Duck Dynasty’s Bella Robertson shares struggles with infertility

While fans of Duck Dynasty will soon get an inside look at the stars' personal lives, one couple will open up about challenges they have faced. 

Bella Robertson is the youngest daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson and shared that since her June 2021 wedding to Jacob Mayo, the couple has struggled with infertility. 

Witnesses intervene as woman assaulted and robbed in Assiniboine Park

Winnipeg police are searching for a suspect after a woman was assaulted and robbed on a bike path at Assiniboine Park. 

The incident happened Saturday shortly after 1:30 p.m. just east of the Roblin Boulevard entrance. 

Officers say a 25-year-old woman was walking east on Roblin Boulevard near Commissary Road when she was approached, assaulted and robbed. The assault continued until several witnesses intervened. 

The police were called. However, the suspect fled before officers arrived. 

Pakistan working towards ending child marriage through law

On Monday this week, Pakistan's parliament passed an important bill that will take steps toward ending child marriages. 

On May 16, Sharmila Faruqui of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was the one to introduce the bill. To her delight, the House members unanimously approved it. 

The next step was on Monday when PPP Sen. Sherry Rehman introduced the bill to the Senate. They passed it as well but not everyone was happy about it, as Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) of the Islamist party walked out. 

Breanna Nix to make Grand Ole Opry debut following American Idol success

It's been less than a week since Breanna Nix placed third in American Idol, and already doors are opening for her to share her faith on a bigger stage.

The Christian country singer announced Thursday that she will be performing at the Grand Ole Opry on June 5, 2025. 

"I’m beyond overjoyed," said Nix. "This moment has been on my bucket list for years, and getting to finally check it off feels surreal."

This is the first big performance for Nix since the show ended last Sunday.  

Thick wildfire smoke from Nopiming to blanket Winnipeg and southeastern Manitoba

A special air quality statement is in effect for southeastern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, as a raging wildfire continues to burn in Nopiming Provincial Park. 

Environment Canada says smoke from the massive wildfire that has grown to over 101,000 hectares will spread downward throughout the day. 

Thick smoke will begin pouring into Winnipeg and southern Manitoba this afternoon. The thickest smoke will hit late into the evening and early Saturday morning.

Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but remains in caucus after ethics probe

Manitoba Opposition leader Obby Khan stripped a Progressive Conservative caucus member of his critic duties Thursday, as questions continued to swirl about the former government’s actions related to a proposed silica sand mine.

Jeff Wharton, one of three Tories found this week to have violated the province's conflict of interest law, is to remain in caucus but will no longer serve as critic for business, mining, trade and job creation.

"I have removed his critic role in light of this report that came out ... and we'll move forward from there," Khan said.

Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support

Canada's western premiers say they've agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic corridors to connect provincial resources to international markets.

A joint statement issued Thursday says doing so would boost Canada's market access in Asia and Europe while the country fights a trade war with the United States and China.