Winnipeg’s 2018 Santa Claus parade in pictures and tweets
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Despite the cold, Winnipeggers of all ages lined the streets to get a glimpse of Santa. Continue reading
‘The momentum is building’: Winnipeg pot stores still buzzing one month after legalization
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Winnipeg pot stores are still seeing people come out in droves one month after legalization. Continue reading
Canada’s defence spending questioned at NATO parliamentary meeting
U.S. congressman Michael Turner, the acting chairman of NATO’s defence and security committee, questioned Jody Thomas about whether Canada intends to table a plan for meeting the two per cent of GDP standard for defence spending that was agreed to by alliance members in 2014. Continue reading
Winnipeg police call for public assistance in search for 15-year-old boy
Dominik Mcivor-Sokil was last seen on October 30 in Winnipeg’s west end. Continue reading
The spirit of Christmas comes to Winnipeg with family fun, parade Saturday
Out with the old, in with the new. Come see Santa’s new ride at the Santa Claus parade through Downtown Winnipeg Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
4 scams to watch out for while holiday shopping online
The holidays are the “season of giving,” but they’re also the season of scamming. Continue reading
Manitoba homes rank 2nd highest in Canada for radon contamination
Manitoba has the second highest rate of radon in homes across Canada. Officials are urging residents to test for the odourless and tasteless gas in your home. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets finish homestand with shootout loss against Buffalo Sabres
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Jeff Skinner tied the game for the Buffalo Sabres early in the third period and they needed seven shooters to win it in the shootout. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau mum on what he’ll do to protect LGBTQ2+ provision in USMCA
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn’t saying what he is willing to do to keep a provision protecting labour rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer workers inside a renewed North American free trade pact. Continue reading
‘This is what you practice for’: Blue Bombers ready for West Division Final
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
In less than 48 hours, the Bombers will get a chance to play for a berth in the Grey Cup when they tangle with the Calgary Stampeders in the West Division Final on Sunday. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets recall Kristian Vesalainen from Manitoba Moose
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Just a day after a Finnish report indicated that Vesalainen was heading home to play in Finland, the Jets have recalled the rookie winger from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose. Continue reading
Is alcohol or pot healthier for you? Some Canadians considering switching away from booze
Nearly half of current Canadian pot users say they will cut back on their drinking now that cannabis is legal. Is that better for their health? Continue reading
St. James-to-downtown bike path extension officially opens
An expansion to the pedestrian and cycling network connecting St. James to downtown Winnipeg has officially opened. Continue reading
Canada Goose jackets banned by U.K. school for being too expensive
Woodchurch High School sent a letter home with students banning several designer jacket brands in an effort to “poverty-proof” its learning environment. Continue reading
One-third of cannabis buyers still using illicit dealers, according to IPSOS poll
Pot shortages, lack of brick-and-mortar stores and accessibility issues aren’t helping the government’s case to buy legal weed. Continue reading
Striking Canada Post employees rally outside federal Liberal convention in Kelowna
Letter carriers gathered outside in protest where federal Liberals were holding a convention in Kelowna. Continue reading
Since 9/11, the U.S. has spent $6 trillion on wars that have caused half a million deaths: report
Seventeen years after the U.S. embarked on a global war against terror, casualties continue to grow as does American spending on war and related costs. Continue reading
Five more bodies found as Northern California wildfire death toll rises to 76
The disaster already ranks among the deadliest U.S. wildfires since the turn of the last century. Continue reading
One-third of cannabis buyers still using illicit dealers, according to IPSOS poll
Pot shortages, lack of brick-and-mortar stores and accessibility issues aren’t helping the government’s case to buy legal weed. Continue reading
The forgotten Muslim soldiers who fought in First World War trenches for the Allies
The British Royal Legion estimates that some 885,000 Muslims supported the Allied effort in the First World War, serving in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and North Africa. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s 2018 Santa Claus parade in pictures and tweets
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Despite the cold, Winnipeggers of all ages lined the streets to get a glimpse of Santa. Continue reading
‘The momentum is building’: Winnipeg pot stores still buzzing one month after legalization
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Winnipeg pot stores are still seeing people come out in droves one month after legalization. Continue reading
RCMP make arrest in Selkirk homicide
Selkirk RCMP have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man in connection to a homicide which occurred in the community on November 10. Continue reading
Police seek witnesses in hit and run
Police are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near McDermot Ave. and Sherbrook St. around 8:00 p.m. Friday night. Continue reading
Six arrested as RCMP target Manitoba Warriors drug trafficking network
Six people face charges after Manitoba RCMP say they broke up a Manitoba Warriors drug trafficking operation, believed to be supplying northern communities with cocaine. Continue reading
Alcohol believed to be a factor in two-vehicle Manitoba highway collision
Manitoba RCMP say a two-vehicle collision happened on Highway 59, north of the Highway 12 junction, in the rural municipality of Alexander. Continue reading
Winnipeg police call for public assistance in search for 15-year-old boy
Dominik Mcivor-Sokil was last seen on October 30 in Winnipeg’s west end. Continue reading
The spirit of Christmas comes to Winnipeg with family fun, parade Saturday
Out with the old, in with the new. Come see Santa’s new ride at the Santa Claus parade through Downtown Winnipeg Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Manitoba homes rank 2nd highest in Canada for radon contamination
Manitoba has the second highest rate of radon in homes across Canada. Officials are urging residents to test for the odourless and tasteless gas in your home. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets finish homestand with shootout loss against Buffalo Sabres
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Jeff Skinner tied the game for the Buffalo Sabres early in the third period and they needed seven shooters to win it in the shootout. Continue reading
‘This is what you practice for’: Blue Bombers ready for West Division Final
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
In less than 48 hours, the Bombers will get a chance to play for a berth in the Grey Cup when they tangle with the Calgary Stampeders in the West Division Final on Sunday. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets recall Kristian Vesalainen from Manitoba Moose
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Just a day after a Finnish report indicated that Vesalainen was heading home to play in Finland, the Jets have recalled the rookie winger from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose. Continue reading
St. James-to-downtown bike path extension officially opens
An expansion to the pedestrian and cycling network connecting St. James to downtown Winnipeg has officially opened. Continue reading
Canada Goose jackets banned by U.K. school for being too expensive
Woodchurch High School sent a letter home with students banning several designer jacket brands in an effort to “poverty-proof” its learning environment. Continue reading
Treasure trove of lost Guess Who memorabilia saved from dumpster, heading to St. Vital Museum
A large collection of audio tapes, video footage and other memorabilia from one of Winnipeg’s most famous musical exports is headed to a local museum after a last-minute reprieve from the dumpster. Continue reading
Top three things to do the weekend of November 17
By Kahla Shea Global News Morning Reporter
With her weekly pick of fun things to do on the weekend, here is the rundown from Global News Morning’s Kahla Shea. Continue reading
Cops find cocaine, shotgun in trafficking investigation
The Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Alverstone Street and found $1,600 in cocaine and $2,400 in cash. Continue reading
Wrestling legend Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake cuts through Winnipeg
WWE legend Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake came to Winnipeg Nov. 16 to take part in a wrestling tour that has been making its way across Canada. Continue reading
Thompson RCMP find missing teen
Police had been looking for a 16-year-old last seen at Thompson’s RD Parker Collegiate Nov. 8. She has since been safely located. Continue reading
Man robbed in improvised weapon hold-up
“You essentially can take anything with a tube, or anything cylindrical, and if you can put a bullet shell or ammunition inside it and then strike the primer, you can turn almost anything into a gun,” said Constable Jay Murray of Winnipeg Police Services. Continue reading
Heart attack patient credits St. Boniface Hospital for lifesaving surgery
This is a feature produced in partnership with 680 CJOB and the 2018 St. Boniface Hospital Foundation. The Radiothon of Hope and Healing runs Friday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Continue reading
Winnipeg switching chemicals to combat brown water issues
In an announcement Friday, the city said it’s working on reducing the occurrence of ‘discoloured water events’ by changing one of the products used in Winnipeg’s water treatment process. Continue reading
Santa’s brand new sleigh unveiled ahead of upcoming Winnipeg parade
With the help of Winnipeggers, Santa’s brand new sleigh was revealed just ahead of Saturday’s parade through downtown. Continue reading
Manitoba-U.S. hydro project step closer with NEB approval
The National Energy Board (NEB) has approved the 213-kilometre international power line, extending from Winnipeg to the U.S. border. Continue reading
Michael Bolton looking forward to ‘relaxed’ gig in Winnipeg
He’s sold more than 75 million records, won Grammys, American Music Awards, and toured the world – but all Michael Bolton wants to do is relax. Continue reading
