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'Serious' incident on Main Street sends one person to hospital: police

A section of Winnipeg’s Main Street is closed on Tuesday morning due to a “serious” incident that left one person in critical condition, according to police.

Longstanding Osborne Village buildings to be demolished on Tuesday

A pair of longstanding buildings in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village are set to be demolished beginning on Tuesday.

Two buildings in Osborne Village are set to be demolished beginning on Tuesday. (Source: Glenn Pismenny/CTV News)

Winnipeg police investigating shooting outside Corydon nightclub

Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service are investigating a weekend shooting that took place outside a nightclub in the city.

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INTERACTIVE MAP: Mosquitoes in Winnipeg

There are 39 different species of mosquito in Winnipeg alone, according to the city, making it no small task to keep the pests under control.

A mosquito is seen in this undated file photo.

Victim of stabbing at The Forks had just moved to Winnipeg from Ukraine

A Ukrainian refugee living in Winnipeg for two weeks was the victim of a Canada Day stabbing at The Forks.

The stabbing took place on July 1, 2022 in the area of The Forks.

'Most prevalent threat': Tips for staying safe in thunderstorms

With summer here, many Manitobans will be spending time outside taking part in activities such as swimming, gardening and camping. However, with more time spent outside comes weather-related risks, with one of the biggest dangers being lightning.

A file image of lightning. (Adobe Stock/CNN)

West Kildonan Library nominated for historical status

The West Kildonan Library has officially been nominated for historical status.

Ukrainian refugee family ready to start new life in Manitoba

A Ukrainian refugee is excited to begin a new life in Manitoba after escaping the war in Ukraine with her family and reuniting with her sister in Winnipeg Sunday.

‘We’re totally overlooked’: Northwestern Ontario fishing resorts hit hard by flooding

Vacation resort owners near Minaki, Ont., are drowning, both literally and financially, after flooding has left them operating below capacity or unable to open at all.

'We're stuck': Winnipeg family's renovation stalled by permit issues

A St. Norbert family hoped their basement renovations would be wrapping up by midsummer, but a series of permit-related issues have stalled the project.

Canadian rock star Randy Bachman reunited with beloved stolen guitar

Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman's long search came to an end Friday when he was reunited in Tokyo with a cherished guitar 45 years after it was stolen from a Toronto hotel.

'Tremendously historic day': Firefighter says Manitoba led the world to acknowledge cancer risk

After working for more than two decades, Manitoba firefighters say the world's governing body on cancer research and prevention is finally acknowledging firefighters' cancer risk.

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Argonauts miss late convert, lose 23-22 to unbeaten Blue Bombers

A missed convert by Boris Bede with 25 seconds left in regulation time after the Toronto Argonauts rallied to within a point was the difference Monday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers escaped BMO Field with a 23-22 victory and their unbeaten streak intact.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Drew Wolitarsky celebrates his touchdown with teammates Geoff Gray, right, and Brendan O'Leary-Orange during the first half of CFL football action against the Toronto Argonauts, in Toronto, Monday, July 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch

'I would have done the same thing:' Bowness OK with being Jets' second choice

Rick Bowness doesn't mind being the second choice. The new Winnipeg Jets head coach took part in his first press conference Monday, a little more than a week after first target Barry Trotz declined the team's offer because the veteran wanted to spend more time with his family.

Winnipeg Jets new head coach Rick Bowness speaks at a press conference with General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff in Winnipeg, Monday, July 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Zelenskyy praises IOC for supporting bans on Russian sport

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the IOC for supporting a ban on Russian teams and athletes competing in most Olympics sports, ahead of a court hearing Tuesday to challenge the ruling in international soccer.

Olga Fatkulina and Vadim Shipachyov, of the Russian Olympic Committee, carry a flag into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

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New season of Amazing Race begins Tuesday

Host Jon Montgomery shares details on the new season of Amazing Race Canada that premieres on Tuesday night.

Climate Justice exhibit at CMHR explained

Curator Jodi Giesbrecht explains what climate justice is, along with what people can expect from the new exhibit at CMHR.

Tots to Teens: Avoid summer learning losses

Chelsea Arns talks about TutorBright’s ‘Summer Brain Gains,’ helping students avoid summer learning loss through interactive camps.

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Study: Vitamins may not improve health

New research into the health benefits of vitamins leads MedicalWatch for Monday, July 4, 2022.

New guidance on COVID booster shots

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WHO raises concerns of monkeypox outbreak

The World Health Organization raises concerns about where the monkeypox outbreak is heading, in MedicalWatch for Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

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Bank of Canada's rapid rate hikes likely to cause a recession, study finds

The Bank of Canada's strategy of rapidly increasing its key interest rate in an effort to tackle skyrocketing inflation will likely trigger a recession, a new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says.

People pass the Bank of Canada building on Wellington Street in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Independence Day parade shooting leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained

A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revellers of all ages fled in terror. At least six people were killed and at least 30 wounded.

Travelling soon? Here's how to have a stress-free airport experience

As Canadian airports continue to experience long lines, cancelled flights and even lost luggage, travel expert Natalie Preddie says there still are ways to ensure a less stressful airport experience.

Daughter of Toronto Blue Jays coach killed in 'terrible accident' while tubing in U.S.

The 17-year-old daughter of the Toronto Blue Jays' first base coach died in a 'terrible accident' while tubing in the U.S. this weekend.

Ukraine: Sloviansk warned to evacuate ahead of Russian attack

A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, the mayor of a city in the path of Moscow's offensive warned residents Tuesday to evacuate ahead of an expected assault.

Climate protesters glue themselves to 200-year-old painting

Two climate change protesters were arrested after they glued themselves to the frame of a famous John Constable painting hanging in Britain's National Gallery, the central London museum and police said.

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich set to have bail hearing

Tamara Lich, an organizer of the 'Freedom Convoy,' is set to appear in an Ottawa court today for a bail hearing after being arrested last week for allegedly breaching one of her bail conditions.

'They couldn't breathe': Survivor shares details inside migrant trailer

Simple advice from a friend to stay near the door may have saved Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás from the deadly fate that befell 53 other migrants when they were abandoned trapped in a sweltering semi-trailer last week on the edge of San Antonio. The 20-year-old from Guatemala's capital said it was already hot on June 27 when she stepped out of the warehouse on the Texas side of the Mexico border where she had been waiting and climbed into the back of the trailer.

NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals -- and possible political trouble in Turkey.