Cole Deakin

Writer/Producer

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• Living without a furnace, Passive Housing on the rise in B.C.

  They're called "Passive Houses," and their popularity in B.C. is on the rise. Homes that are so energy efficient, they don't actually need a furnace.

  Environment

  Nov 12, 2016
• Okanagan Cub Scouts open 25-year-old time capsule to mark special anniversary

  Saturday marked an important milestone for Cub Scouts in the Okanagan as they opened a time capsule and looked back on what life was like 25 years ago.

  Nov 5, 2016
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• Kelowna man faces mobility chair nightmare

  For one Kelowna man, and many other Okanagan residents, it’s a piece of equipment that’s crucial for maintaining mobility and independence.

  Consumer

  Nov 4, 2016
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• Man in custody as police investigate serious incident in Winnipeg

  Police investigating in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue.

  Crime

  Oct 3, 2016
• The Salvation Army desperate for Thanksgiving food donations

  The Salvation Army needs your help with food donations for its Thanksgiving Dinner this year.

  Sep 30, 2016
• Arson unit investigating another 3 fires set overnight in Transcona

  The investigation continues into three fires that were set overnight Wednesday.

  Sep 29, 2016
• Exclusive poll shows Winnipeggers divided on proposed growth fees

  According to an exclusive poll, Winnipeggers appear to be split on whether growth fees are a good idea.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2016
• Serious assault sends man to hospital, closes downtown Winnipeg street

  A downtown Winnipeg street has been closed down Friday morning while police complete an investigation.

  Sep 23, 2016
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• Threat made to all schools in Winnipeg School Division ‘a hoax’

  Police are investigating a threat that came to the Winnipeg School Division Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2016
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• Port of Churchill bargaining committee meet with OmniTrax officials for the first time

  Wednesday marks the first time the bargaining unit representing employees of the Port of Churchill and OmniTrax are meeting since the layoffs.

  Sep 21, 2016
• Train strikes gravel truck, derails in Hadashville, MB

  A train in Hadashville, Manitoba derailed from the tracks after colliding with a gravel truck.

  Sep 20, 2016
• City of Winnipeg looking for its next Christmas tree

  Do you have a big spruce tree in your yard? It could be the next City Hall Christmas tree.

  Sep 16, 2016
• North End garage destroyed after Friday morning fire

  A fire in the city's North End destroyed a garage early Friday morning.

  Sep 16, 2016
• 4 house fires spark in Winnipeg’s North End Thursday morning

  The investigation unit is trying to figure out how four fires started at the same time in Winnipeg's north end.

  Fire

  Sep 15, 2016
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• Manitoba ranks highest for animal protection laws in Canada, report

  The Animal Legal Defense Fund ranks each province and territory annually based on their animal protection laws. Manitoba has ranked the highest for the fifth straight year.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2016
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• Multiple street closures in Winnipeg this weekend

  There are many events happening in the city this weekend. Take a look at the street closures you need to be aware of this weekend.

  Traffic

  Sep 9, 2016
• Many Manitobans living paycheque to paycheque: study

  A new study by the Canadian Payroll Association says many Manitobans are struggling to get by, living pay cheque to pay cheque and not saving enough for retirement.

  Consumer

  Sep 7, 2016
• Closing arguments in Andrea Giesbrecht trial delayed

  Both sides are preparing their closing arguments in the trial for Andrea Giesbrecht.

  Sep 2, 2016
• New rules in Winnipeg for street parking time limits

  The City of Winnipeg has new rules set in place for the way we park on city streets.

  Sep 1, 2016
• Heavy smoke and flames engulf home in Winnipeg

  Global's 680 CJOB SkyCam captured large flames coming from a home on Ross Avenue West Wednesday morning.

  Aug 31, 2016
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• City of Winnipeg swimming lesson registration now open

  Swimming lesson registration for Fall 2016 began Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.

  Aug 30, 2016
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• 2 new Canadians slashed with a knife in broad daylight

  A man and woman are recovering after being slashed with a knife last Thursday on Portage Avenue.

  Aug 29, 2016
• Ammonia leak forces temporary closure of Granite Curling Club

  An ammonia leak has closed the Granite Curling Club temporarily.

  Aug 22, 2016
• Police investigating suspicious death on Cumberland Avenue

  One person is dead and police are calling the death "suspicious."

  Aug 19, 2016
• Winnipeg police investigating 2 stabbings on same street within 10 minutes

  Police continue their investigation into whether or not two stabbings that took place in the North End are related.

  Aug 11, 2016