Pimicikamak First Nation in Manitoba prepares for military arrival after days in crisis
Moosa Imran / globalnews - Chief Monias said the emergency in Pimicikamak First Nation is ongoing, and confirmed eight members of the Canadian Armed Forces will arrive Monday to support the community.
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Winnipeg police arrest man after swastikas painted on synagogue, mosque and high school
Steve Lambert / theglobeandmail - A 34-year-old man faces 14 counts of mischief but hate-crime charges have not been laid, police say
Back to Top / Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:21 pm / permalink 17706 / 3 stories in 1 month
Ottawa to send military to Manitoba after power outages force evacuations in First Nation
Temur Durrani / theglobeandmail - At least 200 homes in Pimicikamak are considered unlivable, while around 1,100 others are being assessed for damage
Back to Top / Friday, January 9, 2026, 6:23 pm / permalink 17703 / 3 stories in 1 month
Chief of Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage surveys damage with federal, provincial leaders
Brittany Hobson / theglobeandmail - Thousands of residents have been forced from the Pimicikamak Cree Nation with no timeline on when they can return
Back to Top / Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1:22 pm / permalink 17605 / 10 stories in 1 month
Winnipeg father sentenced for manslaughter after toddler ingested fentanyl
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The father of a toddler who died after ingesting fentanyl in the family's Winnipeg home has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for failing to seek medical help in a timely manner.
Back to Top / Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:22 pm / permalink 17524 / 4 stories in 2 months
Swastikas spray-painted on Winnipeg synagogue prompts investigation
Sean Previl / globalnews - An investigation is underway by police after swastikas were spray-painted on a Jewish synagogue in Winnipeg as the Sabbath was about to begin.
Back to Top / Monday, January 5, 2026, 12:21 am / permalink 17481 / 3 stories in 2 months
Lights back on in Manitoba First Nation, but frozen water posing new threat: chief
News Staff / citynews - The chief of a Manitoba First Nation says about 4,000 residents haven’t been able to return to the community and dozens more are set to leave because its water system has frozen after a days-long power outage. Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias sa…
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Pimicikamak Chief requests military’s support with power outage crisis
theglobeandmail - In a letter to Carney, Chief David Monias said a prolonged outage has led to frozen water tanks, failing sewage systems and a shortage of potable water
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CN Rail says no threat to safety after train derails in Winnipeg
Sean Previl / globalnews - A CN Rail train derailed on Sunday in Winnipeg's South Osborne area, with eight cars tipping over and a ninth remaining upright. Officials say there is no threat to public safety.
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Winter storm to wallop Prairies, other parts of Canada heading into weekend
theglobeandmail - Treacherous commutes expected as heavy snowfall and strong winds hit parts of Western Canada
- Eastern Impacts: Montreal, Atlantic, Ontario icy hazards (5)
- General Outlook: Broader weekend winter weather predictions (2)
- Prairie Storm Impact: Hazardous commutes, blizzard effects (8)
Eastern Impacts: Montreal, Atlantic, Ontario icy hazards
General Outlook: Broader weekend winter weather predictions
Prairie Storm Impact: Hazardous commutes, blizzard effects
Back to Top / Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:21 am / permalink 17128 / 15 stories in 2 months
All Winnipeg schools closed due to blizzard
Iris Dyck / globalnews - Pembina Trails School Division Supt. Shelley Amos said it's a 'rarity' to have every school in Winnipeg is close due to inclement weather.
Back to Top / Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:21 pm / permalink 17121 / 8 stories in 2 months
Nasty winter storm to blast Prairie provinces with heavy snow, fierce winds
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - It's shaping up to be a nasty blast of winter across the Prairies today with snowstorms and blizzards set to dump up to 30 centimetres in some areas.
- Alberta road chaos reported (4)
- Manitoba weather impacts felt (3)
- Prairie-wide storm warnings (4)
- Sask outages and storm spread (2)
Alberta road chaos reported
Manitoba weather impacts felt
Prairie-wide storm warnings
Sask outages and storm spread
Back to Top / Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:22 am / permalink 17064 / 13 stories in 2 months
North Winnipeg residents asked to check water after major Main Street water main break
Kevin Hirschfield / globalnews - A stretch of Main Street is a complete mess after a water main break Friday afternoon that has shut down roads in the area.
Back to Top / Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12:21 am / permalink 16909 / 2 stories in 2 months
Severe August storms caused $235 million in damage across the Prairies
Ken MacGillivray / globalnews - The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a line of storms that swept across Western Canada on Aug. 20 and 21, 2025, caused more than $235 million in insured damages.
Back to Top / Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:22 pm / permalink 16719 / 3 stories in 2 months
Landfill search begins for remains of Ashlee Shingoose in Winnipeg
Temur Durrani / theglobeandmail - Ms. Shingoose is one of four Indigenous women murdered by a serial killer, only victim authorities were unable to identify until earlier this year
Back to Top / Monday, December 1, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 16449 / 3 stories in 3 months
Kinew, Carney announce another step forward for Port of Churchill project
Gabrielle Piché / winnipegfreepress - New cash for the Port of Churchill, and a commitment to further the project, came from the province Sunday as Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Premier Wab Kinew. They […]
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Northern lights visible in parts of Canada, U.S. with more aurora activity expected tonight
Adithi Ramakrishnan / theglobeandmail - A rare G4 geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Wednesday with the peak period expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET
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Other encampment options possible
Editorial / winnipegfreepress - Authorities in Winnipeg will soon launch their latest response to homeless encampments, though sadly actual solutions to the problem remain elusive. Beginning in mid-November, the city will roll out its […]
Back to Top / Saturday, November 8, 2025, 3:21 am / permalink 15788 / 2 stories in 3 months
Manitoba program working to support First Nations veterans
Marney Blunt / globalnews - Indigenous Veterans Day, taking place Nov. 8, honours the service and sacrifices Indigenous veterans have made to Canada.
Back to Top / Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:21 am / permalink 15787 / 4 stories in 3 months
Canada could lose its status as a measles-free country amid outbreak
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - With measles spreading to more than 5,000 Canadians in the past year, Canada is poised to lose its measles-free status from the Pan-American Health Organization.
Back to Top / Monday, October 27, 2025, 9:22 am / permalink 15452 / 2 stories in 4 months