'There is an end in sight ': Popular Winnipeg blogger crowdsources for comfortable chronic-pain care

A Winnipeg woman and her family are reaching out to the community from her bed in St. Boniface Hospital.

Winnipeg police descend on Elmwood neighbourhood

An area of Thames Avenue is blocked off at Watt Street with police tape as officers and the members of the K-9 unit walk through the area.

Winnipeg father son duo take new wearable fitness device to the CES in Las Vegas

by Brett Purdy

Elvis and Larry Goren take new wearable fitness device to the Consumer Electronics Show or CES in Las Vegas. Komodo technologies is 1 of 3 Manitoba companies heading to the show with a delegation of businesses from Western Canada.

Recap Jets survive late Lightning rally, snap 2-game losing streak

by Mark Didtler

Nikolaj Ehlers had two goals, including a penalty shot during Winnipeg's three-goal second period, and the Jets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Heavy police presence in Winnipeg's North End

There was a heavy police presence in a large area of Winnipeg’s North End near Pritchard Avenue and Battery Street.

1 in 6 Winnipeg homicides from 2016 remain unsolved

While a new year has started, questions remain in four homicides from 2016.

Winnipeg-based NewLeaf cancels flights to Phoenix, blames WestJet for muscling in on route

by Drew Anderson

Discount travel company NewLeaf has abruptly cancelled its newly announced flights from Calgary and Edmonton to Phoenix, Ariz. after it says Westjet muscled in on its new route.

Police chief to children's author, Devon Clunis launches new book

It's may be a world away from arrests and investigations but Winnipeg’s former police chief, Devon Clunis, has found a new calling as a children’s author.

'It was awful': Senior trapped inside for 3 days after winter weather wallops Winnipeg

For three days, Mike Murphy was trapped in his home in the far reaches of Transcona after more snow walloped Winnipeg.

Don't trade that snow shovel for a sandbag-filler just yet

by Bartley Kives

The deep winter snowpack in southern Manitoba doesn't necessarily doom the province to a spring flood, say flood forecasters who are nonetheless keeping a close eye on the Red and Assiniboine river basins.

Highways reopen after winter storm blows through southern Manitoba

Most Manitoba highways are now open after a winter storm created dangerous whiteout conditions on Monday and Tuesday.

Take-home naloxone kits now available at 9 sites in Manitoba

Naloxone kits are now available to take home at nine locations across the province for people at risk of an overdose.

Sunwing pilot accused of passing out drunk in cockpit worst case expert has heard of

by Meghan Grant

A veteran aviation safety expert says the case of a Sunwing Airlines pilot accused of being so drunk he passed out in the cockpit Saturday morning in Calgary is the worst he's ever encountered.

Niverville man attacked by machete-wielding intruders in garage

A 43-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was attacked in his garage by three intruders, one of whom hit the man with a machete.

Manitoba violinist back home after 'surreal' gig at Vatican

It's a far cry from the fields of gold Rosemary Siemens is accustomed to: the self-proclaimed farm girl just returned home from a successful gig at the Vatican in Rome.

Winnipeg 'champions' conducted never-ending search for the missing in 2016

by Donna Carreiro

It was a haunting theme of 2016: a lot of Winnipeggers went missing. A lot of Winnipeggers searched for them.

PC government will establish 'return on investment' test of social and cultural projects

by Sean Kavanagh

The PC government's fall throne speech called for a "return on investment test" on social and cultural projects. Those metrics will be established as part of a review of cultural strategy. The first in more than 25 years.

Mail-forwarding fraud complaints jump more than 700% in 2016

by Natalie Dobbin

The number of cases of mail-forwarding fraud reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre jumped to 479 in 2016 compared to the year before.

Exercise is what the doctor ordered — literally

It's a wonder drug that can prevent and treat dozens of diseases including diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

Teachers struggling after surge of refugees, U of W education expert says

For teachers across Canada, the past year brought new challenges as thousands of refugee children entered the classroom.

'We're running out of land,' councillor warns, as scarce industrial plot goes up for sale

by Bartley Kives

One of the last parcels of city-owned industrial land is up for sale, raising questions about what Winnipeg will do when it no longer has any land to entice factories and other large employers to set up shop in the Manitoba capital.

'It's not fair': Couple expecting twins says province should reimburse more than $3K in medical costs

A Winnipeg couple expecting twins is frustrated after the province refused to reimburse them for more than $3,000 worth of pregnancy-related medical appointments during a gap in their insurance coverage they say isn’t their fault.

Two charged in Brandon stabbing on New Year's Eve morning

A fight broke out in Brandon after a party the night before New Year's Eve, sending one man to hospital in critical condition with stab wounds.

Winter storm warning for parts of southern Manitoba

An Environment Canada snowfall warning from earlier Monday has been upgraded to a winter storm warning for south eastern Manitoba and the southern Red River Valley.

Referee assists Czech Republic goal against Canada

by Caroline Szwed

The referee gets the assist in the Canada vs. Czech Republic matchup — his first of the tournament.

Bring it on: New business launches snow fort contest in Winnipeg

A brand-new Winnipeg business is challenging city residents to build their best snow fort.

'It's sad': Believers to ring in Ukrainian Christmas in church basement after fire

Members of a Ukrainian church in Winnipeg will observe Orthodox Christmas not from the pews but in the basement of their cathedral, as repairs continue on the badly burned house of worship.

Argos restucture QB Drew Willy's contract

The Toronto Argonauts have restructured quarterback Drew Willy's contract. According to a league source, the restructuring includes extending the deal through 2018.

Winnipegger on Istanbul streets just before deadly nightclub attack

When Tara Davis arrived in Istanbul on New Year’s Eve, she was excited to experience Turkey's largest city. However, the Winnipegger said it became clear the city was on high alert when she went to Taksim Square to watch the fireworks.

Alexander Burmistrov picked up by Arizona Coyotes

Alexander Burmistrov has left the Winnipeg Jets again, picked up off waivers by the Arizona Coyotes. "I'm happy for him," said Jets coach Paul Maurice. "He's worked hard over the last stretch."

Ruling this week on drywall tariffs linked to new jobs — but higher home costs

Anti-dumping duties on U.S. drywall imports into Western Canada have hiked prices for the building product but have also resulted in new manufacturing jobs, says the company whose complaint prompted the trade tariffs.