Monday, December 9, 2024

Man Accused of Killing 3-Year-Old Winnipeg Boy Was Furious to Move, Mother Testifies

Hours before 3-year-old Hunter Straight-Smith was fatally stabbed, Daniel Jensen – who is accused of killing the youngster – was told the boy and his mom were intending to...

Police Release Pictures of Person of Interest Linked to a Winnipeg Transit Assault

Winnipeg police are looking for an individual of interest as part of an investigation into a serious assault aboard a bus over the weekend. On Sunday at around 3:15 p.m.,...

Manitobans Raise about $25,000 for Research into a Rare Form of Blood Cancer

Winnipeg's Carol Porco walked with a group of friends and family on Sunday for a cause that is close to her heart. She was among about 30 individuals who partook in...

Manitoba Ethnocultural Group Encourages New Canadians to Get Out and Vote

Dozens of persons with the Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba came together in Central Park in Winnipeg on Thursday to persuade new Canadians to vote in the forthcoming federal election. To...

Banjo Bowl Sells Out as Bombers, Riders to Go Head to Head in Winnipeg...

The September bout that usually sees Saskatchewan Roughriders fans pour into Winnipeg to see their team battle the Blue Bombers is sold out, though this year, the number of...

Manitoba Public Health Officials Aiming to Get More Youth Vaccinated as They Resume Classes

As students prepare to resume classes this week, just under two-thirds of eligible students have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Tuesday, 64% of youth 12-17 were...

People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier Attends 3 Manitoba Rallies, Doesn’t Quarantine Upon Entering Territory

People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier says he violated the region’s quarantine requirements for persons not vaccinated against COVID-19 as he believes the rule is unconstitutional. Bernier, who said...

Manitoba Gets Ready for Marathon’s Long-Awaited Return

Following months of staying – and running – apart, thousands of Manitobans got in step Sunday for the return of the region’s beloved marathon. It was a sight the runners...

Embattled Education Bill Will Not Move Forward Under New Manitoba Premier

Interim Premier Kelvin Goertzen announced on Wednesday that Manitoba's controversial education reform bill, as well as four other pieces of legislation delayed by the opposition NDP, will be scrapped. "This really is...

Hundreds in Steinbach Protest Vaccine, Mask Mandates in Schools

With a fourth wave expected this fall, Sheena Friesen and others are focused on fighting regional health orders designed to reduce spread of the COVID-19 and prevent lockdowns in...