CHVN

A 19-year-old male has been arrested following an animal abuse investigation at his home.

Investigators were informed by the Humane Society’s Animal Protection Services that the man was seeking medical treatment at the hospital for injuries caused by an animal in his care. Through the investigation, the Animal Protection Services learned that the injuries were a result of the man committing sexual acts on the animals. 

The Winnipeg Police Service is warning residents about a telephone scam going around where individuals identify themselves as "Winnipeg Police."

Numerous reports were made to the Winnipeg Police Service’s Communication Centre that officers were being impersonated, with the caller display showing the WPS non-emergency number, 204-986-6222.

Calls had been reported throughout Canada in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. While the callers' motive remains unclear, a few callers had been requested to share personal information. 

A neighbourhood renewal corporation is asking the public for assistance after a trailer and a shed were stolen.

Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal in Elmwood shared the news on social media, saying it was more than a trailer. "This is not just a trailer. It represents months of hard work, community collaboration and shared hope. Our community lot is where we gather, celebrate and build connections."

The trailer was made by a local group and designed to be mobile and taken on the road to events that bring the community together.

The Niagara River Lions have won the CEBL Championship and for two players, it was sweeter than other victories as the Lufile brothers won together.

Meshack and Elijah Lufile and the rest of the River Lions defeated the Calgary Surge at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre on Sunday night and are giving all glory to God.

A new report released as students across the country return to school finds bullying, poverty and mental illness are on the rise among Canadian youth and urges action from policy-makers to improve the lives of children. 

The Raising Canada report says more than 70 per cent of Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 17 experienced bullying in the last year, and more than 13 per cent of children were living in poverty by the end of 2024.

There were only minor injuries reported in a single vehicle rollover early Sunday morning in Rosebank, near the junction of Highway 23 and PR 432.

Morden RCMP received the call around 1:40 a.m., which indicated an SUV with four occupants, three males and one female, had swerved to avoid a deer, rolled and struck a hydro pole.

The 26-year-old male driver sustained only minor injuries. The other occupants, a 30-year-old female, and 21 and 32-year-old males, were also transported to hospital via EMS with minor injuries.

A Christian motorcycle club known for its street-level ministry and prayer work is pushing back against what it calls a serious mischaracterization.

It comes after a member was ordered to remove his vest by a Winnipeg police officer who allegedly dismissed the group as a criminal front.

Providence University College and Theological Seminary have an entire weekend of events planned to celebrate 100 years of higher Christian education. 

"This is going to be a school year like no other for us," says Ron Hogue, Vice President of Advancement at Providence. "It's our centennial year this year. Our welcome week, which is typically welcoming back returning students and new students, it's going to be exciting. The week is full of special events to help settle students in the rhythm of a new school year."

As Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola products continue to hamper the cash price of one of the country's most valuable crops, farming experts say producers have big decisions ahead of them.

Market analyst Chuck Penner with LeftField Commodity Research said while future prices are down slightly, the cash price farmers receive for their canola, also known as the basis, is much lower.

Fred Fox, the older brother of Canadian icon Terry Fox, is continuing to share the impact on cancer patients 45 years after he passed.

"My dad was born and raised here [Winnipeg], Terry and I, our siblings were born here," says Fred Fox, Terry's older brother. "My mom was born in Boissevain. We moved west in the 60s, but it's always nice to come back to our home province."

Terry is a Canadian icon and hero for many across the country. However, especially before he got cancer, Fred shares how life was normal.