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How Winnipeg marked Canada's first Emancipation Day

August 1 marks the very first Emancipation Day in Canada, a day that recognizes the end of slavery in the British Empire.

Several speakers took to the stage as part of Winnipeg's Emancipation Day celebrations. (Source: CTV News/Mike Arsenault)

Researchers report link between exposure to wildfire smoke, increased COVID-19 cases

As wildfires continue to rage across the western United States and Canada, a recent study has found that wildfire smoke is positively correlated with an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Wildfire smoke fills the air and obstructs the view of the mountains as people continue to take part in outdoor activities even though the air is 18 times above WHO exposure recommendation, in Sicamous B.C., on Thursday July 29, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

New garden growing food and a sense of community for immigrant families

The city's latest community garden is growing far more than just fruit and vegetables. It's also helping to support newcomer families.

Ten newcomer families are tending a new community garden in West Kildonan. (Source: CTV News)

'Millions of flies': Food spoiling in evacuated First Nations creating mess

First Nation communities evacuated due to wildfires will be coming home to a big mess of spoiled food after power was lost in many areas.

'These are our children': How ribbon displays are honouring overdose deaths

August marks Overdose Awareness Month and a group of Manitobans got an early start to the campaign.

Canada marks its first federally recognized Emancipation Day

Aug. 1 marks Canada's first federally recognized Emancipation Day, the day in which the British Empire ended the practice of slavery for close to a million African people and their descendants across the former colonies.

One person taken to hospital after overnight high-rise fire

One person was sent to hospital after a fire in a high-rise building in Winnipeg’s Central Park area late Saturday night.

How can Canada avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19? Doctors weigh in

With a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave on the horizon, doctors say Canadians need to vaccinate, test, trace and isolate to flatten the curve.

NHL to investigate claim Sharks' Kane bet on own games

The NHL said it will investigate an allegation made by Evander Kane's wife that the San Jose Sharks forward bet on his own games and has intentionally tried to lose for gambling profit.

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How COVID-19 helped Canada's most decorated Olympian put her mental health first

Canada's most decorated Olympian, Penny Oleksiak, says the COVID-19 pandemic provided her with the opportunity to step away from training and focus on her mental health – a gift she says helped her swim her way into the history books at the Tokyo Olympics.

Penny Oleksiak of Canada walks onto the pool deck for her women's 200-meter freestyle semifinal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Lawyer and residential school survivor Delia Opekokew fights for justice, reflects on her journey

Delia Opekokew, who was the first Indigenous women to be admitted to the bar in both Saskatchewan and Ontario, reflects on her journey as both an advocate for residential school survivors and a survivor herself.

Canada marks its first federally recognized Emancipation Day

'We're losing control': Ultra-potent, unpredictable street opioids are claiming more lives in Canada

Canada's street supply of opioids is becoming increasingly toxic, unpredictable and contaminated thanks to ultra-potent and deadly mixtures of fentanyl, prompting renewed calls for safe supply programs that could help regain control of the drug supply.

Killer whale stranded on island near B.C. coast rescued

A killer whale stranded on the rocky shore of an Alaskan island near British Columbia was rescued thanks to the help of wildlife officials and the crew of a passing ship.