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• Thursday 03AM May 05/22

  Low-profile apologies from Archbishop of Canterbury amounted to a missed opportunity, says former TRC chair

  

  The former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent visit to Canada was a missed opportunity for the Anglican Church to have a greater influence on reconciliation.

  © CBC | Thu, May 5, 2022, 3:00AM

• Thursday 03AM May 05/22

  Crown alleges Jacob Hoggard violently raped teen girl, woman in 2016 incidents

  

  Editor’s Note: Some of the details in this story may be disturbing for some Prosecutors allege Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard repeatedly and violently raped a teen girl and a young woman, both of whom had travelled to see him in the Toronto area, in two separate incidents in 2016. In an opening statement to jurors […]

  The post Crown alleges Jacob Hoggard violently raped teen girl, woman in 2016 incidents appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Thu, May 5, 2022, 3:00AM

• Wednesday 10PM May 04/22

  City of Winnipeg issues permit to demolish historic building ravaged by fire in early 2022

  

  The City of Winnipeg has issued a permit to demolish a historic Winnipeg building that went up in flames in February.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:53PM

• Wednesday 10PM May 04/22

  Family of Eduardo Balaquit reacts to manslaughter verdict; hopes to find his body

  

  WINNIPEG - A sense of justice washed over the family of Eduardo Balaquit Wednesday after a jury found a man guilty of manslaughter in his disappearance and death. Kyle Pietz had ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:50PM

• Wednesday 10PM May 04/22

  Plant dumps massive volume of partially treated sewage into Red

  

  Winnipeg’s ongoing wastewater treatment woes led to the discharge of 1.6 billion litres of partially treated sewage into the Red River in one incident last month. The previously undisclosed discharge, which ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:19PM

• Wednesday 10PM May 04/22

  Widow cries out as jury finds man guilty in Balaquit's death

  

  A jury has convicted Kyle Pietz of manslaughter in the death of office cleaner Eduardo Balaquit, accepting the Crown’s theory he killed Balaquit after forcing him to disclose his bank ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:00PM

• Wednesday 08PM May 04/22

  B.C. couple unexpectedly locked out of Amazon Photos account after alleged violation 

  

  The couple stored thousands of precious family photos in Amazon Photos, which offers a cloud storage platform for Amazon Prime members.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:57PM

• Wednesday 08PM May 04/22

  Mayoral candidate list grows to seven as local entrepreneur joins race

  

  The field for the race for Winnipeg's next mayor continues to grow as a local entrepreneur joined the fray Wednesday.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:54PM

• Wednesday 08PM May 04/22

  Accused guilty of manslaughter in missing Winnipeg man’s disappearance

  A jury found a Winnipeg man guilty Wednesday of manslaughter in the presumed death of a husband and father who disappeared nearly four years ago. Kyle Pietz had pleaded not guilty to a charge of manslaughter in the death of Eduardo Balaquit, who was last seen on June 4, 2018, when he left his home […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:41PM

• Wednesday 08PM May 04/22

  Remarkable run continues as Canadian Mattea Roach wins 22nd game on ‘Jeopardy!’

  

  It’s hard not to root for Canadian Mattea Roach, who won her 22nd game on Jeopardy! relatively easily, having now amassed $534,984 US. The 23-year-old Nova Scotia native and Toronto-based tutor finished the first round in the lead with $7,000, with fellow contestants Kelly Flynn at $3,000 and Jaime Sisson in third with $2,600. Roach […]

  The post Remarkable run continues as Canadian Mattea Roach wins 22nd game on ‘Jeopardy!’ appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:03PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in presumed death of Eduardo Balaquit

  

  A Winnipeg jury has found Kyle Pietz guilty of manslaughter in the disappearance and presumed death of Eduardo Balaquit.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:52PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  'It means the world for this man to go away': Accused convicted in presumed death of Eduardo Balaquit

  

  A jury has delivered a guilty verdict in trial of Kyle Pietz, who was charged with manslaughter in connection with the presumed death of 59-year-old Eduardo Balaquit, who went missing nearly four years ago. 

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:49PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  Many keep careful eye on water from behind dike walls

  

  MUNICIPALITY OF RITCHOT — As far as one can drive past the closure sign on Provincial Road 200, where the Red River has become a lake, Don Clark stopped Wednesday ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:40PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  'Catch me when you can' Stefanson keeps media at bay during flood tours

  

  Premier Heather Stefanson is thumbing her nose at the long-standing playbook that has guided Manitoba premiers during past floods. Former premiers — Gary Filmon, Gary Doer, Greg Selinger — would schedule ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:35PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  'It's embarrassing': Labour groups calling for a living wage for Manitobans

  

  Saskatchewan is set to raise its minimum wage from $11.81 per hour to $13 on Oct. 1. Even with a 40-cent increase from $11.95 to $12.35 on Oct. 1, Manitoba will be dead last across the country when it comes to minimum wage.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:22PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  Messy mayoral-race mayhem just what city needs

  

  Oh, what a glorious hot mess the Winnipeg mayoral campaign has become. Even though election day is almost six months away, the campaign to replace Brian Bowman — who is not ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:20PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  Manitoba flood fight grinds on as Red River crest looms

  

  Manitobans continue to battle spring flooding between the Interlake and Canada-U.S. border, with hundreds more forced to leave their homes and the number of washed-out roads increasing. The fight is being ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:20PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg, province clash over sewage plant project deadlines

  

  The provincial government is bluntly ordering the City of Winnipeg to complete its sewage upgrades, with no further deadline extensions. However, the city says it’s the province that delayed funding on ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:15PM

• Wednesday 07PM May 04/22

  No Mow May a starting point for Manitobans to naturalize their yards: Nature Conservancy of Canada

  

  A new initiative has started to sweep across the world calling on people to hold off on their spring cleanup to protect their backyard ecosystem.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:02PM

• Wednesday 06PM May 04/22

  Construction to close parts of Jubilee Avenue over summer months

  

  Drivers in the South Osborne area should expect some delays over the summer months, as a major road project is set to close parts of Jubilee Avenue until October.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:50PM

• Wednesday 06PM May 04/22

  Winnipeggers ready to pay more taxes to fix roads: poll

  

  Winnipeggers say they would be willing to pay more taxes — but there’s a catch. The money would have to be spent on fixing roads, planting trees or creating affordable housing. A ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:25PM

• Wednesday 06PM May 04/22

  Seventeen city care homes deal with COVID outbreaks

  

  Nearly half of the long-term care homes in the Winnipeg health region were combating a COVID-19 outbreak on Wednesday. There were 17 active outbreaks in city care homes, on top of ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:25PM

• Wednesday 06PM May 04/22

  'I've never seen anything like this: Fields under water leading to seeding delays for farmers

  

  A string of storms that have left fields underwater could delay farmers from getting their crop seeds in the ground – the latest in a series of challenges that Manitoba producers have had to face in the past 24 months.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:16PM

• Wednesday 06PM May 04/22

  CBC Winnipeg News May 04, 2022

  

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

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:00PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  Stonewall riot activist speaking to students on LGBTQ2S+ history

  

  A Stonewall riot activist is speaking to students across the country about what is considered to be one of the most pivotal demonstrations that helped transform the LGBTQ2S+ liberation movement in Canada and the U.S. Martin Boyce says he still remembers the sights, sounds, and even the smells of the Stonewall riot – also called […]

  The post Stonewall riot activist speaking to students on LGBTQ2S+ history appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:54PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  Willard Reaves will run in Fort Whyte in next election: Manitoba Liberals

  

  The Manitoba Liberal party plans to nominate Willard Reaves to represent the Fort Whyte constituency in the 2023 provincial election, setting him up for a possible rematch against Progressive Conservative Obby Khan.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:46PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  More Homes Flooded, More People Leave Peguis First Nation in Manitoba

  WINNIPEG — About 200 more people left Peguis First Nation on Wednesday and dozens of workers poured into the community as floodwaters continued to threaten it and other areas of Manitoba.

  © 2022. This article More Homes Flooded, More People Leave Peguis First Nation in Manitoba appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:35PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  Made in Manitoba: Moose squad geared for long, hard playoff run

  At the end of his media scrum on Wednesday, defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic turned around to reveal the back of his blue-and-white T-shirt. “Caution, Moose Crossing,” was the slogan, designed to resemble a street sign warning an approaching motorist of potential danger. “Our team slogan,” a grinning Kovacevic said. “Jim (Oligny, Moose captain) started it and […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:28PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  Military moving 2 aircraft out of Winnipeg to deal with gap in search-and-rescue services

  

  The Royal Canadian Air Force is relocating two aircraft from Winnipeg to Vancouver Island to address a gap in Canada's search and rescue coverage, the result of yet another delay in Canada's troubled military procurement system.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:26PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg comic hosts show in secret Exchange District venue hiding in plain sight

  

  Perseverance has paid off for a local stand-up comedian intent on bringing laughs to a never-before-used venue hiding in plain sight in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:23PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  More than 1,000 people evacuated from Peguis First Nation due to flooding

  

  Highways have turned into streams, and homes are full of water, as flooding continues to worsen in Peguis First Nation, Manitoba. It’s an unprecedented situation in the community, as water from the Fisher River continues to flow beyond its banks. More than 1,000 people have been forced out of their homes due to the rising […]

  The post More than 1,000 people evacuated from Peguis First Nation due to flooding appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:21PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  BOMBSHELLS: Bombers address a lot of potential concerns through moves around CFL draft

  The past couple of days went a long way toward alleviating some of the concerns Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters had heading into training camp. Through the CFL draft, the global draft, a trade and some positive information regarding a couple of 2021 draft picks, the Bombers are in a better position today […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:21PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  Zoo preps for Ukraine relief fundraiser

  

  Saturday at the Assiniboine Park Zoo, there will be blue and yellow toys in the animal enclosures and Ukrainian sausage and perogies at the restaurants. It’s all a part of a ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:10PM

• Wednesday 05PM May 04/22

  Women's Health Clinic denounces potential U.S. move against abortion rights

  

  The Women’s Health Clinic in Winnipeg received a spike in calls after the release of a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision that would reverse abortion rights south of the border. “That ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:05PM

• Wednesday 04PM May 04/22

  Loney enters Winnipeg mayoral race

  

  The first potential candidate to declare he would be running for mayor after Brian Bowman said he wouldn’t seek a third term has registered for his shot at the city’s ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 4:40PM

• Wednesday 04PM May 04/22

  MMF election to be held in June

  The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) has set a date for its next election, and Red River Métis citizens will go to the polls next month to choose their leadership. On Wednesday, MMF announced that they had passed a resolution that will see them hold an election on June 14 for the position of president, as […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 4:33PM

• Wednesday 04PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg golf courses set for end-of-week opening, depending on weather

  

  A few golf courses are expected to open across Winnipeg at the end of the week. Weather and water levels could impact whether or not some of the courses will open Friday. The following city courses are scheduled to open: Kildonan Park Golf Course, modified nine-hole course (May 6), Crescent Drive Golf Course, fully (May […]

  The post Winnipeg golf courses set for end-of-week opening, depending on weather appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 4:32PM

• Wednesday 04PM May 04/22

  Help us locate missing man: Winnipeg police

  

  Winnipeg police are looking for a man who was last seen on Monday in St. Vital.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 4:18PM

• Wednesday 04PM May 04/22

  Missing Winnipeg man last seen in St. Vital Monday

  

  Winnipeg police are asking the public for help in finding a missing man who was last seen in the St. Vital area on Monday.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 4:13PM

• Wednesday 04PM May 04/22

  Suspect held in Garden Hill First Nation homicide

  

  RCMP in Island Lake are investigating a homicide after a man, 38, was stabbed to death on Tuesday afternoon.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 4:12PM

• Wednesday 04PM May 04/22

  Child pornography charges against Manitoba man stayed due to court delays

  

  A former Red River College instructor is no longer facing child pornography charges after a judge agreed he waited too long for a trial. 

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 4:07PM

• Wednesday 03PM May 04/22

  Missing man last seen in St. Vital: Winnipeg police

  

  The Winnipeg Police Service says they are concerned for the safety of a 62-year-old man who went missing on Monday.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:50PM

• Wednesday 03PM May 04/22

  'We need more doctors': Winnipeg man concerned after father waits hours to be seen at hospital

  

  A Winnipeg man is raising concerns about wait times in hospitals after his dad waited almost 14 hours to be seen by a doctor.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:44PM

• Wednesday 03PM May 04/22

  More homes flooded and more people leave Peguis First Nation in Manitoba

  Some 200 more people have left Peguis First Nation as floodwaters continue to threaten areas of Manitoba. Chief Glenn Hudson says the Fisher River came up a little overnight and now appears to be stable, but the rise has left more homes surrounded by water or with water inside. More than 1,400 people have left […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:34PM

• Wednesday 03PM May 04/22

  Nearly 14% of patients left Winnipeg ERs without receiving care in March: Shared Health

  

  Nearly 14 per cent of all patients left Winnipeg emergency rooms and urgent care centres without receiving care in March of 2022, according to new data provided by Shared Health.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:31PM

• Wednesday 03PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg’s new taxi safety bylaw aims to keep passengers safe

  Indigenous leaders and advocates in Manitoba are reacting after a new bylaw was passed in Winnipeg that looks to keep passengers safe when they travel by taxi or other vehicle-for-hire services. “The issue of violence and discrimination at the hands of vehicle-for-hire drivers in the taxi industry has long plagued First Nations in Manitoba,” Assembly […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:26PM

• Wednesday 03PM May 04/22

  More Manitoba homes flooded, more people leave Peguis First Nation

  

  More than 1,400 people have been evacuated from Peguis First Nation, in the flooded Manitoba Interlake region, since Saturday, with most of them staying in Winnipeg.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:15PM

• Wednesday 03PM May 04/22

  Kyle Pietz found guilty of manslaughter in Eduardo Balaquit case

  

  A jury has found 36-year-old Kyle Pietz guilty of manslaughter in the disappearance of 59-year-old Eduardo Balaquit.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:11PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  More homes flooded and more people leave Peguis First Nation in Manitoba

  

  Some 200 more people have left Peguis First Nation as floodwaters continue to threaten areas of Manitoba.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:58PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  100 volunteers recruited to help flood-ravaged Peguis First Nation

  

  As floodwaters chase residents out of Peguis First Nation, a platoon of volunteers is moving in to help in any way possible.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:41PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Deliberations begin in jury trial for suspect accused in Winnipeg man’s disappearance

  

  Kyle Pietz is charged with manslaughter in the presumed death of Eduardo Balaquit, who was reported missing in Winnipeg in June 2018.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:36PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Women’s health clinic in Winnipeg develops online form for abortion services

  

  A women’s health clinic in Winnipeg says it has developed Manitoba’s only online intake form for abortion care. The Women’s Health Clinic’s (WHC) new online service is available immediately, the organization said in a release. The form is designed to streamline the intake process for clients. Previously clients had to leave a voicemail with the […]

  The post Women’s health clinic in Winnipeg develops online form for abortion services appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:35PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Man Fatally Stabbed on Garden Hill First Nation

  Manitoba RCMP are investigating a homicide after a man was killed on Garden Hill First Nation.

  © 2022. This article Man Fatally Stabbed on Garden Hill First Nation appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:31PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Race for mayor’s chair grows to seven candidates

  The latest mayoral candidate to register his campaign feels he is the required lubricant to get the city unstuck. Social entrepreneur Shaun Loney made good Wednesday on a commitment made last April to take a run at the seat to be left vacant by outgoing Mayor Brian Bowman and became the seventh person to officially […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:28PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg’s city-owned golf courses to begin opening Friday

  Tee times have been delayed this year after a long cold winter and a wet spring, but the city announced on Wednesday that its golf courses will be open as soon as Friday and that reservations can be made starting Wednesday at 2 p.m. The city notes that Kildonan Park and Windsor Park golf courses […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:20PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Manitoba streamlines mental health, addiction services for youth

  Manitoba is changing the way it offers support to youth struggling with mental health and addictions, the province announced on Wednesday. In partnership with the United Way, Manitoba is combining and co-ordinating mental health, addictions and social service supports for youth at several service hub locations, known as Huddle sites, intended to improve access to […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:20PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Man arrested in Garden Hill First Nation stabbing death, Manitoba RCMP say

  

  Island Lake RCMP said they were called to a Garden Hill home Tuesday afternoon with a report of a stabbing, and found the victim, a 38-year-old man, dead at the scene.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:15PM

• Wednesday 02PM May 04/22

  Evacuation alert still in place for Arborg hospital, care home, but pumps reducing risk

  

  The hospital and personal care home in Arborg remain on evacuation alert due to flooding, according to a news release from the municipality. 

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:00PM

• Wednesday 01PM May 04/22

  Manitoba to boast Canada’s lowest minimum wage when rate increases in Saskatchewan

  

  The Manitoba Federation of Labour says having the lowest minimum wage in Canada leaves many workers in poverty and will be an embarrassment.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 1:59PM

• Wednesday 01PM May 04/22

  ANALYSIS: Will Scheifele play another game for the Jets?

  

  As the Winnipeg Jets centre spoke to reporters on Sunday, he was extremely candid in terms of what he needed to hear in his exit meeting with general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 1:48PM

• Wednesday 01PM May 04/22

  Police recover vehicle, arrest Winnipeg man wanted in carjacking of Mercedes

  

  Police say a 34-year-old Winnipeg man was taken into custody and a stolen white Mercedes has been recovered following a carjacking earlier this week. Police say a man and two women were approached by the suspect, who was carrying a weapon, outside a convenience store on Corydon Avenue Monday. The suspect reportedly demanded the keys, […]

  The post Police recover vehicle, arrest Winnipeg man wanted in carjacking of Mercedes appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 1:40PM

• Wednesday 01PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg School Division announces new name for Cecil Rhodes School

  

  The Winnipeg School Division elementary school will sport a new name come September following a year-long process to disassociate with the school’s controversial namesake.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 1:38PM

• Wednesday 01PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg school named after apartheid figure Cecil Rhodes gets new name

  

  A Winnipeg school named after a man linked to apartheid in 19th century Africa is being renamed after years of discussion. Winnipeg’s Cecil Rhodes School – in the city’s Weston neighbourhood – will now be named Keewatin Prairie Community School, the school division revealed Wednesday. Cecil Rhodes was a British imperialist who served as prime […]

  The post Winnipeg school named after apartheid figure Cecil Rhodes gets new name appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 1:18PM

• Wednesday 01PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg’s Golf Courses Begin to Open for the Season

  Now that the grass is beginning to dry out, Winnipeg's golf courses are preparing to open for the season -- albeit later than usual.

  © 2022. This article Winnipeg’s Golf Courses Begin to Open for the Season appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, May 4, 2022, 1:02PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  Stolen Mercedes recovered, carjacking suspect arrested, say Winnipeg cops

  

  Winnipeg police said an off-duty officer spotted the vehicle stolen during a carjacking Monday -- a white 2017 Mercedes-Benz -- in the Glenwood neighbourhood Tuesday afternoon.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:56PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  James Taylor’s Winnipeg Concert Postponed Due to COVID-19

  The James Taylor concert set for Thursday in Winnipeg has been postponed amid a few cases of COVID-19 within the tour.

  © 2022. This article James Taylor’s Winnipeg Concert Postponed Due to COVID-19 appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:55PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Carjacking Suspect

  An off-duty Winnipeg police officer helped colleagues close in on a stolen vehicle following a carjacking on Monday.

  © 2022. This article Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Carjacking Suspect appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:46PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  James Taylor concert in Winnipeg postponed due to COVID-19

  

  According to James Taylor's website, the Winnipeg concert was halted due to COVID-19 cases among tour staff. Tickets for the Thursday show will be honoured for the new date.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:41PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  Winnipeg police arrest man wanted in carjacking of Mercedes

  

  Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection with a carjacking on Monday.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:31PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  Mayoral candidate Shaun Loney says Winnipeg is stuck in its ways

  

  Shaun Loney says the City of Winnipeg is stuck in its ways and promises to stop the practice of approaching every issue as a question of whether to spend more money or cut back on spending.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:30PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  Cecil Rhodes School in Winnipeg has a new name

  

  After years of discussion around Cecil Rhodes School's controversial name, the Winnipeg School Division has landed on a new name for the school.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:29PM

• Wednesday 12PM May 04/22

  No foul play suspected in deaths of 4 cadets at Royal Military College: CAF

  

  The Department of National Defence says foul play is not suspected in the deaths of four officer cadets at Canada’s Royal Military College last week. The department says the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service, the local military police detachment and Kingston police are supporting an ongoing coroner’s investigation into the incident. Officer cadets Jack Hogarth, […]

  The post No foul play suspected in deaths of 4 cadets at Royal Military College: CAF appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:26PM

• Wednesday 11AM May 04/22

  Winnipeg school named after white supremacist to become Keewatin Prairie Community School

  

  The Winnipeg School Division has approved a new name for a century-old school that honoured a controversial man connected with apartheid and white supremacy.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 11:47AM

• Wednesday 11AM May 04/22

  Manitoba floods continue to wreak havoc on communities across the province

  

  Manitoba continues to reckon with spring flooding as communities across the province battle the high waters of the Red River and other overflowing waterways.

  © Global | Wed, May 4, 2022, 11:30AM

• Wednesday 11AM May 04/22

  Arborg pumping out flood waters

  

  Flooding has cut off a major highway intersection in the Interlake as the town of Arborg remains under a state of emergency. The North-East Interlake Emergency Measures board said a news ......

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 11:30AM

• Wednesday 10AM May 04/22

  Winnipeg abortion provider bracing for increased demand from U.S. if Roe v. Wade overturned

  

  An impending decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that may overturn the constitutional right to abortion in that country could increase strain on health-care providers north of the border, the executive director of Winnipeg's Women's Health Clinic says.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:59AM

• Wednesday 10AM May 04/22

  Liberals looking at Canada Health Act to ensure abortion right protected: Trudeau

  

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking at using legislation to ensure the right to a safe and legal abortion will be permanently protected in Canada. Trudeau spoke to reporters before the Liberals’ weekly caucus meeting in Ottawa. He says the ministers of health and the status of women are tasked with looking […]

  The post Liberals looking at Canada Health Act to ensure abortion right protected: Trudeau appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:31AM

• Wednesday 10AM May 04/22

  YMCA of Brandon Among Projects Receiving Provincial Funds

  The YMCA of Brandon is one of 427 local and regional projects sharing $25 million in provincial funding.

  © 2022. This article YMCA of Brandon Among Projects Receiving Provincial Funds appeared first on ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News.

  © ChrisD | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:21AM

• Wednesday 10AM May 04/22

  'Welcome to the new normal': Airport, passport delays expected to last into summer, expert says

  

  As eager Canadians look to travel following two years of pandemic restrictions, one expert says long wait times for renewed passports and at airports will be the 'new normal' for those taking vacations this summer.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:17AM

• Wednesday 10AM May 04/22

  Quebec to lift mask mandate in almost all indoor settings on May 14

  

  Quebec is lifting its mask mandate in most indoor public spaces next week, becoming the last Canadian province to remove the COVID-19 health restriction. The mask mandate will be lifted May 14 at 12:01 a.m. Dr. Luc Boileau, the province’s top doctor, says the restriction is being removed because all COVID-19 indicators in the province […]

  The post Quebec to lift mask mandate in almost all indoor settings on May 14 appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 10:14AM

• Wednesday 09AM May 04/22

  More Cineplex family favorite $3 movies

  If you are looking for something cheap to do with the family on Saturday mornings, check your local Cineplex to see if they are playing these family favourites. Playing at participating theatres. They’re on sale now, great idea to book ... Read More »

  The post More Cineplex family favorite $3 movies appeared first on Save Money in Winnipeg.

  © Save Money in Winnipeg | Wed, May 4, 2022, 9:47AM

• Wednesday 08AM May 04/22

  Gas prices rising again in Winnipeg

  

  Winnipeggers can once again expect to pay even more at the pumps.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:31AM

• Wednesday 08AM May 04/22

  Canada geese causing problems for cities as experts struggle to reduce populations

  

  While Canada geese are a national symbol, the animals can cause a lot of problems for the cities they reside in, leaving officials grappling to find solutions to mitigate their populations.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 8:03AM

• Wednesday 07AM May 04/22

  Residents of one Manitoba town may need to evacuate amid flooding

  

  Some of the residents in one Manitoba town are being told to prepare for potential evacuations amid flooding in the community.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:40AM

• Wednesday 07AM May 04/22

  Dave Chappelle tackled during Hollywood Bowl comedy show

  

  Comedian Dave Chappelle was tackled during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night. Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance while the man was taken away in an ambulance. NBC News reported that the Los Angeles Police Department early Wednesday said the man was carrying a […]

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  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:39AM

• Wednesday 07AM May 04/22

  Shelters call for improved mental health response

  

  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 | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:22AM

• Wednesday 07AM May 04/22

  ‘Financial Desperation:’ Crown Says Winnipeg Man Who Disappeared Was Killed for Cash

  WINNIPEG — 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. 

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  © ChrisD | Wed, May 4, 2022, 7:01AM

• Wednesday 06AM May 04/22

  Freedom of press remains pressing call

  

  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 | Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:25AM

• Wednesday 06AM May 04/22

  Vaccination rules for vulnerable group called baffling

  

  MANITOBA has for months required immunocompromised people to get a prescription for their third or fourth dose of a COVID-19 shot, even as it urges vulnerable populations to get boosted. “I ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:10AM

• Wednesday 05AM May 04/22

  Letters: May 4, 2022

  Be better, G20 I guess the “special operation” is so over in the World. In fact, the shooting isn’t even over and Czar Putin was already sent and accepted an invitation to G20 this year like nothing is going on! Really? Russia can’t have the World Jrs (IIHF), but as Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo said […]

  © Winnipeg Sun | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:18AM

• Wednesday 05AM May 04/22

  City of Winnipeg wins legal skirmish in prelude to final decision over fire-paramedic station price tag

  

  The City of Winnipeg has won a legal skirmish as part of a larger, decade-long battle over the price it must pay for the land beneath a South River Heights fire-paramedic station.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 05AM May 04/22

  Records exist then don't: Manitoba slammed for refusing freedom of information request

  

  The Manitoba government is being accused of flouting the law after repeated attempts to find out who may be running government Twitter accounts came to nothing.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 05AM May 04/22

  Some Peguis First Nation residents staying put, even as floodwaters rise

  

  More than 1,300 Peguis First Nation residents have evacuated due to flooding, but Cheryl Thomson isn't one of them. The 61-year-old is staying behind to help keep the community fed, and watch over her house.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 5:00AM

• Wednesday 03AM May 04/22

  8th white bison born to herd at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation

  

  A white bison calf was born last month at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, the eighth white calf to be born in as many years to the First Nation's herd.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:00AM

• Wednesday 03AM May 04/22

  Why Canada's Roe v. Wade didn't enshrine abortion as a right

  

  While there are no laws barring women in Canada from having an abortion, it's also not considered a constitutionally protected right under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as it has been in the U.S. since their top court's 1973 ruling.

  © CBC | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:00AM

• Wednesday 03AM May 04/22

  Jury selection expected at sex assault trial for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard

  

  Jury selection is expected to begin Wednesday at the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard. Hoggard, the frontman for the rock band Hedley, was charged in 2018 with sexual assault causing bodily harm and sexual interference in connection with alleged incidents involving a woman and a teenager. He pleaded not guilty at his […]

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  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 3:00AM

• Wednesday 02AM May 04/22

  Manitoba set to have lowest minimum wage

  MANITOBA’S minimum wage will become Canada’s lowest in the fall. The Saskatchewan government announced Tuesday that on Oct. 1 it will increase its minimum wage to $13 from $11.81 — which ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:22AM

• Wednesday 02AM May 04/22

  Archbishop opens heart to residential school survivors

  

  The archbishop of Canterbury asked himself one question after hearing stories of abuse from Indigenous survivors of Anglican Church-run residential schools: “How could they have done that?” Justin Welby, the spiritual ...

  © Winnipeg Free Press | Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:22AM

• Wednesday 01AM May 04/22

  EU leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions

  

  The European Union’s top official on Wednesday called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia and target the country’s biggest bank and major broadcasters in a sixth package of sanctions against Moscow for its war in Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, proposed […]

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  © CityTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 1:52AM

• Wednesday 12AM May 04/22

  Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms

  

  Complaining that the West is 'stuffing Ukraine with weapons,' Russia bombarded railroad stations and other supply-line points across the country, as the European Union moved to further punish Moscow for the war Wednesday by proposing a ban on oil imports, a crucial source of revenue.

  © CTV | Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:35AM