Triplet 18-year-olds go viral on social media while sharing the gospel

Triplets from North Carolina have gone viral on social media after sharing the gospel and reading from the Bible.

Gage, Till, and Kaden Helms are on a mission to spread the good word of God through social media. Their tagline on Instagram is "triplets on a mission for JESUS."

The teenagers, who recently turned 18, had never been on any social media before. After their parents gave them the go-ahead, they created an account called 3n1trilogy about a year ago. 

One home destroyed after wildfire enters town in northern Manitoba

Ash and embers rained down on the northwestern Manitoba town of Leaf Rapids when an out-of-control wildfire entered the community Wednesday evening resulting in the damage of one home and several abandoned buildings. 

Firefighters have been in the community for weeks establishing fire guards, managing vegetation and setting up value protection on critical infrastructure, but "intense fire behaviour" that ramped up over the course of a few hours prompted crews to temporarily leave the town. 

Selkirk artist writes birthday anthem for her mom rooted in faith

An independent artist from Selkirk, Man., has released a song in ode to her mother's birthday, filled with faith and courage. 

"[This song] speaks to the women who are women of God," says Alicia Marie. "It speaks to women who are going through storms that nobody else may see."

Marie's song "Barbie's Anthem" was initially written for her mom. 

Qualify to come to win a $10,000 prize at CHVN's 25th Birthday Bash

CHVN is turning 25, and we are inviting you to the CHVN 25th Birthday Bash!

Over 100 qualifiers will have the opportunity to win a dream prize worth $10,000 on September 10 from 5 - 7 p.m. at True North Square.

Up for grabs is

-A $10,000 bursary from Booth University College

-A living room package from Furniture Villa Brand Source

Three workers, one from Manitoba, emerge from B.C. mine after 'meticulously executed' rescue

Three workers who were trapped in a remote northern British Columbia mine have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground.

Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely bought to the surface at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday.

It said Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty — contractors for B.C.-based Hy-Tech Drilling — were in good health and spirits after being trapped underground by two rockfalls on Tuesday morning.

"This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan," the company said in a statement.

Brand new furniture at thrift store prices help Manitobans break free from addiction

Adult and Teen Challenge are temporarily opening up a furniture store with some amazing deals, which in turn will help their addiction recovery programs. 

"The discount furniture super thrift store sale is an exciting opportunity for our ministry to raise some much-needed extra funds," says Daniel Emond, the Chief Executive Officer of Adult and Teen Challenge (ATC) of Central Canada. "We're quite behind this year."

Gospel stars Sinach and Sunmisola coming to Winnipeg

The City of Winnipeg will soon play host to two popular Gospel artists. 

Sinach and Sunmisola are coming to the RBC Convention Centre on August 17 for a powerful evening of worship.

"These are two individuals that God is using in this time. Their voices are all over the world. Sumisola is one of the best of our generation and Sinach, the legend, award-winning with huge influence on this generation," Pastor Yettie from the organizing team said.

Worry is Distracting

Philippians 4:6

Anxious.

Intriguing word. It literally means "to be divided" or "distracted."...

We find a perfect illustration of this in the story of Mary and Martha recorded in Luke 10:38-42.

Taking a minute to look into their little abode, we find that Martha is distracted, anxious. Jesus is sitting down talking, and Mary is sitting at His feet, enjoying his presence...and His teachings.

WPS responds to violent crime spike in Osborne Village with new strategy

The Winnipeg Police Service maintains the priority to keep the community safe. 

Although violent crime rates have been decreasing overall, some pockets of the city see violence rates on the rise.

In Osborne Village, several residents and businesses have expressed concern. The WPS has launched an initiative to improve issues in the area, notably violence and business disruption that is frequently linked to illicit drug use. The goal remains restoring safety and community wellbeing.