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Advance polls open Monday for municipal election

Voters in Winnipeg can have their say early in this month's municipal election starting Monday.

Advance voting stations are open at locations including Winnipeg City Hall.

Residential School Totem Pole raised in Assiniboine Park

Visitors to Assiniboine Park can now learn more about the history of Canada's residential schools at a newly-erected totem pole gifted to the Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO).

The SCO held a protocol ceremony for raising the totem pole Sunday morning. (Source: Dan Vadeboncoeur, CTV News Winnipeg)

The gig is up: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney set to step down from top job

Don't cry for me, Alberta, I was leaving anyway. It's Premier Jason Kenney's swan song message as he prepares to depart the province's top job, forced out by the very United Conservative Party he willed into existence.

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'Price has gone up dramatically': rare currency on display at coin show

Winnipeg's currency enthusiasts are getting together this weekend to see if their coins have become more valuable after the Queen's death, and to hunt for new treasures to add to their collections.

The Royal Canadian Mint is launching Canada’s first-ever coloured dimes to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Bluenose. (Royal Canadian Mint)

What’s open and closed in Winnipeg on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Friday, Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While the day is not a statutory holiday in Manitoba, several services are closed or operating on reduced hours.

Orange Shirt Day, which honours the victims of residential schools, takes place every Sept. 30.

'I was shaking': Group says Winnipeg restaurant discriminated against them by asking for pre-payment

A group of young adults is raising concerns over an incident at a Winnipeg restaurant they feel was ageist.

Montana's on Regent Avenue on Sept. 26, 2022. (Source: Scott Andersson/CTV News)

'We weren't heard:' Northern Manitoba mom claims health-care negligence after daughter’s near-death experience

A mother from Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba is sharing her and her family’s experience at the isolated community’s nursing station, claiming their concerns about their daughter’s breathing were not listened to until the situation became critical.

First recipients of new Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal awarded

Several Manitobans are being honoured as the first recipients of the new Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals.

'You don't know until you try': Winnipeg artist still painting at age 90

A Winnipeg painter is still sharing her passion with others after decades in the field.

'A humanitarian and health crisis': St. Boniface Street Links among Manitoba projects receiving $2.5 million in federal funding

Manitoba harm reduction projects will be receiving $2.5 million in funding from the federal government.

Poll finds Glen Murray still ahead in mayoral race

New polling from Probe Research finds Glen Murray is still the candidate to beat in Winnipeg’s upcoming mayoral election.

Former politician Bill Blaikie dies after battle with kidney cancer

The family of retired politician Bill Blaikie has confirmed he has died after a battle with cancer.

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Jets honour Hawerchuk's greatness, memory with special statue

Crystal Hawerchuk told a crowd of hundreds of people how much her late husband, Dale, loved the city and the province before the official unveiling of the statue of the greatest Winnipeg Jet of all time just outside of the Canada Life Centre on Saturday afternoon.

The statue was sculpted by Erik Blome, who also sculpted statues of Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan. (Source: Gary Robson, CTV News Winnipeg)

Oilers outlast Jets 3-2 in pre-season shootout

Edmonton Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner simply stoned the Jets in their own barn.

Cole Perfetti scored a pair of goals for the Jets. (Source: TSN)

Lancers beat Trojans as week three of Winnipeg high school football ends.

There were three games in Winnipeg high school football Saturday.

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Link between COVID-19 and brain disorders

A study linking COVID-19 with an increased risk of brain disorders leads MedicalWatch for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

Push for bivalent COVID-19 vaccine uptake

The efforts to get Manitobans to receive the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine leads MedicalWatch for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Lack of sleep harms immune system: study

A study showing a lack of sleep harms your immune system leads MedicalWatch for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

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Living Well: Cooking with fresh, local produce

Registered dietitian Janine LaForte talks about cooking with fresh, local produce and shows how to whip up an apple crumble recipe.

Pitstop: The new Dale Hawerchuk statue

Find out about the new Dale Hawerchuk statue that was unveiled on Saturday at True North Square’s plaza.

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The big day is here: Quebecers head to the polls

Quebecers are casting their votes Monday after a five-week election campaign.

A voter casts her ballot on October 1, 2018 in L'Assomption, Que. Some political parties have raised concerns the province could be headed toward a low voter turnout in the provincial election on Oct. 3 as the incumbent Coalition Avenir Québec has maintained a commanding lead in the polls throughout the campaign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Indonesian police probe tear gas firing at soccer match

Indonesian police said they were investigating over a dozen officers responsible for firing tear gas that set off a crush that killed 125 people at a soccer match, as families and friends grieved Monday for the victims that included 17 children.

Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA

Swedish scientist Svante Paabo won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for his discoveries on human evolution that provided key insights into our immune system and what makes us unique compared with our extinct cousins, the award's panel said.

Hurricane Orlene roars toward Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Orlene is poised to strike Mexico Monday, bringing heavy rain and the potential for severe flooding to popular resort areas along the west coast.

Quebec votes: Party leaders make last appeals in final hours of campaign

Quebec's major party leaders made their final appeals to voters Sunday as residents across the province prepared to cast their ballots on Oct. 3. Polls are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time Monday. During that time, Quebecers will endorse or condemn their leaders' conduct during major language law overhauls, existential questions on provincial identity, and of course, the pandemic.