A search for a missing cat in Winnipeg has led to a man being charged with extortion, police said Sunday. A 44-year-old woman reported her cat missing July 14 from her residence in the 200 block of Manitoba Avenue. Get daily National news Get Canada’s daily news stories delivered toContinue Reading
The city of Brandon has declared a state of emergency as provincial forecasters predict water levels in the Assiniboine and Shellmouth river watersheds will rise this week, peaking near levels seen in the historic floods of 2014. Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett said the declaration allows the city to take “necessaryContinue Reading
Power was out for tens of thousands of people in southern Manitoba, including parts of Winnipeg, after severe storms hit the region, with flooding and potential tornadoes also reported. Tuesday night’s system was the latest to cross the province, with heavy rain, strong winds and hail reported by Environment Canada.Continue Reading
Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles One man is dead and another person has been arrested after police say a fight at a west end home was fatal. Police were called Sunday to the 700 block of Sargent Avenue and found a 48-year-oldContinue Reading
Football season is here, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicking off their three-day rookie camp on Wednesday at Princess Auto Stadium. Nearly 60 first-year players and midfielders were on the field to make a good first impression, including much-touted Canadian midfielder Taylor Elgersma. The Hec Creighton Award winner is oneContinue Reading
A new study from the University of Manitoba finds that anxiety and depression are the two most frequently treated mental health issues in the province. The report explored the number of residents over the age of 15 from 2022 to 2023. The report found about one in five Manitobans receivedContinue Reading
They didn’t get the help they needed on the out-of-town scoreboard, but the Winnipeg Jets took care of their own business on Tuesday night as they fought to stay alive in the playoff hunt. For the second time in their last 11 regular season meetings, the Jets were able toContinue Reading
By Staff Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2026 23:49 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles The Manitoba government plans to create two committees as part of its promise to improve health services. A bill now advancing to the legislature wouldContinue Reading
After getting points in their first six games after the Olympic break, and moving within five points of a playoff spot, the idea of the Winnipeg Jets making the playoffs is starting to feel like something more than just a far-fetched proposition. But the Jets didn’t look like a playoffContinue Reading
Winnipeg Blue Bombers number one quarterback Zach Collaros is back in town after all the CFL free agency hoopla last week. Collaros took part in an autograph signing on Tuesday after speaking with the media for the first time since the end-of-season locker room purge in the fall. Collaros saidContinue Reading