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A former Manitoba cabinet minister says he thought he was following the rules when he tried to push the approval of a silica sand mine after his party was defeated in an election.

Jeff Wharton has spoken to the media for the first time since the province's ethics commissioner issued a damning report last week into the actions of some members of the former Progressive Conservative government after losing the October 2023 election.

A male is facing a lengthy list of charges after running from police following a traffic stop. 

On May 23, shortly before 6 p.m., Central Division General Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of Spence Street where a male cyclist was disobeying the Highway Traffic Act. While officers were speaking to the male, an edged weapon was seen sticking out of his pocket. He was immediately arrested. While officers were taking him to the cruiser car, the male ran down the street after breaking free. 

King Charles arrived in Canada Tuesday afternoon for a short visit that will include reading the speech from the throne in Parliament.

The highly symbolic visit is happening as Canada copes with U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to upend global trade with tariffs and his repeated calls for Canada's annexation.

The Canadian Armed Forces plane carrying the King and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa shortly after 1 p.m. 

Traffic is clearing on Route 90 after a stuck train crossing arm caused major delays near McGillivray Boulevard on Monday.

The arms at the crossing were down for at least an hour, beginning late Monday morning.

Motorists were left in long lineups in both directions as traffic came to a standstill.

Several people contacted us through our talk and text line to report the issue.

The arms finally lifted just before 12:30 p.m., but delays are expected to continue as traffic slowly clears the backlog.

The doors of Youth for Christ are going to open for a special event this week. 

Tuesday, May 27, is the second annual YFC Film Festival where youth from the film and media program showcase what they've been working on over the last year. "We've created seven different short films," said Caleb Mogilevsky, YFC's film and media program director. 

"The youth have been actors, producers, and directors. They've been behind the camera, in front of the camera, editing, writing, and they're excited to show off their work," he said. 

Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute.

Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont and John Nater both put their names forward but withdrew on the House floor before the election began Monday morning.

The Liberals currently have 169 seats in the minority Parliament, leaving them three seats shy of the 172 required for a majority.

Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized.

The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons.

Davies pointed to several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party.

Three teens were taken into custody following a weekend robbery in St. Vital.

Just before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers say the youth entered a business in the 700 block of Dakota Street, grabbed merchandise and attempted to leave without paying. 

A staff member attempted to stop the teens, but was sprayed with bear spray. The youths fled before police arrived. 

Officers located the suspects near the business and arrested them without incident. 

Funeral For:  Nettie Neufeld 
Funeral Date: May 28, 2025 
Nettie Neufeld, 99, of Winnipeg passed away Wednesday, May 21st at Bethania Personal Care Home. She is survived by 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband George. 
The funeral service for Nettie Neufeld will be held Wednesday, May 28th at 11am at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church, 570 Sharron Bay. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.  

Dancing with the Stars Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Ebert, are asking for prayer after Haley's stepfather underwent surgery to remove a tumour from his torso.

"My stepdad, Jim, is heading into a very long and high-risk surgery to remove a large tumour and any remaining cancer cells in his torso," said Hayley in a post on Friday. "He is truly one of the strongest, kindest souls I know, and I believe with all my heart that he’s going to make it through this with the same courage and grace he brings to everything in life."