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Saskatchewan's safety agency not prepared for last year's wildfires: report " Winnipeg Free Press
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (172+ words) Winnipeg 15" C, Cloudy with wind REGINA " An independent review into how Saskatchewan handled last year's wildfires has found its public safety agency wasn't fully prepared. The report from accounting firm MNP says the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency often operated in…...
Despite its non-profit status, FIFA is no team player when it comes to World Cup costs and windfall
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (1773+ words) Winnipeg 13" C, Windy TORONTO " Mayor Olivia Chow looks glowingly out of the windows of her second-floor office in Toronto's stunning city hall, drinking in the panoramic view of Nathan Phillips Square, which has been converted into temporary soccer pitches to…...
Opinion: A tale of two bridges and one president
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (462+ words) Winnipeg 14" C, Partly cloudy with wind For truckers, the Ambassador Bridge is the only game in town. The bridge connects Windsor, Ont. , with Detroit, Mich. , and is one of the busiest border crossings between Canada and the U. S. (Cars can also…...
Philippines protests China's sanctions against its defense chief as "an unfriendly act'
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (445+ words) Winnipeg 14" C, Partly cloudy with wind The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing announced Thursday that Teodoro and his family have been banned from entering China, including Hong Kong and Macao, over what it described as "irresponsible remarks" he…...
A gift of history " Winnipeg Free Press
18+ hour, 19+ min ago (1039+ words) Winnipeg 15" C, Light rain After months of petitions, legal scrutiny and political pressure, the 1670 Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter has formally arrived at the Manitoba Museum, marked by a ceremony including many notable Canadian and Indigenous political leaders. "It's with…...
HBC Royal Charter welcomed in ceremony at Manitoba Museum
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (547+ words) Winnipeg 19" C, Cloudy with wind WINNIPEG " A 356-year-old document that granted the Hudson's Bay Co. control over roughly one-third of Canada is now in public hands. The HBC Royal Charter was unveiled Thursday at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg in…...
Opinion: City's encampment bylaw not intended to end homelessness, but it's making a difference
1+ day, 36+ min ago (880+ words) Winnipeg 18" C, Light rain with wind When Winnipeg city council approved restrictions on homeless encampments near schools, daycares, parks, recreation centres and seniors housing, critics warned it would simply push vulnerable people from one location to another without solving the…...
Canada Post moves to convert nearly half a million more homes to community mailboxes
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (421+ words) Winnipeg 18" C, Light rain with wind Canada Post is rolling out the latest phase of its transition from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes, selecting more than three dozen communities that will undergo the conversion starting next year. Spanning seven provinces…...
Liberals announce national food strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (174+ words) Winnipeg 18" C, Light rain with wind OTTAWA " The Liberal government has announced a national food strategy aimed at giving Canadians greater access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices. The plan outlined today is intended…...
Designated encampment debate returns to city hall
21+ hour, 37+ min ago (822+ words) Winnipeg 18" C, Light rain with wind A city councillor is renewing efforts to identify potential locations for designated encampment sites following an Ontario court decision that could impact how homeless people are relocated in Winnipeg. The motion, introduced by Coun....