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On November 29th, a fantastic new 2 CD set will drop that is sure to shake things up in the classical music world. 

Canada’s renowned Eybler String Quartet have recorded music of the violist, composer and contemporary of Beethoven, Franz Weiss. 

Major road closures are expected on Saturday November 16 for the annual Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade. 

The parade kicks off at 5 p.m. westbound on Portage Avenue at Main Street and will travel down Portage Avenue to Memorial Boulevard, then will take Memorial Boulevard to end at Broadway.

Starting at 11 a.m., full road closures will be installed on the following routes: 

Two pedestrians have since been upgraded to stable condition following a motor vehicle collision that occurred early Thursday morning. 

At approximately 6:31 on November 14, the Winnipeg Police Service attended to Chief Peguis Trail between Henderson Highway and Main Street in regards to a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained on the scene and cooperated with police. 

A female and male pedestrian, were both transported to the hospital in unstable condition, but have since been upgraded to stable. 

The Winnipeg Arts Council continues its City of Song celebrations this weekend with a unique collaboration of words and music between the city’s classical music community and one of its most celebrated rock stars. 

A 51-year-old from Winnipeg has been arrested and charged for sexual assault of a youth following a year-long investigation. 

In November 2023, a sexual exploitation investigation was launched after a youth came forward and reported being assaulted while incarcerated at a youth custody facility in Manitoba.

Between 2022 and 2023, the survivor was in custody and had a relationship with a juvenile counsellor. The youth was provided with extra canteen items and in exchange was assaulted. 

No charges have been laid following a collision Wednesday evening that sent a pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries. 

Winnipeg police say a woman in her 30s stepped off the curb at Portage Avenue and Tylehurst Street and was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police. 

The woman was transported to hospital in critical condition and has since been upgraded to stable condition, with serious injuries. 
 
Traffic Collision Investigators have taken over the investigation.

Almost a week after suffering a brain aneurysm during a training session, the Winnipeg Sea Bears are updating fans on Chad Posthumus' condition. 

According to the team, the 33-year-old centre underwent a long and complex surgery that successfully repaired a large brain aneurysm. However, there were complications and he is now in critical condition in the intensive care unit. 

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The Salvation Army officially kicked off its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign Thursday morning at its annual Hope in the City breakfast at the Fort Garry Hotel.

The goal for this year's campaign is to reach $375,000.

As the Winnipeg Blue Bombers prepare for the Grey Cup game this Sunday, running back Brady Oliveira, a Winnipeg native, is reminding his teammates to keep their focus amidst the distractions.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference earlier this week, Oliveira emphasized the importance of maintaining their usual routine to stay ready for the championship showdown against the Toronto Argonauts.

Fans of football in Winnpeg are busily preparing for the Bomber's appearance at the Grey Cup this Sunday.

Neal Einarson's passion for football and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers started as a young child.

"It probably came from my grandfather," said Neal. "He was a big fan. He was watching games at the old Osborne Stadium and then he had tickets at Canad Inns Stadium for many years. And then I've had season tickets for about 23 years now. I've been following them since I was a little boy."