WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is launching an online tool to help match students with summer employment. The premier made the announcement at a news conference on Thursday, urging local businesses to give summer jobs to students. The program, called Student Jobs MB, is a free resource that allows students to match and apply to a number of… Read More »
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames’ first opponent if and when the NHL resumes is a team they saw once this season outside. The Winnipeg Jets edged the Flames 2-1 in overtime Oct. 26 in the Heritage Classic outdoor game in Regina. Bryan Little scored the winner at snowy, chilly Mosaic Stadium. The NHL halting the regular season March… Read More »
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier has added his voice to provincial leaders calling on Ottawa to clear up mixed messages about Indigenous ceremonies, after a chief said his First Nation would be holding its annual powwow even if public-health orders continue to limit the size of gatherings. “Now is not the time to begin to disrespect public health orders… Read More »
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba chief says his community will hold its annual powwow next month even if provincial public-health orders continue to limit the size of public gatherings. “It is our culture,” said Cornell McLean of the Lake Manitoba First Nation. Thousands of people usually travel across the country to dance and reconnect during the powwow season. This… Read More »
A man was taken to hospital in unstable condition early Thursday morning after police were called to Ellice Avenue and Young Street to investigate a report of an injured person. Police were called to the area around 3:20 a.m. Winnipeg police investigate were still on scene on Ellice Avenue between Young Street and Furby Street at around 7:30… Read More »
A man was taken to hospital in unstable condition early Thursday morning after police were called to Ellice Avenue and Young Street to investigate a report of an injured male. Police were called to the area around 3:20 a.m. Winnipeg police investigate were still on scene on Ellice Avenue between Young Street and Furby Street at around 7:30… Read More »
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg police’s major crimes unit is investigating after a man was stabbed in the city’s West End early Thursday morning. Just before 3:20 a.m., officers were called to the 500 block of Ellice Avenue after two people found a man on the sidewalk who had been stabbed. Upon arrival at the scene, police began to… Read More »
WINNIPEG — Winnipeg police said a male is in the hospital following an overnight assault in the city’s West End area. Officers tweeted the westbound curb lane on Ellice Avenue from Young to Furby Street is closed. There may be delays to traffic and drivers are asked to find an alternate route. Police note the male is in… Read More »
A Manitoba chief says his community will hold its annual powwow next month even if provincial public health orders continue to limit the size of public gatherings. “It is our culture,” Lake Manitoba First Nation Chief Cornell McLean said. Thousands of people usually travel across the country to dance and reconnect during the powwow season. This year, most traditional… Read More »
WINNIPEG — As the country and province continue to reopen, a number of Manitoba’s national historic sites will begin to open up next week. According to a news release from Parks Canada, Lower Fort Garry, The Forks and St. Andrew’s Rectory will begin to offer limited visitor access and basic services beginning on June 1, the day Phase… Read More »