Saskatchewan’s McEwen, Alberta’s Bottcher, Manitoba’s Carruthers out front at 2024 Brier
Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen, Alberta's Brendan Bottcher and Manitoba's Reid Carruthers emerged from the Canadian men's curling championship's opening weekend as front-runners.
Canada
Mar 4
Yellowknife nearly emptied as fire fight continues: ‘Most of the people are now gone’
Officials say more than 19,000 people complied with the evacuation, leaving in streams of vehicles south down the highway or by air on evacuation flights.
Fire
Aug 19, 2023
Bombers great Milt Stegall headlines Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame class
Former Blue Bombers receiver Milt Stegall is one of three athletes, two builders, and one team that will be enshrined in November.
Sports
Aug 2, 2023
As crime increases across Canada, New Brunswick sole province where rates drop
Despite data from Statistics Canada indicating a four per cent rise in crime throughout the country in 2022, New Brunswick saw its crime severity index drop by two per cent.
Cannabis
Aug 3, 2023
Multiple incidents reported on opening weekend of World Police and Fire Games
Winnipeg police responded to a protest outside the Athlete's Village, graffiti spray painted at an event and tended to an athlete who was bear sprayed in an unrelated incident.
Crime
Jul 31, 2023
Manitoba Marathon keeping close eye on weather after heat shut down 2022 event
So far, race day isn't expected to be quite as hot this year, with weekend forecasts — as of Thursday, anyway — calling for temperatures in the 20s, and potentially some rain.
Sports
Jun 15, 2023
Triumphant runners conquer Manitoba’s 45th marathon on Father’s Day
In the spirit of Father's Day, three generations of runners held hands as they crossed the finish line: Garry Bochniski, Rick Bochniski, and Michael Bochniski.
Canada
Jun 18, 2023
Winnipeg father to run across Manitoba for universal cCMV newborn screening
A Winnipeg father is running across Manitoba starting Friday to raise awareness for cCMV, a virus that babies in neighbouring provinces are universally screened for.
Health
May 8, 2023
Registration opens for Winnipeg Police Half Marathon to raise money for cancer research
This year’s Foodfare WPS Half Marathon set for Sunday, May 7. All funds will be going to directly support a global research study concerning brain cancer in children.
Canada
Mar 21, 2023
Nova Scotia’s Black steals into final four at Canadian women’s curling championship
Christina Black's opportunistic Nova Scotia curling team stole its way into the final four at the Canadian women's championship Friday.
Sports
Feb 25, 2023
Canadian man chases Guinness world record for most marathons in 1 year
A Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by an American.
Sports
Jan 13, 2023
Bringing Michif, the Métis language, back to Northwestern Ontario
Collette Surovy is hoping the word 'Taamishi,' which means hello in the Michif language of the Métis people, is heard more often.
Canada
Jan 9, 2023
Manitoba adventurer ready for next challenge after extreme South Pole trek
His South Pole journey saw challenges like altitude sickness and adjusting to 24-hour daylight conditions, but Dalip Shekhawat called it a 'breathtaking' experience.
Sports
Jan 4, 2023
Interprovincial travel discouraged as coronavirus cases continue: Saskatchewan government
While interprovincial travel is permitted, the Saskatchewan government reiterated it’s discouraging non-essential travel in and out of the province.
Canada
Sep 2, 2020
Manitoba Marathon returns with in-person race for first time in 2 years
The event normally hosts around 12,000 participants, however, due to COVID-19, executive director Rachel Munday said roughly 3,000 took part.
Sports
Sep 5, 2021
Minnedosa fundraising bike ride in honour of young athlete raises over $23K
Donations have poured in for a Minnedosa trail park in honour of a young athlete who died suddenly last month, following a 172-kilometre single-day fundraising bike ride.
Canada
Aug 22, 2021
Running through the pain
11-year-old breaks arm during Manitoba Marathon, completes race and beats previous year’s time.
Jun 21, 2011
Husband of Manitoba judge under scrutiny for nude photos says he was stupid
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba judge under investigation for alleged sexual harassment was unaware that sexually explicit photos of her were on the Internet, occasionally accompanied by personal ads seeking group sex, her husband testified Tuesday.
Canada
Jul 24, 2012
Poll gives Conservatives edge as Parliament prepares for acrimonious return
OTTAWA - A quiet summer has given Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives some breathing room as they head Monday into what could be an acrimonious fall sitting of Parliament.
Sep 16, 2012
Civility paramount in NDP leadership race, Topp camp chided for mild criticism
OTTAWA - The NDP seems determined to set a new standard of civility for high-stakes leadership contests.
Canada
Sep 23, 2011