Human remains found on Ebb and Flow First Nation: RCMP
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
RCMP have discovered human remains on the Ebb and Flow First Nation, but say they are historical and not related to the Dwayne Lavallee missing person case. Continue reading
‘Giant xerox machine’ gives insight into health concerns
680 CJOB’s Christian Aumell tried out one of three tests available through Body Measure, aimed at identifying health risks. Continue reading
Manitoba burn survivors share struggles, hope at annual conference
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Around 100 Manitoba burn survivors gathered at the Mamingwey Burn Survivor Society’s annual conference to share their stories. Continue reading
Bear Clan volunteers find nearly $600 worth of meth in Winnipeg neighborhood
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Winnipeg police are praising Bear Clan Manitoba volunteers for finding and turning over a ‘significant amount’ of meth on Friday. Continue reading
Jordin Tootoo, first Inuk NHLer, retires to spend time giving back to Indigenous communities
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
After 13 NHL seasons, Jordin Tootoo has decided to retire to devote more time to spreading awareness of suicide prevention. Continue reading
‘It doesn’t belong in our landfills’: What to do with your old electronics
Officials behind Waste Reduction Week hope more people will choose proper depots to get rid of old electronics, rather than letting them go to waste in landfills. Continue reading
‘Boost your immune system’: pharmacist tips for not getting sick this flu season
Washing hands, sleeping well and getting a shot are just some of the ways a pharmacist suggests how people can keep from getting sick during flu season. Continue reading
Kristian Vesalainen makes Manitoba Moose debut in win over San Antonio
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
JC Lipon scored twice and Kristian Vesalainen had one assist in his Moose debut in a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage on Friday at Bell MTS Place. Continue reading
Manitoba farmer pops the question by tilling giant ‘Will U Marry Me!’ into field
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
A Manitoba farmer made a grand gesture to ask his girlfriend to marry him — with a giant ‘Will U Marry Me!’ tilled into one of his fields. Continue reading
Early-morning Thompson shooting under investigation
Thompson RCMP continue to investigate a shooting near a local hotel in the early hours of Thursday morning. Continue reading
‘He needs to play’: Winnipeg Jets send first rounder to Manitoba Moose
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Winnipeg Jets assigned forward Kristian Vesalainen to the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose after he was scratched the last two games. Continue reading
‘Less lethal’ firearm use by Thompson RCMP under investigation
Thompson RCMP officers are under investigation by the Independent Investigation Until (IIU) after a suspect with a knife was injured Wednesday. Continue reading
Section of Garbage Hill closed due to exposed waste
A section of Winnipeg’s Westview Park – better known as Garbage Hill – will be closed for landfill cap repair as of Monday. Continue reading
Ste. Anne hospital cutting back ER hours due to shortage of doctors
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The emergency room in Ste. Anne, Manitoba is being forced to cut back its emergency room hours due to a shortage in doctors. Continue reading
6 people injured in shooting near Jacksonville Jaguars stadium, 3 in critical condition
Six people were injured Sunday in a shooting that took place five blocks away from TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Continue reading
Canada Post union workers to begin rotating nationwide strikes Monday morning
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced Sunday that it will begin rotating strikes on Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. in Victoria, Edmonton and Windsor, and at 1:01 a.m. in Halifax. Continue reading
Former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart elected mayor of Vancouver
In a finish that was much closer than many analysts expected, Kennedy Stewart has been elected mayor of Vancouver. Continue reading
Winnipeg man charged with impaired driving after crash at Pembina and Bishop Grandin
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Three people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Pembina Highway at Bishop Grandin Boulevard. Continue reading
When it comes to pot legalization, Canada ‘on the right track,’ says Colorado police expert
But just because legalization has happened doesn’t mean the work is done. Continue reading
Human remains found on Ebb and Flow First Nation: RCMP
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
RCMP have discovered human remains on the Ebb and Flow First Nation, but say they are historical and not related to the Dwayne Lavallee missing person case. Continue reading
Winnipeg man charged with impaired driving after crash at Pembina and Bishop Grandin
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Three people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Pembina Highway at Bishop Grandin Boulevard. Continue reading
Berens River man faces manslaughter charge after assault victim dies
A man from Berens River is facing a manslaughter charge after a woman from the same northern Manitoba community was assaulted in June and died from her injuries last month. Continue reading
‘Giant xerox machine’ gives insight into health concerns
680 CJOB’s Christian Aumell tried out one of three tests available through Body Measure, aimed at identifying health risks. Continue reading
Manitoba burn survivors share struggles, hope at annual conference
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Around 100 Manitoba burn survivors gathered at the Mamingwey Burn Survivor Society’s annual conference to share their stories. Continue reading
Vote Open coalition hosts Open Fest at Portage and Main
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
On Wednesday, residents will be able to vote on whether to remove the barriers at Winnipeg’s Portage and Main. Continue reading
Brossoit makes 40 saves as Jets top Coyotes
Three Jets scored their first goals of the season and defenceman Jacob Trouba contributed a trio of assists as Winnipeg defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Saturday. Continue reading
Bear Clan volunteers find nearly $600 worth of meth in Winnipeg neighborhood
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Winnipeg police are praising Bear Clan Manitoba volunteers for finding and turning over a ‘significant amount’ of meth on Friday. Continue reading
Jordin Tootoo, first Inuk NHLer, retires to spend time giving back to Indigenous communities
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
After 13 NHL seasons, Jordin Tootoo has decided to retire to devote more time to spreading awareness of suicide prevention. Continue reading
‘It doesn’t belong in our landfills’: What to do with your old electronics
Officials behind Waste Reduction Week hope more people will choose proper depots to get rid of old electronics, rather than letting them go to waste in landfills. Continue reading
‘Boost your immune system’: pharmacist tips for not getting sick this flu season
Washing hands, sleeping well and getting a shot are just some of the ways a pharmacist suggests how people can keep from getting sick during flu season. Continue reading
Kristian Vesalainen makes Manitoba Moose debut in win over San Antonio
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
JC Lipon scored twice and Kristian Vesalainen had one assist in his Moose debut in a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage on Friday at Bell MTS Place. Continue reading
Manitoba farmer pops the question by tilling giant ‘Will U Marry Me!’ into field
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
A Manitoba farmer made a grand gesture to ask his girlfriend to marry him — with a giant ‘Will U Marry Me!’ tilled into one of his fields. Continue reading
Early-morning Thompson shooting under investigation
Thompson RCMP continue to investigate a shooting near a local hotel in the early hours of Thursday morning. Continue reading
‘He needs to play’: Winnipeg Jets send first rounder to Manitoba Moose
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Winnipeg Jets assigned forward Kristian Vesalainen to the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose after he was scratched the last two games. Continue reading
‘Less lethal’ firearm use by Thompson RCMP under investigation
Thompson RCMP officers are under investigation by the Independent Investigation Until (IIU) after a suspect with a knife was injured Wednesday. Continue reading
Section of Garbage Hill closed due to exposed waste
A section of Winnipeg’s Westview Park – better known as Garbage Hill – will be closed for landfill cap repair as of Monday. Continue reading
Ste. Anne hospital cutting back ER hours due to shortage of doctors
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The emergency room in Ste. Anne, Manitoba is being forced to cut back its emergency room hours due to a shortage in doctors. Continue reading
Detour — Regent Avenue West closed for the weekend
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
All lanes on Regent Avenue West between Peguis Street and Starlight Drive will be closed the weekend of Oct. 20-21. Continue reading
Manitoba dad sentenced to 8 years for death of toddler Kierra Starr Williams
The father of Kierra Starr Williams, a toddler who died in 2014 of abuse, was sentenced to eight years in prison. The judge said Daniel Williams did nothing to prevent the death. Continue reading
Driver rams police cruiser, leads Winnipeg police on chase before capture on Arlington Bridge
A Winnipeg man faces a number of gun and robbery charges after an incident Thursday involving a stolen vehicle, a shotgun, and a rammed police car. Continue reading
No charges for RCMP officer accused of fondling other officers
No charges will be laid against an off-duty RCMP officer who was accused of inappropriately touching and fondling other officers at a Winnipeg hotel lounge. Continue reading
Manitoba seizes illegal smokes, other contraband
Eleven people and four businesses are facing charges following an enforcement blitz on the trade of illegal cigarettes by Manitoba Finance’s Taxation Special Investigations Unit. Continue reading
Advance voters turn out in record numbers in Winnipeg
With one day of advance voting remaining, the city said Friday that it had already seen record-breaking numbers of advance voters: about 39,500 so far, eclipsing the 2014 high of 30,619. Continue reading
Fire crews extinguish attic blaze at Hi-Ball Restaurant
Fire crews extinguished a blaze in the attic of an Academy Road restaurant after a report of smoke Thursday night. Continue reading
