At Mayor Brian Bowman’s city hall, the worst barb you can hurl at an elected official is to portray them as cool with the legacy of Winnipeg’s previous mayor, Sam Katz. Bowman does this to Coun. Janice Lukes whenever he points out she’s the only member…
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Garden Hill sex abuse victims, families need long-term help, First Nations leaders agree
The chief of a remote Manitoba First Nation says he’s hoping to bring in more resources to support victims and families, after three people were charged in connection with the physical and sexual abuse of 17 children. RCMP announced in…
Service dog gives ‘sense of safety and independence,’ but comes at hefty cost
Wesley Magee-Saxton used to find it difficult and unsafe to get out into the community — until Cameo came into his life. Magee-Saxton, 19, has cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair to get around. Last May, he met Cameo, a…
Digital Creator North finds a new home after roof collapse in Elliot Lake
Digital Creators North has found a new home months after the Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre in Elliot Lake collapsed. The civic centre was home to many community groups, like the Stage Door Players, and was known as the nerve centre of…
Inuvik resident finds bags of ‘suspected crack cocaine’ on walking trail
An Inuvik resident came across an unusual find during a recent long weekend walk on a popular trail: four baggies of what is suspected to be crack cocaine. The resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said they were walking their dog…
Gagetown ‘open for business’ after flooding, merchants fear lingering effects
As waterfront shops in the village of Gagetown reopen following spring flooding, concern about the lingering effects on the village grows. Floodwaters forced all but one merchant along the river side of Front Street to close for several weeks — a hard hit…
Man files civil suit over alleged sex abuse at hands of disgraced Winnipeg priest
A man who is part of an ongoing criminal case against a former Winnipeg priest has now launched a civil suit against the convicted sex offender, the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, and a Roman Catholic religious order. In a statement of claim…
Cyclist sending a message about equal rights to the road
A Winnipeg cyclist said he wants to send a message about equal rights when using city roads. Downtown commuter Eric Reder said he believes his bike was deliberately damaged after an altercation with a semi truck driver near the intersection…
Planned closure of DVP delayed until Sunday due to rain in forecast
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto Published Friday, May 24, 2019 5:39AM EDT Last Updated Friday, May 24, 2019 6:07AM EDT A planned closure of the Don Valley Parkway for maintenance has been pushed back by a day and will no…
City delays planned closure of DVP by one day
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto Published Friday, May 24, 2019 5:39AM EDT Last Updated Friday, May 24, 2019 5:59AM EDT A planned closure of the Don Valley Parkway for maintenance has been pushed back by a day and will no…