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Winter weather causing school bus cancellations, highway closures in Manitoba

The winter weather conditions across Manitoba have caused some highway closures and school bus cancellations on Friday morning.

Anyone planning on driving in the south during the holidays should prepare for the storm, as road conditions might not be ideal. (File Photo)

Manitoba sending second round of cheques to help with inflation

The Manitoba government is issuing a second round of cheques to help people deal with inflation in a move that critics say has more to do with boosting the governing Progressive Conservatives' chances in the next election.

Premier Heather Stefanson unveiled the plan Thursday at a Winnipeg grocery store, coining it a carbon tax relief fund.

Canada’s second infant safe surrender site coming to rural Manitoba fire hall

A fire hall in a rural Manitoba community is set to become home to the country’s second safe surrender site for infants.

Called Hope’s Cradle, the safe surrender site is a temperature-controlled bassinet where a parent or caregiver can surrender an infant. (Source: Taché Fire/Facebook)

Rescued dog receiving light therapy treatment as part of his care

A small dog - likely a Pekingese cross - is on the mend at a Winnipeg animal hospital after being attacked in northern Manitoba two weeks ago, thanks in part to a new light treatment.

In wake of substitute teacher shortage, Manitoba school divisions are hiring uncertified teachers

Some rural Manitoba school divisions are advertising substitute teaching positions where a teaching degree or certificate is not required in an attempt to address a shortfall.

Russian warship armed with advanced missiles sails into western Atlantic in strategic 'chess game'

In an unusual move, the Russian Defence Ministry broadcast that one of its newest warships, the Admiral Gorshkov, had tested the strike capabilities of a hypersonic Zircon missile in a virtual drill.

Rent for a Winnipeg two-bedroom apartment higher than national average

Experts are anticipating that Winnipeg’s tight rental market and inflation will lead to rent increases.

No reason for alarm in Canada after cough syrup deaths in other countries: health agency

Following the deaths of more than 300 children from contaminated cough syrups in several countries, Health Canada says it's been more than a decade since similar cases were identified here.