Manitoba government opens first extended hours primary care clinic

The province has opened its first-ever Extended Hours Primary Care Clinic.

The new clinic will be open evenings, weekends and holidays, allowing people to get care outside of business hours. 

"We’re helping you see a family doctor by opening new clinics that stay open late into the evening, during the weekends and holidays," said Premier Wab Kinew. "It’s going to make life more convenient for parents, families and working people. Plus, by increasing primary care options in our communities, we will improve overall health outcomes across our province.”

WFPS battle pair of early morning fires

It was a busy morning for Winnipeg fire crews as they battled a pair of house fires just hours apart. 

The first fire broke out just before 1:30 a.m. in a two-storey home in the 200 block of Ruby Street. 

Smoke was seen coming from the house when firefighters arrived. It took about a half-hour to get the fire under control.

Everyone was able to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported. 

It's believed the fire was accidental, caused by an electrical malfunction.

Home is where the Harte is: Art tour gives Winnipeggers opportunity to meet artists in their homes

An upcoming art tour is giving Winnipeggers an opportunity to get up close and personal with some local artists.

The 6th annual Harte Trail Studio Art Tour allows art enthusiasts to meet local artists in their personal space within their homes. 

Tornado warning and severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of southern Manitoba

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa and the Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes as a severe thunderstorm tracks through the region.

The storm, capable of producing a tornado, was located 10 km southwest of Wawanesa at 8:18 p.m. CDT, moving north at 50 km/h.

16 soldiers injured in accident at Valcartier military base in Quebec

More than a dozen soldiers were sent to hospital this afternoon after an accident at a military base in Quebec.

Capt. Hermione Wilson, a public affairs officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, says the accident took place at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier.

Wilson says the accident in the base's training area involved two armoured vehicles.

She says civilian and military emergency services responded immediately to the scene.

Wilson says 16 members of the 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.

Conservatives' to introduce non-confidence motion next week: Poilievre

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has confirmed he will ask the other opposition parties to bring down the Liberal government next week with a non-confidence motion.

A Conservative spokesperson said the motion will simply say the House has no confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government.

Now that the NDP has ended the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, the minority government needs to shore up support from opposition parties on a vote-by-vote basis.

Investigation leads to $300,000 worth of stolen property in Winnipeg compound

A 38-year-old man is in custody and several other arrests are expected in connection to a recent investigation that led the Winnipeg Police Service to discover around $300,000 worth of stolen property.

On Sept. 7, members of the Central District Community Support Unit were conducting proactive patrolling in the 200 block of Tecumseh Street, when they observed a pickup truck parked in an enclosed compound.

A request for a search warrant for the compound unit was requested and issued. 

Take Your Space and be Visible: Bike Safety Tips for Fall and Winter riding

Right now, we are in the early part of Autumn, and the days are getting shorter. The road traffic is heavier due to the combination of students and teachers returning to school, and people returning to work from their summer vacations. All of this can make for a perfect storm that can make the commute to work trying to say the least. 

For those choosing to get to work on their bikes, the trip to work means that utmost concentration and safe riding habits are key to arriving at work or home safely. 

Fog advisory issued for Winnipeg and other regions

After a soggy start to the week, much of southern Manitoba is starting their day in thick fog.

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for southern Manitoba, parts of the Interlake and the City of Winnipeg.  

An extensive area of fog has moved into southern Manitoba leading to thick fog in many areas. 

Environment Canada says visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.

Conditions will begin to improve as the morning goes on.