Mike Thom

Six people from Portage la Prairie and one person from Long Plain First Nation are facing dozens of charges in relation to child exploitation and human trafficking.

Manitoba RCMP held a press conference on Tuesday, July 9, announcing the arrests. Insp. Shawn Pike says that an investigation took place between Feb. 2, 2024, and June 4, 2024, throughout which Mounties executed 10 warrants and arrested seven people.

The Winnipeg Police Service says a girl who had been missing for two months has been found.

The 17-year-old girl was last seen in the Seven Oaks area on May 5, 2024. She had not been seen or heard from since then.

Police were concerned for her well-being and sent out a release requesting help in finding her in June.

On Monday, July 8, the WPS sent out another release saying she had been safely located.

Family and friends are mourning the sudden passing of a young rapper who was passionate about his faith and encouraging young people.

According to family friends, Tirrell Thomas went to the hospital in Altona on Monday, July 1th, and died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 2nd. Thomas, who had been having underlying health issues the last few years, would have turned 31 on Thursday, July 4th.

He had just performed last week at Altona's Ecole West Park School. Thomas was originally from Roseau River First Nation, and lived in Altona for many years.

Jordan St. Cyr has released a new single, “A Way for Us,” and says it is a testimony that's sure to encourage listeners.  

The former Niverville resident has seen God prepare a way for his family and his music career over the years.  

Made in Manitoba artists the Color made a very exciting announcement last week. The band took to their social media pages to make the announcement, saying, "This is a pinch-me moment, but it is indeed true." 

The announcement? Jordan Janzen and the Color will join the Newsboys on part of their U.S. tour in 2024!

The southern Manitoba boys, who are based in the Winkler area, will join the legendary Newsboys for five dates as the Newsboys kick off their Worldwide Revival Nights tour.

More freezing rain is impacting the province Sunday morning. 

Environment Canada says a warm front will bring a "brief" period of freezing rain as it moves into the region.

The warning was issued at 8:30am and ended at 9:40am.

Steinbach could reach 8 degrees today with freezing rain and snow.

By Tuesday, it is expected to warm up to 10 degrees.

The crowd at Canada Life Centre was all applause for a furry official at the start of Tuesday night's game.

Duke the dog was back for a special "pup drop" for last night's ceremonial faceoff.

"Tonight is our Child Advocacy game and Jets captain Adam Lowry has been working alongside Toba Centre to raise awareness and lend his support to youth who attend the facility," the Jets said in a social media post.

An Alberta Clipper is bringing some extra gifts to parts of western Manitoba on Christmas Day.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of the province's southwest.

Meteorologists say that snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected, accompanied by localized blowing snow.

The family of a well-known pastor who passed away suddenly last week is speaking out, providing more details on his death and thanking people for their support over the past week since his passing.

Springs Church announced to its congregants on Sunday, November 20, 2022, that their pastor had died the day before surrounded by family in Calgary. Late Thursday evening the family released a statement providing details on his unexpected passing.

The Bombers and Lions are just a day away from fighting for the chance to play in the Grey Cup. Should fans be bundled up in blue and gold?

Considering it's an afternoon game in the middle of November on the Canadian prairies, the forecast isn't looking too bad at all. 

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. and with a forecasted high of -5 for the day, that's exactly what the temperature should be as the game gets underway. That's downright balmy to a hearty Winnipegger and Manitoban.