‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson passes away at 79, leaves 'legacy of love for God'

At the age of 79, Duck Dynasty's patriarch, husband, father, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, has died. 

"It was his testimony that changed his life, our families life, and thousands of others," said his granddaughter, Sadie Robertson. "Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come."

Dry weather fuels wildfire danger; residents warned to be ready to evacuate

While wildfires in eastern Manitoba remain out of control, officials say progress on suppression efforts has allowed limited access to resume in parts of Whiteshell Provincial Park.

As of 9 a.m. Sunday, permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators and daytime visitors are permitted to return to the Pointe du Bois area, including Provincial Road (PR) 313. However, Manitoba Parks warns the wildfire risk remains high and conditions could change quickly.

Southern Manitoba braces for dry heat as temperatures climb toward 30

Southern Manitoba is in for an extended stretch of warm and sunny weather, with temperatures on the rise and little chance of rain in the forecast. 

Chris Stammers, meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the region has been enjoying comfortable conditions in the low to mid 20s, but that will change as we move further into the week. 

Man recovering after shooting near Mountain Avenue and Salter Street

A 39-year-old man is recovering after being shot at Saturday afternoon.

The incidents happened shortly after 3 p.m. near Mountain Avenue and Salter Street.

When officers arrived, they located a 39-year-old man suffering from a serious upper body injury consistent with being shot.

He was transported to hospital in unstable condition but has since been upgraded to stable.

No other injuries were reported. 

The intersection was closed for hours while police investigated.

The Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. 

Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons

Among the tour groups converging on Parliament Hill under umbrellas this week, new and newly re-elected members of Parliament are getting acquainted with their offices and colleagues ahead of the opening of the House of Commons this week. 

The first order of business for MPs is the selection of a new House Speaker on Monday morning, and at least six returning members are asking their colleagues to support their bid to take the chair. 

No substitute for family

Submitted by staff on Sun, 05/25/2025 - 05:00

Psalm 128:1, 3

Before supper one night, I suggested to my son Curtis (who was six) that he shouldserveCharissa (four) before he served himself. Naturally, he wondered why, since the platter of chicken sat directly in front of him and he was starving. I explained it is polite for fellas to serve girls before they serve themselves. The rule sounded weird to him, but he was willing if she didn’t take too long.

Surprisingly, after prayer, he picked up the huge platter, held it in front of his sister, and asked which piece of chicken she wanted.

‘Heartbroken’: Newsboys Canadian tour cancelled as promoter and band trade blame

Update - Monday, May 26:

Fans who purchased tickets for the Winnipeg concert on June 6 will be receiving refunds from the Centennial Concert Hall box office, according to Gerry McDougal, manager of entertainment and marketing at the Concert Hall told CHVN in an email. 

"Patrons should look for an email coming soon from the venue regarding those instructions," McDougal said.

 

The Newsboys will no longer be touring Canada this spring, and both the band and the tour promoter are offering sharply different explanations for why.

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