Winnipeg Goldeyes clobber Wichita Wingnuts to claim 2nd straight championship
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Goldeyes earned back to back titles as they blasted the Wichita Wingnuts 18-2 in the game five clincher at Shaw Park on Wednesday. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers fly past Winnipeg Jets for another pre-season win
The Edmonton Oilers overcome an early deficit to beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau to address Canada’s injustices toward Indigenous peoples before the UN: source
“With an acknowledgment that there’s no overnight solution.” Continue reading
BLOG: Looking at Blue Bomber leadership with Westerman out ahead of Redblack tilt
Ed Tait is a writer for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This article was originally published at BlueBombers.com. Continue reading
‘It’s getting worse’: Former refugee speaks about racism faced almost daily in Winnipeg
By Zahra Premji Reporter
A Syrian refugee family was greeted by hateful words written on the fence outside their home on Tuesday. They said this isn’t the first time their family had been targeted and it’s not the first time for other refugee families in Winnipeg either. Continue reading
Netflix pulls children’s cartoon after parent spots hidden drawing of penis in episode
Concerned mom Chey Robinson was watching an episode of Maya the Bee when she spotted a bit of “naughty graffiti” on a log. Continue reading
Winnipeg police arrest man shot during officer involved shooting, linked to home invasion, assaults
Peter Wilfred Flett, 26, was shot by police on July 24 after leading officers on a high speed chase. He is now facing charges in connection to a home invasion in June, and two assaults and a robbery in July. Continue reading
Lost and Found: Digging for treasure at CF Polo Park
As part of 680 CJOB’s lost and found series, we checked out the items left behind at Winnipeg’s biggest mall. Continue reading
Mexico earthquake: Church crumbles during child’s baptism leaving 11 family members dead
“It was a scene of horror, sadness with most of the people inside the church dying,” priest’s assistant Lorenzo Sanchez said. Continue reading
Allan Shyback sentenced to 7 years for killing wife, burying body
The Crown is calling for a sentence of up to 15 years for a Calgary man who strangled his wife and buried her body in their basement. Continue reading
‘I want help please’ Syrian refugee family scared after racist graffiti and threats
A family of Syrian refugees said they don’t feel safe in their Winnipeg community after they woke up to a series of racist graffiti on their fence. Continue reading
Infrastructure funding should be easier to access, move, provinces and territories say
Provincial and territorial governments are asking the federal Liberals to loosen the strings tied to billions in upcoming infrastructure spending, including more relaxed spending requirements if it means too much of a hit to their budgets. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bomber Jamaal Westerman suffers season ending injury
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have suffered a major loss to their roster after it was revealed Jamaal Westerman is injured for the rest of the season. Continue reading
‘It was a dark period in my life’: Wab Kinew addresses former assault, drunk driving charges
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
He has been the Leader of the Official Opposition for just days but already Wab Kinew’s role as the head of the Manitoba NDP have come intense scrutiny. Continue reading
Families of pilots killed during ‘American Made’ crash hold Tom Cruise, director partially responsible
Two pilots died in a 2015 plane crash while filming a stunt for the upcoming film “American Made”, and the families of the deceased pilots are holding the film’s star, Tom Cruise, partially responsible for their deaths. Continue reading
Netflix pulls children’s cartoon after parent spots hidden drawing of penis in episode
Concerned mom Chey Robinson was watching an episode of Maya the Bee when she spotted a bit of “naughty graffiti” on a log. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: With second United Nations speech, Justin Trudeau goes where no Liberal PM has gone before
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Justin Trudeau is set to go two-for-two with speeches to the United Nations General Assembly but, as chief political correspondent David Akin reports, Canadian prime ministers haver rarely thought it important to use this forum. Continue reading
‘Stranger Things’ bar closing after Netflix sends best cease-and-desist letter ever
Sadly, the ‘Stranger Things’-inspired pop-up bar, The Upside Down, must close. Continue reading
Mexico earthquake: Church crumbles during child’s baptism leaving 11 family members dead
“It was a scene of horror, sadness with most of the people inside the church dying,” priest’s assistant Lorenzo Sanchez said. Continue reading
In 2 days, the end of Earth as we know it will be set in motion, says debunked popular theory
By Jesse Ferreras National Online Journalist
“It’s simply fake news that a lot of Christians believe the world will end on Sept. 23.” Continue reading
Winnipeg Goldeyes clobber Wichita Wingnuts to claim 2nd straight championship
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Goldeyes earned back to back titles as they blasted the Wichita Wingnuts 18-2 in the game five clincher at Shaw Park on Wednesday. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers fly past Winnipeg Jets for another pre-season win
The Edmonton Oilers overcome an early deficit to beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Wednesday night. Continue reading
BLOG: Looking at Blue Bomber leadership with Westerman out ahead of Redblack tilt
Ed Tait is a writer for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This article was originally published at BlueBombers.com. Continue reading
‘It’s getting worse’: Former refugee speaks about racism faced almost daily in Winnipeg
By Zahra Premji Reporter
A Syrian refugee family was greeted by hateful words written on the fence outside their home on Tuesday. They said this isn’t the first time their family had been targeted and it’s not the first time for other refugee families in Winnipeg either. Continue reading
Future STARS helipad at Portage Hospital funded entirely from donations
Manitoba is set to get its second STARS Air Ambulance helipad and it’s all because of donations from the community. Continue reading
Caught on camera: Two vehicles destroyed by fire in St. James
Fast moving flames were captured on camera as they engulfed two vehicles in St. James. Continue reading
Winnipeg cyclist, who was pinned under SUV, released from hospital after 3.5 months
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
A Winnipeg cyclist is one step closer to going home after being moved from a hospital to a rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility. Continue reading
Winnipeg police arrest man shot during officer involved shooting, linked to home invasion, assaults
Peter Wilfred Flett, 26, was shot by police on July 24 after leading officers on a high speed chase. He is now facing charges in connection to a home invasion in June, and two assaults and a robbery in July. Continue reading
Lost and Found: Digging for treasure at CF Polo Park
As part of 680 CJOB’s lost and found series, we checked out the items left behind at Winnipeg’s biggest mall. Continue reading
Allan Shyback sentenced to 7 years for killing wife, burying body
The Crown is calling for a sentence of up to 15 years for a Calgary man who strangled his wife and buried her body in their basement. Continue reading
‘I want help please’ Syrian refugee family scared after racist graffiti and threats
A family of Syrian refugees said they don’t feel safe in their Winnipeg community after they woke up to a series of racist graffiti on their fence. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bomber Jamaal Westerman suffers season ending injury
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have suffered a major loss to their roster after it was revealed Jamaal Westerman is injured for the rest of the season. Continue reading
‘It was a dark period in my life’: Wab Kinew addresses former assault, drunk driving charges
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
He has been the Leader of the Official Opposition for just days but already Wab Kinew’s role as the head of the Manitoba NDP have come intense scrutiny. Continue reading
Winnipeg police arrest 3rd suspect in Friday shooting
Roy Lionel Laquette, 25, Â has been arrested and faces charges in connection to a shooting on Friday as well as another incident from “earlier in the summer”. Continue reading
Final Manitoba wildfire evacuees heading home: Red Cross
The last of those forced from their homes by massive wildfires in Manitoba are heading home Tuesday. Continue reading
Evacuation prompted by unattended bag at Winnipeg airport ended
A portion of the Winnipeg airport was evacuated after an unattended bag was left in the departure level but reopened at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading
Manitoba’s deficit lower than predicted
The Manitoba government’s deficit last year turned out to be lower than expected. Continue reading
8 new classrooms to be added to Amber Trails school
By Zahra Premji Reporter
A school that was at capacity before it even opened its doors is now adding eight more classrooms. Continue reading
More than 1,000 ‘risky driving behaviours’ caught in Winnipeg school zones in under 2 hours
A driver who blew through a red light going 75 km/h in a 50 km/h zone while texting was one of the 1,151 “risky driving behaviours” caught during an annual school zone safety test. Continue reading
Deciding game 5 of American Association championship postponed because of rain
By Mitch Rosset Reporter/Anchor
The Winnipeg Goldeyes’ bid for a second straight American Association title has been pushed back because of rain. Continue reading
Heavy rain with thunderstorms moving into Manitoba Tuesday night
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night with the risk of heavy downpours with local rain amounts close to 70mm. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets drop exhibition opener to Minnesota Wild
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Jets suffered a 3-2 exhibition loss to the Minnesota Wild in the shootout on Monday at Bell MTS Place. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers return from bye week without pads
By Mitch Rosset Reporter/Anchor
A week off can do wonders. Just ask hard hitting football players. Continue reading
Father of girl struck and killed by train in Ste Anne asks for change at railway crossing
By Zahra Premji Reporter
Randell Brown and his family are still in shock as they try to process what life will be like moving forward without their little girl. Continue reading
True North nearly complete $14M Winnipeg Jets downtown rink renovation
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
As the NHL season draws closer, so does the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation at the Winnipeg Jets homestead. Continue reading
