Yearlong criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers comes to an end
After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.
A verdict could be as much as six months away.
"I don’t know in this moment when I will be in a position to give my decision," Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Friday.
She said "it's a little daunting," given the unusually great volume of evidence and legal questions associated with the case.
Winnipeg Goldeyes advance to the Wolff Cup Final
It's an exciting week for the Winnipeg Goldeyes as they advance to the Wolff Cup final after defeating the Fargo-Moorehead RedHawks in a do-or-die game Thursday night.
The Goldeyes led the entire game, allowing only one run from the RedHawks with a final score of 3-1.
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Winnipeg police safely locate missing 24-year-old man
Winnipeg police have safely located a missing 24-year-old man.
The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) is thanking the public for their assistance in locating him.
The man had been missing for just over a day. He was located early Friday morning, according to a press release sent out by the Winnipeg Police Service.
Debut album comes out on Saturday for this Winnipeg artist ▶️
Winnipeg native, Samuel M-C is gearing up to release his debut album, Live Again.
The Christian jazz artist credits his parents for exposing him to different genres of music, "Being exposed to CHVN and listening to the songs and singing them with my parents really did develop a musical ear because I thought that'd be something I do all the time."
MCC hosting 8th annual We Are All Treaty People Celebration at Forks ▶️
Led by non-Indigenous organizations, MCC along with others hope to use this weekend's celebration to move closer toward truth and reconciliation with the Indigenous community of Manitoba.
Organizers hope Walk for Jesus will bring healing to a divided Winnipeg
A modest walk with a powerful message is set to unite Winnipeg in prayer and hope this weekend.
From a small beginning in Steinbach
After launching the event in Steinbach, Walk for Jesus organizer Todd Sperber faced an unexpected turnout.
“We were all pumped up, ready to go see a bunch of people walk, but there were only four people there, and that's considered a Bible town," he says.
Verse of the Day: September 13
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
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You Gotta Have Heart!
Deuteronomy 31
Getting a big job done calls for heart. Having a high IQ is not essential. Neither is being a certain age. Or possessing a particular temperament. You don't even need the backing of the majority. History books are full of incredible stories of men and women who accomplished remarkable feats in the face of unbelievable odds.
Air Canada pushing for government intervention as clock ticks on labour talks
Air Canada and business leaders are asking Ottawa to be ready to intervene in labour talks with its pilots as time is running out before a potential shutdown, but so far the government has said the two sides need to work things out.
Airline spokesman Christophe Hennebelle said Thursday that Air Canada is committed to negotiations, but it faces wage demands from the Air Line Pilots Association that it can't meet.
"The issue is that we are faced with unreasonable wage demands that ALPA refuses to moderate.”
Shining light on Special Olympics through Marathon of Sport event ▶️
The 2024 Marathon of Sport Winnipeg is a wonderful event that showcases the talent and tenacity of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
"Motionball is a national not-for-profit organization and it empowers young Canadians to be leaders in our communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics," says Paige Small, co-event Director of Motionball Winnipeg.
The Marathon of Sport Winnipeg takes place September 15 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Dakota Community Centre, hosted by Motionball Winnipeg.