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Peguis trust built daycare on $12.3M property more than 150 kilometres away from First Nation
Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 EDT
A drone image of a building surrounded by muddy undeveloped land.

A daycare owned by an organization created to benefit Peguis First Nation promises dozens of new daycare spots for families when it opens its doors – but not for the First Nation in Manitoba's Interlake region, which is in dire need of child care.


Manitobans react with surprise, pride as 1st American named Pope
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:51:31 EDT
A man waves to a crowd on a balcony.

The speed with which white smoke appeared from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new pope had been chosen, came as a surprise to the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg. 


Western Manitoba school division lays off support staff as Jordan's Principle funding lapses
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:49:06 EDT
Students are seated at tables in a classroom, doing their work.

Swan Valley School Division is laying off about a third of its educational assistants after confirming a source of federal funding is drying up. 


Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, May 9, 2025
Fri, 09 May 2025 06:00:00 EDT
Friday is shaping up to be sunny and 19 degrees in Winnipeg. A high of 24 on Saturday and 30 for Sunday.

Friday is shaping up to be more seasonal for southern Manitoba. For the north, a few lingering flurries or periods of light snow in the morning for the Hudson Bay coast.


Winnipeggers worried about family as India-Pakistan tensions escalate
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:11:17 EDT
Three men stand staring in a huge pile of rubble

Some Winnipeggers from India and Pakistan say they're anxious as the armed confrontation between both countries escalates. 


Person in stable condition after house fire in Winnipeg's West End
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:23:04 EDT
The side of a fire truck, focused on a crest that says "Winnipeg Fire Dept Est. 1882 We hold thee safe"

A person was taken to hospital Thursday afternoon after a fire in the 900 block of Strathcona Street.


Supporters worry plans for new Winnipeg library branch could mean end of West Kildonan location
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:00:31 EDT
An exterior view of the one-storey library.

A city plan to lease space for a new library in northwest Winnipeg has some library supporters worried the plan could spell doom for another beloved branch.


Coun. Wyatt asks court to quash reprimand against him by Winnipeg city council
Thu, 08 May 2025 14:17:30 EDT
A man wearing a Winnipeg Jets jersey speaks to reporters.

Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt has asked a court to quash a Winnipeg city council reprimand against him and order council to apologize.


Brandon man showed 'stunning' levels of brutality in animal cruelty case: judge
Thu, 08 May 2025 19:30:33 EDT
The silhouette of a cat in a window.

A Brandon man has been sentenced to five years in prison after he brutally killed dozens of animals in what a provincial court judge says is a "stunning" case of animal cruelty.


Fire caused by burning cardboard in First Nation under control as Manitoba brings in wildfire restrictions
Thu, 08 May 2025 14:32:08 EDT
A man speaks into a microphone.

The chief of an Interlake First Nation says his community declared a state of emergency this week over the threat of a grass fire caused by someone burning cardboard, as the provincial government enacts restrictions meant to reduce wildfire risk across Manitoba.


WestJet suspends Winnipeg flights to L.A., Vegas and Orlando, reduces flights to Atlanta
Thu, 08 May 2025 09:24:43 EDT
A view of the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California.

WestJet has suspended or reduced four flights between Winnipeg and U.S. destinations amid reduced Canadian demand for travel south of the border and the depletion of a provincial flight subsidy fund.


Winnipeg Jets not satisfied with their execution in Game 1 loss to Dallas Stars
Thu, 08 May 2025 19:36:28 EDT
A hockey coach addresses his players from behind the bench.

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel says recognition of what went wrong in Wednesday's 3-2 loss in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Dallas Stars means mistakes can be fixed for Game 2 on Friday.


Girl sexually assaulted after break-in while she was sleeping at home in Thompson
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:58:48 EDT
A sign that says RCMP.

A 49-year-old man who police say broke into teenage girl’s home in northern Manitoba has been charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement.


RECAP | Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope, making him the 1st American to hold the title
Wed, 07 May 2025 09:59:52 EDT
A man in robes is seen from behind as he waves to a crowd from a balcony.


Winnipeg sound and media artist Ken Gregory wins $30K distinction award
Thu, 08 May 2025 14:03:37 EDT
A man while long white hair and beard wears a grey fedora and purple collared shirt.

Ken Gregory, known for his kindness and generosity as much as his creativity in transforming discarded and abandoned material into inspired artworks, has been awarded the 2025 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction.


Winnipeg driver claims he got licence suspended because of 'inaccurate' cannabis test
Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 EDT
A police vehicle with lights on sits behind a car at night.

A Winnipeg man says police temporarily suspended his licence for driving while high, even though he was not under the influence and is arguing the test used by officers wasn't accurate. Experts warn no test available can accurately gauge cannabis impairment on its own.


Music legend Bruce Cockburn added to Winnipeg Folk Fest lineup
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:25:22 EDT
A man with white hair wears headphones and plays guitar in a studio

The Winnipeg Folk Festival has come full circle for its 50th edition, bringing back legendary Canadian musician Bruce Cockburn, who played at the event that started it all back in 1974.


Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in stabbing in Winnipeg's Point Douglas
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:29:49 EDT
A Winnipeg police badge is shown.

A 24-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Kerry Eastman in Winnipeg's Point Douglas area.


Officer stabbed twice in back by inmate at Brandon Correctional Centre, police say
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:05:59 EDT
A long sign says Brandon Correctional Centre

A corrections officer was rushed to hospital in Brandon after being stabbed twice in the back by an inmate at the provincial jail, police say


Man, 43, faces charges of sexual assault, interference involving girl
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:18:46 EDT
A vehicle that says Winnipeg police on the side with a coat of arms sits in what appears to be an alley.

A man has been charged with sexual assault involving a teenage girl in Winnipeg.