Enbridge shows off early stages of Line 3 replacement near Morden
By Timm Bruch Reporter
Early work on Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement, one of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects, was unveiled to a select number of media, dignitaries and officials on Thursday. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to extend winning streak against Ottawa RedBlacks
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Receiver Ryan Lankford is checking back into the lineup for the first time since the season opener, lining up at slotback after Dressler was placed on the six-game injured list. Continue reading
Royals earn series split with Blue Jays in 6-2 win after lengthy rain delay
It took over two hours to start after a rain delay, but the Kansas City Royals managed a split with the Toronto Blue Jays in their four game series with a 6-2 win on Thursday evening. Continue reading
Winnipeg councillor Russ Wyatt at work ‘weekly’
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Winnipeg city Councillor Russ Wyatt, who was charged with sexual assault on July 11, says he’s in his office at city hall ‘weekly. Continue reading
Highway 1 closed near Moosomin, Sask. while firefighters put out grass fire
Moosomin RCMP released this photo showing the damage done on Aug. 15, 2018, by a grass fire along Highway 1. Continue reading
Workers protest Google’s censored search engine plans for China
More than 1,000 Google employees have signed a letter protesting the company’s secretive plan for a search engine that would comply with Chinese censorship. Continue reading
Manitoba hands out almost $7,000 in fines for Americans’ filched fish
Conservation Officers near Lynn Lake seized 122 walleye during a recreational fishery inspection. Continue reading
NDP MP behind bill for new stat holiday says no one told her Liberals planned to offer support
The MP pushing to make National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday said she learned the government planned to support her when she read about it in the news. Continue reading
Taliban attacks will likely surge in next few weeks, Jim Mattis warns
The Taliban is likely to keep up its recent surge of violence in advance of scheduled parliamentary elections in October but Western-backed Afghan defences will not break, U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday. Continue reading
In Pictures: Haze over Southern Manitoba
The smoke cleared for a few days but prevailing winds brought them back to the prairies, spreading from B.C. (which has declared a state of emergency) and reaching Manitoba Wednesday. Here are some of the photos viewers, listeners and readers have sent to Global News and CJOB over the past few days. Send your pictures… Continue reading
Royal Canadian Air Force jets to do flyby at Friday’s Blue Bomber game
Fighter jets to fly over Blue Bomber game in honor of Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night Continue reading
Donald Trump suggests U.S. deliberately freezing out Canada in NAFTA talks
U.S. President Donald Trump is suggesting the United States has deliberately left Canada on the NAFTA sidelines as negotiations between Washington and Mexico have heated up in recent weeks. Continue reading
Winnipeg man missing since November found dead
A Winnipeg man who hadn’t been seen since November of last year has been found dead. Continue reading
Dozens gather to build Jumpstart playground for accessible play in Winnipeg
By Heather Steele Senior Anchor
Volunteers gathered at the Jumpstart playground site in River Heights Thursday to work on the accessible play structure set to open in the fall. Continue reading
Judge could lift publication ban on details about Fredericton shooting
A New Brunswick judge is expected to rule Friday on whether to lift a publication ban on certain documents in the case of a man accused in the deadly Fredericton shooting. Continue reading
Trump links Canadian lumber imports to deadly California wildfires
Trump decried the ‘ridiculous’ imports of lumber from Canada while fallen trees in the U.S. are left to rot on the ground, which could then become wildfire accelerant. Continue reading
Tesla suing Ontario government over cancellation of electric vehicle rebates
Tesla Motors Canada claims it has been treated unfairly in the government’s decision to cancel an electric vehicle rebate. Continue reading
Fredericton shooting widow says she called Trudeau a ‘piece of s**t’ during condolence call
Melissa Robichaud said her family was hurt the prime minister did not reach out to them Sunday while in the city, where he paid public tribute to Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns at city hall. Continue reading
Why Canada’s new stat holiday may not mean a day off for everyone
The federal government is moving forward with plans for a new stat holiday to mark the legacy of residential schools, but whether provinces will adopt the holiday remains unclear. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Air Force confirms plane wreckage found west of Edmonton is from aircraft that vanished on Sunday
Hours after police said the wreckage of a plane and a body was found northwest of Edmonton on Thursday, the Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed the wreckage is of a small plane that went missing over the weekend. Continue reading
The Pas residents asked to avoid drinking tap water
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The Town of the Pas is under a drinking water avoidance advisory after the town’s raw water pump system failed Thursday night, preventing the water treatment plant for making water. Continue reading
Winnipeg musician’s concert aims to make music accessible for everyone
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
After more than a decade in the Canadian music scene, a Winnipeg musician is set to release one of her most personal projects yet. Continue reading
Traffic stop leads Portage la Prairie RCMP to drugs, stolen bikes
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A traffic stop in Portage la Prairie led police to a discovery of drugs and stolen items, including more than 15 stolen bikes. Continue reading
Mark Scheifele makes pro golf debut at Players Cup
The Winnipeg Jets player made his pro golf debut on Thursday. Continue reading
Enbridge shows off early stages of Line 3 replacement near Morden
By Timm Bruch Reporter
Early work on Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement, one of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects, was unveiled to a select number of media, dignitaries and officials on Thursday. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to extend winning streak against Ottawa RedBlacks
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Receiver Ryan Lankford is checking back into the lineup for the first time since the season opener, lining up at slotback after Dressler was placed on the six-game injured list. Continue reading
Winnipeg councillor Russ Wyatt at work ‘weekly’
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Winnipeg city Councillor Russ Wyatt, who was charged with sexual assault on July 11, says he’s in his office at city hall ‘weekly. Continue reading
Highway 1 closed near Moosomin, Sask. while firefighters put out grass fire
Moosomin RCMP released this photo showing the damage done on Aug. 15, 2018, by a grass fire along Highway 1. Continue reading
Manitoba hands out almost $7,000 in fines for Americans’ filched fish
Conservation Officers near Lynn Lake seized 122 walleye during a recreational fishery inspection. Continue reading
NDP MP behind bill for new stat holiday says no one told her Liberals planned to offer support
The MP pushing to make National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday said she learned the government planned to support her when she read about it in the news. Continue reading
In Pictures: Haze over Southern Manitoba
The smoke cleared for a few days but prevailing winds brought them back to the prairies, spreading from B.C. (which has declared a state of emergency) and reaching Manitoba Wednesday. Here are some of the photos viewers, listeners and readers have sent to Global News and CJOB over the past few days. Send your pictures… Continue reading
Royal Canadian Air Force jets to do flyby at Friday’s Blue Bomber game
Fighter jets to fly over Blue Bomber game in honor of Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night Continue reading
Winnipeg man missing since November found dead
A Winnipeg man who hadn’t been seen since November of last year has been found dead. Continue reading
Dozens gather to build Jumpstart playground for accessible play in Winnipeg
By Heather Steele Senior Anchor
Volunteers gathered at the Jumpstart playground site in River Heights Thursday to work on the accessible play structure set to open in the fall. Continue reading
BRT work stoppage talks continue with Manitoba Hydro, but who is to blame remains unclear
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
While progress is being made to lift a stop work order on the Southwest Transitway, who is to blame for the issues remains unclear. Continue reading
Winnipeg Rowing Club members shine at Henley Regatta
Winnipeg rowers combined for five first place finishes at the 136th Henley Regatta in St. Catharines, Ontario Continue reading
Winnipeg family shares personal tragedy to fight stigma of addictions treatment
The Bautista family recently lost a son to suicide. They want others to understand mental health and addiction affects everyone, and they want more treatment options for those who need help. Continue reading
Burger deal to raise funds for MS research, which affects 1 in 385 Canadians
By Adriana Zhang Weather Anchor/Reporter
A fast food chain is raising funds for MS research today, one bacon-laden cheeseburger at a time. Continue reading
Hazy conditions reducing air quality in Winnipeg
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Smoke from forest fires in Western Canada is having an impact on the air quality in Manitoba. Continue reading
Pioneer Arena to be renamed after hockey goalie Charlie Gardiner
An arena in the North End is being renamed after a local hockey goalie who died weeks after winning the Stanley Cup. Continue reading
Missing 25-year-old Winnipeg man found
A 25-year-old man last seen July 13 in Winnipeg has now been found. Police said Thursday morning that Alpha Bah had been located safe and sound. Continue reading
TeamOpen hopes for $100,000 to promote opening Portage and Main
A grassroots effort dedicated to seeing Portage and Main opened is hoping to raise $100,000 to promote their campaign. Continue reading
Bombers’ Dressler put on six-game injured list, expected to return sooner
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Bombers receiver Weston Dressler will be put on the six-game injured list, but is expected to return sooner, according to 680 CJOB’s Bob Irving. Continue reading
Manitobans won’t be charged PST on legal pot
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Manitobans will not have to pay PST on pot when it becomes legal on Oct. 17. Continue reading
Summer fundraiser seeks to give stray animals in Manitoba a helping ‘paw’
Feed the Furbabies Canada provides food and funds for stray pets around Manitoba. The group is holding a benefit concert Aug. 18 at Falcon Lake. Continue reading
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