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No arrests have been made in connection to a carjacking that took place over the weekend in the Centennial neighbourhood.

Winnipeg police were called to the intersection of Sherbrook St. and Ross Ave. shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, where they found a 39-year-old man suffering from minor injuries. 

Funeral For:  John David Dyck 
Funeral Date: May 2025 
John David Dyck, 71, of Roberts, Wisconsin formerly of Morden, passed away Friday, November 1st at Roberts, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife Bev, 2 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, his mother-in-law Anne Heinrichs, several in-laws and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Jake and Margaret Dyck, father-in-law Arthur Heinrichs, 1 brother and 1 brother-in-law. 
The celebration of life for John David Dyck will be held in May, 2025 in Stillwater, Minnesota. 

Funeral For: Howard Brown 
Funeral Date: November 7, 2024 
Howard Brown, 62, of Lowe Farm passed away Thursday, October 31st at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Beverly, 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, 1 sister, 5 brothers, mother-in-law Elma Eidse, and their families. He was predeceased by 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Howard Brown will be held Thursday, November 7th at 2pm at Morris Multiplex with private burial of the urn at Lowe Farm Cemetery at a later date. 

Funeral For:  Mary Siemens nee Letkeman 
Funeral Date: November 6, 2024 
Mary Siemens nee Letkeman, 98, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Monday, October 28th at Eastview Place. She is survived by 1 daughter, 5 sons, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Henry J. Siemens. 
The celebration of life for Mary Siemens nee Letkeman will be held Wednesday, November 6th at 2pm at Altona EMMC with private family burial prior to the service at Hochstadt Cemetery. 

The wife of a missionary recently killed in Africa has been arrested in connection to her husband's death.

44-year-old Beau Shroyer was killed on Oct. 25, 2024, in an act of violence while serving Jesus in a remote area of Angola, Africa.  

Lakes Area Vineyard Church says in a statement they were heartbroken to learn of the turn of events.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million.

It follows Poilievre's own pledge last week that if he becomes prime minister, he will axe the federal sales tax on new homes sold for under $1 million.

The Conservatives estimated that measure would reduce the cost of an $800,000 home by $40,000 and spur construction of another 30,000 homes per year.

The provincewide lockout against a union of more than 700 foremen at all British Columbia ports is expected to begin at 8 a.m.

The BC Maritime Employers Association has said the lockout is meant to "facilitate a safe and orderly wind-down of operations" in light of "escalating and unpredictable strike action."

Last week, it said the move was being done "defensively" after International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 had issued a 72-hour strike notice for job action, which also starts at 8 a.m.

This month a new docuseries produced by Martin Scorsese will be released, showcasing four saints and how they lived fully for God. 

The TV series, The Saints, will be released in two parts. The first part will showcase four humans, including the well-known John the Baptist and Joan of Arc. Another 'saint' that may be lesser known is Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Franciscan monk who sacrificed his life in a concentration camp during WWII. The fourth person showcased is Sebastian, a soldier in Rome who defied Emperor Diocletian’s decrees against Christianity.

A retired couple from Pansy started a garden in 2023 with hopes of helping the community. 

Mel Katchur is behind the two-acre, 'Garden of Eden.'

"We grow veggies for the food banks, the soup kitchens and anybody, and we want to fight hunger."

He says they had a slow start because of all the rain at the beginning of the season. 

Actor and outspoken Christian Kirk Cameron is starring in a new kids' show filled with Biblical and wholesome themes. 

The crowdfunded project Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk stars Cameron and his side-kick, an iguana puppet named Iggy. 

"This family-focused, live-action series combines laughter, learning, and biblical values, offering parents and grandparents a trustworthy entertainment option that reflects their values and brings the family together," says the press release.