September 2018 Coach of the Month – Breanne Nichol
Global’s Austin Siragusa introduces Head Coach of Special Olympics Manitoba Basketball Breanne Nichol as Coaching Manitoba’s September’s Coach of the Month. Continue reading
Free concert series in Winnipeg: ‘Just show up, rehearse, then perform’
Remember flash mobs? Mass Appeal is a little like that — the third annual Winnipeg concert series wraps up Sept. 28 with a percussion concert at Pantages Playhouse Plaza. Continue reading
New York Review of Books says Jian Ghomeshi essay was only shown to one male editor
A statement released by the esteemed outlet says Ghomeshi’s piece was shown to only one male editor and that most members of the staff were excluded from the editorial process. Continue reading
Lost and found: stolen front-end loader located, say Winnipeg police
A front-end loader was taken from the McGregor Street and Manitoba Avenue area sometime between Saturday and Monday, has since been found. Continue reading
RCMP search for missing Grand Rapids hunters
Grand Rapids RCMP are searching for two men, aged 60 and 73, who were part of a larger hunting party but went out together on ATVs on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
TransCanada plans to start construction of Keystone XL pipeline in 2019
The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline plans to start construction next year, after a U.S. State Department review ordered by a federal judge concluded that major environmental damage from a leak is unlikely and could quickly be mitigated, a company spokesman said Monday. Continue reading
Cocaine, 5 guns seized after Manitoban pulled over for speeding
By Timm Bruch Reporter
A traffic stop conducted by Winnipeg police has lead to the seizure of a number of illegal items. Continue reading
Winnipeg police identify victim of fatal ‘violent assault’ on Pritchard Avenue
Police have identified the man who was found dead in a home on Pritchard Avenue on Saturday. Continue reading
Man who threatened to kill Boston Globe reporters also called New York Times, NFL: prosecutors
Robert Chain, 68, pleaded not guilty in Boston federal court to charges that he threatened Boston Globe employees in August. Continue reading
Arrest made in assault that saw Winnipeg police officer dragged
An arrest Sunday has led to charges against a Winnipeg man for an assault on a police officer. Continue reading
Bear Clan scoops up more than 1,100 used needles in single day
A local neighbourhood patrol group says they stumbled upon buckets of used needles in a Winnipeg back alley last week. Continue reading
Federal Liberals vote against NDP request to study use of notwithstanding clause
Governing MPs voted against NDP justice critic Murray Rankin’s motion proposing the justice and human rights committee study the routine use of the clause. Continue reading
Pembina Trails Library shows off new $300K renovations
The Pembina Trails Library re-opened Monday after undergoing renovations designed to make the library more accessible. Continue reading
More than 50 supports available at Winnipeg mental health expo
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
From education and wellness to finance and legal support, a resource expo in St. Vital Sept. 28 will be a once stop shop for any wanting more information on mental health. Continue reading
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer says he has evidence Brett Kavanaugh targeted women for sexual assault
Michael Avenatti says he has evidence that Kavanaugh and his friend Mark Judge methodically targeted women to sexually assault during the early 1980s. Continue reading
How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
A Global News/Toronto Star investigation reveals how Ontario pharmacists staged robberies and forged prescriptions to obtain thousands of doses of opioids amid a national epidemic. Continue reading
Canada’s obesity rate has doubled since the 1970s. What happened?
More than one quarter of Canadians are obese. Experts put the blame on our food environment and other societal factors. Continue reading
Government of Canada, schools closed in Ottawa Monday due to tornado damage
The Government of Canada and several schools in both Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., have announced closures for Monday due to power outages and tornado damage. Continue reading
Donald Trump to meet with Rod Rosenstein amid reports deputy AG will lose job
The news comes after a report from The New York Times that Rod Rosenstein proposed secretly taping Donald Trump. Continue reading
Police chase ends with a swim in the Assiniboine River
Police say the dip didn’t last long. Continue reading
September 2018 Coach of the Month – Breanne Nichol
Global’s Austin Siragusa introduces Head Coach of Special Olympics Manitoba Basketball Breanne Nichol as Coaching Manitoba’s September’s Coach of the Month. Continue reading
Manitoba cell phone dead zone gets towers after years of community pressure
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The rural municipalities of Stuarburn, Woodridge and Zhoda are getting cell phone towers after years of dealing with spotty cell service. Bell MTS said the improvements activate in October. Continue reading
Free concert series in Winnipeg: ‘Just show up, rehearse, then perform’
Remember flash mobs? Mass Appeal is a little like that — the third annual Winnipeg concert series wraps up Sept. 28 with a percussion concert at Pantages Playhouse Plaza. Continue reading
Mike’s Monday Outlook: fall picks up where summer left off
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Weather Specialist Mike Koncan gives a preview of this week’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Lost and found: stolen front-end loader located, say Winnipeg police
A front-end loader was taken from the McGregor Street and Manitoba Avenue area sometime between Saturday and Monday, has since been found. Continue reading
RCMP search for missing Grand Rapids hunters
Grand Rapids RCMP are searching for two men, aged 60 and 73, who were part of a larger hunting party but went out together on ATVs on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Hockey Manitoba, Churchill High School drop gloves over Grade 9 players
Teenage hockey players at Churchill High School may find themselves riding the bench this season, as Hockey Manitoba has decided not to sanction the team’s lineup, which features exclusively Grade 9 students. Continue reading
Cocaine, 5 guns seized after Manitoban pulled over for speeding
By Timm Bruch Reporter
A traffic stop conducted by Winnipeg police has lead to the seizure of a number of illegal items. Continue reading
Winnipeg police identify victim of fatal ‘violent assault’ on Pritchard Avenue
Police have identified the man who was found dead in a home on Pritchard Avenue on Saturday. Continue reading
Arrest made in assault that saw Winnipeg police officer dragged
An arrest Sunday has led to charges against a Winnipeg man for an assault on a police officer. Continue reading
Bear Clan scoops up more than 1,100 used needles in single day
A local neighbourhood patrol group says they stumbled upon buckets of used needles in a Winnipeg back alley last week. Continue reading
Pembina Trails Library shows off new $300K renovations
The Pembina Trails Library re-opened Monday after undergoing renovations designed to make the library more accessible. Continue reading
More than 50 supports available at Winnipeg mental health expo
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
From education and wellness to finance and legal support, a resource expo in St. Vital Sept. 28 will be a once stop shop for any wanting more information on mental health. Continue reading
Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade on verge of cancellation after 108 years
The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade says if they don’t get much needed funding in the next two weeks, they will have to cancel the event. Continue reading
Early morning fire on Union Avenue sees at least six firetrucks
Police respond to an early morning fire on Union Avene. Continue reading
CN pays for full costs of fighting series of fires next to tracks in May
Canadian National Railway says it’s sending a cheque to the City of Winnipeg to cover firefighting costs after a series of brush fires suspected of being caused by a CN train. Continue reading
Pot retailers announce stores in Manitoba, including cannabis ‘superstore’ in St. Vital
A cannabis grower says they are starting with two locations in Manitoba, including one in St. Vital they’re calling a pot “superstore.” Continue reading
Police chase ends with a swim in the Assiniboine River
Police say the dip didn’t last long. Continue reading
Winnipeg girls to learn soccer skills from Olympian Desiree Scott
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
“I remember being that little kid who was eight years old wanting to play professionally.” Continue reading
Motionball bigger than ever as funds raised for Manitoba Special Olympics athletes
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A record 60-plus teams took part in Motionball, a fundraiser for Special Olympics athletes in Manitoba. Continue reading
Manitoba Métis Federation demands apology from Premier Pallister
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The Manitoba Métis Federation is demanding an apology from Premier Brian Pallister for going back on the promise of a $67-million payment from Manitoba Hydro. Continue reading
Teen killed in single-vehicle crash on St. Mary’s Road
According to police, a motorist driving along St. Mary’s Road went off the road and crashed his vehicle, though it is not known how or why. Continue reading
Manitoba Hydro crews working to restore power following Saturday’s snowfall
Manitoba Hydro crews are working to restore power in a number of areas following Saturday’s snowfall. As of Sunday morning, there were approximately 2,400 reported outages. Continue reading
‘People don’t live very long after being diagnosed’: ALS Society of Manitoba
People are prepping their glasses and forks for the Bud, Spud and Steak for ALS on Sept. 28, a fundraiser in support of providing care for people living with the disease. Continue reading
It’s flu season, Winnipeg – and cold, stomach bug and head lice season. Here’s how to help avoid them
By Adriana Zhang Weather Anchor/Reporter
Flu season is right around the corner, and with the kids back in classrooms, there’s a greater chance they could catch a bug or two at school. Continue reading
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