Winnipeg Unveils New Economic Development Strategy
Winnipeg launches comprehensive economic development and tourism strategy focused on business growth, workforce development, and visitor attraction to revitalize the local economy.
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Manitoba Braces for Arctic Blast: Temperature Plunge Coming
Winnipeg faces a dramatic temperature plunge as a powerful cold front sweeps through Manitoba, bringing winter-like conditions and potential frost risks.
Winnipeg Remembrance Day Ceremonies Honour Fallen Heroes
Communities across Manitoba gathered for solemn Remembrance Day ceremonies, with thousands paying tribute to military sacrifices at Winnipeg's Convention Centre and other locations throughout the province.
Winnipeg man arrested after alleged girlfriend shooting
A Winnipeg man is in custody after police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. The victim, identified as the suspect's girlfriend, sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized.
Dodgers vs Blue Jays: 7 World Series Moments That Made History
Relive the epic 1992 and 1993 World Series clashes between Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers that redefined baseball history with dramatic plays, legendary performances, and championship glory.
Selkirk Removed from Manitoba Capital Planning Region
The Manitoba government has removed Selkirk from the Capital Planning Region in a significant municipal restructuring move that reshapes regional governance in the Interlake.
Swift Current Broncos Crash: New Doc Reveals Lasting Trauma
A powerful new documentary revisits the devastating 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash, revealing how the trauma continues to shape survivors decades later through intimate interviews and emotional accounts.
World's Oldest Olympian Charles Coste Dies at 101
Charles Coste, the world's oldest living Olympian and celebrated French cycling champion who won gold at the 1948 London Games, has passed away at 101, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in Olympic history.
Winnipeg Radon Testing Demand Skyrockets
Winnipeg's radon screening initiative faces unprecedented demand as residents seek free testing for the dangerous radioactive gas. Learn why this invisible threat has homeowners concerned and how to protect your family.
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Make CFDA History as First Couple
Music and fashion power couple Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have achieved a groundbreaking milestone, both receiving the prestigious CFDA Fashion Icon Award, cementing their status as style trailblazers.
Winnipeg's record wet October breaks 40-year mark
New data reveals Winnipeg experienced its most saturated October since 1975, with rainfall totals nearly triple the monthly average, causing widespread impacts across the city.
Ottawa Civic Centre Closes After 55 Historic Years
The Ottawa Civic Centre, home to countless memories from 67's hockey to legendary concerts, is officially closing its doors. Discover the legacy of this Canadian landmark and what's next for the historic site.
Winnipeg's Little Brown Cup Brewery Destroyed by Fire
A massive fire engulfed Winnipeg's beloved Little Brown Cup brewery in West Broadway, sending plumes of smoke visible across the city as firefighters battled the intense flames for hours.
Winnipeg businesses terrorized by serial arsonist
A Winnipeg business community lives in fear as another suspicious fire strikes, believed to be connected to a string of arsons targeting local establishments in the Exchange District.
Collingwood's Forgotten WWII Veteran Honored
After decades of obscurity, WWII veteran John 'Jack' G. Wilson receives lasting tribute in Collingwood through community efforts and archival research.
PA Mass Murderer George Banks Dies in Prison at 83
George Banks, one of Pennsylvania's most infamous mass murderers responsible for the 1982 shooting deaths of 13 people including his own children, has died in prison at age 83 while serving multiple life sentences.
Manitoba may extend session for 72-hour detention bill
Manitoba's NDP government considers extending legislative session to pass Bill 20, allowing 72-hour detainment of youth in dangerous situations despite opposition concerns about civil liberties.
STARS Donates Historic Helicopter to Flight Museum
STARS Air Ambulance enhances Calgary's aviation history by donating one of its first BK117 helicopters to The Hangar Flight Museum, creating an immersive educational experience for visitors.
Controversial Political Halloween Display Removed in Manitoba
A Manitoba family's Halloween decoration depicting political figures in gallows sparked controversy and was removed following public complaints about violent imagery.
Nova Scotia's Untold WWI Hero Stories Revealed
Former Halifax Army Museum curator Ken Hynes shares remarkable accounts of Nova Scotia soldiers and nurses who served with extraordinary courage during World War I, preserving their legacy for future generations.
Manitoba Offers $1 for Winnipeg's Lemay Forest Land
The Manitoba government has proposed purchasing approximately 80 acres of city-owned land surrounding Lemay Forest for a symbolic $1, sparking debate about conservation versus development in Winnipeg.
Canucks Broadcasting Legends: Robson to Shorthouse
Explore the legacy of Jim Robson and John Shorthouse, the legendary play-by-play voices that have narrated Vancouver Canucks history for generations of BC hockey fans.
New RCMP Detachment Opens in Niverville, Manitoba
Niverville welcomes a modern RCMP detachment with 20 officers, marking a new era of enhanced policing services and community safety in the growing Manitoba town.
Delta Armouries Hotel: 120 Years of London History
Discover how London's Delta Armouries Hotel transformed from a military training ground to a luxury downtown landmark, preserving 120 years of Canadian history while offering modern elegance.
Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Marks 95 Years as Vital Cross-Border Link
Discover how the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel has transformed international travel and trade between Canada and the US over its 95-year history, becoming an engineering marvel and economic lifeline.
Manitoba Pride Crosswalk Vandalized - Community Responds
A Manitoba community's Pride crosswalk was vandalized just days after installation, sparking outrage and immediate restoration efforts in Thompson.
Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Celebrates 95 Years with Free Rides
The historic Windsor-Detroit Tunnel celebrates 95 years of operation with special events, free rides for loyal commuters, and reflections on its cross-border legacy connecting Canada and the United States.
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay Dies at 78
The music world mourns the loss of Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the iconic female vocalist who helped shape the sound of the Grateful Dead during their most prolific years.
Teen's stolen truck chase ends in dramatic Manitoba arrest
A dangerous police pursuit through rural Manitoba saw a stolen truck cause extensive damage before RCMP successfully apprehended a teenage suspect in a tense standoff.
Winnipeg November Forecast: Warm and Windy Conditions Ahead
Meteorologist Colleen Bready predicts an unusually warm and windy November for Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba. Get the full forecast and what it means for your week.
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