Skylar Peters
Multimedia Journalist
Skylar Peters is a News Anchor with 680 CJOB and brings four years of media experience to the role. Skylar’s journey in journalism began after completing his education at Lethbridge College. While in college, he kick-started his career by earning Troy Reeb scholarship, offering him on-the-job experience at Global Toronto and Global Ottawa.
Prior to joining CJOB, Skylar worked at TSN 1290 in Winnipeg. In his time with CJOB so far Skylar has made significant contributions to the news gathering team and has been included in several RTDNA nominations.
Outside of work Skylar enjoys outdoor activities like golfing, snowboarding, biking, and cheering for his favourite teams: The Seattle Seahawks, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
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14-year-old pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Millennium Library stabbingA 14-year-old suspect charged with second-degree murder regarding the stabbing at the Millenium Library last year appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon to enter a guilty plea.CrimeJun 14
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Officers injured, one person in custody after early-morning Main Street crashA two-vehicle crash involving a Winnipeg Police Service cruiser car and a pedestrian vehicle has closed one of Winnipeg's busiest roads for the morning rush hour.CannabisJun 7
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Winnipeg’s Portage Place set for massive $500M revitalizationAfter years of debate over the beleaguered downtown Winnipeg mall's future, Portage Place got a massive shot in the arm Friday with a big announcement about its future.HealthMay 12
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday, April 6The latest on school and bus route cancellations in Manitoba on Thursday, April 6 2023.WeatherApr 6
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Wednesday, April 5The latest on school and bus route cancellations in Manitoba on Wednesday, April 4 2023. The region is dealing with the effects of a Colorado Low that arrived Tuesday night.WeatherApr 5
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Monday, April 3A list of school closures, cancelled school bus routes and other cancellations around Manitoba on Monday, April 3, 2023.WeatherApr 3
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School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Wednesday, March 15A list of school and other cancellations in Southern Manitoba for March 15th, 2023 due to poor winter driving conditions on several highways in the region.WeatherMar 15
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Perimeter Highway, part of Highway 1 reopening Wednesday morningHighways around Winnipeg have officially reopened Wednesday after winter weather forced a nearly 12-hour closure overnight.WeatherMar 14
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Manitoba government doubling financial support for newcomer studentsManitoba is doubling funding for a program supporting new Canadians and the transition in their education, in response to a large influx of refugees.EducationNov 7, 2022
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Massive meth bust by police has wide-ranging impacts on Winnipeg: advocatesWinnipeg Police recently seized 630,000 single doses of meth - preventing the drugs from hitting the streets. Experts say it will disrupt the lives of those addicted to drugs.CrimeOct 21, 2022
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Daughter of Winnipeg homicide victim believes with adequate supports, she’d still be here todayThe daughter of Winnipeg's 41st homicide victim says her mom's life is much more than just a statistic — and her death could have been prevented.CrimeOct 5, 2022
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Lions Place residents speak out about potential privatization of homeResidents at Lions Place on Portage Avenue say a potential sale of the building could result in residents losing not only their homes, but their way of life.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Manitoba Indigenous community mourns as RCMP investigate death of 20-year-oldCommunity groups touched by the life of Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin are mourning her death after a RCMP received a report of a homicide near Steinbach, Man., Saturday.CrimeAug 30, 2022
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Ambulance took 36 minutes to arrive at scene of Gimli skydiving accident: Shared HealthThose who witnessed a tragic skydiving accident in Gimli, Man., on Saturday had to wait 36 minutes until an ambulance arrived — a time span beyond Shared Health's standards.HealthJun 8, 2022
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Winnipeg Goldeyes team up with brewers for 1-day Manitoba beer celebrationThe Winnipeg Goldeyes are hosting more than just opposing ballclubs this July – they want you to come enjoy all Manitoba's craft breweries have to offer for a one-day event.CanadaJun 2, 2022
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Rash of long weekend stabbings part of grim trend, Winnipeg police sayWinnipeg police say they've been dealing with numerous stabbings throughout 2022 -- to the tune of 13 every two days, on average -- and the long weekend was no different.CrimeMay 24, 2022
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Nearly two-dozen Manitoba provincial campgrounds cancelling bookings due to wet weatherMore than a dozen Manitoba camping sites have had to cancel bookings for opening weekend due to wet weather, while roughly a half-dozen more will be partially closed.CanadaMay 10, 2022
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Manitoba Moose finish AHL regular season with 6-0 win over AbbotsfordMikey Eyssimont recorded a hat-trick, Mikhail Berdin made 20 saves in a shutout and the Manitoba Moose are rolling into the AHL's Calder Cup playoffs on a winning note.SportsMay 1, 2022
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More protection could be on the way as Manitoba reports weekly COVID-19 numbersThe province of Manitoba saw more COVID-19 cases than the week before, but severe outcomes like hospitalizations appear to be holding steady.HealthApr 28, 2022
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Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with 2021 first-round draft pick Chaz LuciusChaz Lucius, the 18th overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, will be foregoing the rest of his collegiate hockey career, and turning pro in Winnipeg next season.SportsApr 27, 2022
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Southern Manitoba communities prepare for Red River crest, overland floodingThe Manitoba towns of Morris and St. Adolphe aren't just preparing for the incoming crest of the Red River. They're expecting more water to come from above, too.CanadaApr 27, 2022
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Red River Valley flood warning issued as Colorado low moves through provinceSouthern Manitoba is dealing with flooded basements, closed highways and power outages as another April storm moves over the province.WeatherApr 24, 2022
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Winnipeg Ice take 2-0 series lead over Prince Albert after 5-2 routThe Winnipeg Ice took a 2-0 series lead over the Prince Albert Raiders on Saturday with a dominant 5-2 victory.SportsApr 23, 2022
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Testimony resumes in Eduardo Balaquit manslaughter trial after pair of delaysAfter delays due to COVID-19 and a winter storm, testimony in the trial of Kyle Alexander James Pietz resumed Tuesday morning in a Winnipeg courtroom.CrimeApr 19, 2022
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For some Winnipeggers this week’s Spring storm was: ‘Meh’Despite nearly a foot of snow being dropped all over their province, some Manitobans are looking at this week's spring snowstorm and wondering what all the fuss was about.WeatherApr 15, 2022