Sam Thompson

Online Journalist

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• Manitoba politicians and labour leaders mourn workers killed on the job, recommit to safety

  Government and labour leaders gathered in downtown Winnipeg Friday for a walk in recognition of workers who have been killed or suffered injury or illness on the job.

  Health

  Apr 26
• Air Canada apologizes for mishandling national chief’s headdress on flight

  Air Canada is apologizing after an incident this week involving the mishandling of a headdress belonging to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.

  Canada

  Apr 26
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• Formal name change for controversial Winnipeg streets weeks away

  The city says Bishop Grandin Boulevard is set to be officially known as Abinojii Mikanah, and Grandin Street will become Taapweewin Way.

  Canada

  Apr 26
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• ‘Shock and disbelief’ after Manitoba school trustee’s Indigenous comments

  A controversial presentation by a school trustee in western Manitoba has members of nearby communities in disbelief.

  Education

  Apr 25
• Entire Sea Bears coaching staff back for sophomore season

  The CEBL basketball club announced Thursday that its entire coaching staff from the 2023 inaugural season will return after recording a 12-8 record last year.

  Sports

  Apr 25
• Man charged in fatal Pukatawagan stabbing, Manitoba RCMP say

  A 27-year-old from Pukatawagan, Man., is facing second-degree murder charges after a fatal stabbing Monday evening.

  Crime

  Apr 25
• ‘A profound effect’ on remote Manitoba community: Charges laid in 2021 double homicide

  The incident, which took place on the remote Northlands Denesuline First Nation, has been under investigation for two-and-a-half years, police said.

  Crime

  Apr 25
• 61 kilos of cocaine found stashed in SUV: Manitoba RCMP

  Police pulled over the vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway in the RM of Reynolds, and a search turned up a 'sophisticated aftermarket compartment' containing 61 kilos of cocaine.

  Crime

  Apr 24
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• Treatment facility, restored ER among changes announced for Winnipeg’s Victoria Hospital

  The province says it's making good on its promise to restore closed ERs, and adding to restoration at the Victoria Hospital with a world-class addictions treatment facility.

  Health

  Apr 24
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• Winnipeg man facing 2 murder charges arrested in 3rd killing, police say

  A Winnipeg man in custody facing charges in two homicides has now been arrested for a third, police say.

  Crime

  Apr 24
• Winnipeg icon Andrew Harris to sign 1-day contract this weekend to retire as a Bomber

  Andrew Harris, one of the most-decorated running backs in Bomber — and CFL — history, will be signing a one-day contract Saturday at The Met in downtown Winnipeg.

  Sports

  Apr 24
• Manitoba’s Capobianco named American Hockey League’s top defenceman

  The team announced Tuesday that Kyle Capobianco — who led all AHL defencemen with 54 points this season — has been voted the winner of the 2023-24 Eddie Shore Award.

  Sports

  Apr 23
• New fire paramedic station, more firefighters on the way for southwest Winnipeg

  As a modular station, it's intended to remain in place until the completion of a permanent station at Bison Drive and Ruth Crossing, slated for 2026.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• Manitoba to deliver major improvements to spinal care with $12M program

  The province says it intends to shorten wait times for assessing and operating on spinal issues faced by Manitobans.

  Health

  Apr 23
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• ‘We need to fix the roads’: Busy spring and summer ahead for Winnipeg roadwork

  It's gearing up to be a busy time for the city's construction crews, with major projects on the go for 2024, including upgrades to the eastbound lanes of Abinojii Mikanah.

  Canada

  Apr 23
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• Same Winnipeg house catches fire for second time in a week, now deemed total loss

  A north Winnipeg house that went up in flames early Tuesday is considered to be a total loss, firefighters say. The same house was damaged in another fire only days earlier.

  Fire

  Apr 23
• Winnipeg police seek 3 men who stopped ‘inappropriate’ coffee-shop incident

  Police said the trio might have information that could help the investigation into the suspect, who ran off after they stepped in. 

  Crime

  Apr 23
• Rapper and actor Ludacris to perform at Canada Life Centre this summer

  True North Sports + Entertainment announced Tuesday that three-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris will stop in Winnipeg on Aug. 1. 

  Entertainment

  Apr 23
• First responders gather at Manitoba legislature to honour late firefighter

  Prior to the first session of the spring sitting at the Manitoba legislature Monday, the province honoured the memory of Preston Heinbigner, 40, who died April 9. 

  Health

  Apr 22
• Winnipeg cops warn Jets fans to keep drones grounded at downtown festivities

  Police said they spotted numerous drones being operated above the thousands of hockey fans, and they're continuing to investigate the owners -- who police say they've identified.

  Sports

  Apr 22
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• Manitoba eclipses record number of kidney transplant donors, recipients

  Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said at a press conference Monday that a record 83 Manitobans received a kidney transplant at Health Sciences Centre in 2023.

  Health

  Apr 22
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• Manitoba RCMP track, arrest armed suspect in Ebb and Flow First Nation

  A 38-year-old man is in custody facing numerous charges in connection with an armed assault at Gaa-gwekwekojiwang (Ebb and Flow First Nation), Manitoba RCMP say. 

  Crime

  Apr 22
• ‘We don’t need to mine new material’: Manitoba group urges residents to recycle old electronics

  The Electronic Products Recycling Association of Manitoba says it will take just about any old technology — which will then be broken down in order to extract valuable materials. 

  Environment

  Apr 22
• Limit consumption of fish from northwestern lake, Manitoba government says

  Manitoba Environment and Climate Change said Friday that fish from Schist Lake -- near Flin Flon along the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border -- contain elevated amounts of selenium.

  Environment

  Apr 19
• Winnipeg man suffers serious injuries in machete attack

  A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a machete attack in Winnipeg on Thursday afternoon. Another man, aged 19, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

  Crime

  Apr 19