New Winnipeg city council takes office, sets agenda at inaugural meeting
Mayor Scott Gillingham and the 15 freshly elected representatives on Winnipeg city council took the Declaration of Office Tuesday.
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‘Mining-induced event’ suspected cause of Saskatchewan tremor: Earthquakes Canada
Esterhazy, Sask., was awoken by seismic activity Tuesday morning after a suspected mining-induced event triggered a tremor, Earthquakes Canada said.
Former junior league hockey executive accused of child sexual exploitation
Tyler King was charged in relation to his time as an executive on junior hockey team. The Alberta RCMP believes additional victims may live in B.C., Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan considers hospitality-specific human trafficking legislation
Saskatchewan's government is considering new, hospitality sector-specific legislation to combat human trafficking at hotels, motels and short-term rentals.
Polar bear arrival in Manitoba town prompts safety concerns, conservation opportunity
Hundreds of polar bears are expected to arrive in Churchill, Man. as they partake in their fall trek towards the Hudson Bay.
RCMP urges Manitobans to drive safely following increase in fatal collisions
The number of fatal collisions in Manitoba is rising, according to the RCMP, who said it is increasing traffic enforcement as a result.
2 adults, 1 teen charged with second-degree murder in Regina
Three people were charged in connection to the killing of Rebecca Autumn (Wilson) Mathieson, 37, who was taken to hospital with severe injuries in August and later died.
Meet the new faces elected to Winnipeg city council
After Wednesday's election, nine new representatives are expected at Winnipeg City Hall.
Man facing charges related to 3 alleged arsons in Saskatoon: police
Saskatoon police said that investigators have connected a 33-year-old man with three alleged arsons that occurred in the city in recent months.
High-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg after federal release: police
Females in Winnipeg are being cautioned following the release of Douglas Wayne Bowman,62, who is expected to live in the city following his release from federal custody.
Russ Wyatt voted out of Winnipeg city council, Lora Meseman to represent Transcona
Sexual assault charges loomed over Russ Wyatt’s unsuccessful re-election bid to represent Transcona, while Lora Meseman won a narrow victory.
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Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Winnipeg voters to determine their next mayor, city councillor and school board trustee.
Transcona incumbent Russ Wyatt facing 4 challengers in Winnipeg election
Russ Wyatt, the incumbent councillor seeking re-election for Winnipeg's Transcona ward, is facing four other candidates in Wednesday's election.
Man accused in fatal Saskatchewan highway shooting to stand trial
Chris Fahlman, the man accused in the fatal highway shooting of 44-year-old Tanya Myers, will stand trial, a Saskatchewan court decided after his preliminary hearing Friday.
Winnipeg police suspend Crime Stoppers tips following data breach
Winnipeg police have suspended their use of Crime Stoppers. Instead, it said it will try to accommodate anonymous information submitted via its tip line when possible.
Saskatoon police seek person seen ‘prowling’ before suspicious house fire
Police are asking the public for help identifying a person of interest in connection with an alleged arson that occurred at a home in Saskatoon.
Wolf attack in northern Saskatchewan injures contractor
A person suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a wolf in northern Saskatchewan earlier this week, the province's community safety ministry has confirmed.
Jets trade star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey Devils, team confirms
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils, the team confirmed Friday.
NDP rejects claim from Scott Moe that it used AI to create health-care plan
In a social media post Wednesday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe accused the Opposition of using AI to write its health care plan. NDP leader Carla Beck disputed his claims.
Man charged with murder in death of 20-year-old in Regina
A 25-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder in relation to the killing of Deandre Lagimodiere, 20, the Regina Police Service said.
Fire crews respond to massive blaze at scrap metal yard in Kingston
A cloud of dark smoke billowed over Kingston after a structure fire broke out at KIMCO Steel Thursday morning, prompting a large emergency response.
Royal Regina Rifles colours return to Legislative Building after decades
The antecedent regimental colours of the Royal Regina Rifles have returned to Saskatchewan's Legislative Building after almost 50 years.
Winnipeg mayoral candidates to face off in 680 CJOB debate
Richard Cloutier will host three of Winnipeg's mayoral candidates, incumbent Mayor Scott Gillingham, Kevin Klein and Mike Vogiatzakis, for a debate on 680 CJOB Wednesday morning.
Championship trophy forgotten by Saskatoon Hilltops to be handed to Regina Thunder
The Regina Thunder's president is in possession of the Prairie Football Conference championship trophy after the Saskatoon Hilltops forgot to bring it to Sunday's game.
Police search for suspect after 23-year-old man killed in Winnipeg
Jayden Laporte, 23, was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds on Sunday night. He later died, prompting Winnipeg police's homicide unit to investigate.
Man arrested after slashing Winnipeg police cruiser tire: WPS
An 18-year-old man was arrested after allegedly acting verbally aggressive and slashing the tire of a Winnipeg police cruiser on Sunday, the service said.
Report finds more than $40M in excess claims, misconduct in Winnipeg police HQ construction
The final report on a public inquiry to the construction of the downtown headquarters of the Winnipeg Police Service has been released.
Multiple pedestrian collisions have Winnipeg police urging caution
Following numerous recent pedestrian-related collisions, Winnipeg police are urging people on the roads and the sidewalks to exercise extra caution.
Manitoba declares measles outbreak over after weeks without cases
After declaring that there was an outbreak of measles in Manitoba in February of 2025, the government has said the outbreak is over.
16-year-old accused by Winnipeg police of murdering 15-year-old boy
Winnipeg police said a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy on Oct. 10.
Winnipeg police seek 2 people of interest in relation to suspected arson
Police in Winnipeg are looking for two people considered persons of interest in connection with a house fire in North Point Douglas.
Saskatoon cancer lodge to offer temporary ‘home’ for patients and families
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are spending around $7 million each to build a new cancer lodge in Saskatoon. It is expected to be ready to house patients in 2028.
Teenage passenger arrested after taxi driver stabbed in Winnipeg: police
A 16-year-old was arrested after riding in a taxi when an altercation started, prompting the teen to allegedly stab the driver, according to police.
The poll-ar bear results are in, Winnipeg zoo reveals cub’s new name
After a record-setting number of votes, the Assiniboine Park Zoo said it has determined its new polar bear cub's name. His name is an homage to where he was found, Churchill, Man.
RCMP won’t reveal toxicology results in crash that killed 2, including Roughrider Captain
The Saskatchewan RCMP has concluded its collision reconstruction investigation into a crash outside of Regina that killed a 22-year-old man and a Roughriders linebacker.
Canada’s largest helium purification hub opens in southwestern Saskatchewan
Helium production is expected to boom after a facility began operating near in Saskatchewan Thursday. It is anticipated to increase the province's helium production by 40 per cent.
New charges laid against Saskatoon school staffer accused of sexual assault
Hessam Aldin Sahrapour now faces six assault charges and six counts of sexual assault after an additional student came forward, alleging that they were sexually assaulted.
Findings of Winnipeg police HQ inquiry a ‘total catastrophe’: Kinew
Premier Wab Kinew says a report being released next week contains evidence of misconduct and misappropriated funds in the downtown Winnipeg police headquarters renovation project.
Man convicted of sexual assault of teenager expected to live in Winnipeg: WPS
Winnipeg police are cautioning teenage girls of Cody Lance George Klyne, 38, who is expected to live in the city following his release from the Stony Mountain Institution.
St.Amant receives $5M provincial funding boost for autism programming
St.Amant, a non-profit providing programming for people with developmental disabilities, will receive $5 million from the Manitoba government.
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