Feds celebrate passage of legal marijuana bill, but questions around home grow linger
An announcement about the exact date that recreational pot will become legal in Canada may come as early as Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Former floor-crossing law not a violation of rights: Manitoba judge after Fletcher lawsuit
A Manitoba law that forbade members of the legislature from switching party caucuses did not violate the Charter of Rights, Continue reading
Kate Spade New York to donate US$1M to suicide prevention
The announcement comes in the wake of the handbag designer’s suicide earlier this month. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets look to take home NHL Awards
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Three Winnipeg Jets are up for NHL Awards tonight: Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, captain Blake Wheeler, and General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s Emily Potter signs contract to play professional basketball in Poland
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Winnipeg basketball player Emily Potter has signed a contract to play with the Politechnika Gdańska basketball club in Poland. Continue reading
Heather Locklear reportedly undergoing psychiatric evaluation
Police responded to a call at Heather Locklear’s home after she reportedly threatened to shoot herself. Continue reading
Manitoba Metis Federation threatens transmission line support
By Timm Bruch Reporter
The Manitoba Metis Federation is threatening to pull its support for the last leg of the power line to Minnesota after Manitoba Hydro offered payouts to multiple First Nations in the province. Continue reading
Power restored to Manitoba communities hit by fires but evacuees still waiting to return
By Nikki Jhutti Videographer
Power has been restored to Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nation, but evacuees are still waiting to return home. It’s been over a month since a massive wildfire forced 1400 people from their homes. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe pitches new 50-50 equalization formula
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has taken particular aim recently on his social media accounts at the amount of money Quebec receives in equalization payments. Continue reading
St. Boniface voters will head to polls next month
Voters in a St. Boniface will go to the polls July 17 in a provincial byelection. Continue reading
Heat warnings across northern prairies
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Heat warnings are in place all across western Canada from Manitoba to British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Continue reading
‘She would be humbled’: Viola Desmond to receive star from Canada’s Walk of Fame in Halifax
Viola Desmond, who was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto last year, will be honoured June 29 with a star in her hometown of Halifax. Continue reading
Winnipeg Police project protects high-risk youth, returns 8 missing kids
A collaborative effort involving Winnipeg outreach and police, dubbed ‘Project Return’ saw eight at-risk youth taken off city streets June 15. Continue reading
Family of Jennifer Catcheway marking 10 years since her disappearance
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
It’s been 10 years since Jennifer Catcheway went missing on her birthday. Her family says they will keep looking for her until she is found. Continue reading
PayPal blocks sales of controversial school shooter video game
The developer of a school shooting video game condemned by parents of slain children has lost the ability to sell its products online after being dumped by PayPal. Continue reading
‘What’s going on in the United States is wrong:’ Trudeau adds voice to chorus condemning Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the detention of children and separation of migrant families by the United States is “wrong.” Continue reading
Marijuana legalization Bill C-45 officially passes Senate vote, heading for royal assent
The Senate voted 52-29 to approve the government’s newest version of Bill C-45 on Tuesday evening. Continue reading
How Canadians can help children separated from parents by U.S. border officials
“I can’t even imagine the terror and confusion these kids are experiencing, all because their parents were trying to create a better life for them.” Continue reading
No clear plan on how to reunite thousands of children taken from parents: Trump officials
Trump administration officials say they have no clear plan yet on how to reunite the thousands of children separated from their families at the border since the implementation of a zero-tolerance policy in which anyone caught entering the U.S. illegally is criminally prosecuted. Continue reading
Boycotting U.S. products? Here’s how to buy Canadian during a trade war
As the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada continues to mount, some Canadian customers are hoping to hit back against our southern neighbours with their wallets. Continue reading
Winnipeg Police arrest man armed with sawed-off rifle
Winnipeg Police arrested two men in connection with a car-jacking that happened June 18 — one of the suspects was caught with a loaded sawed-off rifle. Continue reading
Manitoba government to ban home grown cannabis despite federal law
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
Manitobans still won’t be allowed to grow marijuana at home once its legal despite a federal law that gives Canadians the right to grow pot at home. Continue reading
Selkirk RCMP looking for missing man in Winnipeg
RCMP are asking for help finding Chad Christopher Griffen. The Selkirk man was last seen June 12 and is now believed to be in Winnipeg. Continue reading
City report recommends changes to St. Vital intersection where boy was killed
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A city report has brought forward several recommendations to improve safety at a crosswalk on St. Anne’s Road where an 8-year-old boy was killed earlier this year. Continue reading
Feds celebrate passage of legal marijuana bill, but questions around home grow linger
An announcement about the exact date that recreational pot will become legal in Canada may come as early as Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Former floor-crossing law not a violation of rights: Manitoba judge after Fletcher lawsuit
A Manitoba law that forbade members of the legislature from switching party caucuses did not violate the Charter of Rights, Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets look to take home NHL Awards
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Three Winnipeg Jets are up for NHL Awards tonight: Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, captain Blake Wheeler, and General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s Emily Potter signs contract to play professional basketball in Poland
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Winnipeg basketball player Emily Potter has signed a contract to play with the Politechnika Gdańska basketball club in Poland. Continue reading
Manitoba Metis Federation threatens transmission line support
By Timm Bruch Reporter
The Manitoba Metis Federation is threatening to pull its support for the last leg of the power line to Minnesota after Manitoba Hydro offered payouts to multiple First Nations in the province. Continue reading
Power restored to Manitoba communities hit by fires but evacuees still waiting to return
By Nikki Jhutti Videographer
Power has been restored to Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nation, but evacuees are still waiting to return home. It’s been over a month since a massive wildfire forced 1400 people from their homes. Continue reading
St. Boniface voters will head to polls next month
Voters in a St. Boniface will go to the polls July 17 in a provincial byelection. Continue reading
Heat warnings across northern prairies
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Heat warnings are in place all across western Canada from Manitoba to British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Continue reading
Winnipeg Police project protects high-risk youth, returns 8 missing kids
A collaborative effort involving Winnipeg outreach and police, dubbed ‘Project Return’ saw eight at-risk youth taken off city streets June 15. Continue reading
Family of Jennifer Catcheway marking 10 years since her disappearance
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
It’s been 10 years since Jennifer Catcheway went missing on her birthday. Her family says they will keep looking for her until she is found. Continue reading
International curling centre of excellence in Manitoba in the works
The Manitoba government is looking for ideas towards a proposed International Curling Centre of Excellence. Continue reading
Child drowns in Shamattawa, Man.
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
RCMP said a four-year-old boy drowned while swimming in Gods River, near Shamattawa, June 12. Continue reading
155 whistleblower complaints filed in Manitoba over last decade: report
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
A report reviewing Manitoba’s whistleblower legislation showed 155 allegations of wrongdoing by government employees or departments have been made over the past ten years Continue reading
Omnitrax appealing federal ruling to fix Churchill rail line
Omnitrax says it is appealing a federal regulatory ruling that requires it to repair the broken rail line in Churchill. Continue reading
Manitoba Liberal calls for ban on talk about Kinew’s past in legislature
Liberal MLA Judy Klassen wants to ban members of the Tory government from discussing NDP Leader Wab Kinew’s criminal convictions inside the legislature. Continue reading
9 more cases of salmonella reported in Canada after No Name chicken burgers recalled
Following a widespread recall of No Name brand chicken burgers issued in early June due to a salmonella outbreak, Health Canada says it has received nine more reports of the illness. Continue reading
Lake Manitoba residents remember flood that devastated homes and cottages
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Lake Manitoba residents worry about the long timeline for flood channels. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback, receiver have deep roots off the field
Bombers QB Chris Streveler and receiver Drew Wolitarsky are teammates for the second time — the pair also played together at the University of Minnesota. Continue reading
Southern Manitoba hailstorm could cost $15M in insurance claims
By Lauren McNabb Senior Anchor
A hailstorm that dropped softball sized hail on some parts of southern Manitoba last week could lead to $15 million dollars in insurance claims. Continue reading
Winnipeg police arrest man on trafficking charges, find drugs in taxi
Winnipeg police caught up with a man wanted on drug charges June 16. Ronald Brian Jackson faces several charges related to drug trafficking. Continue reading
Winnipeg mayoral candidate focusing on 3 ‘urgent’ priorities
Winnipeg mayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk outlined her campaign platform Monday, with urgent priorities being to fix, protect and grow Winnipeg. Continue reading
