Uber, taxi industry take fight over ride-sharing bill to committee

A representative from the ride-sharing app Uber told the Manitoba legislature on Monday they should pass a bill that could allow the company to operate in communities across the province.

Job losses in northern Manitoba could reach 1,500 in next 3 years: Briefing note

As many as 1,500 jobs in northern Manitoba could be lost over the next two or three years, according to an internal document sent to Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen in May.

Where is Dauphin's MRI machine? NDP MLA asks government in question period

Months after a project to bring an MRI to Dauphin, Man., got put on hold, an NDP MLA wants to know where the machine is now.

Lost hiker survives night in woods amid snow, rain near Pisew Falls

On Saturday, a 19-year-old woman was hiking towards Kwasitchewan Falls when she got lost in the area of Pisew Falls.

Former CTV broadcaster Steve Vogelsang accused of robbing 2 Alberta banks

Former Winnipeg broadcast personality and Red River College journalism instructor Steve Vogelsang has been charged with two counts of robbery involving two separate banks in Alberta.

'No shortcuts': Dougald Lamont, new Liberal leader, won't ask Independents to join party or take over seat

Dougald Lamont sat through his first question period as leader of the Manitoba Liberals on Monday in the upstairs gallery meant for the public, not politicians, because he doesn't actually have a seat in the provincial legislature.

10-year-old found safe after going missing from school Monday morning

Winnipeg police have found a 10-year-old boy who went missing after his mother dropped him off at school Monday morning.

Winnipeg's Bear Clan gets new van

by Marianne Klowak

Bear Clan's James Favel has been picking up food donations and carrying out searches for lost and vulnerable people with a worn out, beat up truck. Now, thanks to a local Manitoba company, the Clan has a new 12-seat van.

New Caring for owls, bobcats and coyotes all in a day's work

by Sabrina Carnevale

When an injured bobcat arrived at Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation three years ago, Tiffany Lui didn't know what to expect. Wildlife Haven has been rehabilitating animals and educating the public since 1984. Lui started at Wildlife Haven over four years ago and is the centre's only full-time employee.

CBC Manitoba Future 40 — Nomination period closes Monday night!

CBC Manitoba is celebrating the province's new generation of leaders, builders and change-makers under the age of 40. We know you're out there and we can't wait to share your story!

New chemical cocktails found in Hudson Bay polar bears

New tests have found a wide range of previously undiscovered contaminants in polar bears around Hudson Bay.

Hector the police dog sniffs out suspect

A 27-year-old Winnipeg man may have thought he had gotten away after outmanoeuvring police during a car chase, but his escape was cut short by Hector, the Winnipeg police service dog.

Fatal shooting victim identified as John Tuil Jok

Winnipeg police have identified 29-year-old John Tuil Jok as the victim of a West End homicide over the weekend.

Woman punched and threatened in broad daylight after chasing muggers

Three men are wanted by police after a brazen morning mugging on Sargent Avenue at 10 a.m. Sunday in Winnipeg’s West End.

2 dead after minivan crash near Grandview, Man.

Two men are dead after the minivan they were in went off the highway and into trees on Sunday evening near Grandview, Man.

Brian Bowman, who sought change at city hall, finds plenty of it under his nose with staff turnover

by Bartley Kives

When he ran for mayor, Brian Bowman campaigned on a promise of change at city hall. Three years later, his own office has undergone more upheaval than any other city department.

Thomas Hanaway charged with personating police for 9th time

Thomas Hanaway has been charged yet again with personating a peace officer — just a month after his last arrest.

Argument escalates into stabbing that leaves man critically injured

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing that critically injured another man in Winnipeg's North End.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

#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 elected Manitoba Liberal leader in 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.