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• Calls to twin Trans-Canada Highway between Manitoba and Ontario grow

  A man who lost two family members in a 2019 crash near the Manitoba-Ontario border is calling for Manitoba to twin the highway between the two provinces in an attempt to prevent a similar tragedy.

  

• 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.

  

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Winnipeg police getting more money to deal with firearm trafficking

  The Winnipeg Police Service is receiving new money from the provincial government to put a dent into firearm trafficking.

• Canadians favour metric system despite often using imperial measurements: poll

  While many Canadians don’t support moving away from the metric system of measurement, many continue to use imperial measurements in their daily lives, according to a recent online poll.

• 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.