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• How the last two years have impacted the mental health of Canadian children

  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.

  

• Search for B.C. man in Manitoba continues

  The search for Keith Zajac, a 55-year-old resident of Squamish B.C., is entering its third week.

  

• RCMP warn of fines for driving offences on Lockport Bridge

  Manitoba RCMP officers are warning drivers that they could face a $672 fine for speeding or running a red light on the Lockport Bridge as construction continues.

  

• Increased loneliness, isolation a side effect of inflation for Canadian seniors

  Canadian seniors are being forced to make tough choices, cutting out frills and nice-to-haves in the face of near 40-year-high inflation rates. But older adults also face a unique, less-talked-about challenge — the increased social isolation that experts say often occurs as a result of high inflation.

  

• Manitoba creating advisory committees for outlet channels project

  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.

• Intelligence memo flagged possible 'violent revenge' after Ottawa protest shutdown

  Newly disclosed documents show federal intelligence officials warned decision-makers that the police dispersal of 'Freedom Convoy' protesters in Ottawa last winter could prompt an 'opportunistic attack' against a politician or symbol of government.

• Why is ArriveCan still mandatory, and what is Ottawa's plan for the app?

  The glitch-prone app touted as an efficient border tool early in the pandemic has become a punching bag for critics who question its utility -- but ArriveCan may be here to stay.

• How much rain fell in Manitoba on Monday?

  Southern Manitoba was hit with severe thunderstorms on Monday that produced strong winds and heavy rain.

• Parents hunt for deals as inflation expected to impact school supply prices

  A recent survey from the Retail Council of Canada says many parents expect to pay more for school supplies this year.

• Lightning strikes Winnipeg home, causes fire: WFPS

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) said a lightning strike caused a fire at a home in the city’s southeast Monday night.

• Proportion of French speakers declines nearly everywhere in Canada, including Quebec

  The proportion of Canadians who predominantly speak French at home declined in all provinces and territories except Yukon between 2016 and 2021, according to the latest census release.

• Missing teen last seen leaving Portage la Prairie home: RCMP

  Mounties said Luisa Alvarenga was last seen around 3 a.m. on Aug. 13, leaving her home on 6th Street NE in Portage la Prairie.

• Ontario man gets massive surprise after winning lottery on first-ever ticket

  A 24-year-old Ontario man who bought a lottery ticket for the first time says he has been left in complete shock after winning a massive prize.

• Suspicious fire under investigation in Pine Creek First Nation

  RCMP say a fire in Pine Creek First Nation that destroyed a wellness centre on Monday is considered suspicious.

• Boil water advisory continues in Brandon following water main break

  A boil water advisory remains in effect Tuesday for much of the City of Brandon.

• Next round of funding announced for North End Sewage plant

  More government money is getting invested into the North End Sewage Treatment Plant.

• Baby rocker, swing recalled over strangulation hazard

  Two infant products, manufactured by baby gear company 4moms, are being recalled due to strangulation hazards, according to a consumer product notice issued by Health Canada.

• Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet accused of sexual assault in class-action lawsuit

  Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet, once considered a front-runner to become pope, has been accused of sexual assault and is among a list of clergy members and diocesan staff named in a class-action lawsuit against the archdiocese of Quebec. A woman identified as 'F.' in court documents tabled on Tuesday accused Ouellet of several incidents of unwanted touching.