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• Health Canada recalling batch of birth control pills over packing issues

  Health Canada is advising the public about a recall involving birth control pills.

  

• Canada hits important target with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated

  Canada has hit a major milestone with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated, a target government officials have said was needed before the country could proceed with the easing of COVID-19 health restrictions.

  

• Urgent reforms needed to military justice system to protect misconduct victims: Fish

  A retired Supreme Court judge is calling for urgent reforms to Canada's military justice system to prevent victims of misconduct, sexual and otherwise, from continuing to suffer.

• Advocates calling on the city to enforce accessibility policies in construction zones

  Summer in Winnipeg is often paired with plenty of construction work, but some sites in the city are making it difficult for people with mobility challenges.

• New Selkirk mural honours residential school survivors

  A new mural that was unveiled Saturday in Selkirk was designed to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools as well as honour the survivors.

• U.S. lawmaker wants Biden to take 'unilateral action' on reopening border with Canada

  An American congressman says he has proposed to the White House to unilaterally reopen the border to Canadians as Ottawa announced another month extension of the restrictions that prohibit non-essential travel.

• Police have one man in custody following reports of person carrying edged weapon

  Winnipeg police have one person in custody after they received reports of someone carrying an edged weapon.

• 'Life-changing': Call for refugee sponsors as study suggests 4M Canadians open to it

  A new study suggests four million Canadians who haven't been involved in sponsoring a refugee or refugee family yet, say they could definitely or likely see themselves participating in the Blended Visa Office Referred Refugees program at some point over the next few years.

• 12-year-old boy dies following altercation between two groups Friday evening: police

  Winnipeg police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was stabbed Friday evening and later died from his injuries.

• Three new COVID-19 deaths, 151 new cases in Manitoba Saturday

  The province announced three new deaths linked to COVID-19 on Saturday, all of which tied to the B.1.1.7 variant, otherwise known as the Alpha variant.

• At least 18 killed in violence near U.S.-Mexico border

  Gunmen in vehicles opened fire in the Mexican city of Reynosa on the U.S. border, killing at least 14 people and causing widespread panic, authorities said. Security forces killed four suspects, including one who died near a border bridge.

• 'Improper use of candle' being blamed for Transcona house fire

  A Saturday afternoon house fire in Transcona is believed to be accidental.

• WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of sexism

  A global action plan on alcohol laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under fire after some interpreted that the WHO had proposed to ban people of childbearing age from drinking alcohol entirely.

• Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban; Trudeau stands firm

  Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.

• Part of Corydon Avenue to be shut down Sunday

  Drivers who take Corydon Avenue might need to find a different route as part of it will be shut down starting Sunday.

• Potential changes to 'Open Street' program along Wellington Crescent gaining traction

  Potential changes to limit cyclist and pedestrian access to Wellington Crescent are one step closer to being implemented after a city committee voted in favour of them.