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A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation was suddenly halted by government officials, "creating unnecessary danger for the CSIS team" and raising questions about ministerial accountability.

The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency found no written records indicating the decision to suspend the operation had been made by the CSIS director or the minister of public safety.

National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as Canada comes under heavy pressure from its allies to do more and spend more.

But with just weeks to go until NATO member nations assemble in the Netherlands for a summit that could put Ottawa in the hot seat on defence spending, several of his ministers took the unusual step of removing themselves from discussions with defence reporters this week at Canada's largest defence industry show.

As smoke damage from wildfires begins to impact homes and businesses across Manitoba, WINMAR Property Restoration Specialists are stepping up to help communities weather the storm – and much more. If you need help with smoke damage from wildfires, we are already up in the area! 

Psalm 56:4

"In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"

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1 Kings 19:11–13

God often delivers His best gifts to us in unexpected ways ... with surprises inside the wrappings. Through apparent contradictions. Somewhat like the therapy, He used when Elijah was so low and so terribly disillusioned.

A ministry is asking for prayer after the Denare Beach location has been evacuated due to the wildfires in northern Manitoba. 

Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada shared on Facebook on Thursday saying, "Please join us in prayer for our Denare Beach Campus, which has been evacuated due to the threat of a nearby forest fire. We are incredibly thankful that all students and staff are safe."

The staff and students are now being temporarily evacuated to the Steinbach campus. 

The Canadian Armed Forces and Perimeter Aviation are working to evacuate residents from Cross Lake as an aggressive wildfire continues to threaten the Northern Manitoba community.

Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake) remains under a serious threat as a fast-moving wildfire burns dangerously close to the community. In a Facebook post Friday, Chief David Monias said the fire now has eight heads and is beginning to surround the area.

The staff at Union Gospel Mission's Charis Centre were the happy recipients of May's Danny's Whole Hog BBQ Lunch Break from CHVN on Thursday.

They were nominated by Lenise, a coworker, who said, "These women work tirelessly pouring into the lives of women struggling in addiction daily. "

The Charis Centre, one of UGM's seven ministries, assists women struggling with addiction.

The nomination form continued, " They are devoted women with servant's hearts. It is a joy to serve alongside these women on a day-to-day basis."

An evangelistic ministry seeks to mobilize Christians in Winnipeg multiple times a week. 

Winnipeg for Jesus was founded over a year and a half ago, and one of the leaders, Jeffrey Bergen, said the team goes out and does what many others want to do. "I think so many Christians have a desire to do it, but there's something holding them back. Often, it's just you don't know how to go about it. So that's one of the top things we do."

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says it’s increasing efforts to stop illegal vehicle sales and fraud through expanded oversight of curbers—unlicensed sellers who pose as private individuals while buying and selling multiple vehicles.

In a news release issued on Thursday, MPI warned that curbers operate without regulation, meaning buyers may end up with vehicles that have rolled-back odometers, undisclosed collision histories, cloned Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), or other hidden issues. These risks leave consumers with no recourse if something goes wrong.