Manitoba to welcome influx of Afghan refugees
Manitoba is getting ready to welcome an influx of Afghan refugees.

Manitoba is getting ready to welcome an influx of Afghan refugees.
Manitoba's minimum wage is going up this fall. This increase will leave Manitoba with the second-lowest minimum wage in the country, according to the Retail Council of Canada – followed by Saskatchewan's expected increase to $13 per hour.
Manitobans could be receiving more rebate cheques from the provincial government to help deal with rising inflation costs.
A home in Steinbach built too close to a neighbour's is allowed to stay where it is after city council said the builder made an 'honest mistake.'
What happens when you mix Virgin Radio's Ace Burpee Show, Pop Cart and a plan to help Ukrainians who have come to Canada? The creation is the Borschtsicle.
Some versions of children's cold and fever medications are in short supply as a nationwide run on kids liquid Tylenol and Advil is being felt here in Manitoba.
The latest census data from Statistics Canada paints a changing picture of how people communicate in this province.
One water main break near Brandon’s water treatment plant Monday morning led to a nearly three-day boil water advisory that affected thousands of Brandon residents.
Southern Manitoba municipalities are gearing up for fall elections, but in areas where the current mayor or reeve is not running, some communities could be short on candidates.
The latest mental health index was released by LifeWorks on Wednesday, analyzing the mental health of Canadians, with a focus of what has happened since the pandemic.
The Winnipeg Police Service is receiving new money from the provincial government to put a dent into firearm trafficking.
The Manitoba government is investing $3.1 million to create an environmental advisory committees for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project.
Katie Sierhuis describes the agonizing homestretch of a rowing race as feeling like her legs are on fire. And she cherishes every lung-busting moment. The 20-year-old from Winnipeg, who is competing in three rowing races at the Canada Summer Games this week, took up the sport after recovering from a rare form of cancer.
The Calgary Flames announced Thursday afternoon that the team has signed centre Nazem Kadri to a seven-year deal worth $7 million. Meanwhile, centre Sean Monahan is headed to the Montreal Canadiens.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension, pay a US$5 million fine and undergo professional evaluation and treatment as part of a settlement with the NFL following accusations of sexual misconduct by two dozen women.
A study suggesting most who contract the Omicron variant don’t know they’re sick leads MedicalWatch for Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Lifestyle expert Afiya Francisco shares how to transition from summer mode to back-to-school and work mode.
A brand new BMX bike park has been built in Oshawa, after a previous 'fan made' park was closed and demolished. Siobhan Morris reports.
The owner of a historic church in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood is evicting a group with ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation planning to purchase the property this fall, in an apparent dispute over unpaid rent for the facility.
There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.
Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
As rent prices rise, CTVNews.ca heard from a number of Canadians struggling to afford their homes. The surge in rent prices over the last few months has forced many to cut back on spending, with some having to relocate or move in with their parents.
One of the wolves that were released during an apparent break-in at the Greater Vancouver Zoo this week has been found dead, and another remains on the loose.
A month after an Ontario intensive care unit temporarily closed due to a “significant staff shortage,” the hospital has no timeline for when the ICU will re-open its doors.
A new study has found that three drugs, including the antiparasitic ivermectin, had no significant effects in treating low oxygen levels or preventing ER visits, hospitalization or death due to COVID-19.
Pharmacists and health care professionals are asking the public to only buy what they need and to be up to date on all their essential immunization shots to help with Tylenol, Advil shortages.
The next phase of Ontario's 'Plan to Stay Open' involves transferring of seniors from hospital to alternative long-term care homes, the hiring of thousands of health-care workers and a pledge to reduce surgical backlog.
The Ontario gov’t has released its ‘Plan to Stay Open,’ in order to stabilize the health-care system.