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
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
Quebec’s face coverings ban: What you need to know about the controversial law
Calling it a North American first, the Quebec government passed legislation Wednesday forbidding anyone from receiving or giving a public service with their face covered – and even while riding the bus. Continue reading
Manitoba woman wanted after $800 stolen from blind woman in Toronto
Police said the victim only had $100 left in her bra and had no means to return home. 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
Bill Morneau to place assets in blind trust after conflict of interest allegations
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has confirmed he will be placing his personal assets in a blind trust, and will ultimately divest “all of my and my family’s assets in Morneau Shepell” to ensure he is “completely free of conflict.” 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
Conditional sentences aren’t jail time in immigration law: Supreme Court
The justices also ruled that deciding whether a permanent resident is inadmissible to Canada depends on the maximum sentence on the books at the time they committed the offence. 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
Joshua Boyle, family held in Pakistan after kidnapping in Afghanistan: CIA
CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s remarks appeared to be the first time a U.S. official has publicly stated that the family spent their captivity in Pakistan. 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
Finance Minister Bill Morneau could be getting $150K a month from firm he regulates
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
It’s going to be a happy Hallowe’en for finance minister Bill Morneau. The latest dividend cheque from the firm which bears his name will be worth $147,659.92. Continue reading
Canadian seniors are having unprotected sex — and the STI rates prove it
Since the early 2000s, the number of cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased significantly among seniors. Continue reading
Radio host takes pay cut so his female co-host can be paid as much as he is
Dave Hughes insisted on taking a pay cut so that he and Kate Langbroek would be paid the same. 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
Justin Trudeau delivers emotional, tearful tribute to Gord Downie
Justin Trudeau and the late Gord Downie shared a close, emotional friendship. Continue reading
What if NAFTA ended? These would be Canada’s hardest-hit provinces, industries
By Jesse Ferreras National Online Journalist
“A full termination of NAFTA would not be disastrous for Canada, but it certainly wouldn’t be positive.” 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
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 after $800 stolen from blind woman in Toronto
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
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
Winnipeg police arrest agent for defrauding former NHL players of millions
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
A Winnipeg based player agent has been charged with stealing millions of dollars from two former NHL players. Continue reading
Belair forest fire north of Winnipeg under control
A forest fire in cottage country is reportedly under control. The province sent help to combat an active forest fire covering four hectares north of Winnipeg. Continue reading
Mark Edward Grant not guilty in killing of Candace Derksen
Mark Grant, the Manitoba man accused of second-degree murder in the 1984 death of Candace Derksen, will learn his fate from a retrial Wednesday. Continue reading
Patrons wrestle shotgun from suspect after robbery at St. James restaurant: Winnipeg police
An armed robbery in St. James Tuesday night has left the Winnipeg police Major Crimes Unit searching for three suspects. Continue reading
Columbus Blue Jackets end Winnipeg Jets’ three game win streak
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Columbus Blue Jackets scored four times in the middle frame as the Jets three game win streak came to an end with a 5-2 loss on Tuesday at Bell MTS Place. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: When they’re laughing at you, minister, they’re not voting for you
Finance Minister Bill Morneau might have less trouble selling his tax plans if he wasn’t so out of touch, writes Charles Adler. Continue reading
Condition of Manitoba woman shot during Las Vegas attack improving
By Cam Hallas Reporter
A good friend of Jan Lambourne, who was shot but survived this month’s deadly attack at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, said her friend is doing much better.. Continue reading
Construction season in Winnipeg still holding on as winter nears
By Zahra Premji Reporter
While it may not feel like it, winter is around the corner and construction season is beginning to wrap up in Winnipeg. Continue reading
40 Winnipeg nurses to lose their jobs at Victoria Hospital as of Friday: Union
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
The Manitoba Nurses’ Union has confirmed that 40 nurses will be out of a job Oct 20. The nurses, all from Victoria General Hospital, will be laid off from their jobs this week and will need to seek new positions. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets place Adam Lowry on injured reserve and recall Brendan Lemieux
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Jets placed forward Adam Lowry on injured reserve and recalled forward Brendan Lemieux from the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose. Continue reading
