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Yash Patel had only been away from his native India for a few weeks when he was dropped off on the bald Canadian prairie in the middle of a nighttime blizzard and given vague instructions to walk in a straight line into the United States, he testified Wednesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a statement that the announcement is in response to his party's demands to permanently lift the goods and services tax on a range of expenses.

Psychologist Jordan Peterson recently sat down with Jesus Revolution's Greg Laurie to talk all things God, heaven, and the afterlife. 

The video interview, which is also a podcast, lasted almost two hours as Laurie opened up about his son's death. Christopher Laurie was 33-years-old when he was involved in a car accident in 2008 that claimed his life. 

This week, a low-pressure system rolled through the province, bringing snow and rain to many areas, with western Manitoba getting hit the hardest.

This has led to icy road conditions on many highways in the area, and ultimately the cancellation of bus service to some schools and the closure of others.  

Find a list of closures and bus cancellations below. 

1 Corinthians 1:4-5

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge

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An international group led by a Canadian is in Rome this week to push the Catholic Church to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy.

Newfoundlander Gemma Hickey is the board president of non-profit Ending Clergy Abuse, which is advocating for the church to adopt widespread rules requiring any priest or deacon found guilty of sexual abuse to be removed permanently from ministry. 

Matthew 11:28-29

In all my studies I've found only one place where Jesus Christ—in His own words—describes his own "inner man." In doing so, He uses only two words. He doesn't say: "I am wise and powerful," or "I am holy and eternal," or "I am all-knowing and absolute deity." Do you know what He said? Hold on, it may surprise you.

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28-29).

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

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Join us in person for Holiday Heroes! We're live on-location at Kenaston Walmart (1665 Kenaston Blvd) collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army's Christmas toy program.

Last year around 8,500 kids got a present thanks to your generosity and the need is expected to be even higher this year. 

A change is coming for RCMP officers' uniforms. 

As part of the RCMP's ongoing efforts to be transparent and accountable to the communities served, officers in Manitoba are going to start wearing body cameras. 

The cameras go with a digital evidence management system which is used to store and manage the video footage. 

Steinbach will be the first detachment to receive the cameras with a date of November 22, 2024. 

Portage la Prairie along with Amaranth and Treherne will be next on December 4, 2024.