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• Manitoba health minister apologizes for breaking public health orders

  Manitoba's health minister has apologized after appearing in a photo breaking the indoor mask mandate at an event over the weekend.

  

• Train riders held up phones as woman was raped, Philadelphia police say

  A man charged with raping a woman on a commuter train just outside of Philadelphia harassed her for more than 40 minutes while multiple people held up their phones to seemingly record the assault without intervening, authorities said.

  

• Visitor restrictions delayed wife's access to Winnipeg ER to support dying husband, family says

  A Winnipeg family is calling on the province to re-evaluate COVID-19 visitor restrictions in emergency departments, which they say prevented an essential care partner from helping and comforting a loved one dying of cancer.

  

• The Winnipeggers using Halloween displays to give back to the community

  With Halloween around the corner, Winnipeggers are putting up their spooky decorations, but some displays aren't just for a scare, but also for a good cause.

  

• Ontario police seize more than $22 million worth of illegal cannabis

  Provincial police say they have seized more than $22 million worth of illegal cannabis from properties in St. Catharines and Vineland, Ont.

• Manitoba man notices old Lotto Max ticket in his wallet, wins $20 million

  A Manitoba man is $20 million richer after claiming a Lotto Max ticket for the draw on Aug. 24, 2021.

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  UPDATED | Haiti gang wants US$17 million ransom for kidnapped American, Canadian missionaries

  The gang that kidnapped a group of 17 American and Canadian missionaries in Haiti has asked for US$1 million each for their release, a top Haitian official told CNN Tuesday. The 16 American citizens and one Canadian were kidnapped by the powerful '400 Mawozo' gang on Saturday.

• 'Serious assault' prompts road closure in Winnipeg's North End: police

  A “serious assault” in Winnipeg’s North End has forced road closures in the area, according to Winnipeg police.

• New video series to answer questions from multicultural Manitobans about COVID-19 vaccine

  U Multicultural said it has developed Doc Talk, a series of interviews with doctors of diverse backgrounds to provide statistics, scientific data and facts to educate about the COVID-19 immunization process.

• Union for U of M faculty votes to authorize a strike

  Members of the union representing more than 1,200 staff at the University of Manitoba have voted to authorize a strike. However, it does not mean a strike will be called.

• 'My heart broke': Metro Vancouver woman whose dog arrived dead after flight wants answers, action from airline

  A Metro Vancouver woman is looking for answers following the untimely death of her dog aboard a flight last summer.

• NHL suspends Evander Kane 21 games for COVID violations

  The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card.

• Manitoba’s vaccine mandates likely to stay in place until next year: Roussin

  The province is reminding people to keep their proof of COVID-19 vaccination cards handy, as vaccine mandates will be sticking around in Manitoba until next year.

• Manitoba First Nation water treatment plant shot, police looking for help

  The Manitoba First Nations Police Service is asking for the public’s help after a community water treatment plant appears to have been shot multiple times.

• Mandatory vaccination for public servants officially in place

  A new vaccine mandate by the province is officially in effect. All front line workers who are in direct contact with vulnerable people, such as teachers or health-care workers, are required to be fully vaccinated or do regular testing.

• 'We have made the impossible possible': Calgary, Edmonton celebrate mayoral firsts

  Alberta's two major cities are set to make history in their mayoral races after Monday's municipal elections across the province.