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• ‘We actively listen, and that's all we do.’: U of M student initiative combats isolation of pandemic

  A new mental health initiative by four University of Manitoba (U of M) students is helping Winnipeggers combat the isolating psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  

• Hundreds forced out of their homes as Okanagan wildfire rages on in B.C.

  An evacuation order remains in effect in Olalla, a community just north of Keremeos, B.C., as a wildfire classified as 'out of control' continues to grow, impacting nearby residents.

  

• 'A slap in the face': Misgendering and concerns regarding pronoun usage

  Karlii Beaulieu is not standing for being misgendered following a recent interaction with her bank.

  

• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs removes Arlen Dumas as grand chief over sexual harassment

  An Indigenous leader in Manitoba was removed from his job Friday after being accused of sexual harassment.

  

• Winnipeg fire crews fight two fires overnight

  Winnipeg fire crews were busy in the early morning hours Saturday, responding to two blazes in as many hours.

• New Lea Thompson TV show brings film jobs to Manitoba

  A new television show starring Back to the Future's Lea Thompson shooting in Manitoba this month is fueling careers, as the local film industry booms post-pandemic.

• Canadians opposed, angry over Hockey Canada’s use of player registration fees in settlements, survey finds

  A new survey by Nanos Research is shedding light on the impact Hockey Canada’s handling of sexual assault allegations is having on the organization and the sport.

• Winnipeg author's book featured on Fergie's YouTube channel

  A Winnipeg author is celebrating after her children's book was featured on the Duchess of York's YouTube channel.

• Canada is banning the importation of handguns, effective Aug. 19

  The Canadian government is moving to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced Friday that the federal government has decided to push ahead with an importation ban without the approval of Parliament, moving to make the policy change through regulatory restrictions.

• The new strategy Manitoba RCMP will use to combat crime in rural communities

  Manitoba RCMP has created a new team to deal with violent crimes in rural communities.

• 'Am I protected?': The best way to test for COVID antibodies in Manitoba

  There is an over-the-counter test Manitobans could use if they are wondering if they have antibodies to the virus. However, one expert says it doesn't give us the whole COVID-19 picture in Manitoba.

• River Road, Gateway down to one lane during construction

  The City of Winnipeg is warning motorists of some upcoming road closures in St. Vital and River East.

• Two arrested after stolen truck gets stuck in mud on rural property

  Two people have been arrested after a stolen truck was found stuck in the mud on a rural Manitoba property.

• Man commits 'indecent act' during Winnipeg break and enter: police

  Winnipeg police are searching for a man following an incident where investigators said he broke into a home and committed an "indecent act."

• Government funding to improve patient monitoring system at Children's Hospital

  New government funding for the HSC Children’s Hospital will help to upgrade the facility’s monitoring system.

• Missing Saskatoon mom, son found safe in U.S.

  A missing Saskatoon woman and her seven-year-old son have been found safe, according to police.

• Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expanded in Manitoba

  The Manitoba government is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine.

• RCMP searching for B.C. man last heard from in Brandon

  A British Columbia man driving to northern Ontario has been reported missing, with his last known whereabouts in Manitoba. Keith Zajac, 55, was last heard from on July 31 after he had checked in to the Super 8 motel in Brandon.