Retiring Winnipeg councillor talks 20 years at City Hall, and what’s next
After 20 years on city council, Jenny Gerbasi said she wanted to leave while she felt she was still doing good work. She hasn’t yet decided what she will do next. Continue reading
Winnipeg soldier’s diaries inspire children’s book about ‘Winnie the Bear’
Author Lindsay Mattick is out with a new book, ‘Winnie’s Great War’ speaks of the First World War through the eyes of a bear who was bought by a Winnipeg soldier stationed in Europe in 1914. Continue reading
Gary Numan, new wave legend, cancels show after tour bus kills elderly man
A 91-year old man was fatally struck by the tour bus of synth-pop royalty Gary Numan. Continue reading
With deadline looming, WSO hopes to purchase Pantages Playhouse Theatre
With a few days remaining before the deadline to bid on the historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is hopeful it’ll be able to purchase the 104-year-old building and help grow Winnipeg’s cultural district. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers aims for stronger showing after rocky pre-season start
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has had a rocky start in the pre-season so far, but a change of position might kick-start his game. Continue reading
The JHR podcast: The importance of media partnerships
In the first episode of the JHR podcast, Global News journalists and JHR discuss the importance of media partnerships. Continue reading
September 2018 Coach of the Month – Breanne Nichol
Global’s Austin Siragusa introduces Head Coach of Special Olympics Manitoba Basketball Breanne Nichol as Coaching Manitoba’s September’s Coach of the Month. Continue reading
Manitoba cell phone dead zone gets towers after years of community pressure
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The rural municipalities of Stuarburn, Woodridge and Zhoda are getting cell phone towers after years of dealing with spotty cell service. Bell MTS said the improvements activate in October. Continue reading
NAFTA talks: How Trump could split Mexico and Canada in negotiations
The U.S.-Mexico pact has prompted many of Canada’s business and political leaders to ramp up pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to cut his own deal with the United States. Continue reading
Free concert series in Winnipeg: ‘Just show up, rehearse, then perform’
Remember flash mobs? Mass Appeal is a little like that — the third annual Winnipeg concert series wraps up Sept. 28 with a percussion concert at Pantages Playhouse Plaza. Continue reading
Mike’s Monday Outlook: fall picks up where summer left off
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Weather Specialist Mike Koncan gives a preview of this week’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Asia Argento on Anthony Bourdain’s suicide: ‘People say I murdered him’
For the first time since Anthony Bourdain’s death, his former girlfriend Asia Argento spoke out about its effect on her life. Continue reading
Lost and found: stolen front-end loader located, say Winnipeg police
A front-end loader that was taken from the McGregor Street and Manitoba Avenue area sometime between Saturday and Monday, has since been found. Continue reading
RCMP search for missing Grand Rapids hunters
Grand Rapids RCMP are searching for two men, aged 60 and 73, who were part of a larger hunting party but went out together on ATVs on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Photographer captures rare quintuple rainbow over Jersey Shore
A photographer captured stunning images of a rare “quintuple” rainbow arcing over Jersey Shore, N.J., late last week. Continue reading
PCs win most seats in N.B. election, Liberals vow to maintain power
Blaine Higgs and the Progressive Conservatives have won the most seats in the New Brunswick election. Continue reading
To get Trans Mountain built, Andrew Scheer says he would invoke constitutional powers, ban foreign funds
Here is how the Conservative leader described his plan to get the pipeline built in a press conference on Monday. Continue reading
New Brunswick election results 2018: Riding-by-riding poll results
New Brunswick’s Liberals and Progressive Conservatives were locked in a neck-and-neck race as the ballots were counted at the conclusion of an election campaign that appeared to be a referendum on Liberal Leader Brian Gallant’s reputation as a big-spending premier. Continue reading
How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
A Global News/Toronto Star investigation reveals how Ontario pharmacists staged robberies and forged prescriptions to obtain thousands of doses of opioids amid a national epidemic. Continue reading
Quebec man receives over 11 years in U.S. prison for conspiring to smuggle weed in New York
He conspired to smuggle thousands of pounds of marijuana into the U.S. through the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation. Continue reading
Edmonton public schools to review its ‘books to weed out’ list due to concerns
Edmonton Public Schools says it’s taking down its book review site after a leading Indigenous author questioned why some of his graphic novels were on a not-recommended list. Continue reading
Retiring Winnipeg councillor talks 20 years at City Hall, and what’s next
After 20 years on city council, Jenny Gerbasi said she wanted to leave while she felt she was still doing good work. She hasn’t yet decided what she will do next. Continue reading
Winnipeg soldier’s diaries inspire children’s book about ‘Winnie the Bear’
Author Lindsay Mattick is out with a new book, ‘Winnie’s Great War’ speaks of the First World War through the eyes of a bear who was bought by a Winnipeg soldier stationed in Europe in 1914. Continue reading
With deadline looming, WSO hopes to purchase Pantages Playhouse Theatre
With a few days remaining before the deadline to bid on the historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is hopeful it’ll be able to purchase the 104-year-old building and help grow Winnipeg’s cultural district. Continue reading
Video explains how to move forward after a sexual assault in Winnipeg
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
A new resource is available to anyone who has survived a sexual assault. Klinic’s video ‘You are Not Alone’ guides viewers through the steps to get help. Continue reading
Operation Red Nose putting out call for smartphones after Bell MTS pulls sponsorship
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Operation Red Nose is in need of smartphones for the holiday season after they say Bell MTS pulled a sponsorship and will no longer provide phones for the campaign. Continue reading
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Frontier Centre radio ad describes effects of residential schools as myths
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A radio advertisement is causing quite a stir after a two minute piece ran in parts of western Canada, including Saskatchewan, describing some of the effects of residential schools as myths. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers aims for stronger showing after rocky pre-season start
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has had a rocky start in the pre-season so far, but a change of position might kick-start his game. Continue reading
September 2018 Coach of the Month – Breanne Nichol
Global’s Austin Siragusa introduces Head Coach of Special Olympics Manitoba Basketball Breanne Nichol as Coaching Manitoba’s September’s Coach of the Month. Continue reading
Manitoba cell phone dead zone gets towers after years of community pressure
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The rural municipalities of Stuarburn, Woodridge and Zhoda are getting cell phone towers after years of dealing with spotty cell service. Bell MTS said the improvements activate in October. Continue reading
Free concert series in Winnipeg: ‘Just show up, rehearse, then perform’
Remember flash mobs? Mass Appeal is a little like that — the third annual Winnipeg concert series wraps up Sept. 28 with a percussion concert at Pantages Playhouse Plaza. Continue reading
Mike’s Monday Outlook: fall picks up where summer left off
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Weather Specialist Mike Koncan gives a preview of this week’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Lost and found: stolen front-end loader located, say Winnipeg police
A front-end loader that was taken from the McGregor Street and Manitoba Avenue area sometime between Saturday and Monday, has since been found. Continue reading
RCMP search for missing Grand Rapids hunters
Grand Rapids RCMP are searching for two men, aged 60 and 73, who were part of a larger hunting party but went out together on ATVs on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Hockey Manitoba, Churchill High School drop gloves over Grade 9 players
Teenage hockey players at Churchill High School may find themselves riding the bench this season, as Hockey Manitoba has decided not to sanction the team’s lineup, which features exclusively Grade 9 students. Continue reading
Cocaine, 5 guns seized after Manitoban pulled over for speeding
By Timm Bruch Reporter
A traffic stop conducted by Winnipeg police has lead to the seizure of a number of illegal items. Continue reading
Winnipeg police identify victim of fatal ‘violent assault’ on Pritchard Avenue
Police have identified the man who was found dead in a home on Pritchard Avenue on Saturday. Continue reading
Arrest made in assault that saw Winnipeg police officer dragged
An arrest Sunday has led to charges against a Winnipeg man for an assault on a police officer. Continue reading
Bear Clan scoops up more than 1,100 used needles in single day
A local neighbourhood patrol group says they stumbled upon buckets of used needles in a Winnipeg back alley last week. Continue reading
Pembina Trails Library shows off new $300K renovations
The Pembina Trails Library re-opened Monday after undergoing renovations designed to make the library more accessible. Continue reading
More than 50 supports available at Winnipeg mental health expo
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
From education and wellness to finance and legal support, a resource expo in St. Vital Sept. 28 will be a once stop shop for any wanting more information on mental health. Continue reading
Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade on verge of cancellation after 108 years
The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade says if they don’t get much needed funding in the next two weeks, they will have to cancel the event. Continue reading
Early morning fire on Union Avenue sees at least six firetrucks
Police respond to an early morning fire on Union Avene. Continue reading
CN pays for full costs of fighting series of fires next to tracks in May
Canadian National Railway says it’s sending a cheque to the City of Winnipeg to cover firefighting costs after a series of brush fires suspected of being caused by a CN train. Continue reading
Pot retailers announce stores in Manitoba, including cannabis ‘superstore’ in St. Vital
A cannabis grower says they are starting with two locations in Manitoba, including one in St. Vital they’re calling a pot “superstore.” Continue reading
