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Charges have been laid against a man after the attack on a Vancouver Filipino festival on Saturday night that killed 11 people. 

British Columbia's Court Services Online says Adam Kai-Ji Lo faces eight counts of murder.

Vancouver Police have said those who were killed range in age from 5 to 65 and the death toll could rise as dozens more were hurt when an SUV raced down a street where the Lapu Lapu Day festival was just wrapping up. 

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien predicted the Liberals will win a majority government on Monday, as party leaders blitzed key ridings in Ontario and British Columbia hoping to swing last minute votes their way.

At a rally for Ottawa Centre Liberal incumbent Yasir Naqvi, Chrétien said he expects "to celebrate the majority government of the Liberal party" after polls close Monday night.

"Monday is going to be a Liberal sunshine," he said, drawing cheers.

Vancouver is waking to the tragic aftermath of a deadly ramming attack on a Filipino community street festival that killed at least nine people, with survivors describing horrifying scenes of victims strewn on the ground.

Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai says a 30-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested for Saturday night's attack in which an SUV plowed through a crowded South Vancouver street at high speed.

Traverse Bay has been evacuated after a grass fire broke out in the area Saturday evening.

The fire broke out just before 6 p.m. forcing residents out of the area.

The fire started as a grass fire and quickly spread to a nearby wooded area according to the Victoria Beach Fire Department.

"Our hearts are with the property owners and those fire fighters whonrisk their lives for us," said the Hillside Beach Community Association in a Facebook post.

The West End area was filled with smoke Saturday evening.

A fire broke out in a small home on Ingersoll Street between Sargent Avenue and Ellice Avenue shortly after 5:30 p.m.

Over 100 poets and over 500 poems – both record numbers – were submitted for the 10th annual Writes of Spring event presented by Plume Winnipeg. Now, thirteen poems will be shared by their authors at their celebration event at McNally Robinson Booksellers.  

Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives have elected Obby Khan as their new leader.

Khan, a former cabinet minister and pro football player, was chosen by party members over Wally Daudrich, a hotel owner and longtime party board member, in a tight race.

Daudrich garnered 53 more votes than Khan, according to results posted to the party's website.

But under the party's system that uses points for each constituency, Khan won with 50.4 per cent overall to Daudrich's 49.6 per cent.

Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers will close off their 60th anniversary season with two unique commentaries on relationships, be they interpersonal or with the wider world.  

Creativity is blossoming alongside flowers and tree buds in western Winnipeg as the Charleswood Art Group shares works in a variety of mediums at their Spring Show & Sale. 

Founded in 1951, the Charleswood Art Group has fifty active members who gather every Monday to create together and inspire one another.  

🎭 Laughing in Harmony: A Musical Salute to the Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Good morning, Winnipeg! As the city gears up for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, running from April 29 to May 4, 2025, we're setting the tone with a playlist that tickles the funny bone and delights the ears. Let's dive into the comedic gems lined up for this morning: