'We need to be their voice': Motorcycle organization advocates for abused children
Dozens of motorcyclists gathered on Saturday morning at Deacon's Corner in Springfield for the Guardians of the Children's 'Empower the Children' motorcycle ride.
Guardians of the Children is an advocacy organization that supports and protects children who have endured abuse. The organization has a motorcycle-focused outreach.
The group supports victims of child abuse by accompanying them to court and holding family-focused events to foster healing and healthy connections.
Street resurfacing forces temporary closure of St. Vital fire hall
The resurfacing of a St. Vital street has lead to the temporary closure of a Winnipeg fire hall.
According to the United Firefighters of Winnipeg, Station 26, located at 1525 Dakota St., will be closed effective Aug. 16.
"Just days after a Southwalk Bay fire destroyed one home and damaged two others—where the closest available fire apparatus took nearly 2.5x longer than the national standard—St. Vital residents will now face continued response delays around the clock," said the UFFW in a post on Facebook.
'Screaming into silence': Parents of serial killer victim address special hearing
The father of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer told a special court hearing his family was left to "grieve in pieces" for three years before she was identified.
The family and community of Ashlee Shingoose presented victim impact statements Friday during the hearing in Manitoba's Court of King's Bench.
It came one year after Jeremy Skibicki was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life for killing Shingoose and three other First Nations women.
Air Canada flight attendants on strike, airline's flights cancelled
Passengers around the world are feeling the effects after the union representing more than 10,000 flight attendants with Air Canada announced its members were walking off the job after it was unable to reach an eleventh hour deal with the airline.
The strike officially began just before 1 a.m. ET on Saturday.
Keelin Pringnitz and her family, from Ottawa, were returning from a European vacation, but were left stranded after flights were cancelled.
Fairy magic at 9am on Saturday: Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Shakespearean summer morning: Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Saturday mornings in August are for iced coffee, patios, and maybe a little Shakespeare magic. This Saturday at 9 a.m., we’re bringing midsummer enchantment straight to your speakers with the complete incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Felix Mendelssohn.
Why now? Well, we’re in the middle of summer, and there’s no better time to wander into the forest with fairies, mischief, and music that sparkles like morning sunlight through the trees.
Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability
A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says.
The two sides, which were set to meet Friday, will now meet on Aug. 20.
It's been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejected the employers' latest offers in a majority vote.
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, the two sides met with federal mediators earlier this week before agreeing to meet with each other.
Ghana and Cuba Pavilions mark a memorable finale for the Classic 107 Cruiser at Folklorama
The Classic 107 Cruiser was thrilled to spend its last night at Folklorama with the Ghana Pavilion and Cuba Pavilion, Friday evening.
The Ghana Pavilion was at the Holy Cross Gymnasium, 290 Dubuc Street, while the Cuba Pavilion was held at the Heather Curling Club,120 Youville Street.
The Ghana Pavilion had the rich heritage, traditions, and culture of Ghana, and its cultural display had artifacts filled with symbolism and importance.
Skål to culture: Scandinavian pavilion brings Nordic spirit to Folklorama
Scandinavian pavilion offers a Nordic journey at Folklorama
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Winnipeg police safely locate missing 12-year-old
A missing 12-year-old girl has been safely located.
The girl was last seen on Aug. 7, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the North Kildonan area of Winnipeg.
She was safely located early Saturday morning.
Overnight closures coming to Abinojii Mikanah and Dakota Street
Motorists will need to plan alternate routes as a series of overnight closures is coming to the intersection of Abinojii Mikinah and Dakota Street.
The closures will allow crews to do the overnight paving operations at the intersection.
There will be no through traffic in any direction of the intersection at the following times: