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For over 40 years, Michael W. Smith has been making waves in Christian music, and now he's sharing all the good and bad he's encountered along the way. 

In his professional CCM career, Smith has many accolades to his name, including 45 Dove Awards, three Grammys and more than 18 million albums sold.

However, in a recent interview, Smith is opening up about the dangers he has faced in the Christian music industry. 

The Manitoba government has signed a $30-million contract with the Canadian Red Cross for evacuee support and other services related to this year's wildfires.

The recently disclosed contract is worth more than half the province's total annual budget for emergency services and provides a first glimpse into the cost of the Manitoba's worst wildfire season in at least 30 years.

"We know that we need to continue providing supports to Manitobans who are facing evacuations and are continuing to need support," Finance Minister Adrien Sala said in an interview Tuesday.

Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today.

Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government mediators.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers claimed labour unrest at Air Canada was pulling attention from the postal service's dispute, which has stretched on for more than a year and a half.

Air Canada flights within North America are expected to ramp up this morning as the airline continues its operational restart following a three-day flight attendants' strike.

The company resumed flights Tuesday afternoon after a complete halt to Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge routes that began early Saturday morning.

It said it was focusing on outbound international flights to start.

Do you know what I've discovered about the Lord? He doesn't give wisdom on credit. He doesn't advance you a bundle of insight.... Do you know when He gives us words and wisdom and insight? 

Right when we need them. At the very instant they are required.

Psalm 16:8

I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

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Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

A number of streets Downtown Winnipeg will be closed to accommodate the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship weekend celebrations.

The changes begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 21 and will remain in place until noon on Monday, August 25.

The affected streets are as follows:

The Winnipeg Police Service is searching for a suspect and asking for the public's assistance after a woman was assaulted near Beliveau Road last week.

Shortly before midnight, at 11:45 p.m. on August 15, a woman was walking between a parking lot in the 1900 block of Abinoji Mikanah and the rear of the 200 block of Beliveau Road.

A random stranger appeared and grabbed the woman in an unwanted sexual manner. 

The woman broke free and ran to safety. 

The suspect was last seen running east toward the Home Depot parking lot.

CHVN is turning 25 and we are inviting you to the CHVN 25th Birthday Bash!

Over 100 qualifiers will have the opportunity to win a dream prize worth $10,000 on September 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at True North Square.

Up for grabs is

-A $10,000 bursary from Booth University College

-A living room package from Furniture Villa Brand Source

The City of Winnipeg is taking additional steps to help in the fight against homelessness.

Along with the Province of Manitoba and non-profit partners, five new supportive housing residences are coming to the City. 

“Supportive housing is a proven, effective tool in reducing homelessness, with long-term benefits for residents and neighbourhoods,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham in a news release.