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Winnipegger battling addiction says RAAM clinic turned him away

The province saw a large increase in overdose deaths in 2020 compared to 2019, and one addiction recovery organization said the problem is only getting worse.

With rising addiction rates a Winnipeg RAAM clinic has been turning patients away at the door, Oct 17 (Mike Arsenault, CTV News)

‘It’s ludicrous and it’s dangerous’: seniors’ advocate cries foul over letters for personal care home help

A seniors’ care advocate is crying foul after letters from two Manitoba personal care homes were sent to residents’ families, warning they may need to help with care starting Monday.

Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, a senior's advocacy organization

Winnipeg School Division to use school gyms as COVID-19 testing sites for unvaccinated employees

Winnipeg School Division to use two high schools as COVID-19 testing sites (Source: Winnipeg School Division)

COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.

Commercial building catches fire in St. Boniface

Commercial building catches fire in St. Boniface on Saturday night.

Car scavenger hunt in Winnipeg raises money for cystic fibrosis

Groups of costume-wearing scavenger hunters hit Winnipeg streets Sunday to raise money for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that has no cure.

Former Manitoba Catholic youth camp to be transformed into healing village

A former Manitoba Catholic youth camp is being repurposed as a healing village for Indigenous women.

Travel industry, health experts applaud U.S. decision to allow travellers with mixed doses

The organization representing Canada's tourism industry is applauding the U.S. government's decision to allow Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses once the border opens in November.

Shortage of sports officials could affect an athlete’s ability to play

A shortage of qualified sports officials in Manitoba has the potential to affect an athlete’s ability to play the game they love because, without them, there are no games.

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Growing number of Canadian hospitals to require visitors to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry

A growing number of Canadian hospitals are enacting policies requiring visitors and care partners to show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry, sparking yet another pandemic-era debate for ethicists.

Missionary group confirms kidnapping of one Canadian, 16 Americans in Haiti

A Canadian was among 17 missionaries allegedly kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday, Christian Aid Ministries said in a statement on its website.

COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.

COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility by province and territory in Canada

Although booster shots and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines aren't currently recommended for most Canadians, additional doses are being made available to certain populations or those who need to travel for work based on their province or territory of residence.

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BREAKING | Search underway for missing firefighter in St. Lawrence River

A rescue mission got underway Sunday for a firefighter who fell into the St. Lawrence River after a boat carrying people from a previous rescue mission capsized near the Lachine Rapids.