Manitoba news

Lawyers for nearly 30 Manitoba labour groups argued in court Monday a wage-freeze bill brought by the Progressive Conservative government is an economically motivated violation of the Charter right to free and meaningful collective bargaining.

Manitoba's Chief Medical Examiner is calling for an inquest into the death of a 43-year-old man who was shot multiple times by police, after allegedly assaulting the officers.

The Manitoba government is using more than half a million dollars from its criminal forfeiture fund — property and cash used in crimes that the province has confiscated — to pay for specialized equipment and training for Winnipeg police.

A woman was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street in Brandon on Monday morning. 

Brandon police are appealing for help identifying a woman that was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured on Monday morning.

The Department of National Defence has revealed that more than a dozen members of the Canadian Armed Forces linked to hateful actions or groups have been warned, disciplined or ordered to take counselling, but allowed to remain in uniform.

Winnipeg police say two men have been charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old man last month.

A 30-year-old man is facing multiple charges after several serious threats were directed at RCMP and posted on a public social media account.

RCMP said they discovered serious threats directed at police on a public social media account.

The province gave more details Monday about how it plans to spend millions on mental health care for youth.

A new mobile phone app, launched in September by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, is designed to connect people suffering from cardiac arrest with someone nearby who has CPR training.

A new mobile phone app, launched in September by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, is designed to connect people suffering from cardiac arrest with someone nearby who has CPR training.

November has already brought historically early snowfall in southern Ontario and power outages in the Prairies, setting what the Weather Network's chief meteorologist says will be a trend throughout a winter that's expected to be long, cold and messy.

Shoplifting has become such a problem at Winnipeg-area grocery stores that a union representing retail workers is calling for changes to improve safety and reduce theft.

Nearly every day of the week, volunteers and staff of Bear Clan Patrol guide hundreds of people through a warehouse where they can access fresh food donated by local grocers.

It's been one year since pregnant women in Flin Flon, Man., began leaving their community to give birth, after the province cancelled obstetrics care in the northern Manitoba town.

The regulatory body for Manitoba nurses has found local nursing students are sometimes graduating without adequate English skills — but attempts at enforcing mandatory testing have hit a roadblock after opposition from post-secondary institutions. 

There's an increasing view that the Canadian cannabis bonanza was little more than a pipe dream. That may not quite be true.

The Winnipeg Humane Society hosted its Kids Give Back event for the first time on Sunday.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers advanced to the Grey Cup with a 20-13 win over the host Saskatchewan Roughriders in Sunday's CFL West Division final.

A door-to-door salesperson chased by a man armed with a firearm in the King Edward area hid inside a residence to escape on Friday night.

The latest quarterly report details 33 healthcare events — including 12 deaths — reported to Manitoba Health that resulted in serious harm to a patient.

Some of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' most devout fans are feeling confident about their team's shot at making it to the Grey Cup as the Bombers prepare to take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Final Sunday afternoon.

One person is dead after a fire at a Pembina Highway motel and two more are in hospital following a fire at a multi-family house on Austin Street North Sunday morning.

Maddison Yetman, who made a viral video urging people to vote in October's federal election, has died.

One of the most difficult mental processes in the world is to get rid of a preconceived idea. That's particularly true when it comes to the workplace and the roles different people play in it.

The youth come for an exhaustive 60-minute boxing workout, but this gym exists to shield them from the sometimes unforgiving city outside its walls. We "get to these kids before, maybe, they start going down the wrong path," North End Boxing Club head coach Aaron Black says.

Manitoba wage-freeze bill unconstitutional, removes 'fair process,' unions to argue in court  CBC.ca

A court battle begins Monday against a wage-freeze bill that the Manitoba Federation of Labour says would remove the right of employees to collective bargaining.

Stark predictions about potential City of Winnipeg service cuts have led to a renewed call for property-tax hikes above those promised by the mayor.

Prairie cash wheat: Bids steady to lower  Manitoba Co-operator

Tens of thousands Winnipeggers lined up under the stars along Portage Avenue to see Kris Kringle come to town in the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday.

Calgary admits guilt for fatal hit-and-run death of Manitoba teen in 2018  Calgary Herald

Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean addressed Sportsnet's firing of Don Cherry during the first intermission of Saturday night's primetime NHL game — when the duo would normally host "Coach's Corner."  

Manitoba Municipal Politics  rabble.ca

Flooding and winter weather prompts highway closures in Manitoba  CTV News

Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves and the Winnipeg Jets overcame Steven Stamkos' 400th goal to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Saturday.

RCMP in Airdrie, Alta., are asking for the public's help to find 18-year-old Michael Elendu, who was last seen at his home in Winnipeg in October.

Manitoba Crop Report - 2019 Summary  PortageOnline.com

Winnipeg would close a fire-paramedic station, shutter libraries, pools and arenas and turf improvements to athletic fields in order to meet tough new requirements to rein in public spending.

Winnipeg police have identified a man found dead at a Dufferin Avenue house on Wednesday as 21-year-old Dustin Cree Baker.

Canadian National (CN) conductors, train persons and yard persons have given strike notice ahead of a Tuesday deadline, meaning they could walk off the job just after midnight that day.

A low-cost airline operated by WestJet has added direct flights from Winnipeg to Las Vegas, Mexico and three cities in Florida.

Highway 1 between Portage la Prairie and Brandon has been reopened after closing because of poor winter driving conditions Saturday morning.

Highway 1 between Portage la Prairie and Brandon has been closed due to poor winter driving conditions, Manitoba Infrastructure said in a news release Saturday morning.

Vale Manitoba operations to make case for $1-billion investment in Thompson mine  CBC.ca

Vale’s Manitoba operations is planning to make the case for a $1-billion investment in their Thompson mine from the company’s headquarters, which could extend the mine’s life space by 25 to 30 years.

"I have spent the majority of my life in Winnipeg, but people still don't see me," says Reanna Khan, a third-generation Winnipegger. "The longer I live here, the more I am forced to realize we aren't an inclusive, diverse city where people get to enjoy equal opportunity,"

As exam time approaches, students are feeling the pressure — and peer-led groups are leading the way to help support each other, with a reminder that everyone needs to care for their mental health.

Operation Red Nose launches 25th year in Manitoba, covering 11 communities  CBC.ca