets players over the past couple of weeks have provided their takes on the season gone to pot. With apologies to fans who’d much rather have watched a playoff race, it’s been an interesting exercise in self-evaluation, accountability and, in at least one case, a lack of both. On Monday, it […]© Winnipeg Sun |
- Monday 06PM May 02/22
Nearly 20 Manitoba RMs under states of emergency due to flooding, Hwy 75 to close south of Morris
Overland flooding warnings remain in effect in the Interlake and portions of southern and central Manitoba. The province said Hwy 75 south of Morris would close at 8 p.m. Monday.© Global |
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