Glen Dawkins
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Singh calls for health deals to fund more workers, not private clinics
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called on the federal government to ensure federal health funding will go towards hiring much-needed health care workers instead ... → Read More
Winnipeg's Syrian community holds fundraiser for earthquake victims
Winnipeg’s Syrian community held a bake-sale fundraiser for victims of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on Monday. Read more. → Read More
UFO sightings in Canada rose after U.S. downed objects, ufologist says
Canada’s top ufologist has seen a spike in reported sightings of UFOs after U.S. fighter jets shot down three separate objects last weekend. → Read More
Police on hunt for suspects after bear spray incidents in West End, downtown
Article content Winnipeg Police are investigating multiple reports of bear spray incidents that have occurred in the West End and downtown area Sunday morning. Police are investigating the possibility that these events may be related, a police spokesperson said. Officers are actively searching for two male suspects believed to be involved. → Read More
Goertzen issues warning to convoy participants in Manitoba
Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen had a strong warning to people taking part in a convoy in Manitoba this weekend. Read more. → Read More
Mounties sound alarm over violence, arson directed toward officers
Over the last 10 months, RCMP said officers in Shamattawa have been repeatedly assaulted and the detachment targeted for arson. Read more. → Read More
Three more arrests made in pair of related homicides: Police
Three more arrests have been made in a pair of related homicides which occurred earlier this year, Winnipeg Police said Tuesday. Read more. → Read More
Three men charged with assault following hours-long standoff with Mounties
Three men face assault with weapon charges following an hours-long armed standoff with RCMP in a northern Manitoba community. Read more. → Read More
Winter Cities conference showcases best Winterpeg has to offer
Winnipeg is hosting the Winter Cities Shake-Up conference, showcasing the best that winter here has to offer. → Read More
Teen boys charged after 11 people allegedly hit with bear spray
Two teenage boys were charged after bear spray was allegedly discharged at 11 people in three locations Sunday, including on a bus. → Read More
Families left homeless after fire destroys Shoal Lake 40 apartment complex
A total of 30 community members including children were left homeless after fire destroyed a six-unit apartment complex in Shoal Lake 40. → Read More
Firefighters injured battling major blaze on Main Street
Three firefighters were sent to hospital with minor injuries as emergency crews are on the scene of a major fire near Main Street underpass. → Read More
Machete attack reinforces need for Transit security: Union
An attack by a man wielding a machete Thursday underscores the need for security on buses, the Amalgamated Transit Union said. Read more. → Read More
Winnipeg nurses worked over 400K OT last year due to staff shortages: federal NDP
The federal NDP is calling for action after Winnipeg nurses working a whopping 400,000 hours of overtime last year, due to staff shortages. → Read More
Man, woman wanted in alleged armed carjacking
Winnipeg Police are investigating a carjacking after a firearm was allegedly pulled on an elderly couple and their truck stolen in a hotel parking lot. → Read More
Province invests to improve access to treatment for eating disorders
The Manitoba government is investing $224,667 to expand capacity at the Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Program at HSC Winnipeg. → Read More
Homicides linked, murder, aggravated assault charges laid
Three men face first-degree murder and aggravated assault charges after Winnipeg Police linked them to a pair of separate homicides. → Read More
"Cold City, Warm Hearts" event returns to FortWhyte Alive
FortWhyte Alive will showcase the best that winter can offer with the return of “Cold City, Warm Hearts” event on Monday evening. → Read More
Manitoba COVID, flu cases continue to fall, latest data shows
Rates of COVID-19, RSV and the flu dropped for the fourth week in a row, according to the latest data from the province. → Read More
Police respond to two homicides in two hours
Winnipeg Police were called to a pair of homicides which happened within hours of each other. → Read More