Some new Manitoba measles cases not connected to other known ones, officials say

The number of measles cases in Manitoba has jumped to 20, and health officials say some of the recent cases had no contact with previous ones.

Dr. Davinder Singh, a medical officer of health for the Southern health region, says that's concerning because it's unclear where those people became infected.

Most of the cases have been in the Southern health region and Singh says it is connected to the area's low vaccination rate.

Four Canadians make the cut for prestigious Chopin Competition in Warsaw

Four Canadians to Compete at 2025 Chopin Competition in Warsaw 

Canada is punching well above its weight at one of the world’s most prestigious classical music events: four Canadian pianists have been selected to compete in the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, this fall. 

Blue Bombers to start season without Collaros due to suspension for missed drug test

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without their starting quarterback for the first game of the 2025 season. 

On Wednesday afternoon, the Canadian Football League (CFL) announced that Zach Collaros has been suspended one game for failure to respond to Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) officials for an off-season drug test.

While several attempts were made to contact Collaros, there was ultimately no response within 24 hours. 

Street closures expected downtown as city prepares for another Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party

Downtown will again be filled with excitement this evening as Winnipeggers gather for another Winnipeg Whiteout Street party.

Another sold-out party tonight will see thousands of people fill the streets surrounding Canada Life Centre as they cheer on the Winnipeg Jets in game one of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

Simkin Centre celebrates eight centenarians in heartwarming party

This week, the Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre hosted a heartwarming celebration to honour eight remarkable centenarians.

The 200-bed personal care home in south Winnipeg celebrated the lives of eight centenarians on Tuesday with a once-in-a-lifetime party.

"Reaching the milestone of 100 years is a momentous achievement, and we are excited to celebrate these incredible individuals who have witnessed history, shared their wisdom, and contributed so much to our community," said Laurie Cerqueti, CEO of the Simkin Centre.

Ottawa looking for ways to mend tears in Canada's social fabric, document shows

Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don't see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues.

With a general election looming, officials prepared to meet last November to brainstorm solutions to the problem of social fragmentation, according to an internal presentation drafted by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Carney says there's 'more work to do' after meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to brief Canada's premiers today following his seemingly successful first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Carney and Trump spent about two hours together at the White House, including about half an hour in front of the cameras in the Oval Office, and a private luncheon.

Both leaders were accompanied by senior members of their cabinets and their chiefs of staff.

Winnipeg man, 34, dead after collision near Stonewall

A 34-year-old man from Winnipeg is dead following a collision Sunday morning near Stonewall.

The crash happened around 10 a.m. on Highway 67, just east of Highway 7 in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood.

Stonewall RCMP say a semi was travelling west on Highway 67 when an SUV in the eastbound lanes crossed the dividing line and collided head-on with the semi truck. 

The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man from Winnipeg, was transported to hospital, where he died of his injuries.