Winnipeg police search for assault suspect

Winnipeg police are asking the public to help them find a man who is wanted in connection with an aggravated assault.

Treatment centre in Winnipeg evacuated after chemical spill

The Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre has been evacuated due to a chemical spill.

Inquest into Winnipeg police shooting to resume Nov. 7

A provincial inquest into the shooting death of Craig McDougall by Winnipeg police will resume Nov. 7, three months after it began only to adjourn abruptly.

Federal finance minister likely to hear plea for health-care cash in Manitoba

by Sean Kavanagh

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau is in Winnipeg today to meet with Manitoba counterpart Cameron Friesen before consulting with citizens on spending. Morneau is sure to hear a call for increased health-care spending.

Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce pushes for more Sunday shopping

by Meaghan Ketcheson

The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce says now that there is a new government it is pushing to expand the Sunday shopping rules. Loren Remillard, President and CEO Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, says it's time for a change.

Hudson Bay beluga cam allows viewers to get close, help scientists

Beluga cams give viewers around the world a glimpse of Hudson Bay whales from above and below the water surface.

Winnipeg's food bank running on empty in 5 key foods

Winnipeg Harvest has a critical need for five of its top 10 foods and is asking for donations from the public.

'Unhappy with you, Winnipeg': Visitors' vehicles smashed near downtown hotel

Visitors staying at the Humphry Hotel are upset after vehicle windows were smashed and items were stolen over the weekend.

Female athletes still fighting for equality, Olympic medallist Susan Auch says

If the Rio Olympics were to end today, Canada's medal count would largely be a result of the impressive show put on by its female athletes.

'We're losing kids': Family talks about risks of Xanax, alcohol after teen's death

by Erin Brohman

The family of Isaac Babinsky is warning others about the dangers of prescription drug abuse after the 18-year-old Winnipegger overdosed and died from mixing Xanax and alcohol in June.

Woman afraid to ride Winnipeg Transit after assault by 3 men

by Kim Kaschor

A 19-year-old woman who says she was assaulted on a Winnipeg Transit bus wants to know why nobody stepped up to help her.

'Like a slap in the face': Winnipegger slams rules for transgender blood donations

by Austin Grabish

A Winnipeg trans woman is speaking out against new blood donor rules for transgender people that came into effect on Monday.

Hot but rainy Monday ahead in Winnipeg

Monday starts off with a good dose of sun in Winnipeg but there's a strong chance the afternoon will be a rainy one.

Drivers' rights violated? Law lets MPI suspend licences before conviction

by Teghan Beaudette

A Winnipeg lawyer is raising alarm bells about a relatively new law that allows Manitoba Public Insurance to suspend a driver’s licence without the driver ever being convicted of an offence.

Buttons for Jo: Winnipeggers selling buttons to honour member of running community

A group of Winnipeggers is selling buttons for brain cancer research in honour of a valued member of the running community.

Manitoba metal hunter helps find wedding rings, family relics

A typical summer day for Robert Unik includes grabbing his trowel, his metal detector and searching for Manitobans' long lost belongings.

Boil water advisory issued for West Hawk Lake

Samples of Total Coliform bacteria have been found in the West Hawk Lake regional water supply, prompting the Manitoba government to issue a boil water advisory for the eastern Manitoba community.

Hundreds celebrate Winnipeg's Pakistani community with food, music and dance

The aromas of a spicy barbecue filled the air at Crescent Drive Park in Winnipeg as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan.

Japanese drum and dance show a 'real treat' for Winnipeg audience

The sounds, dances and colours of Japan were front and centre on a stage in Winnipeg on Sunday.

Indigenous advocate, filmmaker 'strong and recovering' after stroke

Indigenous advocate and award-winning filmmaker Lisa Meeches is recovering in hospital in Alberta after suffering a stroke over the weekend.

Wife wants inquest after epileptic husband dies in Winnipeg Remand Centre

by Shane Gibson

The wife of a man who died after suffering an epileptic seizure while in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre says facility staff denied her husband his epilepsy medication in the days leading up to his death, and now she wants an inquest.

Man sustains internal head injuries after possible assault in Brandon

A 27-year-old Brandon man was flown to a Winnipeg hospital Sunday morning after sustaining internal head injuries from a possible assault, police say.

'Incredible' Dryden, Ont., storm floods streets, submerges vehicles

The city of Dryden, Ont., continues cleanup efforts in the wake of heavy flooding brought on by a Friday afternoon thunderstorm.

'Inadequate' housing on First Nations endangering lives, chiefs say

by Riley Laychuk

When a tornado or severe wind event strikes, many Canadians head for the basement. But what if you don't have a basement to head to and neither do your neighbours? It's a reality and a growing concern among First Nations leaders in Manitoba.

Brandon man stabbed while sitting in his truck, police say

A 27-year-old Brandon man is in hospital after he was stabbed while sitting in a truck in the western Manitoba city early Saturday morning.

Analysis Justin Trudeau must measure words in response to acts of terror

by Aaron Wherry

The Trudeau government wants to rewrite Bill C-51 and increase parliamentary oversight of national security agencies. But the Prime Minister also might talk about terrorism differently.

WEATHER Sun to south, risk of thunderstorms in west Manitoba Sunday

While it's supposed to be mainly sunny and reach temperatures in the high 20s in Steinbach, Winnipeg, Brandon and other parts of the south for most of Sunday, communities in the west and Interlake could get showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

4 Olympic events to watch Sunday

by Jonathan Rumley

The marquee event of the Rio Olympics happens on Sunday night at 9:25 p.m. ET: the men's 100-metre final. Don't miss it.

Opinion Avoiding the boiling point: Society must help prevent violence, writes Joanne Seiff

by Joanne Seiff

Overwhelmingly, those who commits large-scale acts of violence tend to be people who struggle on multiple fronts, from discrimination to poverty, writes Joanne Seiff.

Elmwood blaze leaves deck destroyed

Crews responded to the blaze on the 600 block of Harbison Avenue E. around 8 p.m.

Manitoba Games wrap up in Steinbach

Around 1,500 athletes and 5,000 spectators spent the last week involved in athletic competitions in Steinbach, Man.