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Parishioners hope for salvation as historic church in downtown Winnipeg could face demolition

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:38 EDT

Winnipeggers walked through the aisles of Holy Trinity Anglican Church with a sense of nostalgia, as the structure which has been a landmark of the city's downtown core for more than a hundred years faces the prospect of demolition. read more

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Admitted Winnipeg serial killer's lawyers tried to get confession thrown out before trial

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 26 May 2024 07:00:00 EDT

Months before a videotaped confession became a key piece of evidence in Jeremy Skibicki’s first-degree murder trial in the deaths of four women, his defence team tried to get the statement he made to Winnipeg police thrown out by a judge. read more

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Temporary Highway 6 porta-potties finally bring relief for northern Manitoba travellers

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 26 May 2024 07:00:00 EDT

New porta-potties popped up last week at two rest stops along Highway 6 — a vital north-south corridor from Winnipeg to Thompson that previously offered limited options for bathroom breaks. read more

The name Buffalo Woman marks a piece of wood that holds a red dress near the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Police's unsuccessful efforts to identify Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe detailed in Winnipeg serial killer trial

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 26 May 2024 11:00:01 EDT

Police released a few updates on their endeavours to identify Buffalo Woman. However, details of their exhaustive efforts were revealed this month during Skibicki's trial, which is set to continue in June. read more

Accessible Indigenous ceremonies in Winnipeg like winning the lottery, Torontonian elder says

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 26 May 2024 09:28:39 EDT

Elder Melanie Marsden says participating in accessible traditional ceremonies in Winnipeg on Saturday was a longtime coming. read more

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As a Korean adoptee, my relationship with Asian Heritage Month is complicated

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sun, 26 May 2024 07:00:01 EDT

Once my mother inquired if I'd like to be buried in Canada or Korea. What stands out from that question isn't my response. What lingers is the fact that she asked me at all. That’s because for much of my life, this acknowledgement that I'm from elsewhere has been averted. read more

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Manitoba abruptly postpones provincewide Grade 12 exam due to issues with materials in test

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 24 May 2024 22:08:10 EDT

A provincial exam that was scheduled months ago was abruptly postponed on Friday, the last school day before it was set to be written by Grade 12 students across Manitoba. read more

Pedestrian in unstable condition after being hit by vehicle Saturday afternoon: Winnipeg police

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 19:23:16 EDT

A pedestrian is in unstable condition after being hit by a vehicle Saturday afternoon, Winnipeg police say. read more

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Manitoba motorcyclists brave rain to raise funds, 'critical' awareness for prostate cancer

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 14:18:42 EDT

Manitobans revved up their motorcycles on a chilly, rainy Saturday for the annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad, raising money for prostate cancer research and education in the province. read more

Late spring snowstorm blankets southwestern Manitoba, leaving some gardeners scrambling for cover

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 18:25:57 EDT

Brandonites are feeling the aftermath of a strong storm that blanketed the city in wet and heavy snow Friday. read more

A man is pictured giving a speech at a podium, wearing a graduation gown.

More clarity needed on donor agreements, U of Manitoba faculty association says after grad speech controversy

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 07:00:00 EDT

The union that represents faculty at the University of Manitoba is calling on the school's administration to be transparent about agreements made with financial donors after tension between a philanthropist and the university over a valedictory speech. read more

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Parent's Facebook posts defamed teachers at southwestern Manitoba schools, division's lawsuit claims

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 12:02:10 EDT

A southwestern Manitoba school division is suing a parent for posting comments on social media the division claims were defamatory and have severely hurt the reputation of several of its employees. read more

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City orders emergency demolition for West Broadway convenience store after fire

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 10:05:05 EDT

City crews were seen demolishing a convenience store in Winnipeg's West Broadway neighbourhood Saturday morning, after a fire ripped through the building Friday. read more

Brandon's Re-Fit Store closing after 28 years, but supportive housing set to take its place

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 07:00:00 EDT

Brandon's Building Re-Fit Store is closing its doors for good. But the downtown building will still help meet housing needs in southwestern Manitoba's biggest city — the non-profit that ran the Re-Fit plans to convert the building into supportive family housing. read more

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Missing man, 41, found safe: Manitoba RCMP

News/Canada/Manitoba | Sat, 25 May 2024 08:35:33 EDT

A man from a northern Manitoba town who was last seen on Monday has been found safe, RCMP say. read more

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Manitoba school division apologizes after students asked to list 'positive' qualities of residential schools

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 24 May 2024 20:03:25 EDT

The superintendent of the Hanover School Division is apologizing after a recent homework assignment in which students were asked to list "positive" qualities about residential schools, despite the well-documented atrocities these schools inflicted upon Indigenous children. read more

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Man, 51, dies after being shot by RCMP officer near La Broquerie, Man.

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 24 May 2024 12:04:20 EDT

A 51-year-old man from the Ste. Anne area is dead after he was shot by a Steinbach RCMP officer on Highway 52 near La Broquerie, Manitoba RCMP say. read more

Heavy rains make mess for St. James homeowners

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 24 May 2024 22:06:07 EDT

People in Winnipeg’s St. James neighborhood are exhausted and frustrated from cleaning up messes after heavy spring rain and a sewer blockage swamped homes. read more

Winnipeg Sea Bears pick up 1st win of sophomore season in front of sold-out home-opener crowd

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 24 May 2024 23:36:07 EDT

Just a few weeks ago it was all about the Winnipeg whiteout inside Canada Life Centre, but like the changing of the seasons, the colour of choice inside the building has shifted to teal. read more

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Winnipeg Jets choose familiar face Scott Arniel as new head coach

News/Canada/Manitoba | Fri, 24 May 2024 18:05:50 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets have named Scott Arniel as head coach. He replaces Rick Bowness, who retired after the Jets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche. read more

Cultural and disability groups partner to improve accessibility at events

Canada/Accessibility/Indigenous culture | Sun, 26 May 2024 22:19:42 +0000

Full Moon Partners teaming up with provincial disability advocacy group to meet accessibility standards for Indigenous cultural events. read more

Victim recovers stolen vehicle, Winnipeg police return stolen items

Crime/car theft/Transcona | Sun, 26 May 2024 19:54:58 +0000

Police say a man and woman are facing charges after a stolen vehicle was tracked down. read more

Brandon man in custody on assault charges, police announce

Crime/Brandon Manitoba/Brandon Police | Sat, 25 May 2024 21:56:04 +0000

A Brandon man, who fled on foot from police the night before, was in court Saturday on assault, resisting arrest, and failure to comply charges read more

Manitoba Grade 12 English Language Arts exams rescheduled

Education/Exams/Manitoba education | Sat, 25 May 2024 19:13:15 +0000

A Manitoba Education spokesperson said Saturday that Grade 12 English Language Arts Standards Tests would not be delivered Monday and would instead be rescheduled. read more

OPP investigate death of infant from Poplar Hill First Nation

Crime/Infant Death/OPP | Sat, 25 May 2024 19:11:33 +0000

The OPP and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service are investigating after an infant from the remote community of Poplar Hill First Nation was pronounced dead at a Winnipeg medical centre. read more

Commercial building ordered demolished after West Broadway fire

Fire/Demolition/WFPS | Sat, 25 May 2024 16:24:58 +0000

A commercial building in Winnipeg's West Broadway area was ordered demolished following an extensive fire Friday night that led to the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. read more

Killarney RCMP officers make save after vehicle flips in water-filled ditch

Trending/Killarney/Manitoba RCMP | Sat, 25 May 2024 02:59:18 +0000

Two RCMP officers in Western Manitoba were in the right place at the right time, helping rescue the driver of a vehicle who had flipped his ride in a ditch. read more

‘Death spiral’: Winnipeg advocates concerned over transit funding shortage

Canada/Money/Amalgamated Transit Union | Fri, 24 May 2024 23:52:58 +0000

According to a new report by a transit planning firm, Winnipeg Transit is facing a $37-million operating budget shortfall, which could lead to service cuts. read more

Winnipeg Jets promote Scott Arniel to head coach

Sports/Winnipeg Jets/Winnipeg Sports | Fri, 24 May 2024 21:37:39 +0000

Scott Arniel was named the Winnipeg Jets new head coach on Friday to replace the recently retired Rick Bowness. read more

Ottawa puts up more money to transform historic Bay building into Indigenous hub

Canada/The Bay/Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn | Fri, 24 May 2024 19:24:00 +0000

The project, announced two years ago, is to see the six-storey downtown building turned into an Indigenous hub of housing, social services, government offices and cultural space. read more

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!

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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