Category: CityNews Winnipeg

With the plunging Canadian dollar, how do residents and American tourists feel about the exchange rate between the two countries? The post Are Americans benefiting off weak Canadian dollar? appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

A pair of men from Saskatoon are facing charges in connection to an armed robbery on New Year’s Day, Winnipeg police say. The post 2 Saskatoon men charged for armed robbery in Winnipeg appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Shopping in 2025 might appear a little different, as consumers look to take a more cautious approach to their spending. The post Canadians to buy used over new in 2025, retail analyst says appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

The average Canadian family of four is expected to spend $800 more on groceries this year, according to the latest Canada Food Price Report. Food prices are expected to increase by three per cent to five per cent in 2025, with the most significant rises projected in the meat category, ranging from four per cent…

The Winnipeg Wesmen men’s basketball had a good first half of the season, overcoming several injuries en route to a 7-1 record, tied for first in the Prairie Division. Now the team is kicking off the second half with a pair of non-conference games against powerhouse Lakehead University. “Yeah I mean the first half was…

Marco Mendicino, a Toronto Liberal MP and a former Public Safety Minister in the Justin Trudeau government, has announced that he will not seek re-election. Mendicino announced the move on social media, posting a lengthy letter explaining that it was the right time for him to move on. However, he will serve the rest of…

As hundreds of Manitobans continue to die every year as a result of toxic and poisonous drugs, one group is hoping to bring a new approach forward when it comes to addressing addictions. Adult and Teen Challenge Canada is currently asking for funds to renovate a warehouse into supportive housing for people struggling with substance…

Manitoba RCMP says a person is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1 just east of Winnipeg on New Year’s Eve. Mounties say the collision happened around 6:35 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 1 and Settlers Road. Through an investigation, police believe that a 32-year-old man from Winnipeg was driving north on Settlers…

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two separate structure fires late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, both of which are under investigation. Keewatin Street FireAt 10:24 p.m. on Tuesday, WFPS was called to a fire in a commercial building located in the 900 block of Keewatin Street. Firefighters quickly arrived on the…

The B.C. teenager who was Canada’s first human case of avian influenza is no longer requiring supplemental oxygen and has been transferred out of an Intensive Care Unit. The post B.C. teen out of PICU after contracting bird flu in November appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

It’s been nearly two weeks since residents of Birchwood Terrace were finally allowed back into their homes after being evicted back in May. While many tenants are certainly happy to be back, there’s mixed feelings about the state of what they walked into. “It’s gonna take me months to clean it, seriously months.  Because you…

It’s December 31st, which means, we made it through 2024! I’ve been thinking about my New Years resolution, and I’ve decided I’m going to do things that bring me joy. Like performing a traditional cedar bath ceremony with a friend and learning how to bead — so I can bead myself a pair of earrings.…

Winnipeg police says they are investigating reports of animal cruelty after six cats were reportedly found dead in December. The post Winnipeg police looking into several cat deaths appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for people affected by possible tariffs and other actions that may be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump. Kinew is also promising help for small businesses hit by his government’s property tax increase. In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, Kinew said…

New rules governing the sales of machetes and other long-blade weapons in Manitoba come into effect Tuesday. Retailers are required to keep the items stored in a way so shoppers can’t access them without assistance. Businesses are also required to sell only to adults with photo identification and to keep records of their sales for two years.…

This was a big year for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew — his first full 12 months in charge. Now, as the busy year comes to an end, the premier spoke with CityNews’ Kurt Black to reflect on the year gone by, and also to talk about his plans for Manitoba’s future in 2025.  Kurt Black…

Over the last nine years, Save a Dog Network has spayed and neutered more than 1,000 dogs and cats across Manitoba – and now they’re thinking bigger.  The organization is currently fundraising for a new mobile unit, and with Manitoba facing an overpopulation crisis, leaders with the group say it could provide a big boost…

A year after an international student in Winnipeg was fatally shot by police, his family is calling for the investigation’s findings to be released. Afolabi Stephen Opaso, 19, was shot and killed by Winnipeg police at an apartment building near the University of Manitoba on Dec. 31, 2023. Police have said responding officers found the…

With the holiday season coming to an end, many people may be looking to dispose of their Christmas trees. At Aurora Farm, just outside Winnipeg, they’re offering a unique way to recycle the trees: giving their goats a nutritious meal. “A lot of people don’t know that goats would always prefer to eat trees over…

Police have charged a 49-year-old Winnipeg man after a girl was allegedly lured online and sexually assaulted. The Winnipeg Police Service alleges the youth met the man over social media in December 2023. “During the following months, the survivor continued to communicate and met with the suspect on multiple occasions where she was sexually assaulted,”…