Winnipeg escort believed to be first to advertise on billboard
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Police and city officials believe the escort, who goes by the name Sensational Serena, is the first escort to use a billboard to advertise, and there is nothing stopping her from doing so. Continue reading
Domestic violence victims struggle to navigate justice system: Winnipeg family lawyer
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Manitoba has the second highest rates of intimate partner violence in the country behind Saskatchewan, according to data from Statistics Canada. And sometimes those cases end up in court. Continue reading
Joe Biden officially announces 2020 U.S. presidential run
Former U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama’s presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today’s increasingly liberal Democratic Party. Continue reading
Inmate murder part of disturbing trend of violence at Stony Mountain, says union prez
James Bloomfield, prairie regional president of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers, told 680 CJOB that Stony Mountain has seen five homicides in 16 months, and it’s a trend that is expected to continue. Continue reading
Day 1 of Bombers free agent camp is in the books
Winnipeg Blue Bombers free agent camp is off and running at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Continue reading
The ISIS mechanic: Man now living in B.C. fixed trucks for terror group. Is he complicit in war crimes?
Vehicles were central to the ISIS campaign, but like any trucks, they broke down, and mechanics were needed to keep them on the road — mechanics like Boutros Massroua. Continue reading
2019 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic tickets on sale to public Thursday
The event will see the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames face-off in an outdoor match at Mosaic Stadium Oct. 26. Continue reading
Philippines keeps telling Canada to pick up its trash — why is it still there?
On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte said he will “declare war” against Canada if the situation isn’t dealt with in the coming week. Continue reading
‘Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker’ convicted of 1st-degree murder in N.J. man’s death
Caleb “Kai” McGilvary, a Canadian man, gained online fame after he intervened in a 2012 assault on a California worker, and said he used a hatchet. Continue reading
Greer, Fernandez, Cornish named to 2019 Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Jon Cornish, Mervyn Fernandez and Terry Greer are among the 2019 class of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Continue reading
Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assaulting ‘snotty’ man with pylon
A Selkirk RCMP officer has been charged with assault after allegedly hitting a man with a pylon while the man was in police custody. Continue reading
R. Kelly didn’t show up for a civil case alleging sexual abuse, so a judge ruled against him
The case against R. Kelly was filed one day before the singer was arrested on 10 charges of sexual abuse. Continue reading
Canadian envoy urges stronger relations with Ukraine after comedian voted president
Former Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy led a team of 160 Canadians who helped monitor the election that saw comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy elected president. Continue reading
Assiniboine Park Zoo asking public to vote on name for baby gibbon
The Assiniboine Park Zoo’s newest white-handed gibbon is about to spend time outside to enjoy the warm weather, and the zoo is asking the public to help choose the baby’s name. Continue reading
Sri Lankan authorities bring in more people — including foreigners — for questioning after bombings
Sri Lankan police said an Egyptian and several Pakistanis were among those detained overnight, although there was no immediate suggestion they had direct links to the attacks. Continue reading
‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ Duterte gives Canada 1 week to take back garbage
The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will “declare war” and ship the containers back himself. Continue reading
Woman killed after falling into meat grinder at food processing plant
A woman was killed on Monday after falling into a commercial meat grinder at a food processing plant in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Expectant couple angers neighbours after asking them to do their chores, cook their meals
“It definitely sounded like an entitled young couple who is going to be in for a rude awakening when the reality of parenting sets in,” one expert said. Continue reading
‘Worst’ anti-Semitic hate crime at Winnipeg cafe was allegedly faked by owners, say police
Three owners of the BerMax Caffé were arrested Wednesday and charged with public mischief, according to police. Continue reading
Parkland shooting suspect’s lawyer asks off his case as client is set to inherit over $432,000
Nikolas Cruz is set to inherit the money through his deceased mother’s life insurance policy. It’s not clear whether he will actually receive it. Continue reading
Winnipeg escort believed to be first to advertise on billboard
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Police and city officials believe the escort, who goes by the name Sensational Serena, is the first escort to use a billboard to advertise, and there is nothing stopping her from doing so. Continue reading
Domestic violence victims struggle to navigate justice system: Winnipeg family lawyer
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Manitoba has the second highest rates of intimate partner violence in the country behind Saskatchewan, according to data from Statistics Canada. And sometimes those cases end up in court. Continue reading
Inmate murder part of disturbing trend of violence at Stony Mountain, says union prez
James Bloomfield, prairie regional president of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers, told 680 CJOB that Stony Mountain has seen five homicides in 16 months, and it’s a trend that is expected to continue. Continue reading
Day 1 of Bombers free agent camp is in the books
Winnipeg Blue Bombers free agent camp is off and running at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Continue reading
Province submits court action, seeks review over “unfair” federal carbon tax
The Manitoba government has filed its own court challenge of the federal government’s carbon tax, following similar moves by Ontario and Saskatchewan. Continue reading
2019 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic tickets on sale to public Thursday
The event will see the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames face-off in an outdoor match at Mosaic Stadium Oct. 26. Continue reading
Philippines keeps telling Canada to pick up its trash — why is it still there?
On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte said he will “declare war” against Canada if the situation isn’t dealt with in the coming week. Continue reading
Greer, Fernandez, Cornish named to 2019 Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Jon Cornish, Mervyn Fernandez and Terry Greer are among the 2019 class of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Continue reading
‘Worst’ anti-Semitic hate crime at Winnipeg cafe was allegedly faked by owners, say police
Three owners of the BerMax Caffé were arrested Wednesday and charged with public mischief, according to police. Continue reading
Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assaulting ‘snotty’ man with pylon
A Selkirk RCMP officer has been charged with assault after allegedly hitting a man with a pylon while the man was in police custody. Continue reading
Two of three people pulled from apartment pool dead, 11-year-old clings to life
A 10-year-old boy has died after he was pulled from a pool, along with his brother and father, at a Winnipeg apartment complex Easter Sunday. The father died in hospital Monday. Continue reading
Canadian envoy urges stronger relations with Ukraine after comedian voted president
Former Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy led a team of 160 Canadians who helped monitor the election that saw comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy elected president. Continue reading
Assiniboine Park Zoo asking public to vote on name for baby gibbon
The Assiniboine Park Zoo’s newest white-handed gibbon is about to spend time outside to enjoy the warm weather, and the zoo is asking the public to help choose the baby’s name. Continue reading
RCMP searching for armed, dangerous suspects in St. Clements carjacking
The driver and one passenger pulled out long guns and forced the victim to hand over his car keys and other personal items. Continue reading
38 patient records viewed ‘inappropriately’ by St. Boniface Hospital employee
St. Boniface Hospital says 38 patients had their records accessed “inappropriately” over a week in March. Continue reading
Moore’s Morning Sports Briefing for Wednesday, April 24
Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters predicts there will be some “atta boys” and a few “oh no’s” at the team’s free agent camp in Florida. Continue reading
Two teens arrested after string of robberies from online sales, say Winnipeg police
Police say the threat is likely over after a number of robberies during face-to-face meetings from online sales resulted in four people being arrested. Continue reading
Winnipeg woman shares her experience living in a relationship with domestic violence
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
A Winnipeg woman says she can’t remember how many times her ex-boyfriend abused her before she managed to leave. Continue reading
Red River Ex convention site to expand to meet convention demand
The growing demand for convention space in and around Winnipeg has one facility looking at a massive expansion to accommodate increased numbers. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Memories of pain impacted by parents
By Kim Smith Reporter
You can’t be in the operating room with them but you do play an important role in your child’s surgical experience. Continue reading
Dads surprise cheerleading daughters with their own cheer routine
By Kim Smith Reporter
A group of 18 dads from Edmonton, with kids in Perfect Storm Athletics, surprised their daughters with a viral cheerleading routine of their own last week. Continue reading
Memorial Park, roads to receive major upgrades as part of Manitoba 150 celebrations
By Marek Tkach Reporter
The provincial government has announced $45 million in funding for infrastructure projects across the province for Manitoba 150th birthday. Continue reading
‘We have some tough decisions to make’: Changes inevitable for the Winnipeg Jets
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
The Winnipeg Jets enter the off-season with 26 free agents throughout their organization, including seven pending unrestricted free agents. Continue reading
Anonymous Winnipeg group witholds hidden camera footage; demands public inquiry into ‘slacking’ city workers
An anonymous group who released video of City of Winnipeg employees allegedly slacking off says they won’t release the full tape to the City until there’s a public inquiry. Continue reading
Manitoba man who shot at Mounties, wounding one, near Onanole sentenced to 18 years
A Manitoba man who shot at two RCMP officers and left one with severe injuries has been given an 18-year prison sentence. Continue reading
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