Manitoba Moose serve up breakfast at Siloam Mission
The Manitoba Moose traded their helmets for aprons Wednesday to serve up a hot breakfast to some of Winnipeg’s most vulnerable. Continue reading
Large amounts of cash, cocaine seized in Norway House raids
Norway House RCMP continue to investigate after seizing a large amount of cocaine and cash in a pair of raids. Continue reading
Trudeau’s justice minister will make final call on Meng Wanzhou extradition — if court approves it
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has outlined the next steps in Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s possible extradition to the United States. Continue reading
2,066 Canadians died of opioid overdoses in the first half of 2018
That means the total number of opioid-related deaths in the country since January 2016 is now at least 9,000. Continue reading
Rime ice covers Winnipeg Wednesday morning thanks to heavy fog
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Beautiful, yes. Hoar frost, no. Dense fog lead to rime covered canopy across Manitoba Wednesday. Rime frost develops in foggy conditions while hoar frost occurs under clear skies. Continue reading
Alphonso Davies becomes youngest person to win Canadian Men’s Soccer Player for the Year Award
Teenage midfielder Alphonso Davies has become the youngest winner of the Canadian Men’s Soccer Player for the Year Award. Continue reading
Checkstop program nets multiple driving offences in first week
In the first week of their Festive Checkstop Program, Winnipeg police issued 89 tickets, laid five impaired driving-related charges, and made two non-driving criminal arrests. Continue reading
Salvation Army less than halfway to cash goal in Christmas campaign
The Salvation Army has collected less than half the money they usually do at this time of year, with only a few weeks left in their charity campaign. Continue reading
Countries that want to extradite from Canada ‘should not seek to politicize’ the process: Freeland
Countries seeking extraditions from Canada must make sure their requests are solely about seeing that justice is done – not about political interference, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Continue reading
Ho, Ho, hop on: Winnipeg Transit Santa Bus begins seasonal run
The city’s Santa Bus will be going through Winnipeg from Dec. 12 to Dec. 24 collecting cash fares and donations for the Christmas Cheer Board. Continue reading
Millennials uninterested in gambling
New reports from lottery agencies point to a declining number of lottery players, especially within millennials. Continue reading
Kotex tampons recalled in Canada after reports of ‘coming apart’ inside bodies
The recall affects U by Kotex Sleek tampons and Regular Absorbency tampons sold between Oct. 17, 2016 and Oct. 16, 2018. Continue reading
North End fire has Winnipeg police knocking on doors for answers
Winnipeg fire crews were called to a one-and-a-half storey house fire in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue, just before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Continue reading
Thunder Bay Police Service rife with racism and racist attitudes: review
The 206-page report by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director calls the findings deeply troubling. Continue reading
Protests outside Hungarian parliament over labour reform criticized as ‘slave law’
Protesters shouting “Traitors, traitors” faced off against hundreds of police who stood on the steps of the parliament building. Continue reading
German chocolate factory leaks out on to street, creating a street out of Candyland
The milk chocolate quickly hardened after hitting the chilly pavement. Continue reading
Michael Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, heading to prison for 3 years
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is heading to prison for three years over hush money payments to two women during the 2016 election campaign. Continue reading
‘I was devastated’: Family living in Canada for 6 years to be deported Christmas Eve
A family of seven who have lived in Canada for more than six years are set to be deported to Colombia on Christmas Eve by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Continue reading
Donald Trump says he’d step in on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s case if it helped with a trade deal
Donald Trump on intervening in Huawei arrest: “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made…” Continue reading
Trump willingness to ‘intervene’ on Huawei case leaves Canada in tough spot over ex-diplomat’s arrest
Donald Trump’s declaration that he could intervene in the extradition of a top Chinese corporate executive from Canada is raising new questions about Canada’s role in the growing tensions between two superpowers. Continue reading
Olivia, Lucas top 2018’s Manitoba baby names
Manitobans like to stick with the classics when it comes to baby names, according to recent stats from the province’s Vital Statistics agency. Continue reading
Manitoba Moose serve up breakfast at Siloam Mission
The Manitoba Moose traded their helmets for aprons Wednesday to serve up a hot breakfast to some of Winnipeg’s most vulnerable. Continue reading
Large amounts of cash, cocaine seized in Norway House raids
Norway House RCMP continue to investigate after seizing a large amount of cocaine and cash in a pair of raids. Continue reading
2,066 Canadians died of opioid overdoses in the first half of 2018
That means the total number of opioid-related deaths in the country since January 2016 is now at least 9,000. Continue reading
Rime ice covers Winnipeg Wednesday morning thanks to heavy fog
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Beautiful, yes. Hoar frost, no. Dense fog lead to rime covered canopy across Manitoba Wednesday. Rime frost develops in foggy conditions while hoar frost occurs under clear skies. Continue reading
University of Manitoba students union calling for ban of student-faculty relationships
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is calling on the university to prohibit sexual relationships between students and staff, where there’s a direct power imbalance. Continue reading
Checkstop program nets multiple driving offences in first week
In the first week of their Festive Checkstop Program, Winnipeg police issued 89 tickets, laid five impaired driving-related charges, and made two non-driving criminal arrests. Continue reading
Salvation Army less than halfway to cash goal in Christmas campaign
The Salvation Army has collected less than half the money they usually do at this time of year, with only a few weeks left in their charity campaign. Continue reading
How a trip to Winnipeg ended up as a ‘Price Is Right’ prize is a bit of a mystery
How did a trip to Winnipeg end up the main prize on ‘The Price is Right’? That appears to be something of a mystery, as no one has claimed responsibility. Continue reading
Ho, Ho, hop on: Winnipeg Transit Santa Bus begins seasonal run
The city’s Santa Bus will be going through Winnipeg from Dec. 12 to Dec. 24 collecting cash fares and donations for the Christmas Cheer Board. Continue reading
Millennials uninterested in gambling
New reports from lottery agencies point to a declining number of lottery players, especially within millennials. Continue reading
Appeal hearing today for Winnipeg woman convicted of hiding infant remains
An appeal hearing is being held Wednesday for a Winnipeg woman who was convicted of hiding the remains of six babies in a rented storage locker. Continue reading
North End fire has Winnipeg police knocking on doors for answers
Winnipeg fire crews were called to a one-and-a-half storey house fire in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue, just before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Continue reading
Thunder Bay Police Service rife with racism and racist attitudes: review
The 206-page report by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director calls the findings deeply troubling. Continue reading
Strong start propels Winnipeg Jets past Chicago Blackhawks with 6-3 victory
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Winnipeg Jets raced out to an early four-goal lead and held on, handing the Chicago Blackhawks their eighth straight loss. Continue reading
Winnipeg police seek public assistance in search for carjacking, fraud suspects
Winnipeg police have released still images from security footage, hoping the public can help identify two suspects from a November carjacking incident. Continue reading
Canada Goose’s stock plummets amidst Canada-China dispute
Canada Goose stocks are taking a tumble among an ongoing situation involving the legal proceedings of Huawei’s CFO. Continue reading
Never mind the model, mind your keys: MPI tracking factors in car theft
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
In 2017, 89 per cent of the 2,552 auto thefts in Manitoba involved keys, prompting MPI to warn motorists to protect their keys, even when the car isn’t running. Continue reading
RCMP charge Oxford House woman in stabbing death
Manitoba RCMP said a 45-year-old man was fatally stabbed at an Oxford House residence early Monday. A woman has been charged with manslaughter. Continue reading
Increases in communicable diseases linked to meth use, NDP call for action
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Manitoba’s NDP leader is calling for safe injection sites after acquiring a WRHA document showing a dramatic jump in blood borne diseases tied to meth use. Continue reading
Man, 29, killed in Riding Mountain West house fire
Prairie Mountain RCMP say a man was killed Sunday morning in a house fire north of Inglis. The 29-year-old’s body was found in a burnt-out garage. Continue reading
Winnipeg taxi passenger arrested for concealed gun, cocaine
A taxi passenger was arrested early Tuesday morning when nearby police spotted a partially-concealed firearm and stopped the cab. Continue reading
Heroin found in stolen car at Winnipeg police checkstop
Police searched two suspects in a stolen vehicle and turned up around $250 in heroin and three more stolen licence plates. Continue reading
Crossbow, machetes and fireworks, oh my! Winnipeg cops bust man for weapons, drugs
A search turned up an improvised shotgun, a crossbow, three large machetes, two small replica firearms, three fireworks, a round of .223 Remington ammo, and plastic composite knuckles. Continue reading
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What are the myths surrounding family violence?
By Kim Smith Reporter
Johanna Baynton Smith said she was attracted to her ex-husband for the good reasons. They married and had three kids, but she said he was controlling and eventually the violence escalated. Continue reading
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