Mike Thom

As tensions in Israel continue to escalate following a new round of missile attacks from Iran, a mother in Niverville, Man., is holding onto her faith as her son remains in the region, dedicated to his mission of service and spreading the good news of Jesus.

The job's not done yet, but commuters can now use a new overpass to cross and access the South Perimeter Highway.

Work began in the spring of 2022 on a new interchange for St. Mary's Road and the Perimeter Highway. The project was announced in 2020 by the Conservative government of the time, part of a larger initiative called the "Perimeter Freeway Initiative."

The intersection was the site of multiple fatal collisions in 2021, and the Conservative government of the time awarded a $135 million contract to Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc.

Christian musicians are grappling with the news that the Juno Awards have placed the Christian/Gospel Album of the Year category on hiatus.

The change is part of a broader restructuring that sees four categories paused for the 2024 awards, though organizers have Canada's largest music awards have yet to explain the reasoning.

Christian musicians are grappling with the news that the Juno Awards have placed the Christian/Gospel Album of the Year category on hiatus.

The change is part of a broader restructuring that sees four categories paused for the 2024 awards, though organizers have Canada's largest music awards have yet to explain the reasoning.

Jordan St. Cyr made a triumphant return to his hometown of Niverville, performing in front of a sold-out crowd of around 450 people Thursday evening.

The one-of-a-kind concert marked St. Cyr's first performance in Niverville since he and his family relocated to Nashville to further his music career.

Manitobans will no longer be able to get a rebate on security systems as their neighbours quickly took advantage of the government program.

The province introduced a rebate program in June allowing homeowners and small businesses to recoup part of the costs of installing security systems. It was all in an effort to help combat crime in the province.

Six people from Portage la Prairie and one person from Long Plain First Nation are facing dozens of charges in relation to child exploitation and human trafficking.

Manitoba RCMP held a press conference on Tuesday, July 9, announcing the arrests. Insp. Shawn Pike says that an investigation took place between Feb. 2, 2024, and June 4, 2024, throughout which Mounties executed 10 warrants and arrested seven people.

The Winnipeg Police Service says a girl who had been missing for two months has been found.

The 17-year-old girl was last seen in the Seven Oaks area on May 5, 2024. She had not been seen or heard from since then.

Police were concerned for her well-being and sent out a release requesting help in finding her in June.

On Monday, July 8, the WPS sent out another release saying she had been safely located.

Family and friends are mourning the sudden passing of a young rapper who was passionate about his faith and encouraging young people.

According to family friends, Tirrell Thomas went to the hospital in Altona on Monday, July 1th, and died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 2nd. Thomas, who had been having underlying health issues the last few years, would have turned 31 on Thursday, July 4th.

He had just performed last week at Altona's Ecole West Park School. Thomas was originally from Roseau River First Nation, and lived in Altona for many years.

Jordan St. Cyr has released a new single, “A Way for Us,” and says it is a testimony that's sure to encourage listeners.  

The former Niverville resident has seen God prepare a way for his family and his music career over the years.