Lamoureux says she's ready to help Lamont lead Manitoba Liberals

A day after losing her bid to become the next leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party, Cindy Lamoureux says she’s ready to move on from the campaign and help the man delegates chose as leader strengthen the party before the next provincial election.

Winnipeg pitches in to bring Art City back to inner city kids

by Erin Brohman

Businesses and artists from across Winnipeg are pitching in to help Art City return to the children they work with after funding delays forced the organization to cancel its inner city programs.

FEATURE Winnipeg: A city wide awake on crystal meth

As night settles over Winnipeg, more and more people are staying awake, some for days, riding the roller-coaster that is crystal meth.

Family of woman, 21, killed in Winnipeg shooting embark on 4-day honour walk

by Austin Grabish

The parents of a 21-year-old woman who was killed in a shooting in Winnipeg in March are walking for four days to honour their slain daughter.

Serious assault in Elmwood sends man to hospital

One man is in police custody and another is in hospital after a serious assault in Winnipeg's Elmwood neighbourhood on Sunday.

#CBCMBFuture40 Journalist-turned-addictions counsellor brings harm reduction approach to Prairies

Carli Rossal, 30, is helping to spread a harm reduction approach to addiction recovery in Winnipeg's Jewish community, and she's drawing on her own past struggles with substance abuse to do it.

​Winnipeg police seize cocaine, handgun in weekend raid in Waverley West

Three Winnipeg men are facing drug and weapons charges after police raided a building in the Waverley West neighbourhood Saturday.

Man, 70, dies after ATV rollover in field near Carman

A 70-year-old man died after the ATV he was driving rolled over in a farmer’s field east of Carman.

Video Manitoba dad finds long-lost twin sons in Edmonton

by Scott Stevenson

A Manitoba man took to social media to find the twin sons put up for adoption 21 years earlier. "'I'm going crazy about these boys, I can't find them,'" he told his partner. What happened over the next 48 hours left the couple in shock.

Police arrest teen after stabbing sends 17-year-old to hospital

Police charged a 14-year-old boy after a stabbing sent a 17-year-old boy to hospital in critical condition.

Dougald Lamont leads Manitoba Liberals after tight race

by Laura Glowacki

Dougald Lamont has won the second round of votes at the Manitoba Liberal leadership convention.

Fatal rollover near Vita kills 88-year-old woman

A woman died after a single-vehicle rollover on a gravel road west of Vita, Man.

'Be informed': Global advisor from UN Women talks about sexual violence in Winnipeg

As allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein re-ignite discussions about sexual violence, the global advisor of the United Nation’s Global Safe Cities Initiative says Winnipeg is taking the right steps to help curb sexual violence.

Profile Who is David Peachey? Meet the doctor-turned-consultant behind Manitoba's health-care overhaul

by Aidan Geary

In the seven months since doctor-turned-consultant Dr. David Peachey presented his report on health care to the Manitoba government, the sweeping changes he recommended have dominated headlines. But Peachey himself has avoided the spotlight.

'Middle guard': Manitoba Liberals choose party organizer for leader

In a race that pitted the old guard of the Manitoba Liberals in Jon Gerrard against the new with Cindy Lamoureux, party members chose what one provincial politico calls the "middle guard" in long-time party organizer Dougald Lamont at their leadership convention in Winnipeg Saturday.

Opinion Cut in number of flu shot clinics a bad way to keep Manitobans healthy

by Joanne Seiff

A reduction in flu shot clinics in Winnipeg this year offers a perfect example of how health-care cuts and changes affect average citizens' basic health-care needs, Joanne Seiff says.

Opinion Relaxing universality of service rule risks creating a system of two-tiered military service

by Tony Keene

If the Forces are going to make exceptions to the rule to allow wounded soldiers to continue to serve in desk jobs, then it will have to be carefully monitored in order to prevent the type of gaming which occurred prior to 2006.

West End Cultural Centre celebrates 30 years of music and community

For three decades the West End Cultural Centre has drawn music lovers to the corner of Sherbrook Street and Ellice Avenue.

Winnipeg's Somali community holds vigil for Mogadishu bombing victims

Winnipeg’s Somali community gathered Saturday to mourn friends and family killed in last weekend’s deadly bombing at a market in Mogadishu and to bring attention to the ongoing violence in the country.

Recap Ricky Ray reaches another milestone as Argos rally past Bombers

Cody Fajardo's one-yard TD run with 1:57 remaining rallied the Toronto Argonauts to a wild 29-28 home win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday night.

Bear Clan Patrol helping search for man missing nearly 3 weeks

The family of a 63-year-old man who has been missing for almost three weeks is out searching for him again with the help of the Bear Clan Patrol.

Police investigate homicide after fatal shooting in Winnipeg's West End

Winnipeg police say a male who was shot at a residence on Sherbrook Street near Notre Dame Avenue later died.

Winnipeg police officer dragged 75 metres after trying to make traffic-stop arrest

A police officer was dragged for nearly a block after trying to arrest a suspect during a traffic stop early Saturday morning.

Trudeau reluctant to reveal too much on Quebec's face-covering law: Aaron Wherry

by Aaron Wherry

Over the course of three days this week, the prime minister was poked and prodded for a position on Quebec's Bill 62. Here's a look at his options should he choose to oppose the law.

'It tears at the heart': Manitoba Icelandic museum honours Indigenous hero John Ramsay

by Elisha Dacey

A new exhibit honouring an Indigenous man credited with saving the lives of newcomer Icelanders in 1875 will be unveiled at the New Iceland Heritage Museum in Gimli, Man., Saturday.

Senate delay on sex assault training for judges bill 'makes my blood boil': Ambrose

by Catharine Tunney

In the wake of Harvey Weinstein’s meteoric downfall over sexual misconduct allegations and the rise of the #metoo campaign, former interim leader Rona Ambrose said it’s frustrating the Senate still hasn’t passed her bill mandating sexual assault training for judges.

Q&A; Learn to get out of the way when parenting, says Karl Subban, P.K.'s dad

Karl Subban says there's only one hockey dad that matters in Canada, and that's Walter Gretzky. But the father of 3 NHL players has a few parenting tips of his to share, too.

Opinion Green herrings: Winnipeg 'clean energy' conference focused on unrealistic solutions

by Michael Welch

Last week's Generation Energy conference provided little basis for optimism, says Michael Welch, with an unstated focus on the contradiction of reducing greenhouse gases while maintaining the current North American lifestyle and standard of living.

Uncertainty as Manitoba Liberals head into leadership convention

by Cameron MacLean

Party members must choose between Cindy Lamoureux, a young first-time MLA; Jon Gerrard, the experienced former leader; and Dougald Lamont, a communications professional and university teacher without a seat in the legislature.

Preview Winnipegger Heather McLean has shot at World Cup trials in Calgary

by Devin Heroux

Coaches and athletes alike are expecting big things from Canadians in long track speed skating this season as the team looks to recreate its past success at the Winter Olympics.

HQ2, eh? Amazon draws bids from Canadian cities to be online seller's other home

Amazon's announcement earlier this year that it is on the hunt for a second headquarters set off a flurry of interest from cities across the continent, eager to be the online giant's next home away from home. With the deadline to apply now passed, what Canadian cities followed through and threw their hats into the ring?

2 Winnipeg officers put on leave in connection with fatal hit and run involving constable

by Laura Glowacki

Two Winnipeg police officers assigned to help investigate a fellow officer's involvement in a fatal hit and run have been placed on paid administrative leave and could face charges.

'All we want is justice': Funeral held for victim of fatal hit and run involving off-duty cop

Cody Severight was laid to rest next to his mother at a cemetery in Waywayseecappo after friends and family gathered for his funeral held in the First Nation Friday.

Recap Wheeler's winner a milestone as Jets take back-and-forth affair with Wild

by Judy Owen

Captain Blake Wheeler scored the 200th goal of his NHL career with six minutes left in the third period to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

'There has to be a better way': Manitoba Court of Appeal slams family law system

by Dean Pritchard

A decision this week by the Manitoba Court of Appeal casts a harsh light on the family law system, at the same time the province is promising to overhaul it.

'I'm going to be a part of that': Elementary school students commit to take action on reconciliation

Students from Winnipeg's École Laura Secord School are in the midst of a months-long project that will help other children understand how they can make a difference when it comes to the Truth and Reconciliation's calls to action.

MMIWG inquiry leaves Manitoba families wanting more

by Jillian Taylor

After five days of hearings, the stories of at least 50 missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls were heard by the national inquiry in Winnipeg.

'My friends and family think I'm crazy that I still live here after being attacked by a bear'

Erin Greene was so heartened by the support that residents of Churchill, Man. showed her after she was attacked by a polar bear that she decided to stay.

Time to bulk-buy medical equipment, Manitoba tells summit of health ministers

It's time for provinces and territories to look at bulk-buying specialized medical equipment, Manitoba's health minister says.

PHOTOS | The humans of Churchill

Meet some of the people who call Churchill, Manitoba home — through good times and bad.

Wondering how to get involved in reconciliation? Start by asking yourself these 5 questions

Located in Winnipeg, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is the home to the permanent collection of statements, documents and other materials gathered on residential schools. The Centre also continues the work of making sure that reconciliation happens in Canada.

Warm weather records broken in Winnipeg, across Manitoba

by Shane Gibson

Beautiful hot and sunny fall weather saw high temperature records broken across southern Manitoba Friday including in Winnipeg.