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Worship leader and songwriter Jon Reddick has given an update on his wife's health. 

Late last month, he announced that his wife, Rebecca, was diagnosed with early-onset colon cancer.

"The diagnosis is positive as it was hopefully detected early enough," said Reddick when the discovery was made. "This is a deeply personal diagnosis as Rebecca lost her dad to colon cancer at this same age, so as you can imagine, we are extremely grateful for this early diagnosis and surgery."

It's an exciting day for camping enthusiasts across Manitoba as the province's campground reservation site officially opens for the season.

As in previous years, reservations will be staggered over five days to accommodate the high demand and make it easier for Manitobans to book their favourite campground. 

Starting at 7 a.m. today, the province will take reservations for all cabins, yurts, and group-use areas.

The schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:

Tasha Wiese continues to battle serious health complications after undergoing a life-changing amputation.  

Her family, including her uncle Bryan Bartel, is deeply grateful for the community’s support and the care Tasha is receiving at the Health Sciences Centre. However, it is still an extremely difficult time.  

Christian artist Lecrae recently sat down with industry giant Will Smith to talk about his rise and fall in Hollywood, as well as his faith. 

"There's this image on the internet, and it's a little girl holding a little bear," says Smith. "It's like Jesus standing over her with a big bear behind his back. But she can't see the big bear, so she's clinging to the little bear, not trusting that if you let go of the little bear, you'll get the big one. There's a trust of God, of source, there's a trust of the truth, that you got to let go of the little bear."

Two people are recovering after an altercation turned violent Friday afternoon. 

Just after 3 p.m. on Friday, Winnipeg police say two separate groups were involved in an argument that eventually escalated to a point where a 19-year-old man and a 30-year-old man pulled out weapons and began assaulting one another. 

With just three weeks to go until election day, Canada's federal party leaders are back on the road today.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is expected to make an announcement in Toronto today following weekend campaign stops on the East Coast, where he announced plans to impose national rent control and to get every Canadian access to a family doctor in the next five years.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is wrapping up a campaign sweep on the West Coast today before flying to Edmonton for a rally.

Protesters rallied in several cities across the country on Sunday to demonstrate against Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, as backlash to an American president who appears bent on upending the global order gains momentum.

Despite softer-than-expected tariffs against Canada last week and a more cordial tone from the White House over the past week, the echo from Trump's repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st state continues to ring in Canadians' ears.

Galatians 2:20

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

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Psalm 27:7–12

While David’s first response to fear wasn’t a panicked plea for help, he didn’t live in denial. He merely chose to celebrate God’s power to recall His past triumphs. Eventually, however, David did ask the Lord for what he needed. No longer panicked, he expressed his desires with intense emotion.

Hundreds of people gathered at the Manitoba Legislature Sunday afternoon to rally for Canada.

"We love Canada," said Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew at the Rally. "We will always be the true north, strong and free, and we will never be the 51st state."

People donned red and white with painted maple leaves on their faces as the legislature transformed into a place for fun and celebration.

The rally featured food trucks, face painting, street hockey, bouncy castles, an obstacle course and musical performances by Fred Penner, DJ Mama Cutsworth and others.