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'Completely exhausted': Healthcare workers warn staff shortages taking toll

After almost two years of pandemic strain, staffing continues to be a major issue inside Manitoba’s hospitals.

First case of Omicron variant reported in Manitoba

Manitoba is reporting its first case of the Omicron variant in the province.

'A complete overhaul': Iconic Transcona statue taken down to get a facelift

A popular landmark that welcomes people into the Transcona neighbourhood is getting a complete restoration.

The 'Hi Neighbour Sam' statue, which welcomes visitors to Transcona, has been taken down for restoration. Matthew Friesen with John Henry Creations assesses and scrapes off some paint on Dec. 7, 2021 (Photo: Ken Gabel/CTV Winnipeg)

Video aims to tackle racism in Manitoba sports

A new video is taking aim at a pervasive problem in sports.

Parent group calling on province to send home rapid tests with students over holidays

One parent council group is calling on the province to send students home with rapid COVID-19 tests during the holidays, a move that has already happened in Ontario.

The health regions in Manitoba with the most hospitalizations for COVID-19

With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Manitoba, the health-care system is feeling the strain.

Indigenous students overrepresented in Winnipeg School Division suspensions: report

A new report outlining the number of school suspensions in the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) shows an over-representation of Indigenous students being suspended.

Senate passes bill to ban conversion therapy

Conversion therapy will soon be banned across Canada, after the Senate agreed to the expedited passage of Bill C-4 on Tuesday. After multiple attempts to pass legislation banning the harmful practice failed in recent years, the bill has now cleared both the House of Commons and Senate without changes, in just over a week. Once it receives royal assent, the bill will become law.

RCMP foil break in at Portage la Prairie bank after man spotted climbing on roof

A 30-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly climbed onto the roof of a Portage la Prairie bank to break in.

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Senate passes bill to ban conversion therapy

The pride flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill after a flag raising ceremony in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts

Military police have laid criminal charges against the Canadian Armed Forces' former head of human resources despite the Liberal government having said it would transfer the investigation and prosecution of sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities.

Canada plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine mandate to cover banks, telecoms sectors

Canada will soon crack down on COVID-19 mandates, forcing banks, telecommunications companies and all other federally regulated workspaces to ensure their employees are inoculated, Ottawa said on Tuesday.

Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens

Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new modelling data suggests hospital capacity could be strained over the coming months.

Afghan refugees treated to holiday shopping spree for essentials

A group of Afghan refugees got their first taste of a quintessentially Canadian holiday shopping spree thanks to the generosity of donors, allowing them to stock up on essentials.