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Youth's death sparks calls for more mental health supports in Winnipeg's Muslim community

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:34:06 EDT

The death of a youth as one of the most important religious holidays for Muslims got underway has members of Winnipeg's Islamic community calling for more mental health supports. read more

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'My dad would be proud': Manitoba Marathoner raises $6k for Winnipeg overdose prevention site

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 16 Jun 2024 11:17:20 EDT

Caydin Cleland was thinking of his family before he crossed the finish line at the Manitoba Marathon on Sunday — the second of two goals he achieved in the event. read more

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'We will not forget': Families, community gather in Dauphin on 1st anniversary of deadly bus crash

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:03:42 EDT

People gathered on Saturday afternoon for the unveiling of a monument to remember those involved in a western Manitoba bus crash that killed 17 people a year ago. read more

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Public guardian system could be improved, but needed to protect vulnerable Manitobans: chief psychiatrist

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT

Manitoba's chief psyciatrist is the person who signs the final order of committeeship when someone is place under the care of the public guardian and trustee. It's a system that's needed to "protect people that are vulnerable and unable to care for themselves," says Dr. Jim Simm. read more

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Hundreds show up to birthday powwow honouring Morgan Harris as landfill search set to begin

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:16:29 EDT

People from all across Canada were in Manitoba this week to wish Morgan Harris a happy birthday. read more

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Emeka Nnadi Park becomes 1st in Winnipeg named after member of African community

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 15 Jun 2024 18:05:47 EDT

A park in the Fort Garry neighbourhood is the first to be named after a member of Winnipeg's African community, the city says — and it's named for one of the people who helped to make the area what it is today. read more

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'They weren't alone': 1 year later, families gathering in Dauphin to remember victims of bus crash

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT

It’s been one year since Garry Kufley lost his mom, Helen. The 88-year-old was among the 25 people on a day trip to a casino near Carberry, when the bus they were on was hit by a semi at a Trans-Canada Highway intersection. read more

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Proposed year-round bridge could ease isolation for Norway House Cree Nation: councillor

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT

One of the largest Indigenous communities in Manitoba's north remains inaccessible for months out of the year. But that could all change as Norway House Cree Nation officials say they are working on securing funding for a year-round bridge to replace the current ferry. read more

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Indigenous mother says Winnipeg police officers physically and verbally attacked her at her home

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:02:09 EDT

A Sayisi Dene woman was left feeling shaken and sore after she alleges Winnipeg police officers verbally and physically attacked her during an early morning confrontation in her home.  read more

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Winnipeg firefighter's suicide deemed result of workplace injury by compensation board: union

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:17:07 EDT

A claim with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba in the death of a Winnipeg firefighter who took his own life earlier this year has been accepted, which the city's firefighters' union says means his family will now be entitled to financial benefits and counselling. read more

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Oilers stay alive in Stanley Cup final with dominant win over Panthers in Game 4

Sports/Hockey/NHL | Sat, 15 Jun 2024 22:57:33 EDT

Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers thumped the visiting Florida Panthers 8-1 on Saturday to cut the Panthers' lead in the best-of-seven title series to 3-1. read more

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Family alleges 'major negligence' behind death of teen who drowned in Winnipeg city pool

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:50:00 EDT

The family of a 14-year-old boy who drowned in a Winnipeg community pool two months ago is demanding answers, saying the lifeguards there weren't keeping an eye on the teen and didn't respond properly to help save his life. read more

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First Nations elders make history at U of Winnipeg convocation

| Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:46:06 EDT

A group of First Nations mothers and grandmothers became the first Indigenous cohort to graduate from U of W's developmental studies program. They plan to use their new knowledge to further develop traditional language and land-based skills among young people in their communities. read more

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City of Winnipeg, waste company make last arguments in multimillion-dollar court battle over contract

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:42:58 EDT

A trial in a lawsuit between the City of Winnipeg and its former waste collection contractor, involving allegations of breaches of contract and unfair penalties amounting to tens of millions of dollars, drew to a close on Friday. read more

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Consultations on overhaul of Carberry bus crash intersection to begin in coming weeks, minister says

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:20:30 EDT

The Manitoba government says it will start consultations this month on how to make the site of the Carberry bus crash safer, as residents of the town urge the province to act one year after the fatal accident. read more

Parade attendees at the 2024 Winnipeg Pride Parade on Saturday, June 2.

Why is Pride celebrated in different months across Canada?

News/Canada | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:00 EDT

Pride season is well underway across Canada. The timing of local events and celebrations varies, however, with some Pride events occurring in June and others arriving after the formal start of summer. read more

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Energy drinks get canned from Winnipeg teacher's classroom

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:38:23 EDT

They may not give you wings, but they will likely put your brain in the clouds. The popularity of energy drinks has prompted a Winnipeg high school teacher to ban them in his classroom and alert parents to their dangers. read more

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Report predicts Hudson Bay polar bears could disappear in a few decades

News/Canada/North | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:51:46 EDT

Julienne Stroeve, the report's lead author, said with more than two degrees of warming above pre-industrial levels, both the southern and western populations of the Hudson Bay polar bear will become extirpated. That means they'd be extinct locally.  read more

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Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in stabbing of father near his son's downtown Winnipeg elementary school

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:01:37 EDT

A 36-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with killing a father who was stabbed to death near his son's elementary school earlier this week, police say. read more

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Judge in oft-delayed inquest into train derailment response denies family's request for more info from police

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:46:16 EDT

A Manitoba judge has denied a request for police to disclose all the evidence it gathered on a fatal trail derailment to the victim's family, saying further delays aren't helpful to the inquest into the 2018 death. read more

Progress too slow on Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, advocates say

Progress too slow on Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, advocates say

Canada/Reconciliation | Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:26:40 +0000

Earlier this month, the federal government were criticized by the Assembly of First Nations for a lack of follow-through on reconciliation promises. read more

Brandon, Man. creates arson task force as number of suspicious fires rises

Brandon, Man. creates arson task force as number of suspicious fires rises

Fire/Arson/Brandon arson task force | Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:26:34 +0000

Brandon, Man., has created an arson task force to focus on investigating and preventing fires. The move comes in response to an increase in the number of suspicious fires. read more

With more sunny days ahead, experts say be aware of melanoma risk

With more sunny days ahead, experts say be aware of melanoma risk

Health/Melanoma/Skin Cancer | Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:10:49 +0000

With summer soon to be in full swing and many hot and sunny days expected, experts are emphasizing the need to protect yourself from the rays, which could lead to melanoma. read more

Gender-inclusive training course for trades celebrates first Manitoba graduates

Gender-inclusive training course for trades celebrates first Manitoba graduates

Canada/Education/Equity | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:56:49 +0000

A new training course on gender-inclusiveness for male supervisors in trades in Manitoba graduated its first class on Friday. Two grads will now become facilitators. read more

Winnipeg cops seize sawed-off shotgun from man in Osborne Village

Winnipeg cops seize sawed-off shotgun from man in Osborne Village

Crime/crime in winnipeg/Winnipeg police | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:40:57 +0000

A Winnipeg man is in custody after officers seized a weapon from a backpack he was wearing, police said. read more

Winnipeg man charged with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing

Winnipeg man charged with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing

Crime/crime in winnipeg/Winnipeg homicide | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:37:24 +0000

Matthew Gerald Tomack Pelletier, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Ricky Mancheese, 49, police said. read more

Airports demand millions in unpaid fees from defunct Lynx Air

Airports demand millions in unpaid fees from defunct Lynx Air

Canada/Economy/Money | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:27:10 +0000

Authorities for the Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg airports are asking for an order instructing Lynx to hand over $4.1 million in unpaid fees. read more

Louise Bridge to close for annual maintenance: City of Winnipeg

Louise Bridge to close for annual maintenance: City of Winnipeg

Traffic/Louise Bridge/Winnipeg traffic | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:31:03 +0000

If the Louise Bridge is part of your daily commute, you'll need to rethink your route -- at least for a couple of weeks. read more

‘A year of grief’: Family members of Carberry bus crash victims reflect 1 year later

‘A year of grief’: Family members of Carberry bus crash victims reflect 1 year later

Canada/Carberry crash/Highway crash | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:30:39 +0000

Saturday, June 15, marks one year since a bus crash near Carberry, Man., took the lives of 17 seniors and seriously injured eight others. read more

Patients going without care due to nursing shortage in Manitoba First Nation

Patients going without care due to nursing shortage in Manitoba First Nation

Health/Politics/Manitoba Health | Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:02:56 +0000

A First Nation in northern Manitoba says its nursing station is operating at half-capacity, and as a result members are going without the care they need. read more

RadioMedia.CA has new face online

RadioMedia.CA has new face online

Posted on: Jul 16, 2020 at 09:53PM | Last updated: Jul 16, 2020 at 10:51PM

By following social media web development life cycle, RadioMedia.CA new web design is about to go live. During this new design process, a methodology has been strictly followed to ensure the website consistency and completeness. This methodology or called Web… read more

We are excited to re-Open our doors to the public!

We are excited to re-Open our doors to the public!

Posted on: Jun 09, 2020 at 11:27PM | Last updated: Jun 18, 2020 at 10:41AM

We are excited to re-open our doors to the public! It's truly a plan designed by and for Manitobans. read more

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Please see our new gift set...

Posted on: Jun 09, 2020 at 01:03AM | Last updated: Jul 06, 2020 at 11:52PM

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