Author Archives
-
Prairie Lily’s sailing season stalled by late thaw in northern SaskatchewanSaskatoon’s Prairie Lily is ready to sail this summer but its return to the river is delayed, as was the Water Security Agency’s work in southern sections of the province.CanadaMay 8
![]()
-
Care for mental health, addictions now searchable on Saskatchewan’s websitePeople seeking mental health or addictions support in Saskatchewan can now search for specific assistance on the province’s website, including programs aimed at struggling youth.HealthMay 8
![]()
-
$100,000 reward offered for information on Winnipeg man accused of murderWinnipeg police are seeking assistance in finding the last of three men who are wanted in connection to the 2024 murder of Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi.CrimeMay 8
![]()
-
14 flood-related local emergencies declared in 48 hours in Saskatchewan: SPSAThere are 35 flood-related states of local emergency in Saskatchewan currently, 14 of which were declared within the past 48 hours, the province's public safety agency said.EnvironmentMay 7
![]()
-
Cat dies of avian flu in southeast SaskatchewanA pet cat died of the H5N1 strain of the avian flu in southeastern Saskatchewan, prompting a reminder to pet owners to keep their cats inside and their dogs leashed.CanadaMay 7
![]()
-
Manitoba declares HIV public health emergency over sharp rise in casesClimbing HIV cases in Manitoba prompted the province to declare a public health emergency, its chief provincial public health officer announced Thursday.HealthMay 7
![]()
-
Spring thaw not letting up as flooding persists in Saskatchewan communitiesSaskatchewan's Water Security Agency says eastern and northeastern parts of the province are being impacted by spring floods, while the water is receding in other communities.EnvironmentMay 6
![]()
-
Boy, 14, charged with dangerous driving following fiery Saskatoon crashA 14-year-old boy and 24-year-old man are facing charges after a fiery crash that sent an 82-year-old man to hospital on Tuesday morning, according to the Saskatoon Police Service.CrimeMay 6
![]()
-
Cannabis store employee sexually assaulted during robbery, Winnipeg police sayWinnipeg police say a 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted during a robbery at a cannabis shop, where she was working alone on Tuesday night.CrimeMay 6
![]()
-
Saskatchewan MLA leaves NDP over forced treatment falloutSaskatchewan Opposition NDP member, Betty Nippi-Albright, is now sitting as an Independent, after she says the party told her not to table her report on Bill 48.PoliticsMay 6
![]()
-
Saskatoon woman charged in connection with Pleasant Hill homicideThe Saskatoon Police Service identified the victim as 77-year-old Dory Cook in a news release shared on Tuesday.CrimeMay 5
![]()
-
Motorcyclist arrested for speeds over 200 km/h on Regina roadwayTwo motorcyclists were arrested for speeding in Regina over the weekend, according to police, who said one was travelling faster than 200 km/h.CrimeMay 5
![]()
-
Saskatchewan to enact Henry’s Law, named for boy who died from carbon monoxideHenry’s Law will amend Saskatchewan’s building code to mandate carbon monoxide detectors in every suite in multi-unit housing complexes in honour of Henry Losco.May 5
![]()
-
Man accused of killing a kitten, throwing a knife inside Winnipeg apartment buildingA man was arrested on Saturday night after being accused of killing a cat and throwing a knife at his neighbour, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.CrimeMay 5
![]()
-
Classrooms are growing faster than supports are arriving in Manitoba: survey81 per cent of teachers in Manitoba are concerned about class sizes, complexity, and a lack of support, according to information released by the Manitoba Teachers’ Society.EducationMay 4
![]()
-
Spring floods shut down stretches of Saskatchewan highwaysHighway 5 is closed from Canora to Wadena as a result of the spring thaw and floods, according to Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline.EnvironmentMay 4
![]()
-
Saskatoon police investigate Pleasant Hill woman’s death as a homicideA 77-year-old woman was found dead in her Saskatoon home on Sunday night, according to the Saskatoon Police Service's news release that says it is investigating it is a homicide.CrimeMay 4
![]()
-
Exemptions to federal firearm buyback program now available in SaskatchewanSaskatchewan's amended firearms act is in effect. It allows owners of prohibited weapons to apply for a certificate of exemption to keep their once-legal weapons, if eligible.PoliticsMay 4
![]()
-
Gillingham announces candidacy as Winnipeg municipal election race beginsFriday marked the official start of Winnipeg’s mayoral race in the lead-up to the October municipal election, and the current mayor is running for re-election.PoliticsMay 1
![]()
-
Saskatoon overdoses nearly doubled in 2025, fire department saysThe Saskatoon Fire Department reported a stark and significant increase in overdoses in 2025. Its crews responded to almost double the number of calls compared to 2024.HealthMay 1
![]()
-
Body of unidentified male found in South Saskatchewan River, police sayOfficers found the body of an unidentified male in the South Saskatchewan River, according to Saskatoon police, who said they are still working to identify him.CanadaMay 1
![]()
-
4 charged after credit cards stolen from Winnipeg gym lockers: policeA spree of credit card thefts from gym locker rooms in Winnipeg, totalling more than $8,000 in fraudulent purchases, resulted in charges for four people from Ontario, police said.CrimeMay 1
![]()
-
High-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg, police caution womenA man convicted of sexual assault will be released and live in Winnipeg. Jason Mark Bard is considered a 'high risk' to reoffend, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.CrimeMay 1
![]()
-
Search for remains in Manitoba landfill over as crews shift to Winnipeg siteThe process of looking for remains at a Manitoba landfill has reached its logistical end after crews searched for, and recovered, the remains of two Long Plain First Nation women.CrimeApr 30
![]()
-
Winnipeg city councillor accused of sexual assault removed from committeesRuss Wyatt, city councillor for Transcona, was removed from seven committees by a unanimous vote on Thursday. He is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a man last year.PoliticsApr 30
![]()
