And Then There Were Three: Tall Grass Bakery grows... like the harvest
And Then There Were Three: Tall Grass Bakery grows... like the harvest
We here in Manitoba have been enjoying a very warm and perfect autumnal fall season. The leaves are glorious shades of orange and red, and it seems they have been staying longer on the trees due to the warm weather. It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us.
Province invests $10 million in grant funding to help increase affordable housing
The province is providing $10 million in grant funding to the Business Council of Manitoba to support a new investment that will help increase the availability of affordable housing units in Manitoba.
Premier Wab Kinew made the announcement Tuesday, saying today marks another significant step forward in their effort to end chronic homelessness in our province.
“This funding will work to create more affordable housing across Manitoba," said Kinew. "We’re proud to partner with the big-hearted business community to put people on a path to homeownership.”
How Siloam Mission changed Alma's life: A story of hope and resilience
As the Change Happens Radiothon unfolds, stories of transformation from individuals who have found refuge and support at Siloam Mission continue to resonate.
One such story is that of Alma, whose journey from instability to hope highlights the essential services provided by this local organization.
Winnipeg police search for suspects after man seriously assaulted in Old St. Vital
A 36-year-old Winnipeg man is recovering after being seriously assaulted Sunday evening.
Winnipeg police were called to the area of St. Mary's Road and Vivian Street just before 9 p.m. where they found a man suffering from a stab wound.
He was rushed to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.
Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons
Federal political parties appear to be locked in a game of chicken in an increasingly precarious Parliament over a debate that has stalled almost all business in the House of Commons.
The Conservatives have vowed the debate will continue until the Liberals hand over unredacted documents to the RCMP about a green-tech foundation that was found to have misspent government money.
The debate has now stretched into its second week.
Health-care support worker strike postponed as unions reach tentative agreement
A strike that would have seen hundreds of health-care support workers hit the picket line Tuesday morning, has been postponed.
Just before 4:30 a.m., the CUPE and MGEU bargaining teams reached a tentative agreement which they say will see significant improvements, therefore postponing the strike.
The unions say they will contact union members with details of the agreement and when they can vote.
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threats
A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public to exercise Charter-protected rights and freedoms.
The document is a summary of one of four memorandums to cabinet, generally considered closely held confidences, that were provided to a federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference as part of its terms of reference.
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Winnipeg man facing animal cruelty charges after abusing dog at The Forks
A Winnipeg man is facing animal cruelty charges after he was caught assaulting a dog at the Forks Market.
On Sunday, Winnipeg police say citizens at the Forks witnessed a dog being abused and recognized it as a missing dog recently posted about on social media.
They contacted security and police were called.
A 30-year-old man from Winnipeg was arrested and is facing several charges, including killing or injuring animals and possesion property obtained by crime under $5000
He remains in custody.
Missing 11-year-old girl found safe after 11 days
The Winnipeg Police Service says that a missing 11-year-old has been safely located.
The girl was last seen on September 26, 2024, at 8:44 p.m. near Edderton Avenue and Derek Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba and has not been heard from or seen since.
The WPS said that she is known to frequent the North End and the area of The Bay in Downtown Winnipeg.
Police had sent out a missing persons notice at the end of September and then sent out a second notice on Monday, Oct. 7, saying she had still not been found.