Early, aggressive flu season causing crowded ERs, not closures: WRHA

by Laura Glowacki

The flu is hitting Manitobans earlier and with more severe symptoms than last year, health officials with the province say, and that's filling up Winnipeg's emergency rooms.

Internet pharmacy pioneer's licence reinstated, just days after it was suspended

by Karen Pauls

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba has lifted the suspension of internet pharmacist Kris Thorkelson’s licence, just days after it imposed the sanction.

Mechanic with rare skin disorder finds new purpose 'reimagining, redesigning and reinventing' scrap metal

by Brett Purdy

Thompson, Man., resident Don Glenn was a mechanic for 16 years until he was diagnosed with dermatographia in 2015. Unable to work and broke, he turned his talents to reclaiming scrap materials and turning them into household items.

'Magic' Nutcracker starts its annual Royal Winnipeg Ballet run Thursday night

The RWB's run of the Christmas classic The Nutcracker is pirouetting into the holiday season Thursday night.

Recap Bruins foil Jets as Charlie McAvoy celebrates 20th birthday with SO winner

Charlie McAvoy celebrated his 20th birthday by scoring the decisive goal in the shootout, Tuukka Rask made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Thursday night.

Dauphin getting MRI, but fate of rural Manitoba ERs still uncertain after task force report

by Riley Laychuk

While changes to Winnipeg's health care system continue, rural communities are still largely in the dark about what will happen with their small, local emergency rooms and hospitals.

Feds' deadline to sign carbon plan or lose $66M funding an 'ultimatum,' Manitoba environment minister says

by Aidan Geary

Manitoba has until the end of February to sign on to Ottawa's climate plan, or the province will lose its share of a $1.4-billion clean energy fund, spokespeople from both governments confirmed Thursday.

Don't freak out, but there's a mandarin orange shortage this holiday season

The sweet smell of a peeled mandarin orange is something many Manitobans look forward to over the holidays. But those orange-filled bowls at festive occasions and citrus stocking stuffers are in low supply this year.

Man choked, stabbed, throat slit in bloody attack in Winnipeg bathhouse

A man apparently high on drugs went on a rampage at a Winnipeg business, setting a fire and then attacking another man — choking him, cutting his throat, and stabbing him numerous times, police said.

Flying J gas station robbed with machete

RCMP are looking for a man who robbed a gas station in Headingley, Man., with a machete early Thursday morning.

Arctic air blasts Manitoba, could bring coldest Christmas since 1996 to Winnipeg

The forecasts are in and it looks like Winnipeg is heading for its coldest Christmas in 20 years — and conditions don't look particularly warm for the rest of Manitoba either.

Dog attacked by coyote in Transcona backyard, owner says

by Bryce Hoye

Piper the dog was out for a pee near the creek in his Transcona backyard this week when he came running back to the house, frightened and a little worse for wear, Vicky Last says.

Adrenaline Adventures suddenly closes, leaving mom of twins to replan birthday party in 2 days

People who had parties booked at Adrenaline Adventures are hoping to get their money back after the park abruptly shut its doors last week.

Live Blog John Sauder: Latest weather updates for Manitoba

by John Sauder

John Sauder, CBC's meteorologist in Manitoba, keeps track of weather moving across the province.

Man arrested after breaking into former Winnipeg police headquarters

A 34-year-old man is charged after breaking into the former police headquarters in Winnipeg's Exchange District.

Manitoba taps Indigenous leaders to help review 'broken' child welfare system

by Bryce Hoye

A seven-member committee set up to find ways to reduce the fast-rising and overwhelmingly Indigenous number of children in Manitoba government care is to hold its first meeting today.

Woman slams lack of 'compassion and care' after grandmother spends 2 days in hospital hallway

A Winnipeg woman says the province must stop putting "value for money" ahead of compassion in the health-care system after her 97-year-old grandmother spent two days in a Grace Hospital hallway.

Winnipeg's iconic 'humbug' Christmas light sign a donated family heirloom

by Samantha Samson

Sid Farmer gave up his father's Christmas decoration for Winnipeggers to enjoy. Now, the holidays wouldn't be the same without the bright red 'humbug' sign in St. James.

NDP leader Wab Kinew says he'll focus on health care, jobs in 2018 following challenges and victories of 2017

by Sean Kavanagh

Although he came to leadership of Manitoba's official Opposition under accusations of abuse and assault, Wab Kinew says so far, 'I really am having a lot of fun and I enjoy this job more than anything else I've done to date.'

Pimp My Rice owner selling food truck after heart attacks, surgeries

Winnipeg restaurateur Roddy Seradilla has a warning for anyone who thinks they are too busy to worry about their health.

Emerald ash borer beetle surveys begin at 'ground zero' infection site in Winnipeg

This week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency gave Winnipeg forestry crews a crash course in identifying trees infected with emerald ash borer beetles.

Seven Oaks, Concordia ER closures won't happen at same time, health officials say

by Laura Glowacki

Emergency room changes at Seven Oaks and Concordia hospitals should not happen at the same time, a task force assembled by the Manitoba government says.

Driver was drunk but not responsible for death of man beaten and left on road, lawyer argues

by Dean Pritchard

Desmond Spicer admits he was legally too drunk to drive when he ran over Dustin McKay as he lay unconscious on a Winnipeg roadway, but he should not be held responsible for killing him, his lawyer argued Wednesday.

Dauphin River First Nation evacuated due to December flood

Up to 20 residents of Dauphin River First Nation fled their homes on snowmobiles Wednesday, a week after the province closed the only highway into their community.

More Manitobans shopping in-store than online during holidays, survey suggests

by Cameron MacLean

Manitobans prefer to do their holiday shopping in a physical store instead of online, a new survey suggests.

Wasagamack kids ready to make music — but first, they need instruments

by Rignam Wangkhang

Like many Manitoba youngsters, kids in Wasagamack First Nation are hoping to hole up with an instrument and learn to play music this winter. The problem is, they don't have instruments to play with.

'How dare you ask for my forgiveness': woman left permanently disfigured by attack

by Dean Pritchard

A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a violent attack that left a Main Street hotel worker permanently disfigured. Donald Loupelle, 45, previously pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault.

5 arrested after police seize guns, drugs in Portage la Prairie

Five people, including two teens, were arrested after RCMP seized several firearms and drugs from a house in Portage la Prairie, Man.

No new MRIs for Manitoba, wait times task force advises

by Riley Laychuk

The task force that recommended emergency room changes at two Winnipeg hospital should not happen at the same time has also recommended the province purchase or install any more MRI machines in the province.

Manitoba projects modest reduction in pool of year-end red ink

by Bartley Kives

Belt-tightening efforts at the Province of Manitoba have yielded a modest improvement, according to the latest figures released by Manitoba Finance.

'Christmas is about families': Holidays bring up painful memories for sister of man missing for 7 years

by Bryce Hoye

Ida Mae Pangman​ doesn't look forward to the holiday season. It brings up painful memories of her younger brother Kerry Darren Klyne, who went missing before the holidays seven years ago. To this day, no one knows what happened.

Bystanders watch woman get shoved to ground during attempted purse snatching

A woman fought off an attempted purse snatcher by tightly holding her handbag after being pushed onto a downtown Winnipeg sidewalk.

Uber drivers could pay $1,000s less than cabbies for insurance, MPI says

by Elisha Dacey

Uber drivers will pay more for insurance than standard drivers but one-quarter what taxi drivers pay if a rate application submitted to the Public Utilities Board goes through.

No charges recommended for 2 officers involved in investigating death of Cody Severight: police watchdog

Two Winnipeg police officers assigned to help investigate an off-duty officer's involvement in a fatal hit-and-run in October have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by Manitoba's police watchdog.

Cheap electricity, cold weather provide 'huge marketing opportunity' for Manitoba to attract bitcoin 'miners'

by Jacques Marcoux

As the buzz around bitcoin continues to reverberate across the globe, many large global cryptocurrency players have been quietly building inroads in Manitoba in search of a cheap electricity to run their power-hungry operations.

Group steps up to give women in need a helping hand(bag)

When Sharon Evans found out that the original organizer of a charity that gives handbags filled with personal items to women in need couldn’t do it this year, she decided to step in.

Loblaw parent company alerted competition watchdog to bread price-fixing

Bakery owner George Weston Ltd. says it and grocer Loblaw Companies Ltd. alerted the Competition Bureau immediately after discovering a more than decade-long bread price-fixing arrangement in March 2015.

After fire extinguisher mayhem, Manitoba Housing tenant renews calls for more security

by Erin Brohman

A tenant who’s spoken out in the past about safety issues at his building is calling for increased security and an urgent meeting with Manitoba Housing officials after a man unleashed a fire extinguisher and fire hose at him and all over the building on Sunday.

Recap Brandon Tanev nets late winner as Jets edge Predators

Brandon Tanev scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:26 left, sending the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

'You must acquit': Guido Amsel did not send bombs, lawyer says in closing arguments

by Dean Pritchard

The lawyer for a man accused of sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and two Winnipeg law firms said the Crown has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Workshop crawling with rats? Send in the cats, Winnipeg Humane Society says

Winnipeg Humane Society volunteers are on the prowl, visiting workshops and warehouses in the city to let building managers know of a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly solution to rodent infestations.

'I feel ready to hit the town': Free haircuts give gift of confidence to Winnipeggers in need

Winnipeggers in need got a confidence boost by getting a trim courtesy of a pair of generous hair stylists.

Premier Pallister continues year-long slide in popularity, poll suggests

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister's approval rating has slid 16 percentage points — from 50 per cent to 34 per cent — since December 2016, an Angus Reid poll suggests.

Rough landing at Winnipeg airport after tire trouble 'one of the scariest moments I've ever had on a plane'

by Cameron MacLean

Passengers on an Air Canada flight had a rough landing after a mechanical problem with the tires brought it to a sudden halt after touching down in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman hints at higher property-tax hikes after next election

by Bartley Kives

Mayor Brian Bowman says Winnipeg may be forced to consider more sizable property-tax hikes as a result of provincial funding decisions.

Man who directed sex abuse of 5-year-old over Skype gets 7 years

by Dean Pritchard

A Winnipeg man who directed the sexual abuse of a five-year-old U.S. boy over Skype has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Manitoba could join climate change agreement to access millions in funding, but won't agree to carbon tax rate

by Elisha Dacey

Manitoba's environment minister says the province will consider signing the feds' climate plan in order to access a $2-billion clean energy fund, but only if it doesn't have to subscribe to the feds' $50-per-carbon-tonne target.

Low-risk inmates released early through Manitoba's new probation model

Some Manitoba inmates will be getting out of jail a few months early as part of the province's latest steps in criminal justice reform.

'Impossible' for police officer to avoid hitting pedestrian, investigation concludes

An investigation has cleared an off-duty Winnipeg police officer who hit and seriously injured a pedestrian while driving in October.

Woman caught trying to smuggle drugs into Stony Mountain during holiday party: RCMP

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after RCMP say she smuggled drugs into a federal prison in Manitoba during holiday celebrations with inmates and their families.