Liver, potatoes and Vitamin D: the weird history of Canada’s Food Guide
Canada’s new food guide emphasizes plant-based meals and cooking at home, but it’s the latest in a long line of dietary guidelines as prescribed by the federal government. Continue reading
In defence of “defencewoman”: Leah Hextall on changing terminology in hockey
While calling the CWHL all-star game, a veteran sportscaster used the term ‘defencewoman’ – rather than the standard ‘defenceman’ used in both men’s and women’s hockey – for the first time. Continue reading
Police hunting for Manitoba Avenue firebug
Winnipeg police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspicious person connected to a Jan. 4 fire on Manitoba Avenue. Continue reading
Brother faces charges after alleged Tuxedo sibling stabbing
Police said they believe the man was involved in a physical fight with two of his sisters when he grabbed a knife and stabbed one sister twice in the upper body. Continue reading
Winnipeg EPC set to pass bike registration
Winnipeg cyclists will be registering their bikes if the city’s Executive Policy Committee passes a motion as expected Tuesday. Continue reading
Brampton men charged in Winnipeg stolen semi truck rampage
Two men have been charged in a chaotic incident Friday that saw a stolen semi truck collide into multiple vehicles and cause large amounts of damage. Continue reading
Man refuses to leave restaurant, busted for weapons and meth
A man who refused to leave an Isabel Street restaurant was arrested Friday when he was found to be in possession of drugs and weapons, say police. Continue reading
Cops find cocaine, heroin, guns and fake cash on stolen car suspect in Weston
A Winnipeg man faces a laundry list of charges after police found cocaine, heroin, guns and fake cash on a stolen car suspect in Weston Friday. Continue reading
Association, Red Cross trying to track down Maryland, Ellice fire victims
The Spence Neighbourhood Association says many of the evacuees at 426 Maryland Avenue and 626 Ellice Street likely didn’t have tenants’ insurance. Continue reading
Former Manitoba justice minister Andrew Swan seeks federal NDP nomination
Former Manitoba justice minister Andrew Swan says he is seeking the federal NDP nomination in Winnipeg Centre. Continue reading
Babies sleeping on their backs has cut SIDS-related deaths in Manitoba in half, says expert
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, but thanks to an awareness campaign that began the early ’90s, the number of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)-related deaths in Manitoba have been cut in half. Continue reading
Iconic Forks skating trail now extends 6.3 km
The Red River Mutual Trail now stretches from Churchill Drive on the Red River to Hugo Docks on the Assiniboine River, for a total length of 6.3 km. Continue reading
Virden man charged with murder in stabbing incident
RCMP in Virden are investigating a Tuesday morning stabbing incident that sent two people to hospital with serious injuries, with one dying of his wounds the next day. Continue reading
Burrows shooting victim dies, suspect charged with second degree murder
The victim of a Jan. 7 assault has died, say Winnipeg police, and the suspect’s charges have been updated to include second-degree murder. Continue reading
Winnipeg Richardson airport sees record 4.5 M passengers in 2018
A total of 4.5 million passengers used the airport last year, which the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) says is up 4.5 per cent from the previous year. It’s the fifth consecutive year the airport has seen its total passenger volume increase. Continue reading