Marissa Turton

News Anchor

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• Action needed to regulate sports-betting advertisements, expert says

  The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction wants a national strategy to address gambling-related harm.

  Money

  Jul 5, 2024
• ‘Field Day’: Manitoba ham radio enthusiasts dial in to international event

  Amateur radio operators in Manitoba are in Winnipeg this weekend to take part in 'Field Day,' an international event that helps operators prepare for emergency situations.

  Tech

  Jun 23, 2024
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• Boy arrested in connection with death of girl in northern Manitoba

  Manitoba RCMP say teenage boy is behind bars, facing second degree murder charges after a teen girl was found dead in Easterville, Man.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2024
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• Two suspects arrested after man found critically injured near library in Thompson, Man.

  Manitoba RCMP have two men in custody in connection with a homicide near the Thompson Public Library on June 15.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2024
• Changes coming to tennis court in Winnipeg’s Waverley West neighbourhood

  Partners broke ground on new tennis courts planned for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park Saturday. Improvements are a joint project by the City of Winnipeg and Province of Manitoba.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2024
• Winnipeg contractors extra busy due to wet weather

  This spring's extra rainy days has increased the amount of calls roofing and plumbing companies are responding to in Winnipeg. Now they're dealing with a backlog before summer.

  Weather

  Jun 5, 2024
• Museum still preserving Manitoba’s maritime heritage after 50 years

  52 years ago, a group of local leaders started a mission to create a museum that would capture the marine history of Manitoba. Just two years later, their dream became a reality.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2024
• What a Winnipeg bug expert is predicting for mosquito season

  A Winnipeg bug expert doesn't anticipate increased mosquito activity this summer. Entomologist, Taz Stuart points to dry ground conditions in the province the past several years.

  Weather

  May 27, 2024
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• 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, 2024
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• Victim recovers stolen vehicle, Winnipeg police return stolen items

  Police say a man and woman are facing charges after a stolen vehicle was tracked down.

  Crime

  May 26, 2024
• Winnipeg police charge mother in overdose death of one-year-old infant

  Winnipeg police say in December 2022, the mother of Romeo Stewart called 911 after he became unresponsive at her home on Sherbrook Street. She has now been charged.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2024
• Two suspects arrested, released in gas station robbery: Winnipeg police

  Winnipeg police say two suspects were arrested and then released on a promise to appear in court following a knife-point robbery at a gas station near Polo Park on Thursday.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2024
• No people injured, cats rescued in Centennial-area house fire: Winnipeg fire officials

  According to Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services, no one was hurt in a house fire on Alexander Avenue Friday afternoon. The residents self evacuated and several pets were rescued.

  Fire

  Mar 30, 2024
• Another blast of winter weather for Manitoba

  Thanks to an Alberta Clipper, Environment Canada says up to 20 cm of snow can be expected for western Manitoba and the Interlake region.

  Weather

  Feb 26, 2024
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• Winter wallop hits Manitoba with first significant snowfall

  The first major weather event of the season is here, causing the Perimeter Highway to close for several hours. More snow and high wind is expected for Winnipeg on Thursday.

  Weather

  Jan 11, 2024
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• Winnipeg fire crews battle Main Street fire

  Firefighters at a blaze on Main Street Wednesday morning. Traffic is being diverted as crews expect to be on-scene throughout the morning.

  Fire

  Dec 13, 2023
• Snowfall warning for parts of Manitoba, light snow expected for Winnipeg

  There are some weather alerts in affect for much of Manitoba, including snowfall, and freezing rain warnings. Winnipeg could also get a couple of centimetres of snow Friday.

  Weather

  Dec 8, 2023
• Getting fitness back on track after pandemic restrictions leads to new challenges for Winnipeggers

  Despite the ongoing need to navigate obstacles like supply chain issues and inflation, business has picked up exponentially for Winnipeggers in the fitness industry.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2023
• Man shot after alleged altercation at downtown bar

  Police say a man was shot near the corner of Portage Avenue and Fort Street at around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday. He's listed in stable condition in hospital.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2023
• Snow piling up on some Manitoba roads Thursday morning

  There was no significant snow accumulation to report in Winnipeg on Thursday morning, but more snow is headed to the city in the evening. There was 5 to 7 cm of snow in Westman.

  Weather

  Oct 26, 2023
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• Manitoba highway closures: Thursday, April 20

  These roads are closed as a result of poor winter driving caused by rainy and icy conditions.

  Weather

  Apr 20, 2023
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• Spring snow hits southwestern Manitoba Wednesday

  A special weather statement for Southern Manitoba has been issued by Environment Canada with precipitation and gusting winds starting Wednesday lasting through Friday morning.

  Weather

  Apr 19, 2023
• Manitoba highway closures, Monday, April 3

  A couple of highways closed as of Tuesday morning due to poor driving conditions as parts of the province are under a Winter Storm Watch.

  Weather

  Apr 3, 2023
• Culinary arts program at Winnipeg high school teaches, feeds community

  The culinary arts program at R.B. Russell Vocational High School in the Winnipeg School Division offers educational opportunities while feeding students in need at several schools.

  Education

  Feb 15, 2023
• Snow causing a tricky commute in Manitoba Friday morning

  Part of Highway 1 is closed in Manitoba from wintery overnight conditions. 511 also warning of snow-covered roads throughout much of the province.

  Traffic

  Jan 27, 2023