Rain, rain and more rain: Manitoba stays wet heading into weekend
The rainfall warning remains in place for a large swath of the province, and Manitobans should expect a 'significant' amount of precipitation.
Weather
May 24
Cranberry Portage, Man., evacuated due to wildfire
A wildfire burning near Cranberry Portage, Man., has triggered an evacuation of approximately 700 people. It comes as northern regions of the province face drought conditions.
Canada
May 12
Winnipeg students come together for third annual Manitoba chess championship
On Tuesday afternoon, the game brought dozens of students from grades seven to 12 together for the third annual Manitoba High School Chess Championship.
Entertainment
Mar 26
‘About a week’s worth of gasoline’: Leaders seek answers to unplanned Manitoba pipeline shutdown
The province says it has convened a 'supplier table' comprising Manitoba’s largest fuel suppliers to help support the management of the fuel supply being brought in.
Canada
Mar 18
Manitoba wildfire evacuees cleared to go home on Sunday, feeling ‘relief’
The Manitoba Wildfire Service has announced evacuees from communities impacted by a massive wildfire, have been cleared to return to their homes as of 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Fire
May 17
Will Quebec’s forest fire season be as bad as it was last year?
With fires raging out west, many people have begun to wonder what Quebec's 2024 forest fire season could look like, and if it will be as bad as 2023.
Canada
May 18
B.C. mayor prepares for ‘last stand’ as wind threatens to push fire into town
A specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson on Monday morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds.
Fire
May 13
Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season
Manitoba wildfire officials are preparing for what could be one of their busiest wildfire seasons to date.
Fire
Apr 11
Manitoba’s new top cop says RCMP job all about building, maintaining relationships
There's a new commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP, and he says he's happy to be taking on the role of top cop in his home province.
Crime
May 10
Sask. campers will face light wildfire smoke on May long weekend: Environment Canada
Terri Lang with Environment Canada said smoke can be dangerous for people with pre-existing medical conditions and breathing conditions.
Canada
May 14
Residents wait to clean up after ‘scary’ ice wall rips through Manitoba community
'The ice (wall) built up and it impacted on a few boathouses there, (and) a couple of cottages had damage.... At least four, decks ... had been lifted up as well.'
Environment
Apr 23
‘Panic and anxiety’: Western Canada continues evacuations as wildfires rage on
Smoke from the numerous wildfires has also been causing reduced visibility and air quality issues in several prairie cities
Canada
May 12
Wildfire smoke from Canada is prompting health warnings in the U.S. again
Air quality advisories were issued Sunday for parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin due to haze emitting from fires burning across western Canada.
Environment
May 13
Cultural and disability groups partner to improve accessibility at events
Full Moon Partners teaming up with provincial disability advocacy group to meet accessibility standards for Indigenous cultural events.
Canada
May 26
‘I’ve never seen a fire move like this’: Manitoba conservation officer on northern blaze
A gargantuan fire, roughly two-thirds the size of Winnipeg, continues to burn near Flin Flon, Man.
Fire
May 13
Winnipeggers bring furry friends on run for K9 advocacy
With aims of supporting the cause and work of K9 Advocacy, Manitoba Marathon Foundation held its 5th Annual Fast & Furry fun run.
Canada
Apr 28
Meet a maple syrup producer from Manitoba: Bob Gass
Maple syrup is so popular in the area, McCreary holds a festival to celebrate the local delicacy.
Consumer
Apr 26
Here’s why one B.C. centenarian made Chinese Canadian history
Weeks after Wayne Chow was born he was issued what is now known as a C.I.45 Certificate, when the Chinese Exclusion Act was brought in to replace the Chinese Head Tax.
Canada
May 23
‘It’s extremely special to me’: new Jets coach Arniel reflects on Winnipeg
Ultimately, new Jets head coach Scott Arniel says, he wants to help bring a Stanley Cup to Winnipeg.
Sports
May 27
RateMDs faces certified class-action lawsuit over alleged breach of privacy
A class action lawsuit against doctor review website RateMDs has been certified by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, alleging it breaches provincial privacy laws.
Canada
May 10