NDP pulling out of supply and confidence deal with Liberals

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ripped up the supply and confidence deal with the Liberals that helped keep the minority government in power. 

In a social media video posted Wednesday afternoon, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he notified Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the decision. 

"Canadians are fighting a battle.  A battle for the future of the middle class.  Justin Trudeau has proven again and again he will always cave to corporate greed," Singh said in the video directly addressing Canadians. 

Mary Johanna Paetkau

Funeral For:  Mary Johanna Paetkau 
Funeral Date: September 6, 2024 
Mary Johanna Paetkau, 82, of Morris passed away Monday, September 2nd at Red River Valley Lodge. She is survived by extended family members. She was predeceased by 1 sister, 1 brother, and her parents Abram and Helena Paetkau. 
The funeral service for Mary Johanna Paetkau will be held Friday, September 6th at 2pm at Lowe Farm Bergthaler Mennonite Church with burial at Lowe Farm Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 
Arrangements by Morris Funeral Home.  

Lead singer of 3 Doors Down shares good news of Jesus at recent concert

While on tour with 90s rock band Creed, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down took time out of his set to share his Christian faith with the audience. 

Brad Arnold is the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, a rock band from Mississippi that got big with hits like “Kryptonite," "Be Like That” and “Not My Time." 

While 3 Doors Down isn't a Christian band, Arnold recently took a moment after playing one of their songs "Away from the Sun" on stage to share the hope he's found in Jesus. 

NDP to have 'tough conversations' about its deal with Liberals at coming retreat: MP

The NDP's supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in Ottawa will get heavy scrutiny when leader Jagmeet Singh meets with his caucus in Montreal next week, with the Liberals' decision last month to force binding arbitration to end a work stoppage at the country's major railroads potentially triggering the end of the pact.

Camp Arnes reflects on 75 years of 'God's grace and provision'

After 75 years of ministering to kids each summer, Camp Arnes north of Winnipeg is celebrating all that God has done. 

"Seventy-five years of God's grace and provision," says Neoma Greene, a volunteer and she is also a board member at the camp. "We've got a couple events planned for the weekend. We've got Bread we Break concert and message on the Friday and on Sunday we have a day full of celebration."

The celebration event will take place at Camp Arnes on September 20 and 22. 

Accused Brandon church thief denied bail

A Manitoba man accused of stealing over $10,000 in sound equipment from a church is still behind bars after being arrested on Monday.

The Brandon Police Service says that on March 30 a local church was broken into and music and sound equipment was stolen. On Monday, September 2 police arrested a 34-year-old male after DNA evidence linked the man to the crime, the BPS alleges.

The suspect appeared in court on Tuesday, where he was denied bail by a judge who agreed with prosecutors that the man would be likely to re-offend while out on bail.

AMG provides struggling Haitians with hope and healthcare

Haitian and Kenyan forces are teaming up to oust gangs from a rough part of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince.

Gangs controlling 80 percent of Port-au-Prince have left more than half a million people homeless as they fight to expand their territory. Over 3,200 people lost their lives in gang violence between January and May this year.

Police look to speak to family who witnessed incident at city park

The Winnipeg Police Service wants to speak with a family that was present at Happyland Park on Friday evening. 

The WPS says in a media release they received more than one report about a teenage female in distress near the riverbank around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 30.

She was located and transported to hospital for assessment. 

Anne Wilson doll encourages girls to 'embrace who God created them to be'

Anne Wilson's music reaches a wide audience that includes Christian and country fans alike, and now little girls can have their own doll in likeness to the singer. 

Faith Friends Co. created 18-inch girl dolls called Faith, Hope, and Grace. Anyone who purchases a doll bundle will receive a journal, mini verse book, cross Bible page marker, bonus club patch and digital parent guide included, setting them apart from other doll companies.

Hundreds gather at revival event where dozens are baptized

Dozens of students were baptized last week at a Texas university.

Approximately 1,500 students gathered at the Corpus Christi campus of Texas A&M University on August 29, 2024. 

New Life Church pastors Michael and Bonnie Fehlauer posted to Facebook celebrating the event organized by the church's young adult ministry which is also a recognized student organization at the Texas A&M Corpus Christi campus.