Throne speech highlights drunk driving rules, gambling strategy, no mention of meth crisis
Former Manitoba CFS mentor behind bars for child sex assault
Winnipeg Blue Bombers tie up 2 free agents, future still looks cloudy
Feds to spend more than $18 million on 95 affordable housing units in Transcona
Kosher restaurants in Winnipeg becoming hard to find
Winnipeg’s Jewish community says there are fewer and fewer places to find traditional Kosher meals. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets reassign Kristian Vesalainen to Manitoba Moose but he’s headed back to Finland
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Winnipeg Jets have returned Kristian Vesalainen to the Manitoba Moose but they’re expecting him to end up back in Europe. Continue reading
U.K. student Matthew Hedges sentenced to life in UAE over spying allegations
A 31-year-old U.K. student has been sentenced to life in prison on charges that he was spying in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
Chain of Winnipeg skaters officially certified as Guinness World Record
Hundreds of Winnipeggers made their bid to skate into the record books in February, and their efforts were officially acknowledged Tuesday as a Guinness World Record. Continue reading
Selkirk RCMP call for tips on ‘suspicious persons’ relating to homicide
RCMP are asking members of the public to report any suspicious people or activities witnessed in Selkirk on Nov. 16-17 in the hopes of solving a homicide. Continue reading
Trump’s party calls his decision to do nothing about Khashoggi killing a ‘mistake’
“It’s a sign of weakness not to stand up to Saudi Arabia.” Continue reading
Kelvin High School evacuated due to possible bomb threat
The students at one of Winnipeg’s largest high schools have been evacuated due to a possible bomb threat. Continue reading
Four Winnipeg teens facing armed robbery, firearms charges
Four teenage boys are facing a range of charges in connection to a Monday evening mugging near Inkster Boulevard and Airlies Street. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. Continue reading
Busload of options for low-income transit passes available across Canada
While Winnipeg councillors discuss the merits of a low-income bus pass, other large Canadian cities, including Edmonton and Saskatoon, already have reduced-rate ridership programs in place. Continue reading
Manitoba to outline the year ahead with Throne Speech
Political scientist Dr. Christopher Adams, a professor at the University of Manitoba, told 680 CJOB Tuesday morning that Manitobans could expect some significant changes in the coming year. Continue reading
The Canada Post strike and your holiday deliveries: here’s what you need to know
It’s time to plan your holiday deliveries if you want to make sure they arrive on time. Continue reading
Winnipeg gas prices drop below $1
The gas pricing resource Gas Buddy listed most local stations around 99 cents Tuesday morning, with the lowest at 94 cents. Continue reading
Chris Jericho on his rock band, Fozzy, its rapid momentum and his upcoming Canadian tour
WWE legend Chris Jericho sat down with Global News to detail his band’s latest album, ‘Judas.’ Continue reading
Ottawa to roll out fiscal update, lay out plan to compete for investment dollars
The federal government will release a fall economic update on Wednesday that will seek to close the loop on some of its outstanding mandate commitments, leaving the door open for the Liberals to use next year’s budget as their 2019 election platform. Continue reading
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak prompts warning for areas of Canada, entire U.S.
Public Health Agency of Canada said that as of Nov. 20, there have been 18 confirmed cases of the illness — three in Ontario and 15 in Quebec. Continue reading
American serial killer Samuel Little confesses to 1978 murder, linked to dozens more
A southern Mississippi homicide that has gone unsolved for 40 years has now been declared solved due to the confessions of a man convicted in three California murders but long suspected in dozens of deaths. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested on racketeering, firearm charges
According to prosecutors, the ‘Stoopid’ rapper, 22, could face life in prison if convicted. Continue reading
U.S. tourist believed killed by isolated Indian island tribe known to shoot arrows at outsiders
The Sentinelese people live on a small forested island and are known to resist all contact with outsiders. Continue reading
Kosher restaurants in Winnipeg becoming hard to find
Winnipeg’s Jewish community says there are fewer and fewer places to find traditional Kosher meals. Continue reading
Babies born addicted to drugs up 42 per cent at St. Boniface Hospital
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
MNU president Darlene Jackson is linking the problem to the ongoing meth crisis. Continue reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers tie up 2 free agents, future still looks cloudy
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Bombers will have as many as 40 free agents, but Stanley Bryant and Jermarcus Hardrick won’t be among them — the pair have reportedly agreed in principle to new contracts. Continue reading
Winnipeg Jets reassign Kristian Vesalainen to Manitoba Moose but he’s headed back to Finland
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Winnipeg Jets have returned Kristian Vesalainen to the Manitoba Moose but they’re expecting him to end up back in Europe. Continue reading
Chain of Winnipeg skaters officially certified as Guinness World Record
Hundreds of Winnipeggers made their bid to skate into the record books in February, and their efforts were officially acknowledged Tuesday as a Guinness World Record. Continue reading
Throne speech highlights drunk driving rules, gambling strategy, no mention of meth crisis
Manitoba’s government is temporarily halting any expansion of gambling in the province, and will also look at new rules against impaired driving. However, in the Throne Speech laid out Tuesday is no mention of the province’s worsening meth crisis. Continue reading
Selkirk RCMP call for tips on ‘suspicious persons’ relating to homicide
RCMP are asking members of the public to report any suspicious people or activities witnessed in Selkirk on Nov. 16-17 in the hopes of solving a homicide. Continue reading
Kelvin High School evacuated due to possible bomb threat
The students at one of Winnipeg’s largest high schools have been evacuated due to a possible bomb threat. Continue reading
Feds to spend more than $18 million on 95 affordable housing units in Transcona
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The federal government will spend $18 million to help build 95 affordable housing units at the Park City Commons development in Transcona. Continue reading
Four Winnipeg teens facing armed robbery, firearms charges
Four teenage boys are facing a range of charges in connection to a Monday evening mugging near Inkster Boulevard and Airlies Street. Continue reading
Busload of options for low-income transit passes available across Canada
While Winnipeg councillors discuss the merits of a low-income bus pass, other large Canadian cities, including Edmonton and Saskatoon, already have reduced-rate ridership programs in place. Continue reading
Former Manitoba CFS mentor behind bars for child sex assault
A Winnipegger who previously worked as a volunteer youth mentor for Child and Family Services has been arrested for sex offences involving two 7-year-old children. Continue reading
Manitoba to outline the year ahead with Throne Speech
Political scientist Dr. Christopher Adams, a professor at the University of Manitoba, told 680 CJOB Tuesday morning that Manitobans could expect some significant changes in the coming year. Continue reading
Winnipeg gas prices drop below $1
The gas pricing resource Gas Buddy listed most local stations around 99 cents Tuesday morning, with the lowest at 94 cents. Continue reading
Chris Jericho on his rock band, Fozzy, its rapid momentum and his upcoming Canadian tour
WWE legend Chris Jericho sat down with Global News to detail his band’s latest album, ‘Judas.’ Continue reading
Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back – to Winnipeg
Justin Timberlake will be making a stop in Winnipeg on Feb. 4 at Bell MTS Place. Continue reading
House fire on Selkirk Avenue early Tuesday morning
A house fire in the 700 block Selkirk Avenue broke out just before 5 a.m Tuesday. Fire officials said people were inside at the time but were able to self-evacuate. Continue reading
Low-income bus pass could benefit 13,000 Winnipeggers a year, says report
A report being tabled at Winnipeg city council Tuesday says if councillors implemented a low-income bus pass, as many as 13,100 people would likely take advantage of it. Continue reading
40 years of kids shows: Sharon and Bram’s biggest message to parents
By Kim Smith Reporter
Following thousands of live shows over the span of 40 years, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison, with the late Lois Lilienstein, have had a front row seat to changing family dynamics. Continue reading
High-risk sex offender released, police say women at risk of sexual violence
Michel Deschamps, a convicted sex offender, was released from custody Nov. 18. Police say he is considered a high risk to re-offend in a violent manner against women. Continue reading
Calgary Stampeders coach apologizes for controversial comment in Western Final game
The Calgary Stampeders won the Western Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, Nov. 18. Continue reading
Coolio unable to gain entry into Canada; misses Winnipeg show
American rapper Coolio was denied entry into Canada and therefore wasn’t able to perform at the recent I Love the ’90s Tour in Winnipeg, which included Vanilla Ice, Young MC, 2 Live Crew and Sisqo. Continue reading
‘Monstrous’ allegations of forced sterilization of Indigenous women must be examined: NDP
The federal NDP said coerced sterilization of Indigenous women clearly breaches human-rights standards and Ottawa must take steps to address the issue. Continue reading
Mike’s Monday Outlook: a brief warm up on the horizon
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Weather Specialist Mike Koncan gives a preview of this week’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Check your list Winnipeg: Gifts for kids of all ages and cool toys for 2018
With Christmas just weeks away, how are you making out with your gift-giving list? Winnipeg toy stores have lots of ideas if you are short on inspiration. Continue reading
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