Winnipeg
Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Guilbeault…
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The federal government continues to seek a foreign grocery store operator to come to Canada in an effort to increase competition and provide more options to residents. According to the Wall Street Journal,…
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The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says. Febrio De-Zoysa was arrested and charged in early March with…
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A large seine fishing vessel capable of casting a net strong enough to hold a nearly 700-kilogram killer whale calf has arrived in Zeballos, to participate in the latest attempt to rescue the young orca stranded in a remote tidal lagoon.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It remained unclear…
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In today’s The Big Story podcast, this is one that even the police say will be a Netflix miniseries someday. On April 17, 2023, more than $20 million in gold was stolen from Pearson airport in Toronto….
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With the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs just around the corner, local businesses are hoping for a deep run from the Winnipeg Jets. Kurt Black reports.
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A exhibition called Garden of Angels of Ukraine, showcases hundreds of crocheted angels in honor of every child who lost their life since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mitchell Ringos reports.
An 18-year-old is facing a nearly $1,300 fine after his family’s dog died. Edward Djan has more on the family’s ordeal.
In a testimony on Parliament Hill, police speak about the violent threat facing youth involved in vehicle robberies. Xiaoli Li with what authorities suggest might help intercept more stolen cars passing through Canada’s shipping ports.
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It appears the process of picking jurors for Donald Trump’s criminal trial will be even more difficult than expected. Find out why two jurors who had been selected to the panel have already been dismissed.
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When a family friend was in a bind looking for a new place to live, they asked if Michelle Riel would take care of their pet dog, Zena, for up to two weeks as they found new accommodations. Two weeks…
TORONTO — Mortgage shopping isn’t getting much easier these days. The highly anticipated interest rate cuts so many have been banking on this year keep getting pushed back, while borrowers lost an…
Solving a longstanding construction worker shortage will be key to boosting housing supply, experts say, as Canada’s national housing agency continues to forecast housing start levels that fall short of…
A school trustee by-election will be taking place for Ward 1 or Louis Riel Division on June 6, and the nomination process is set to begin next week, according to the City of Winnipeg. Starting Apr….
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In just a few days, the whiteout wave will takeover Donald Street for the Winnipeg Jets’ opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Whether you’re planning on cheering on the Jets from Canada Life…
Winnipeg police have charged a man following a large-scale investigation into the theft of Apple products from a shipping company. WPS says in January, an employee at an international parcel delivery…
Dozens have gathered at an exhibition called “Garden of Angels of Ukraine, to see crocheted angels in honor of every child who love their life since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian refugee…
The federal health minister is accusing Pierre Poilievre of spreading ‘lies’ after the Conservative leader claimed to CityNews the government’s legislation on pharmacare would ban workplace health coverage. Speaking…
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After two seasons of uncertainty in location limbo, the Arizona Coyotes are officially relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah. The NHL announced the move Thursday, following an emotional final…
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A mobile overdose prevention site in Winnipeg has seen tens of thousands of visits from people looking to access services or use drugs in a safe setting — more than double what was initially…
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a “fraud” for portraying himself as a friend of the working class, the head of the country’s largest labour organization said Thursday, urging unions to do everything…
Foreign aid groups are hailing the federal Liberal government’s return to a policy of increasing humanitarian and development spending each year, while asking for a plan to push allies to reverse a global…
In today’s The Big Story podcast, by far the biggest part of the federal budget is an ambitious plan that the Liberal government claims will not only hit the targeted estimate of homes Canada needs,…
Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in. …
TORONTO — The plant-based protein industry is focused on improving the price, taste and texture of its products as it weathers a period of consumer wariness brought on by the rising cost of living. That’s…
Filmmakers have always needed to adapt to a changing landscape. And perhaps that’s truer now than ever before – from fast-developing technology to a lengthy pandemic that altered how movies are…
The operator of a school bus carrying children in Northern Manitoba has been charged with impaired driving after he blew twice the legal limit earlier this week. It took place in the community of…
If you have ever accidentally left something behind in an Uber, you’re not alone. The ridesharing company shared its latest Lost and Found Index of 2023, revealing the most surprising and popular…
Parts of Manitoba are under a snowfall warning. Environment Canada says Thompson, Nelson House, South Indian Lake, regions south of Lynn Lake, Flin Flon, The Pas, Cross Lake, Jenpeg, Oxford House, Gillam,…