Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

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.

Holiday Heroes 2024

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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. 

Manitoba RCMP officers to start wearing body cameras

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. 

Highway 1 closed again in Westman due to stormy weather

The westbound lanes of Highway 1 have been closed from Brandon to Griswold once again in western Manitoba.

The stretch of highway had only been open for a few hours before being shut down at 9:31 p.m. on Wednesday.

Strong winds and a mix of precipitation, including snow and rain, battered western Manitoba and led to dozens of highway closures throughout the day. It wasn't until 5:20 p.m. that all highways had been reopened.

20-year-old male charged with robbery after following a female off a bus

A 20-year-old male has been arrested following a robbery after getting off a transit bus late Tuesday night. 

On November 19, around 10:36 p.m., police responded to the area of Lochmoor Avenue and Paterson Street for the report of an adult female who had been robbed.

The 21-year-old female sustained minor bodily injuries that did not require medical attention. The male suspect fled before officers arrived. 

'It was a difficult day': Segue mentor asks for prayer for students, staff and faculty at U of M

Classes have resumed at the University of Manitoba after a threat of violence shut down the entire campus Tuesday morning.

At around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday,  the Winnipeg Police Service received reports of a male armed with a knife at the Allen Building, which is located at 30 Sifton Road, at the U of M Campus.

Just before 8:30 a.m., the province issued an Alert Ready notification asking Winnipeggers to stay away from the area.

Government spending in limbo as Tories, Liberals continue game of chicken in House

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble.

On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the national school food program.

One of the biggest-ticket items is $970.8 million for compensation adjustments for civil servants as a result of collective bargaining agreements.