How a Brazilian futsal player overcame two torn ACLs to star for the Bisons
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
Bruna Mavignier grew up playing futsal in Brazil, but has found herself enjoying live-on-the-pitch in Winnipeg. Continue reading
Manitoba NDP calls for inquest into death of Thompson bus passenger
The leader of Manitoba’s Opposition is calling for an inquest into the death of an Indigenous man while he was on a bus travelling to Winnipeg for a medical appointment. Continue reading
Brothel-owning Nevada Republican expected to win election — despite his death
Billing himself as “the Trump of Pahrump,” Dennis Hof wrote a memoir in 2015 titled “The Art of the Pimp,” akin to Trump’s book “The Art of the Deal.” Continue reading
Adam Bighill pushing towards Blue Bombers’ most outstanding player award
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill has played a major role in their recent turn of fortunes as he continues to make a strong case for the club’s MVP honour. Continue reading
Meth seized in midnight foot chase, Winnipeg police say
A 21-year-old Winnipeg man faces drug and weapons charges after he tried to evade police in the North End at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
There’s a ‘seller’s market’ for Kinder Morgan’s remaining Canadian assets: CEO
There’s a “seller’s market” for attractive assets like those held by its Canadian subsidiary, the CEO of Kinder Morgan Inc. said on a conference call Wednesday to discuss third-quarter results. Continue reading
Manitoba backbencher who made inappropriate comments not seeking re-election
A Manitoba government backbencher who made inappropriate comments to a female staff member says he is going on medical leave and will not seek re-election. Continue reading
Older Manitobans defy the ‘young pothead’ stereotype on legalization day
Kim Cayer, 58, told 680 CJOB she’s been smoking pot for 40 years, and arrived early to make her first legal purchase. Continue reading
Man convicted of torching Texas mosque sentenced to 24 years in prison
A man convicted of torching a South Texas mosque last year has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison. Continue reading
Police investigating random Exchange District assault
A 42-year-old man was viciously assaulted Tuesday night near William Avenue and King Street, say police. Continue reading
Late night phone sale interrupted by guns, machetes say Winnipeg police
A would-be electronics sale went dangerously wrong for a pair of Winnipeggers Tuesday night. Continue reading
New-look Raptors beat Cavaliers 116-104 to open highly anticipated season
The focus on versatility paid off for the Raptors new coach Nick Nurse as the team beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-104 in their home opener at Scotiabank Arena. Continue reading
Early-morning police raid at north Point Douglas house
A woman was detained under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act and taken to the Main Street Project. Continue reading
Janice Lukes endorses Jenny Motkaluk for Mayor of Winnipeg
An acclaimed Winnipeg city councillor is backing mayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk in the upcoming election. The Waverley West councillor said she believes Motkaluk will communicate with all wards. Continue reading
Washington Post publishes Jamal Khashoggi’s last column — about free expression in the Arab world
The Washington Post has published what it described as the final column submitted by Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his disappearance and presumed death. Continue reading
Threatening letter that says ‘this isn’t a reserve’ prompts Alberta family to move
A wife and mother of three pre-teen children says her family is moving from their St. Albert, Alta., condo because they don’t feel safe after receiving a racist and threatening letter. Continue reading
Here’s how much cannabis costs across Canada
Cannabis is now available to purchase across the country for recreational use, and we’re now getting a look at how the plant is being priced. Continue reading
Dialectical behavior therapy: Selena Gomez is an advocate, but what is it?
“DBT has completely changed my life,” Selena Gomez said last year of the complex therapy. Continue reading
Gruesome details of alleged Jamal Khashoggi killing published by Turkish media
A pro-government newspaper described the 60-year-old Washington Post columnist as being tortured after entering the consulate. Continue reading
Convicted rapist and killer Paul Bernardo denied parole
“What I did was so dreadful. I hurt a lot of people,” Bernardo told parole board member Suzanne Poirier. “I cry all the time.” Continue reading
How a Brazilian futsal player overcame two torn ACLs to star for the Bisons
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
Bruna Mavignier grew up playing futsal in Brazil, but has found herself enjoying live-on-the-pitch in Winnipeg. Continue reading
Manitoba NDP calls for inquest into death of Thompson bus passenger
The leader of Manitoba’s Opposition is calling for an inquest into the death of an Indigenous man while he was on a bus travelling to Winnipeg for a medical appointment. Continue reading
Adam Bighill pushing towards Blue Bombers’ most outstanding player award
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill has played a major role in their recent turn of fortunes as he continues to make a strong case for the club’s MVP honour. Continue reading
Pot pardons not enough for ‘ruined lives’ says Winnipeg musician
For some Manitobans, federal public safety minister Ralph Goodale’s announcement that pardons will be given for past pot convictions, was not good enough. Continue reading
Meth seized in midnight foot chase, Winnipeg police say
A 21-year-old Winnipeg man faces drug and weapons charges after he tried to evade police in the North End at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
Winnipeg police issue their first cannabis ticket Wednesday
Pot only became legal Wednesday morning, but Winnipeg police didn’t have to wait long to issue a ticket. Continue reading
Corydon road rage results in charges for Winnipeg man
Police have arrested a 22-year-old Winnipeg man suspected in a Corydon-area road rage assault Saturday night. Continue reading
Manitoba backbencher who made inappropriate comments not seeking re-election
A Manitoba government backbencher who made inappropriate comments to a female staff member says he is going on medical leave and will not seek re-election. Continue reading
Older Manitobans defy the ‘young pothead’ stereotype on legalization day
Kim Cayer, 58, told 680 CJOB she’s been smoking pot for 40 years, and arrived early to make her first legal purchase. Continue reading
Police investigating random Exchange District assault
A 42-year-old man was viciously assaulted Tuesday night near William Avenue and King Street, say police. Continue reading
Late night phone sale interrupted by guns, machetes say Winnipeg police
A would-be electronics sale went dangerously wrong for a pair of Winnipeggers Tuesday night. Continue reading
Early-morning police raid at north Point Douglas house
A woman was detained under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act and taken to the Main Street Project. Continue reading
Janice Lukes endorses Jenny Motkaluk for Mayor of Winnipeg
An acclaimed Winnipeg city councillor is backing mayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk in the upcoming election. The Waverley West councillor said she believes Motkaluk will communicate with all wards. Continue reading
Pot sells out online in Winnipeg, lineups grow outside stores
Customers looking to buy pot online at one retailer in Winnipeg, are out of luck as of early last night. Continue reading
Small business owners in Manitoba concerned about cannabis legalization
Not enough resources are a concern for small Manitoba businesses who are uneasy about the legalization of cannabis. Continue reading
Marketing Manitoba: Legalization opens tourism option, promoting pot to Americans
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
On Nov. 6 people in North Dakota will be going to the polls to vote on the legal recreational use of marijuana. In the meantime, the state may be prime for Canadian cannabis tourism. Continue reading
Pot is now legal. Where in Manitoba can I buy it?
Throughout the legalization process, details have trickled out slowly about which licensed sellers of recreational cannabis will be open for business on legalization day, and which are coming in the future. Continue reading
Where can I buy pot? A coast-to-coast guide for marijuana legalization day
Here’s a province-by-province list of government-run, private and online outlets where you can get your hands on some bud. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets waste 3-goal lead in overtime loss to Edmonton Oilers
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Edmonton Oilers scored three times in the third period and again in overtime to beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Tuesday at Bell MTS Place. Continue reading
Winnipegger camps out for cannabis
With just one more sleep until recreational cannabis becomes legal in Canada, some people just can’t wait. Continue reading
Marijuana is legal everywhere across Canada now
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
At midnight, the dawn of a new era beckons in Canada. Continue reading
Take a look behind the scenes at one of Winnipeg’s first cannabis stores
Global News got an inside look at a cannabis shop in Winnipeg by Delta 9 CEO John Arbuthnot — including a vault containing more than 50 kgs of cannabis. Continue reading
Canada Post union issues strike notice; workers could begin rotating strikes Monday
Locations of the rotating strikes have yet to be determined. Continue reading
Finalists announced for Manitoba golf awards
Golf Manitoba has announced the finalists for its 2018 Male and Female Amateur Golfers of the Year awards, to be presented Monday at the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club. Continue reading
RCMP searching for missing Selkirk woman
Selkirk RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating Malaya Akpalialuk, 25. Continue reading
