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Manitoba burn survivors to benefit from $2M donation to HSC Foundation
The Firefighters’ Burn Fund has donated $2 million to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation to help improve treatment for burn survivors in Manitoba. Continue reading
Is boxing destined for a TKO? Concerns raised after Canadian fighter’s knockout
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Concerns about boxing have been raised by the Manitoba Brain Injury Association after a Canadian boxer was left in critical condition following a recent fight. Continue reading
Two adults, one teen arrested for threats; Lord Selkirk School Division closes for the day
Lord Selkirk School Division has announced all schools will reopen Tuesday, after online threats shut down all 15 schools in the division on Monday. Continue reading
‘Don’t get hung up on pot’: Manitoba premier responds to Winnipeg mayor’s call for cannabis cash
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Premier Brian Pallister is telling the mayor of Winnipeg, Brian Bowman, not to get “hung up” on worrying about the sharing of pot costs in the province. Continue reading
Number of Block Parent homes in Winnipeg on steep decline
The number of Block Parent homes in Winnipeg has gone from 16,000 back in the ’80s to just over 600 in 2018. Continue reading
Manitoba border crossing cutbacks put on hold: CBSA
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Canada Border Services Agency says cutbacks in hours at several Manitoba border crossings are being put on hold. Continue reading
‘It’s very derogatory’: Sport Manitoba open to banning use of term ‘midget’
Sport Manitoba says they are encouraging the term “midget” to no longer be used in sports across the province. Continue reading
Big boost for small businesses: Winnipeg’s Third + Bird market still growing after a decade
Around 14,000 people were expected at the Third + Bird Christmas market, featuring a host of small, local businesses, at Hudson’s Bay in downtown Winnipeg. Continue reading
Feds to spend more than $18 million on 95 affordable housing units in Transcona
The federal government will spend $18 million to help build 95 affordable housing units at the Park City Commons development in Transcona. Continue reading
Winnipeg police seek help identifying victim after fatal hit and run
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The victim was five feet nine inches tall and weighed 200 pounds. He had brown eyes, longish brown hair and a slight beard. Continue reading
Teen arrested, charged after threat on social media towards Garden City Collegiate
Winnipeg police say there is no threat at Garden City Collegiate after a poster on social media Saturday night said “I’m gonna start murdering people” at the school. Continue reading
‘The momentum is building’: Winnipeg pot stores still buzzing one month after legalization
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Winnipeg pot stores are still seeing people come out in droves one month after legalization. Continue reading
Multiple standoffs keep Winnipeg police crisis negotiation unit busy
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The 11 members of the Winnipeg Police Crisis Negotiations Unit have been kept busy with a string of standoffs in the last month. Continue reading
Bruce Oake Recovery Centre one step closer after marathon public rezoning hearing at city hall
Dozens of people for and against the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre spoke at a public rezoning hearing at city hall which lasted hours. Continue reading
Manitoba residents voice concern over decrease in hours of operation at U.S. border crossings
Southeastern Manitobans are sounding off after the Canada Border Services Agency announced it would be cutting back hours at several border crossings. Continue reading
