Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved

The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media platform, but stopped short of ordering people to stay off the app.

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the government's "wind up" demand Wednesday, saying it is meant to address "risks" related to ByteDance Ltd.’s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc.

North End home considered a total loss following Tuesday night fire

A house in the North End is considered a total loss after a fire Tuesday night. 

Around 11:09 p.m. on Nov. 5, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey home in the 1000 block of Redwood Avenue.

Crews found flames and smoke coming from the home when they arrived. Due to the unsafe conditions to enter, firefighters launched an attack from the outside. Neighbouring homes were protected by other firefighters with occupants evacuating temporarily as a precaution. 

The fire was declared under control at 11:49 p.m.

One dead after 19-vehicle crash on icy Highway 59 bridge

One man is dead after an early morning collision on an icy bridge led to a 19-car pileup north of Winnipeg.

RCMP reported that the crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, on the Red River Floodway bridge just south of Springhill Winter Sports Park. The crash was one of several to occur on bridges and overpasses in the capital region on a foggy and icy morning.

Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadian officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former president on his extraordinary comeback.

"I will govern by a simple motto: promises made, promises kept," Trump said to cheering party faithful at a Florida watch party.

Trump was elected the 47th president of the U.S. amidst a deeply divided America by prevailing among voters in the key battleground states.

Wally Loeppky

Funeral For:  Wally Loeppky 
Funeral Date: November 8, 2024 
Wally Loeppky, 80, of Winnipeg formerly of Altona, passed away Tuesday, October 29th at Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his parents Diedrich and Ann Loeppky and 1 brother. 
The funeral service for Wally Loeppky will be held Friday, November 8th at 10am at Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford Street. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to Manitoba Harvest or Union Gospel Mission. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  

18-year-old arrested after man carjacked while delivering parcel

An 18-year-old man is in custody after a delivery person was carjacked while dropping off a package in Elmwood.

Winnipeg police say the incident happened just before 1:30 pm. in the 500 block of Harbison Avenue. 

Investigators say a 22-year-old man was dropping off a parcel when he was hit with bear spray and robbed of his vehicle. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service treated the victim at the scene. 

All highways reopen after several multi-vehicle crashes on bridges on foggy morning

All highways in the Winnipeg region are now reopened after thick fog and slippery road conditions led to a treacherous Wednesday morning commute.

Many of the collisions occurred on bridges or overpasses where cooler air below these structures causes slick surfaces, especially when conditions are around the freezing mark and damp.

Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. 

Trump staged a major political comeback, securing the necessary 270 electoral college votes to win the presidency in the early hours of Wednesday morning. 

This concludes a turbulent campaign for Trump, which included being convicted of 34 felonies in a hush-money case and two assassination attempts.