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A veteran Ottawa journalist is firing back against what he says are "entirely false" claims by a former Conservative cabinet

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

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Philippians 4:13-14

I honestly believe that "forgetting" is the hardest part of "forgiving." Forgetting is something shared with no other person. It's a solo flight. And all the rewards are postponed until eternity...but how great they will be on that day! Forgetting requires the servant to think correctly which means our full focus must be on the Lord and not on humanity. By God's grace, it can happen.

Ask yourself these two questions:

Is there someone or something I have refused to forget, which keeps me from being happy and productive?

A 46-year-old man had been arrested after breaking into a dorm at the University of Manitoba and assaulting a female student.

The incident happened around 4:45 a.m. on Friday in a housing complex at the University of Manitoba on Dafoe Rd.

When police arrived, they were met by a woman who reported that while in her suite an intruder entered her room and physically assaulted her. She managed to fight off the suspect calling for help. University Security Services was alerted and police were contacted. The female was treated for injuries and is in stable condition.

Canada's long-held consensus on immigration is under threat but has not disappeared, the immigration minister said in an interview after announcing a major cut to the number of newcomers to Canada. 

On Thursday, Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to slash Canada's immigration targets by 20 per cent next year and admitted the Liberal government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Funeral For:  Minnie Reimer 
Funeral Date: November 2, 2024 
Minnie Reimer, 97, of Steinbach passed away Wednesday, October 23rd at Resthaven Nursing Home. She is survived by 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. 
The celebration of life for Minnie Reimer will be held Saturday, November 2nd at 4pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with family burial prior to the service. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Group. 
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of "horrifying violence" perpetrated by gangs in Haiti.

Gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation in recent weeks and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Kenya is leading a multinational security mission to restore order after gangs drove out the former prime minister with targeted attacks earlier this year.

A transition council is now leading the nation, with the goal of holding elections next year.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

A man uses an umbrella to shield himself from the rain while walking on the Stanley Park seawall across the water from downtown Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is reminding Winnipeggers of important safety measures after two accidental housefires within hours of each other.

King Edward Street Fire

On Friday, October 25, just before 9 p.m., fire crews were called to a bungalow in the 2100 block of King Edward Street.

The City of Winnipeg says smoke was visible upon their arrival, prompting an interior fire attack.

Former senator and judge Murray Sinclair is in hospital in the ICU after seeing a significant decline in his health. 

His children took to social media on Friday to share an update on his health.

"As you may have heard, our dad Murray Sinclair/ The Honorable Murray Sinclair has been in hospital for a few months now. As of a week ago, his health has taken a turn and he remains in serious and unstable condition in the ICU in Winnipeg," said his children.