How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
By Kim Smith Reporter
Accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives. Continue reading
Woman testifies about strange dynamic in home shared with Winnipeg murder suspect
“Five women all vying for the attention of one man, obviously, there would be jealousy issues,” Holley Sullivan told the jury at the first-degree murder trial of Perez Cleveland on Tuesday. Continue reading
UN lowers global economic growth forecasts for 2019-20
The U.N. says it is lowering its forecasts for global economic growth in 2019 and 2020 as a result of high trade tensions, uncertainty over economic policies and softening business confidence. Continue reading
Manitoba’s police watchdog investigating teen’s broken arm
The circumstances around a 14-year-old girl’s arm being broken when she was arrested by Winnipeg police are under investigation by the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU). Continue reading
‘Weekend from hell’ for local firefighters as arson season begins
A number of fires over the May long weekend – including a deadly Selkirk Avenue blaze that killed two people – were part of a “weekend from hell” for local firefighters, said their union president. Continue reading
Atkins weighs in after Guerrero rest day
Everything seemed to be set up nicely on Victoria Day for Blue Jays fans eager to celebrate the team’s star attraction on a holiday matinee against a top-flight opponent. Continue reading
Missing man last seen Sunday: Thompson RCMP
RCMP are looking for a Thompson man who was last seen Sunday evening. Continue reading
Young Street fire was arson, say Winnipeg Police
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Winnipeg police say Sunday’s Young Street fire was deliberately set. Continue reading
U.S. should consider possible consequences of seizing cargo ship: North Korea
UN ambassador Kim Song said at a news conference Tuesday that the “heinous act” of seizing the ship was aimed at bringing maximum pressure on North Korea to make it “kneel down.” Continue reading
Trio bikes from Kansas to Winnipeg to raise awareness, money for eating disorders
By Marek Tkach Reporter
Trio of friends from Wichita, Kan. biked 1,600 kilometres to shine light on anorexia, eating disorders and mental health. Continue reading
Water bombers put out Falcon Beach forest fire during May long weekend
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Residents got a scare near Falcon Beach when they saw smoke and water bombers circling on Monday. Continue reading
Liberal-dominated committee report on rural crime ‘an insult to all Canadians’: Tory MPs
A Liberal-dominated parliamentary committee’s report on rural crime is “an insult to all Canadians,” Conservative MPs say in a dissenting statement that decries waits of hours or even days for police to respond to calls in remote areas. Continue reading
Winnipeggers explore biodiversity in wetlands at Oak Hammock Interpretive Centre
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Oak Hammock Interpretive Centre offers an in-depth look into what biodiversity is to visitors on Victoria Day. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Vegan Ontario firefighter files human rights complaint over food served while battling B.C. wildfire
Adam Knauff argues he was discriminated against for his sincerely held ethical beliefs, or creed. Continue reading
Edward Downey sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 50 years for killing Calgary mother and daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Queen’s Bench Justice Beth Hughes called Downey “callous and remorseless” in passing her sentence on Tuesday. Continue reading
1 in 4 Canadians say it’s becoming ‘more acceptable’ to be prejudiced against Muslims: Ipsos poll
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has spiked in Canada over the past five years, but what are the reasons for the rise in discrimination? Continue reading
The sexist expectations of professional emails for women: ‘There’s no winning’
“Within language and culture are embedded all sorts of expectations and norms around gender,” said one expert. Continue reading
‘Game of Thrones’ stars react to fan petition and finale backlash
Lead actors Kit Harington, Isaac Hempstead Wright and Sophie Turner all weighed in on the ‘Game of Thrones’ finale and its widespread negative criticism. Continue reading
Dominican man dies trying to walk into U.S. from Canada
A Dominican man attempting to walk over the border into the U.S. from Canada died after becoming disorientated in a marshy area of the Quebec woods. Continue reading
Long weekend madness for Winnipeg police, as officers face multiple assaults, threats
Police said there were seven separate incidents between Friday and Monday evening where officers were assaulted, as well as one threat over that period. Continue reading
How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
By Kim Smith Reporter
Accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives. Continue reading
Four-year-old boy drowns on St. Theresa Point First Nation
After a ground search by community members, the boy – who was last seen the evening before – was found in a bay in the community’s north end. Continue reading
WFPS puts out large grass fire near Symington Yards; Manitoba dry but relatively fire-free
The blaze, which took place early Tuesday morning near Plessis Road, east of the Symington Yards, was initially inaccessible by fire crews, but the WFPS was able to use specialized equipment to extinguish spot fires in hard-to-reach areas. Continue reading
Woman testifies about strange dynamic in home shared with Winnipeg murder suspect
“Five women all vying for the attention of one man, obviously, there would be jealousy issues,” Holley Sullivan told the jury at the first-degree murder trial of Perez Cleveland on Tuesday. Continue reading
Manitoba’s police watchdog investigating teen’s broken arm
The circumstances around a 14-year-old girl’s arm being broken when she was arrested by Winnipeg police are under investigation by the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU). Continue reading
‘Weekend from hell’ for local firefighters as arson season begins
A number of fires over the May long weekend – including a deadly Selkirk Avenue blaze that killed two people – were part of a “weekend from hell” for local firefighters, said their union president. Continue reading
Missing man last seen Sunday: Thompson RCMP
RCMP are looking for a Thompson man who was last seen Sunday evening. Continue reading
Young Street fire was arson, say Winnipeg Police
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Winnipeg police say Sunday’s Young Street fire was deliberately set. Continue reading
Winnipeg opens time capsule from 1965
The City of Winnipeg unveiled the contents of a time capsule Tuesday. Continue reading
Trio bikes from Kansas to Winnipeg to raise awareness, money for eating disorders
By Marek Tkach Reporter
Trio of friends from Wichita, Kan. biked 1,600 kilometres to shine light on anorexia, eating disorders and mental health. Continue reading
Water bombers put out Falcon Beach forest fire during May long weekend
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Residents got a scare near Falcon Beach when they saw smoke and water bombers circling on Monday. Continue reading
Winnipeggers explore biodiversity in wetlands at Oak Hammock Interpretive Centre
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Oak Hammock Interpretive Centre offers an in-depth look into what biodiversity is to visitors on Victoria Day. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Man shot in head inside Langruth, Man. home
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Portage La Prairie RCMP says a 22-year-old man from Langruth, Man., was shot inside his home Monday morning and is currently in hospital with life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Large blaze on Winnipeg’s Young Street destroys 2 homes, damages 4 others
Six houses were affected by a large fire that broke out in an abandoned house on Young Street on Sunday morning. Continue reading
Assiniboine Park Zoo welcomes visitors to new interactive stingray exhibit
By Marek Tkach Reporter
Over a dozen rays have found a new home at Assiniboine Park Zoo’s new ‘Stingray Beach” exhibit. Continue reading
Police investigating fatal crash in St. Vital
Winnipeg police are investigating after a man was killed in a single vehicle crash in South St. Vital Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Accidental Veterinarian: Winnipeg pet doctor shares tales of 30-year career
A Winnipeg veterinarian has written a book about his career tending to pets in the Peg city, including a colourful story about one that didn’t get away. Continue reading
Winnipeg police on scene of car crash in St. Vital.
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Winnipeg Police are on scene at John Forsyth Road and Paddington Road. Continue reading
Winnipeg firefighters battle 3 overnight fires across the city
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Winnipeg firefighters battled three fires over 12 hours. Continue reading
Winnipeg Police have charged a man with aggravated assault after a stabbing Tuesday
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Winnipeg Police have charged a 49-year-old with aggravated assault after a man was stabbed Tuesday night. Continue reading
What’s open and closed in Winnipeg on Victoria Day
Many attractions will operate on regular hours and government buildings will be closed during the Victoria Day Long Weekend in Winnipeg. Continue reading
Woman who lived with man accused of murder felt threatened, controlled
A woman says she helped hide another woman’s dead body in a barrel filled with chemicals because the man accused in the killing had total control over her after years of abuse. Continue reading
Transcona residents ‘relieved’ over health-care transformation at Concordia Hospital
By Marek Tkach Reporter
Political implications are being explored surrounding the changes being implemented at Concordia Hospital. Continue reading