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‘This is a significant challenge’: Manitoba still working to restore power, under official state of emergency
Manitoba is under a state of emergency while thousands of people across the province remain without power. Continue reading
Thousands of Manitobans without power cope with difficult conditions after storm
It’s been a record-shattering storm for power outages across the province according to Manitoba Hydro. Continue reading
Manitoba’s economic outlook continues to be weak, say economists
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Initial fall numbers show a slow growth in Manitoba’s economy says the Conference Board of Canada. Continue reading
Boil water advisories, health-care problems in Manitoba: What the federal parties are promising
Remote Manitoba communities have been dealing with the effects of their isolation for decades, including issues such as boil water advisories and difficulties accessing health care. Continue reading
Manitoba pumpkin patch calls this the worst year yet after storm tears through barn, weather dampens crops
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
One look the display of pumpkins and the shiny red barn at Schwabe Pumpkins, you may not know the type of year they’ve had. Continue reading
Forever 21 leaving two big retail gaps in Winnipeg malls
With Forever 21 closing all 44 stores across the country, they’re leaving two big holes in Winnipeg malls. Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build family receives keys to their new home
Stepping through the door for the first time, Maurine Hoogervorst needed a box of Kleenex after she was handed the keys to her new Habitat for Humanity home. Continue reading
Winnipeg zoo focuses research on arctic ice, climate change in Manitoba
A Manitoba polar bear is often the posterchild for climate change, dealing with the effects of a changing environment. Continue reading
High water closes Winnipeg river walk, what does that mean for spring flooding?
The river walkway at The Forks is shut down from the Donald Street Bridge to the Legislative Building after Winnipeg was hit with a September storm. Continue reading
After 9-hour walk, mostly barefoot, asylum seeker finds ‘welcome’ in Winnipeg
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Crossing into Canada was difficult, but within just a few weeks Muna Abdi was able to move into an apartment at Welcome Place. Continue reading
Cab passengers, taxi driver react to new Winnipeg pilot project for pre-paying for cab rides
The city is rolling out a new pilot project where passengers will give a prepayment of $10 when entering a taxi in the evening. Continue reading
UMSU supporting Winnipeg Transit union in labour dispute with city
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union is throwing their support behind the Winnipeg Transit union in their ongoing labour dispute with the City of Winnipeg. Continue reading
Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance wants to raise vaping min age to 21
After six reported deaths and about 450 cases of potential vaping-related illnesses in the United States, President Donald Trump announced plans for a ban of flavoured e-cigarette products. Continue reading
Winnipeg cuts into Main Street sidewalk to make way for loading zone
A new construction project in the Exchange District is trying to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, but not everyone is happy. Continue reading
Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance says it’s monitoring vaping companies after U.S. deaths
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
As U.S. public health investigators look into a vaping-related illness that has killed five people, local advocates are keeping a close eye on Manitoba companies. Continue reading