Driver charged after hitting stopped RCMP cruiser near Brandon

A man from Edmonton has been charged after hitting a parked RCMP car while it was stopped at the site of another collision near Brandon, Man.

'Mr. [Will] Baker is free. I am not free': Witness to killing of Tim McLean

For some, the story of Vince Li — who killed a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus in 2008 but was found not criminally responsible — ended when he was given an absolute discharge Friday.

Manitoba care package replaces sentimental cup for Irish son

When Joseph O’Toole accidentally broke his mother’s very special measuring cup, there was no length he wouldn’t go to replace it. Little did he know that would lead him to Winnipeg.

'Choose your own adventure' in winter activity challenge to rack up 130 kms outside

Winnipeggers are lacing up, strapping in and bundling up to compete in a winter activity event challenging individuals and teams to rack up 130 kilometres worth of human-powered outdoor action.

'It really disturbed me,' says Wolseley resident after hate crime targets neighbourhood

by Courtney Rutherford

Roughly 50 people gathered today in the Wolseley School grounds on Sunday to bring the community together in support those who have been recently targeted by hate crimes.

Emerson community response 'almost seamless' dealing with 21 asylum-seekers over the weekend, reeve says

Just two days after the town held an emergency meeting to clear up protocol facing a recent surge of refugees crossing the border, the reeve of Emerson, Man. says the community and law enforcement worked smoothly when put to the test.

Newcomer centre has no more room for border-crossing refugees

by Austin Grabish

A Winnipeg centre that welcomes and houses newcomers is putting out a public call for help after getting another surge of asylum seekers in its door over the weekend.

Grocery guide shows newcomers where to get a taste of home

A new guide will make getting the ingredients to make a delicious Somali Canjeero or Syrian manoushi bread a lot easier.

Toronto-based tech-savvy rabbi connects to congregation in Winnipeg

Members of Temple Shalom in Winnipeg are connecting to their faith at the click of a mouse.

Winnipeg man arrested, charged for 3-hour, 7-victim string of assaults

Winnipeg police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a string of random assaults that took place downtown on Tuesday.

'I'm in Winnipeg and I like it': Newcomer youth meet to talk job skills, challenges

Tucked at the edge of Winnipeg's Exchange District, a classroom of teens was full of laughs on Saturday as participants joked, brainstormed and bonded at the latest meeting of a brand-new pilot program catering to newcomer youth.

Winnipeg grocer wants fresh food to combat hate for newcomers

by Aidan Geary

A Manitoba grocery store specializing in local food is launching a program this summer hoping to help support new Canadians by providing fresh, free food to combat hate.

U.S. needs to be 'much more vigilant' to stem flow of asylum seekers: security expert

by Mark Gollom

Canadian and U.S. officials need to co-ordinate their efforts to help stem the flow of would-be refugee claimants sneaking into Canada, which includes beefing up patrols on roads heading north to the border, says one security expert.

Friends, community mourn 2 men killed in plane crash south of Winnipeg

by Erin Brohman

Friends and family say they are shocked and mourning the deaths of two men who died after a small plane crashed in southern Manitoba Thursday night.

Pre-clearance bill would give U.S. border agents in Canada new powers

by Evan Dyer

The Liberal government is pushing forward with a bill drafted prior to the election of Donald Trump that would give U.S. border officers in Canada new powers.

21 asylum seekers crossed into Manitoba Saturday: reeve

Emerson, Man., emergency workers helped 21 refugees who crossed the border Saturday morning.

Victim's family disappointed by Vince Li's discharge

by Kelly Malone

Tim McLean's family is disappointed that Vince Li, the man who was found not criminally responsible for beheading McLean, 22, on a Greyhound bus in 2008, was granted an absolute discharge.

Recap Jets' home woes continue in drubbing at hands of Lightning

Brayden Point, Ondrej Palat and Victor Hedman each had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Saturday.

Protesters rally for electoral reform, saying Trudeau reneged on election promise

A group of about 30 protesters gathered in Winnipeg outside the Liberal Party offices on Broadway, chanting 'What do we want? Electoral reform. When do want it? Yesterday.'

Winnipeg Jets send defenceman Melchiori to Manitoba Moose

Defenceman Julian Melchiori was re-assigned by the Winnipeg Jets to their American Hockey League affiliate on Saturday.

INTERACTIVE Did the population in your hometown shrink or grow?

How has your neighbourhood changed over the past five years? Is it booming or in decline? We can now answer that question in detail with the first release from the 2016 census, which this year offers a rich portrait of who we are and how we live.

Somali asylum seekers en route to Canada caught, turned back by U.S. border officials

by Austin Grabish

Three asylum seekers tried to enter Canada by foot Tuesday morning but lost their bid for freedom after getting caught by U.S. authorities.

Winnipeg musicians tune up for fundraiser to help give kids a chance to play

Musicians are coming together in Winnipeg Saturday evening to support Sistema, a program that gives underprivileged kids music lessons.

Winnipeg improv show to raise funds for beloved actor following stroke

A Winnipeg improv comedy group will put on a show Saturday night to raise funds to help a colleague who suffered a stroke during surgery.

Company suing city after being ordered to dig up pipe for leak that turned out to be on city property

A Winnipeg property owner said it was forced by the city to do tens of thousands of dollars in work on a water pipe that was not broken to begin with.

REVIEW RMTC's Black Coffee may not be enough to keep mystery fans awake

by Joff Schmidt

Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee has everything fans of the murder mystery genre usually look for. The real mystery in the Royal MTC’s production may be why it ends up being so dull.

Home collapses after fire in Winnipeg

A massive fire caused a home to collapse in the St. John's area of Winnipeg.

Vince Li, man who beheaded passenger on Greyhound bus, given absolute discharge

Vince Li was found not criminally responsible in the killing of Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus in 2008.

Investigator's report suggests Lake St. Martin ballots sold for up to $300

by Austin Grabish

A federal investigation into a complaint about election fraud in a flooded-out Manitoba First Nation alleges that some candidates bought mail-in ballots from community members.

Many Somalis in Minnesota 'willing to take the risk' to sneak into Canada

by Karen Pauls

Somalis whose U.S. asylum claims have been rejected often end up in Minneapolis, where they strategize ways to get to Canada.

Recap Blackhawks push past Hellebuyck to avoid Jets' sweep

by Darrin Bauming

The Blackhawks' trio of Patrick Kane, Artem Anisimov, and Artemi Panarin did the majority of the damage Friday night as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 at MTS Centre.