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
COMMENTARY: Nobody is surprised Quebec is going after the niqab yet again
While the text of Bill 62 does not explicitly refer to the burka or niqab, it is obvious that Muslim women who wear either will be disproportionately affected. 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
Alberta wildfires 2017: Current status of wildfires around the province
The current status of wildfires that are burning throughout Alberta. 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
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
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon resigns amid allegations
Gilbert Rozon, a giant in the Quebec entertainment industry, is stepping down from various positions amid what he calls “allegations involving him.” 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
Spain says it will take control of Catalonia government, suspend independence bid
Spain’s government is calling a special Cabinet session for the weekend to activate measures to take control of the region’s semi-autonomous powers. 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
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
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
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
Dow Jones hits record high, continues surge since Donald Trump was elected
The Dow hit 22,000 on Aug. 2, only 54 trading days earlier. 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
Winnipeg Blue Bombers lose top receiver to injury
By Mitch Rosset Reporter/Anchor
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without receiver Darvin Adams for several weeks due to an upper-body injury. Continue reading
Former dump opened as new City of Winnipeg park
By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer
Heaps of trash, old mattresses, spare tires… what was once was a garbage dump has been transformed into a new City of Winnipeg park. Continue reading
Families ask for justice on second day of MMIWG inquiry
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The second day of hearings in Winnipeg for the national inquiry for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) began with testimony from the family of Roberta Dawn McIvor. Continue reading
Stretch of Kenaston Blvd. to close completely this weekend
By Cam Hallas Reporter
Kenaston Boulevard will be completely closed from Sterling Lyon Parkway to McGillivray Boulevard this weekend. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Kevin Fogg reels in CFL Top Performer honour
By Mitch Rosset Reporter/Anchor
Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Kevin Fogg has been named a Shaw CFL Top Performer of the Week after returning a punt for a touchdown in Saturday’s win over the BC Lions. Continue reading
Winnipeg teen charged after police said she attacked, robbed woman on bus
A 16-year-old Winnipeg female has been charged after causing a disturbance on a public transit bus. Continue reading
15-year-old girl missing from western Manitoba
Dakota Ojibway Police Service is hoping you can help find a 15-year-old girl from Waywayseecappo First Nation. Continue reading
OmniTrax plans temporary fix for rail line; fires back at feds over lawsuit
By Christian Aumell Reporter
A 30-day fix could allow lighter loads to use the line through the winter. Continue reading
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Winnipeg high school adds sport hijabs to game-day gear
By Mitch Rosset Reporter/Anchor
No matter what place the Dakota Collegiate Lancers finish the upcoming basketball season, they’ll be taking a big step forward. Continue reading
