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RCMP searching for suspect after woman and daughter kidnapped

Manitoba RCMP are on the hunt for a Winnipeg man after a woman and her daughter were briefly kidnapped near Portage la Prairie Friday afternoon.

The suspect has been identified as Michael Stephen Klimchuk, 62, from Winnipeg. He is 5’8”, 220 lbs, has long brown hair and blue eyes. (Source: RCMP)

How the Winnipeg Humane Society is helping kids give back to pets in need

The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is giving kids the chance to help pets in need this holiday season.

Parents register their children ahead of time, and then show up at 45 Hurst Way with a new pet toy, treat, or accessory donation in order to participate. (Source: Dan Timmerman, CTV News)

Winnipeg police investigating 47th homicide

Winnipeg police are looking for suspects in the city's 47th homicide of the year.

Officers were called to an apartment block in the 500 block of Furby Street around 1:44 a.m. Residents had reported hearing shots in the building. (Source: Daniel Timmerman, CTV News)

Canada's oldest German Christmas market returns to Fort Garry Place

Holiday shoppers are getting the chance to peruse some German-themed gifts this weekend at the annual "Christkindlmarkt" Christmas market at Fort Garry Place.

Winnipeg fire crews put out a pair of fires Saturday

It was a busy Saturday for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) with crews tackling two blazes on opposite sides of the city.

City offering free swimming instructor lessons to combat staffing shortage

The City of Winnipeg is offering a free 14-week swimming instructor certification program.

All-star defensive end Jefferson returning for fourth season in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have started assembling their forces for a run at a fourth straight Grey Cup appearance.

'Tunnels always meant something secretive': The history of Manitoba's century-old tunnel under the Legislature

For more than a century, a tunnel 'under the dome' few have laid eyes on has been intriguing Winnipeggers.

'A fairly major player': Prairie Theatre Exchange celebrates 50th anniversary

A downtown theatre is celebrating a major milestone.

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All you need to know as Canada prepares for crunch clash against Croatia

In less than 24 hours, Canada returns to the men’s FIFA World Cup for its next group stage match against Croatia. CTVNews.ca takes a look at what you need to know ahead of the game on Sunday.

Players of Canada huddle as the head coach John Herdman speaks after falling 1-0 to Belgium in its World Cup 2022 opener at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Nov. 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Canada now needs at least one point against Croatia on Sunday. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

What provinces and territories are saying about mask mandates as COVID-19, RSV, flu cases rise

Health officials across the country have stopped short of issuing mask mandates, despite rising cases of flu, RSV and COVID-19 in many regions. CTVNews.ca looks into how each province and territory is approaching whether to require masks in indoor public spaces.

A man went missing from a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. What happened next might well be a 'Thanksgiving miracle'

A passenger went missing from a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. Quick thinking and a 'miracle' saved the man's life.

Canadian military would be 'challenged' to launch a large scale operation: chief of the defence staff

Canada’s military forces are 'ready' to meet their commitments should Russia's war in Ukraine spread to NATO countries, but it would be a 'challenge' to launch a larger scale operation in the long term, with ongoing personnel and equipment shortages, according to Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre.

Buying toys? Here's what's trending, according to industry watchers

With a seemingly endless list of choices, finding the right toy this holiday season may seem like a daunting task. Industry observers share the toys that caught their eyes this year.