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The first accessible ice hockey rink in Winnipeg is open at the Dakota Community Centre. #globalwpg pic.twitter.com/ed6CcbHMwm
Welcome Place launching program to give each newcomer child a gift
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Newcomer children arriving in Winnipeg will now be welcomed with a special gift through the Touch of Kindness program. Continue reading
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A Maze in Snow: Corn maze business hoping to break Guinness World Record
Right now the field at A Maze in Corn is covered in snow, but the goal is to turn it into the world’s biggest snow maze. Continue reading
Not-so-secret Santa: Selkirk man steps in to save Christmas hamper program
A Selkirk man has stepped up to provide Christmas hampers after a community program shut down. Donations of food and items are being accepted at many locations. Continue reading
Resources to help with domestic violence available for Manitobans
In Manitoba, there are a number of support services for people looking to leave an abusive relationship. Continue reading
Manitoba’s second emergency alert test results still hit and miss
Cell phones, radios and TVs across Manitoba were being tested for an emergency on Wednesday. The government calls it a win while critics say service is still poor. Continue reading
Up to 30 per cent of Winnipeg homes have unsafe levels of radon: Lung association
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
About 100 people die from the effects of radon here in Manitoba each year, according to the Lung Association. Continue reading
Politicians at odds over Winnipeg Birth Centre targets, costs
A facility that appeared to be underused for births now has Manitoba’s Health Minister questioning whether the initial target set seven years ago was achievable. Continue reading
Winnipeg School Division rolling out app for parents to track their kids
The Winnipeg School Division is rolling out an app that allows parents to alert the school of upcoming absences. SafeArrival is now in use in 33 of 59 WSD schools. Continue reading
Five things: Winnipeg expert’s checklist for winterizing your home
The sudden drop in temperature has home owners taking steps to winterize their homes. Rob Balcaen from Balcaen and Sons said there are five key things to check. Continue reading
Climate change could have positive impacts for Churchill’s port
Climate change means the waters in Canada’s arctic won’t be frozen as long and there will be less sea ice to avoid, which will be a good thing for the port of Churchill. Continue reading
End of the line: Options for Manitoba passengers once Greyhound is gone
Now that Greyhound is gone, multiple companies have rolled into the market to fill the void. Greyhound services in Manitoba come to a stop Oct. 31. Continue reading
Winnipeg couple adopts orphans, kept apart 2 years by immigration red-tape
A Winnipeg couple trying to adopt two orphans from Uganda say international red-tape has kept them apart apart for two years may force them to leave Canada so they can finally be a family. Continue reading
Hope in a meth crisis: Winnipeg man shares story of overcoming addiction
In the past five years, Adult and Teen Challenge has helped 433 people in their residential recovery centres in Manitoba. Advocates say more resources are needed. Continue reading
Detour — Regent Avenue West closed for the weekend
All lanes on Regent Avenue West between Peguis Street and Starlight Drive will be closed the weekend of Oct. 20-21. Continue reading
Internal memo outlines instructions for some HSC security guards
An internal memo obtained by Global News shows the WRHA is trying to beef up security at Health Sciences Centre, but there’s still confusion over what security staff in the emergency room are allowed to do. Continue reading
