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• Broadway building evacuated due to fire

  Residents in a large Broadway apartment complex had their evenings interrupted after a fire lead to the evacuation of the five-story building Saturday.

  

• Tourism industry booms as Manitobans begin travelling again

  Manitoba's tourism industry is booming as the pandemic ends and people start to travel more, but we're also seeing more Manitobans leaving our province on vacation as the "return to normal" continues.

  

• Busy Sunday morning for Winnipeg fire crews

  Winnipeg fire crews had another busy few hours Sunday morning, responding to two fires within a few blocks of each other in the city's North End.

  

• Help on the way for central Newfoundland fire Premier says is largest since 1961

  The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.

  

• ‘We actively listen, and that's all we do.’: U of M student initiative combats isolation of pandemic

  A new mental health initiative by four University of Manitoba (U of M) students is helping Winnipeggers combat the isolating psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• City to begin fogging for mosquitos Sunday evening

• 'A slap in the face': Misgendering and concerns regarding pronoun usage

  Karlii Beaulieu is not standing for being misgendered following a recent interaction with her bank.

• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs removes Arlen Dumas as grand chief over sexual harassment

  An Indigenous leader in Manitoba was removed from his job Friday after being accused of sexual harassment.

• Winnipeg fire crews fight two fires overnight

  Winnipeg fire crews were busy in the early morning hours Saturday, responding to two blazes in as many hours.

• New Lea Thompson TV show brings film jobs to Manitoba

  A new television show starring Back to the Future's Lea Thompson shooting in Manitoba this month is fueling careers, as the local film industry booms post-pandemic.

• Canadians opposed, angry over Hockey Canada’s use of player registration fees in settlements, survey finds

  A new survey by Nanos Research is shedding light on the impact Hockey Canada’s handling of sexual assault allegations is having on the organization and the sport.

• Winnipeg author's book featured on Fergie's YouTube channel

  A Winnipeg author is celebrating after her children's book was featured on the Duchess of York's YouTube channel.

• Canada is banning the importation of handguns, effective Aug. 19

  The Canadian government is moving to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced Friday that the federal government has decided to push ahead with an importation ban without the approval of Parliament, moving to make the policy change through regulatory restrictions.

• The new strategy Manitoba RCMP will use to combat crime in rural communities

  Manitoba RCMP has created a new team to deal with violent crimes in rural communities.

• 'Am I protected?': The best way to test for COVID antibodies in Manitoba

  There is an over-the-counter test Manitobans could use if they are wondering if they have antibodies to the virus. However, one expert says it doesn't give us the whole COVID-19 picture in Manitoba.

• River Road, Gateway down to one lane during construction

  The City of Winnipeg is warning motorists of some upcoming road closures in St. Vital and River East.

• Two arrested after stolen truck gets stuck in mud on rural property

  Two people have been arrested after a stolen truck was found stuck in the mud on a rural Manitoba property.

• Man commits 'indecent act' during Winnipeg break and enter: police

  Winnipeg police are searching for a man following an incident where investigators said he broke into a home and committed an "indecent act."