Competitive drone-flying competition takes over Steinbach baseball diamond
Members of Winnipeg FPV, a competitive drone-flying club based in Winnipeg, put their skills to the test in Steinbach on Saturday. Continue reading
Renaissance themed Swords and Sabres festival takes over Coronation Park
Its a chance to dress up as your favourite knight, viking or pirate. Swords and Sabres is a free renaissance festival that takes place at Coronation park. Continue reading
NYU medical school waives tuition to ease financial burden, push students into primary care
Most medical students will still need to pay about $29,000 for annual room and board and other living expenses. Continue reading
‘Four of a dozen kids will not make it:’ murdered Indigenous girl’s family healing together
On the first anniversary of Jeanenne Fontaine’s murder, two of the children who have grown into adults, Angel and Rose Fontaine, wanted to hold a smudge. Five members from the childhood friendship group gathered at the centre where they used to spend their carefree summer days. Continue reading
One month left to put your name in the hat, or even notice the Winnipeg election
Amidst summer holidays and activities, you might not have the City of Winnipeg election on your radar. The election is Oct. 24. The deadline to register as a candidate is Sept. 18. Continue reading
‘A dream come true’: B.C. couple catches trio of cougar cubs on camera
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A B.C. couple came face to face with a trio of cougar cubs this week, and caught it all on camera. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers give up 500 yards in getting dominated by Ottawa RedBlacks
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers saw their three game winning streak come to a screeching halt with a 44-21 loss to the Ottawa RedBlacks on Friday at Investors Group Field. Continue reading
4 years after Tina Fontaine’s murder, Manitobans continue to push for change
By Timm Bruch Reporter
“She has become a rallying point for our city, our province and our country.” Through her death, Tina Fontaine has become a catalyst for change — in more ways than one. Continue reading
Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel meet near Berlin to discuss Syria, other diplomatic issues
Both leaders raised concerns about Syria and the plight of the many refugees created by the seven-year-old war there. Continue reading
Manitoba hotels to try again to be pot-sellers, says association
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
The Manitoba Hotel Association expects about 25 per cent of the hotels it represents to apply to sell pot. Continue reading
4-tonne canoe unveiled on Annabelle Street
A four-tonne stone canoe sculpture was unveiled Friday for the second phase of a beautifying river access project. Continue reading
Time-lapse shows Shovel Lake wildfire smoke turn day to night near Fort St. James
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“Mother Nature is just reminding us of what her power is and what she wants.” Continue reading
Rise in violent gun crime connected to rise in meth use, say Winnipeg police
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
In the past two weeks, police responded to more than one firearms related incident a day – and the Winnipeg Police Service blames the rise in meth use for the rise in violent gun crime. Continue reading
Is it safe to look at the sun when it’s obscured by smoke?
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Thick smoke has been giving the sun an orange red hue this week that some may find tempting to look at, especially with the beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Continue reading
Trudeau praises legacy of deceased former UN secretary general as peace advocate
“Kofi Annan didn’t just talk about building a more just and peaceful world, he dedicated his life to doing it – and the world is a better place because of him,” Trudeau said on his official Twitter account. Continue reading
Satanic Temple unveils goat statue in protest of Ten Commandments monument in Arkansas
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“We only want our monument on public grounds where other monuments of religious significance are pre-existing,” said the Satanic Temple’s co-founder. Continue reading
Sand sculpture of Donald Trump in diapers a big hit in Vancouver neighbourhood
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The 1,000-pound sand sculpture was inspired by a “baby Trump” blimp flown over London during the U.S. president’s last visit. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night after the sun has risen
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On the air quality health index scale, Prince George is currently off the charts at a 10+, meaning it is at a very high risk level. Continue reading
Canada’s lumber industry claps back after Trump links imports to California wildfires
Donald Trump dragging the Canadian lumber industry into discussions about California’s deadly wildfires is another ‘frustrating’ blow, an industry advocate says. Continue reading
Thousands attend funeral service for Fredericton officers who made ‘the ultimate sacrifice’
About 4,000 people are expected to attend funeral service for two police officers killed in Fredericton. Continue reading
Competitive drone-flying competition takes over Steinbach baseball diamond
Members of Winnipeg FPV, a competitive drone-flying club based in Winnipeg, put their skills to the test in Steinbach on Saturday. Continue reading
Renaissance themed Swords and Sabres festival takes over Coronation Park
Its a chance to dress up as your favourite knight, viking or pirate. Swords and Sabres is a free renaissance festival that takes place at Coronation park. Continue reading
Tornado cleanup continues into week three in the RM of Alonsa
The reeve of the RM of Alonsa says the worst of the debris still remains in Lake Manitoba after a deadly tornado struck two weeks ago. Continue reading
Smoke-filled skies from B.C. fires prompts air quality statement for Winnipeg
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
The haze over Winnipeg will stick around, likely through the weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada says air quality will likely become very poor with reduced visibility. Continue reading
Stony Mountain still under lockdown after 3 inmates assaulted
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
Stony Mountain Institution was placed in lockdown after three inmates were assaulted Thursday night. Continue reading
Blue Bombers QB Matt Nichols responds to booing fans
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols was not amused after hearing boos from the fans after Friday’s 44-21 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks. Continue reading
‘Four of a dozen kids will not make it:’ murdered Indigenous girl’s family healing together
On the first anniversary of Jeanenne Fontaine’s murder, two of the children who have grown into adults, Angel and Rose Fontaine, wanted to hold a smudge. Five members from the childhood friendship group gathered at the centre where they used to spend their carefree summer days. Continue reading
One month left to put your name in the hat, or even notice the Winnipeg election
Amidst summer holidays and activities, you might not have the City of Winnipeg election on your radar. The election is Oct. 24. The deadline to register as a candidate is Sept. 18. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers give up 500 yards in getting dominated by Ottawa RedBlacks
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers saw their three game winning streak come to a screeching halt with a 44-21 loss to the Ottawa RedBlacks on Friday at Investors Group Field. Continue reading
4 years after Tina Fontaine’s murder, Manitobans continue to push for change
By Timm Bruch Reporter
“She has become a rallying point for our city, our province and our country.” Through her death, Tina Fontaine has become a catalyst for change — in more ways than one. Continue reading
Manitoba hotels to try again to be pot-sellers, says association
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
The Manitoba Hotel Association expects about 25 per cent of the hotels it represents to apply to sell pot. Continue reading
4-tonne canoe unveiled on Annabelle Street
A four-tonne stone canoe sculpture was unveiled Friday for the second phase of a beautifying river access project. Continue reading
Rise in violent gun crime connected to rise in meth use, say Winnipeg police
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
In the past two weeks, police responded to more than one firearms related incident a day – and the Winnipeg Police Service blames the rise in meth use for the rise in violent gun crime. Continue reading
Is it safe to look at the sun when it’s obscured by smoke?
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Thick smoke has been giving the sun an orange red hue this week that some may find tempting to look at, especially with the beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Continue reading
‘I just want Jeff back’: Wife of missing Manitoban heads to Germany to help mountain search
German police, rescue dogs and drones are scouring the Bavarian Alps for a 32-year-old Manitoba man who went missing during a hike 15 days ago. Continue reading
Does back to school shopping have to mean big spending?
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
The back to school shopping season is now underway, and store shelves are busting with all the “must have” items. However, there are ways to save money during this expensive season. Continue reading
Gun calls a growing problem in the city: Winnipeg police
Winnipeg police say they are seeing more and more gun calls in the city, after responding to six calls in just over 24-hours from Aug. 14. Continue reading
SLV’s three things to do for the weekend of August 17
With her weekly pick of fun things to do on the weekend, here is the rundown from CJOB Morning Show content producer Shannah-Lee Vidal. Continue reading
‘It hurts’: Tina Fontaine’s family still looking to heal, 4 years after her death
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Tina Fontaine’s family is still searching for answers and healing, four years after her body was pulled from the Red River. Continue reading
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and… Grant Park? Santa Parade sleigh gets corporate bucks
Two local shopping malls have formed a partnership with the Santa Claus parade, contributing to a fundraiser to build Santa a new sleigh ride. Continue reading
Town’s raw water pump system fails; The Pas without drinking water
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The Town of the Pas is under a drinking water avoidance advisory after the town’s raw water pump system failed Thursday night, preventing the water treatment plant for making water. Continue reading
Winnipeg musician’s concert aims to make music accessible for everyone
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
After more than a decade in the Canadian music scene, a Winnipeg musician is set to release one of her most personal projects yet. Continue reading
Traffic stop leads Portage la Prairie RCMP to drugs, stolen bikes
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A traffic stop in Portage la Prairie led police to a discovery of drugs and stolen items, including more than 15 stolen bikes. Continue reading
Mark Scheifele makes pro golf debut at Players Cup
The Winnipeg Jets player made his pro golf debut on Thursday. Continue reading
Enbridge shows off early stages of Line 3 replacement near Morden
By Timm Bruch Reporter
Early work on Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement, one of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects, was unveiled to a select number of media, dignitaries and officials on Thursday. Continue reading
