Wildfire contained near Flin Flon, Man.; Saskatchewan hamlet ordered to evacuate
Fire crews in northern Manitoba have so far been able to contain an encroaching wildfire that forced thousands from their homes, while more residents in Saskatchewan have been told to leave due to a fast-moving blaze.
The Saskatchewan government has issued an evacuation alert for the dozens of residents that live in the small northern hamlet of Timber Bay.
Residents have been asked to make their way to a hotel in Regina.
Being the light: Union Gospel Mission community barbecue shares the love of Jesus
Dozens of people came together for Union Gospel Mission's North End community barbecue at the UGM Family Life Centre on Saturday afternoon.
In addition to the warm barbecue lunch, there were various sports and games for families to participate in, with a bouncy castle especially for younger children.
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre
As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.
The government is developing a bill to fast-track what it calls nation-building projects with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act, also known as C-69.
Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues
While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.
No province earned a grade higher than C+ in the report assembled by the Task Force for Housing and Climate, a non-governmental body that was struck in 2023 with backing from the philanthropic Clean Economy Fund.
The task force's "report card" evaluated governments based on their policies for building homes quickly and sustainably.
Several road closures around Winnipeg tomorrow
Several roads and intersections are going to be affected by construction or road work starting tomorrow.
Left turns from Westbound Inkster Boulevard to Southbound McPhillips Street will be restricted from June 2 until August 29.
Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes.
Verse of the day: June 1
Revelation 21:2-4
I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
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A well-chosen word
Proverbs 25:11
Like Jell-O, concepts assume the mould of the words into which they are poured. Who has not been stabbed awake by the use of a particular word...or combinations of words? Who has not found relief from a well-timed word spoken at the precise moment of need? Who has not been crushed beneath the weight of an ill-chosen word? And who has not gathered fresh courage because a word of hope penetrated the fog of self-doubt? The term word remains the most powerful of all four-letter words.
Colours fade.
Shorelines erode.
Temples crumble.
Manitoba wildfire emergency worsens with high winds, more evacuations
Wildfires continue to rage across Manitoba, with 25 fires currently active and thousands displaced as officials respond to dangerous conditions across the province, according to the provincial government's latest fire bulletin Saturday evening.
The provincial state of emergency remains in effect, and authorities warn that human activity and hot, dry weather are fuelling extreme fire behaviour.
Man dies after police shooting in St. James
Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was fatally shot by Winnipeg Police during a confrontation in the St. James area Friday evening.
According to a Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) news release, officers were called to the 200 block of Ferry Road around 6:11 p.m. on May 30 following reports of a suspicious person. The call indicated that an unknown man was in a rear lane, covered in blood and possibly trying to break into homes.
Hundreds ride through Winnipeg to support prostate cancer research
Hundreds of motorcycles revved their engines down Portage Avenue Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research.
It was all part of the 17th annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad, an event that draws in hundreds of participants each year.
This year's ride started at Earls Polo Park and continued west on Portage Avenue to Assiniboia Downs, then on to Selkirk, Gimli and back for the wind-up event at Canad Inns Windsor Park.