BLOG: How are the Blue Bombers looking ahead of away game against the Argos?
Ed Tait is a writer for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This article was originally published at BlueBombers.com. Continue reading
Mark Grant could seek provincial payout for time behind bars
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
After a decade behind bars, Mark Edward Grant spent his first full day as a free man since 2007. But after being acquitted of second-degree murder, his lawyer said there could be a lawsuit brought against the province. Continue reading
In Ontario, black inmates spend more time awaiting trial than white inmates
Black inmates spent longer behind bars awaiting trial than white people charged with many of the same categories of crimes in each of the past five years. Continue reading
Shadoe Davis: Ammonia is a popular cooling agent in refrigerators, can also lead to fatal leaks
When you walk into a community hockey rink what are usually your first thoughts? Hoping the skate sharpening guy is there? Hoping the canteen is open? I’ll certainly bet it’s not hoping that there isn’t an ammonia leak. Continue reading
Better Winnipeg: Employment agency focuses on diversity
By Eva Kovacs Community Producer
Winnipeg based Connect Employment Services is celebrating 25 years of helping individuals with an intellectual disability find work. The non-profit agency supports almost 200 individuals compared to 10 people when it was established. Continue reading
Michael Pitfield, former Senator and Pierre Trudeau ally, dies at 80
Pitfield was a former Senator and clerk of the Privy Council. Continue reading
Winnipeg residents invited to walk the talk about community safety Thursday
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
Canadian Mennonite University will open its doors to Winnipeg citizens wanting to create safer supportive communities Thursday. Continue reading
Shadoe Davis: ‘They beat the odds’ Customers who took down armed men at Winnipeg restaurant
Have you ever been threatened at gunpoint? I know, it’s a pretty extreme question and you probably answered no. Continue reading
Dolphins could’ve become planet’s dominant species if they had hands: study
The study found dolphins’ brains grew larger to accommodate the complex demands of their societies. Continue reading
Interstellar Rodeo won’t be setting up in Winnipeg again
The curtain has closed on Interstellar Rodeo’s time in Winnipeg. The outdoor music festival had played The Forks for the past three years but won’t be coming back in 2018. Continue reading
Manitoba RCMP arrest 3 men in connection with residential break-in
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
Blue Hills RCMP have three men in custody following an armed break and enter at a residence south of Brandon. Continue reading
Carjack-o-lantern: Luxury car owners poach Richmond, B.C. pumpkin farmer’s crop
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
One farmer has gone out of pocket and spent $1,600 to erect a fence to keep the pumpkin pilferers at bay. Continue reading
Manitoba woman wanted for stealing $800 from blind woman in Toronto surrenders to police
Police said the victim only had $100 left in her bra and had no means to return home. Continue reading
Winnipeg calls in a fan favourite to try and woo Amazon to the city
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
A video created by Economic Development Winnipeg is part of a pitch to Amazon to build its second headquarters here. Continue reading
Facebook Canada unveils plan to fight fake news, hacking in lead-up to 2019 election
Facebook has come under scrutiny over the use of its platform to display fake news stories and advertisements designed to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Continue reading
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been getting at least $65K a month from firm he regulates
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Morneau holds his shares in Morneau Shepell Inc., (MSI) through an Alberta numbered company. Continue reading
Carjack-o-lantern: Luxury car owners poach Richmond, B.C. pumpkin farmer’s crop
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
One farmer has gone out of pocket and spent $1,600 to erect a fence to keep the pumpkin pilferers at bay. Continue reading
CIA fires bomb-sniffing puppy, who just didn’t care for the job
Lulu’s departure from the prestigious job was announced in a “Pupdate” by the agency Wednesday. Continue reading
Shocking verbal tirade against Vancouver police officer posted online
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
A shocking verbal tirade against a Vancouver police officer was posting online recently and is now making the rounds on social media. Continue reading
Seniors have sex – and the STI rates to prove it
Since the early 2000s, the number of cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased significantly among seniors. Continue reading
BLOG: How are the Blue Bombers looking ahead of away game against the Argos?
Ed Tait is a writer for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This article was originally published at BlueBombers.com. Continue reading
Mark Grant could seek provincial payout for time behind bars
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
After a decade behind bars, Mark Edward Grant spent his first full day as a free man since 2007. But after being acquitted of second-degree murder, his lawyer said there could be a lawsuit brought against the province. Continue reading
Shadoe Davis: Ammonia is a popular cooling agent in refrigerators, can also lead to fatal leaks
When you walk into a community hockey rink what are usually your first thoughts? Hoping the skate sharpening guy is there? Hoping the canteen is open? I’ll certainly bet it’s not hoping that there isn’t an ammonia leak. Continue reading
Better Winnipeg: Employment agency focuses on diversity
By Eva Kovacs Community Producer
Winnipeg based Connect Employment Services is celebrating 25 years of helping individuals with an intellectual disability find work. The non-profit agency supports almost 200 individuals compared to 10 people when it was established. Continue reading
Winnipeg residents invited to walk the talk about community safety Thursday
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
Canadian Mennonite University will open its doors to Winnipeg citizens wanting to create safer supportive communities Thursday. Continue reading
Bid to bring Amazon’s 2nd headquarters to Winnipeg highlights Winnie the Pooh, Ebola research
Winnipeg’s bid to land the second headquarters of Amazon includes Winnie The Pooh, Ebola research and roughly $1.7 billion in taxcredits and other incentives. Continue reading
Winnipeg police frustrated texting and driving still continues on the roads
By Zahra Premji Reporter
Traffic enforcement officers with the Winnipeg Police Service said texting and driving offences are still frustratingly high in the city. Continue reading
Shadoe Davis: ‘They beat the odds’ Customers who took down armed men at Winnipeg restaurant
Have you ever been threatened at gunpoint? I know, it’s a pretty extreme question and you probably answered no. Continue reading
Charleswood home erupts into flames Thursday morning
A home in Winnipeg’s Charleswood exploded into flames Thursday morning according to witnesses. Continue reading
Interstellar Rodeo won’t be setting up in Winnipeg again
The curtain has closed on Interstellar Rodeo’s time in Winnipeg. The outdoor music festival had played The Forks for the past three years but won’t be coming back in 2018. Continue reading
Manitoba RCMP arrest 3 men in connection with residential break-in
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
Blue Hills RCMP have three men in custody following an armed break and enter at a residence south of Brandon. Continue reading
Manitoba woman wanted for stealing $800 from blind woman in Toronto surrenders to police
Police said the victim only had $100 left in her bra and had no means to return home. Continue reading
Winnipeg calls in a fan favourite to try and woo Amazon to the city
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
A video created by Economic Development Winnipeg is part of a pitch to Amazon to build its second headquarters here. Continue reading
North End residence caught up in gunfire Wednesday night
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
No one was injured when a home in the 300 block of Salter Street was shot up Wednesday night. Continue reading
Former priest charged after posing as Brandon car dealership employee
A Brandon man and former priest has pleaded guilty to posing as an employee at a local Chrysler dealership. Continue reading
Sudden death at Saskatchewan workplace
Few details released about a sudden death at a workplace near Outlook, Sask. Continue reading
Winnipeg bus passenger charged with assault after police said he choked another passenger
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
Winnipeg police have arrested and charged two men in two separate incidents involving violence on Winnipeg transit. Continue reading
‘Gord wanted to know more right away’: David Milgaard’s sister thanks The Hip for sharing their story
By Christian Aumell Reporter
Maureen Davis says she was first introduced to the band in 1991 at Sunfest in Gimli. Continue reading
Shadoe Davis: Manitoba nurses handed deletion notices, not lay offs
Let’s get one thing straight. A large number of nurses are not being fired. No matter where you’ve heard it from it’s not true. Continue reading
New report recommends Winnipeg ward changes
A new report from the city is recommending several changes to the electoral ward boundaries. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach tight-lipped on injury replacements
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Wednesday was just day two of the practice week so Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea wasn’t willing to officially name his new starters just yet. Continue reading
Shadoe Davis: Winnipeg’s Portage and Main, is it worth it?
Is it worth it? Is Portage and Main as iconic as we think it is or is just another another very very busy intersection? 680 CJOB’s Shadoe Davis shares his views on the discussion around Portage and Main opening to pedestrians. Continue reading
Customers share experience of fighting off suspected armed robbery suspects at Winnipeg restaurant
By Zahra Premji Reporter
Customers at a Winnipeg restaurant are still in shock following a violent suspected armed robbery Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Detours in effect as rural Manitoba crews battle wildfires Wednesday
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
High winds and wildfires are keeping rural Manitoba fire departments busy Wednesday, and motorists are warned to look out for road closures. Continue reading
Former Winnipeg Jet of WHA days loses battle with cancer
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
Duncan Rousseau, a forward with the Winnipeg Jets when they were part of the World Hockey Association, has passed away. Continue reading
