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‘She didn’t get insurance:’ Winnipeg family left with massive bill after daughter dies on vacation
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
The family of a Winnipeg woman who died while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is now dealing with thousands of dollars in medical bills and funeral costs on top of trying to get her body back to Canada. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
San Diego border wall construction begins, replacing up to 22 kilometres of barrier
This represents the second layer of barrier in San Diego. Continue reading
Winnipeggers facing hefty fines for selling illegal smokes
Investigators for Manitoba Finance seized over 45,000 contraband cigarettes from three Winnipeg stores, the province announced Tuesday. Continue reading
New transitional housing in Winnipeg’s French quarter for francophone immigrants
Winnipeg’s French quarter has a new place for francophone immigrants and refugees to stay while they are getting settled into daily life in Canada. Continue reading
David Icke, conspiracy theorist accused of anti-Semitism, has Australian visa cancelled before tour
David Icke said the government has “insulted every Australian man, woman and child” by cancelling his Australian tour. Continue reading
A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Preliminary Winnipeg city budget to be tabled March 1
The City of Winnipeg will be tabling its preliminary 2019 operating and capital budgets at a March 1 special meeting of the Exectutive Policy Committee. Continue reading
Hanoi barber offers Trump, Kim hair stylings ahead of leaders’ summit
In a barbershop in an alley, Le Tuan Duong is offering free Trump or Kim hairstyles to about a dozen customers. Continue reading
Three players added to Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added three more names to their roster. Continue reading
Semi crash on north perimeter leads to detours
A collision on the Perimeter Highway Tuesday morning lead to detours and delays for those travelling eastbound. Continue reading
Time for Ku Klux Klan to ‘night ride again,’ writes small town Alabama newspaper editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The editor doubled down in his remarks on the Ku Klux Klan, saying it could “clean up D.C.” Continue reading
What you should know if someone you love goes missing
In Manitoba and elsewhere, missing persons cases are, sadly, a common occurrence. Would you know what to do if someone you know disappeared? Continue reading
CN apologizes to Manitoba rancher for train derailment causing oil spill
CN says it has formally spoken with the landowner, Jayme Corr, and apologized for the train derailment. Continue reading
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Toronto company calls complaining customer ‘fat’, makes other derogatory remarks
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
A Toronto woman who posted a mildly-negative review about a company selling a product aimed at dog owners quickly found out its bite was worse than her bark. Continue reading
MAGA hat-wearing Kentucky teen sues Washington Post for $250 million, alleging ‘McCarthyism’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Nick Sandmann has accused The Washington Post of bullying him in a $250-million lawsuit against the newspaper. Continue reading
What to do if you’re a Canadian facing an emergency in a foreign country
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Canadians who travel outside the country may plan their vacations to a meticulous degree, but they often don’t know what to do if the unexpected happens. This is where Canadian consulates come in. Continue reading
Man spinning gun on finger shoots self in stomach at daughter’s birthday party
A Texas man was rushed to hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the stomach while spinning a gun on his finger at his daughter’s birthday party. Continue reading
7 children killed in Halifax house fire, 2 adults sent to hospital
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The organization that helped the Syrian family settle in Canada confirms all seven children died in the fire and their father was badly injured trying to rescue them. Continue reading
Time for Ku Klux Klan to ‘night ride again,’ writes small town Alabama newspaper editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The editor doubled down in his remarks on the Ku Klux Klan, saying it could “clean up D.C.” Continue reading
‘She didn’t get insurance:’ Winnipeg family left with massive bill after daughter dies on vacation
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
The family of a Winnipeg woman who died while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is now dealing with thousands of dollars in medical bills and funeral costs on top of trying to get her body back to Canada. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
Winnipeggers facing hefty fines for selling illegal smokes
Investigators for Manitoba Finance seized over 45,000 contraband cigarettes from three Winnipeg stores, the province announced Tuesday. Continue reading
What to do if you’re a Canadian facing an emergency in a foreign country
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Canadians who travel outside the country may plan their vacations to a meticulous degree, but they often don’t know what to do if the unexpected happens. This is where Canadian consulates come in. Continue reading
New transitional housing in Winnipeg’s French quarter for francophone immigrants
Winnipeg’s French quarter has a new place for francophone immigrants and refugees to stay while they are getting settled into daily life in Canada. Continue reading
A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
City of Winnipeg pauses water and sewer rate hikes while waiting for provincial, federal funding
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
On Tuesday the Executive Policy Committee voted to maintain 2018 sewer and water rates for 2019 as the city waits to find out how much money is coming from the federal and provincial governments. Continue reading
Garbage bin otter doing well, has ‘zero interaction with humans’, says rescue centre
An otter found living under a garbage bin at the University of Winnipeg is doing well, says Wildlife Haven. When ‘Otty’ is strong enough, he will be released back into the wild. Continue reading
Preliminary Winnipeg city budget to be tabled March 1
The City of Winnipeg will be tabling its preliminary 2019 operating and capital budgets at a March 1 special meeting of the Exectutive Policy Committee. Continue reading
Three players added to Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added three more names to their roster. Continue reading
Semi crash on north perimeter leads to detours
A collision on the Perimeter Highway Tuesday morning lead to detours and delays for those travelling eastbound. Continue reading
What you should know if someone you love goes missing
In Manitoba and elsewhere, missing persons cases are, sadly, a common occurrence. Would you know what to do if someone you know disappeared? Continue reading
CN apologizes to Manitoba rancher for train derailment causing oil spill
CN says it has formally spoken with the landowner, Jayme Corr, and apologized for the train derailment. Continue reading
Transcona’s negative reputation changing, says area city councillor
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
For some who think about Transcona, negative stereotypes sometimes come to mind, but the people who live there see the stigma as a badge of honour. Continue reading
Winnipeg mother returns home without answers after daughter’s death in the Dominican Republic
A Winnipeg grandmother has returned home to her grieving family after her daughter died last week while they were at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Continue reading
Mike’s Monday Outlook: Close, but not quite normal temperatures yet
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Weather Specialist Mike Koncan gives a preview of this week’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Adopt A Pal: Dogs kick holiday Monday off to an energetic start
Every Monday on Adopt a Pal, Global News Morning features rescues in Manitoba to help them find forever homes. Continue reading
Jennifer Jones drops stunner in 8-6 loss to PEI’s Suzanne Birt at Scotties
Prince Edward Island’s Suzanne Birt upset Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones 8-6 on Monday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Continue reading
New Manitoba conservation area honours Roblin outdoorsman
A long-time Roblin Man., family has donated an expanse of land near Riding Mountain National Park in memory of a loved one as a new conservation area. Continue reading
RCMP rescue Portage la Prairie woman trapped in burning apartment
A woman was rescued from a burning apartment suite in Portage la Prairie Friday and a man has been arrested for attempted murder and arson. Continue reading
Slurpee delivery now available in Winnipeg – the Slurpee Capital of the World
Food delivery service Uber Eats now offers deliveries from two 7-Eleven locations on their app and online, and yes, that includes slurpees. Continue reading
Officials unsure how much oil leaked from derailed train near St. Lazare, Man.
Canadian National Railway says it doesn’t yet know how much oil leaked from a derailment in western Manitoba, but it says trains are now running on the line again. Continue reading
Sayisi Dene Elder Joseph Meconse dead at 77
An Indigenous Elder who was instrumental in promoting the sacrifices and contributions of Aboriginal veterans has died. Joseph Meconse, a Sayisi Dene Elder died Sunday. He was 77. Continue reading
Winnipeg firefighters battle early morning blaze on Jarvis Avenue
Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a multi-family home early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Pollock’s Hardware Co-op members vote to stay open
Pollock’s Hardware Co-op members voted 90 per cent in favour of keeping the 97-year-old store open on Saturday. Continue reading
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