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How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
New transitional housing in Winnipeg’s French quarter for francophone immigrants
Winnipeg’s French quarter has a new place for francophone immigrants and refugees to stay while they are getting settled into daily life in Canada. Continue reading
Donald Trump signs ‘Space Force’ directive to defend against threats above the sky
The U.S. Space Force is expected to be operational in 2020. Continue reading
A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Preliminary Winnipeg city budget to be tabled March 1
The City of Winnipeg will be tabling its preliminary 2019 operating and capital budgets at a March 1 special meeting of the Exectutive Policy Committee. Continue reading
MAGA hat-wearing Kentucky teen sues Washington Post for $250 million, alleging ‘McCarthyism’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Nick Sandmann has accused The Washington Post of bullying him in a $250-million lawsuit against the newspaper. Continue reading
Three players added to Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added three more names to their roster. Continue reading
Semi crash on north perimeter leads to detours
A collision on the Perimeter Highway Tuesday morning lead to detours and delays for those travelling eastbound. Continue reading
Eighth lawmaker resigns from U.K.’s Labour Party amid anti-Semitism row, Brexit concerns
Joan Ryan, a Labour member of parliament, has become the eighth lawmaker to resign from Britain’s main opposition party. Continue reading
What you should know if someone you love goes missing
In Manitoba and elsewhere, missing persons cases are, sadly, a common occurrence. Would you know what to do if someone you know disappeared? Continue reading
CN apologizes to Manitoba rancher for train derailment causing oil spill
CN says it has formally spoken with the landowner, Jayme Corr, and apologized for the train derailment. Continue reading
Petro-Canada installing 50 fast-charging EV stations across the country — but is there demand?
Petro-Canada said more than 50 EV stations will be located at gas stations along the Trans-Canada Highway, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Continue reading
Transcona’s negative reputation changing, says area city councillor
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
For some who think about Transcona, negative stereotypes sometimes come to mind, but the people who live there see the stigma as a badge of honour. Continue reading
Winnipeg mother returns home without answers after daughter’s death in the Dominican Republic
A Winnipeg grandmother has returned home to her grieving family after her daughter died last week while they were at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Continue reading
Nunavut hockey team making history at Canada Winter Games
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A hockey team from Nunavut is making history this week as it competes for the first time at the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta. Continue reading
Trudeau government leaks support in wake of SNC-Lavalin, Wilson-Raybould matter: Ipsos poll
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
A new poll, providing exclusively to Global News, finds Trudeau’s Liberals have fallen back of Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives in the wake of one of the worst political crises to bedevil the government since taking office. Continue reading
Man spinning gun on finger shoots self in stomach at daughter’s birthday party
A Texas man was rushed to hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the stomach while spinning a gun on his finger at his daughter’s birthday party. Continue reading
7 children killed in Halifax house fire, 2 adults sent to hospital
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The organization that helped the Syrian family settle in Canada confirms all seven children died in the fire and their father was badly injured trying to rescue them. Continue reading
Justice committee votes to invite Wilson-Raybould to testify over SNC-Lavalin affair
Jody Wilson-Raybould, the former attorney general at the heart of questions on the SNC-Lavalin affair, told reporters “I am a Liberal member of Parliament” after a cabinet meeting. Continue reading
Upskirting victim launches website to flag hidden cameras across Toronto
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
It’s a personal mission for Sydney Eatz, who said she was a victim of upskirting two years ago — and didn’t know it until she found a video of herself online. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
Winnipeggers facing hefty fines for selling illegal smokes
Investigators for Manitoba Finance seized over 45,000 contraband cigarettes from three Winnipeg stores, the province announced Tuesday. Continue reading
What to do if you’re a Canadian facing an emergency in a foreign country
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Canadians who travel outside the country may plan their vacations to a meticulous degree, but they often don’t know what to do if the unexpected happens. This is where Canadian consulates come in. Continue reading
New transitional housing in Winnipeg’s French quarter for francophone immigrants
Winnipeg’s French quarter has a new place for francophone immigrants and refugees to stay while they are getting settled into daily life in Canada. Continue reading
A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
City of Winnipeg pauses water and sewer rate hikes while waiting for provincial, federal funding
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
On Tuesday the Executive Policy Committee voted to maintain 2018 sewer and water rates for 2019 as the city waits to find out how much money is coming from the federal and provincial governments. Continue reading
Garbage bin otter doing well, has ‘zero interaction with humans’, says rescue centre
An otter found living under a garbage bin at the University of Winnipeg is doing well, says Wildlife Haven. When ‘Otty’ is strong enough, he will be released back into the wild. Continue reading
Preliminary Winnipeg city budget to be tabled March 1
The City of Winnipeg will be tabling its preliminary 2019 operating and capital budgets at a March 1 special meeting of the Exectutive Policy Committee. Continue reading
Three players added to Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added three more names to their roster. Continue reading
Semi crash on north perimeter leads to detours
A collision on the Perimeter Highway Tuesday morning lead to detours and delays for those travelling eastbound. Continue reading
What you should know if someone you love goes missing
In Manitoba and elsewhere, missing persons cases are, sadly, a common occurrence. Would you know what to do if someone you know disappeared? Continue reading
CN apologizes to Manitoba rancher for train derailment causing oil spill
CN says it has formally spoken with the landowner, Jayme Corr, and apologized for the train derailment. Continue reading
Transcona’s negative reputation changing, says area city councillor
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
For some who think about Transcona, negative stereotypes sometimes come to mind, but the people who live there see the stigma as a badge of honour. Continue reading
Winnipeg mother returns home without answers after daughter’s death in the Dominican Republic
A Winnipeg grandmother has returned home to her grieving family after her daughter died last week while they were at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Continue reading
Mike’s Monday Outlook: Close, but not quite normal temperatures yet
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Weather Specialist Mike Koncan gives a preview of this week’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Adopt A Pal: Dogs kick holiday Monday off to an energetic start
Every Monday on Adopt a Pal, Global News Morning features rescues in Manitoba to help them find forever homes. Continue reading
Jennifer Jones drops stunner in 8-6 loss to PEI’s Suzanne Birt at Scotties
Prince Edward Island’s Suzanne Birt upset Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones 8-6 on Monday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Continue reading
New Manitoba conservation area honours Roblin outdoorsman
A long-time Roblin Man., family has donated an expanse of land near Riding Mountain National Park in memory of a loved one as a new conservation area. Continue reading
RCMP rescue Portage la Prairie woman trapped in burning apartment
A woman was rescued from a burning apartment suite in Portage la Prairie Friday and a man has been arrested for attempted murder and arson. Continue reading
Slurpee delivery now available in Winnipeg – the Slurpee Capital of the World
Food delivery service Uber Eats now offers deliveries from two 7-Eleven locations on their app and online, and yes, that includes slurpees. Continue reading
Officials unsure how much oil leaked from derailed train near St. Lazare, Man.
Canadian National Railway says it doesn’t yet know how much oil leaked from a derailment in western Manitoba, but it says trains are now running on the line again. Continue reading
Sayisi Dene Elder Joseph Meconse dead at 77
An Indigenous Elder who was instrumental in promoting the sacrifices and contributions of Aboriginal veterans has died. Joseph Meconse, a Sayisi Dene Elder died Sunday. He was 77. Continue reading
Winnipeg firefighters battle early morning blaze on Jarvis Avenue
Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a multi-family home early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Pollock’s Hardware Co-op members vote to stay open
Pollock’s Hardware Co-op members voted 90 per cent in favour of keeping the 97-year-old store open on Saturday. Continue reading
Oil leak from train in Manitoba underscores need for pipelines, say supporters
A leak from a derailed train carrying oil in western Manitoba has been contained, the railway said Saturday, but some pipeline supporters say the incident highlights the risks involved in moving oil by rail. Continue reading