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A battle is heating up between Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh ahead of the return of the House of Commons next week, as the Conservatives challenge the NDP to help them bring down the government.

Singh said Wednesday he won't be taking advice from Poilievre, while sidestepping questions about whether the NDP would vote in favour of a non-confidence motion, as Poilievre challenged him to do.

When he's not teaching high school students science, Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute's Andrew S. Hiebert can be found making art, some of which is on display right now to view free of charge in St. Boniface. 

Hiebert says that his love for art started when he was young, and became a therapy as he got older. "When I was in church, I would be drawing pictures of tractors. I was the school cartoonist and my dream was to become an artist."

Chris Streveler announced that his 2024 season is over after suffering a major knee injury during last weekend's Banjo Bowl.

In an emotional Instagram post, Streveler revealed that he tore three of the four major ligaments in his knee, marking the first time in his career that he's stayed down on the field following an injury.

“I’ve been through a lot of adversity in this game, but through it all I’m reminded that you can only truly control three things—how you show up on a daily basis, how hard you work, and what type of attitude you have,” Streveler wrote.

A new scam is making its rounds in Winnipeg, catching many people off guard.

The Winnipeg Police Service says fraudsters are posing as taxi operators and passengers who create the perfect scenario to drain a person's bank account. 

Kamala Harris pushed back on Donald Trump's claims about immigration and abortion as the two leaders met face-to-face for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday.

The matchup marked a pivotal moment during the final sprint of a close race for the White House and saw Trump and Harris lay out starkly different visions for the future of America. 

While it started with a handshake, the debate quickly saw the Democratic vice-president and Republican former president zero in on each other's records. 

Widespread smoke from wildfires burning in Saskatchewan has led Environment Canada to issue an air quality advisory for Manitoba. 

Thick smoke began pouring into Manitoba Tuesday evening causing very poor air quality. Today the smoke is expected to stick around and hit northeastern Manitoba down to the southwestern portion of the province.. 

During heavy smoke conditions, Environment Canada says everyone is at risk regardless of their age or health. They say the fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk.

Innovative Journeys: GroundSwell explores the Canadian musical soundscape with their 2024-25 Season 

This summer is almost over, and things are beginning to rev up again for the fall. Students and teachers will be heading back to school, people will soon be closing their cottages for the season, and the days of soaking up the sun will soon be over. 

First-year Winnipeg Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins was named American Association Manager the Year Tuesday after piloting the club to a 56-43 record and first place in the West Division.
 
The Goldeyes, who finished in last place in 2023, secured the 21st playoff appearance in franchise history under Watkins, and ended the season with a winning record for the 25th time in 31 seasons.

Like many arts organizations in the city, the venerable Royal Winnipeg Ballet dance company has been supported by a strong cast of volunteers over the course of their lauded history.   

75 years ago, in 1949, a committee was struck to aid in fundraising efforts for the then-burgeoning dance ensemble and, 8 years later, a volunteer-run, non-profit called “Things in Support of RWB” launched.  

The Bike Valet at the Blue Bombers Stadium in Winnipeg saw a record number of bicycles parked this weekend during the Banjo Bowl, including two water vehicles. 

"Princess Auto Stadium has quite a few options [for people who don't want to drive]," says Mike Stoton, the Bike Valet Supervisor at the Princess Auto Stadium. "We have really good bussing routes. But our most popular option is our bike valet."