Winnipeg taekwondo Olympian hosts day of free training for women
The resounding shouts of dozens of women and girls could be heard at a Winnipeg dojang Saturday, as Paris, France-bound Olympian, Skylar Park, taught them some taekwondo moves.
Sports
Mar 23
‘It’s gut-wrenching’: Sask. basketball teams distraught over potential cancellation of Hoopla
For the Preeceville Panthers, this weekend would be the first time the senior girls' team has advanced to Hoopla since 1997.
Canada
Mar 19
Boys and Girls Club South East preparing for in-house robotics workshop
After securing grants from the federal and provincial governments the Boys and Girls Club South East is preparing to add a robotics workshop to its Bath Road facility.
Canada
Apr 5
Winnipeg Blue Bombers trade down to select receiver in 2nd round of CFL Draft
After making a trade of draft picks, the Blue Bombers used the first of their 10 selections in the CFL Draft on receiver Kevens Clercius at 13th overall.
Sports
May 1
Red Dress Day activities kick off across Saskatchewan to commemorate MMIWG
Red Dress Day events, such as a memorial walk, kicked off on Friday in Regina and Saskatoon in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Canada
May 3
Sask. NDP wants education minister to quit over comments to mother whose child died
The call comes after Taya Thomas had a private meeting with Jeremy Cockrill to discuss teachers wanting more supports for students with extra needs.
Canada
Apr 22
Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban set to be repealed after Senate vote
The state Senate voted in favour of repealing the bill, which narrowly cleared the Arizona House last week and is expected to be signed into law by the governor.
U.S. News
May 1
Pro-Palestinian encampments: Protests break out at universities in Montreal, Toronto
A group of students at the University of Toronto say they have started a protest on campus to call on the university to cut its ties with Israel over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Canada
May 2
A ‘good start’: How Wab Kinew’s first budget is landing in Manitoba
The reviews are in, and many organizations across Manitoba are giving the province's 2024 budget a thumbs up — or at least calling it a good start.
Canada
Apr 3
Study finds fireworks have minimal impact on Montreal air quality
Multiple fireworks shows were cancelled in Quebec last summer due to smoke from wildfires, but now the fireworks business says the impacts are not so bad.
Canada
Mar 27
B.C. man charged after exploiting a Guelph girl on social media: police
Police say a 12-year-old girl from Guelph was being exploited by a man from British Columbia for intimate photos and videos on Snapchat. The man was arrested by RCMP this week.
Crime
Mar 7
Unbeaten Reds beat Patriotes 4-0, repeat as University Cup hockey champions
The University of New Brunswick Reds had one more smashing performance to cap off a perfect season and successfully defend their University Cup title.
Sports
Mar 18
Students involved in stabbing off Peterborough school property: principal
Peterborough police say the incident involved a large group of youth, leading to a 15-year-old girl being arrested and charged.
Crime
Mar 7
Local Regina basketball rivalry turns into partnership: ‘It felt really special’
The rivalry between the senior girls basketball teams at Sheldon Williams Collegiate and Thom Collegiate -- on either side of Dewdney Avenue -- has been set aside.
Sports
Feb 2
Lethbridge man arrested in connection with child luring investigation involving Winnipeg girl
A Lethbridge man is facing several charges related to a child sexual exploitation investigation involving an underage girl from Winnipeg.
Crime
Feb 1
London chemical attack: UK manhunt on after mom, 2 girls suffer ‘life-changing’ injuries
Metropolitan police are looking for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, who is believed to have 'sustained significant injuries to the right side of his face.'
World
Feb 1
2024 Grammy Awards winners list: Taylor Swift makes history, announces new album
Taylor Swift set a major record after winning Album of the Year for 'Midnights' at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Entertainment
Feb 4
Alberta premier says there’s ‘evolving discussion’ on pronouns, trans kids
Employment Minister and Edmonton MP Randy Boissonault said that he has constituents that are “quite rightly terrified” by what Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is proposing.
Canada
Feb 4
Jeffrey Epstein docs unsealed: Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew among names
The documents implicate other notable people, including lawyer Alan Dershowitz, former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson and French fashion model scout Jean Luc Brunel.
U.S. News
Jan 3
1 woman dead in targeted incident in Strathcona Park: Calgary police
There was a heavy police presence surrounding a school in the area of Strathcona Boulevard and Strathcona Drive Tuesday morning.
Crime
Jan 16
