Today's top headlines from CBC Manitoba

Good evening, these are your top stories for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Get up-to-date news any time on our website.

Fractious debate sees federal leaders trade blows over Trump, Trudeau and the cost of living

April 17 , 2025 at 05:56:44 p.m. CST • :

With polls showing Liberal Leader Mark Carney is the front-runner in this federal election, the other three main party leaders on stage for Thursday's English-language debate spent much of the contest trying to tear him down.

Lack of safe sobering site a 'significant gap' for downtown safety, police chief tells Winnipeg Chamber

April 17 , 2025 at 04:55:58 p.m. CST • :

Winnipeg's new police chief says crime in the city's downtown is becoming increasingly violent, but the service can't solve the complex issues negatively impacting the community's safety on their own.

MPI launches online appointment booking for licence renewals, registration

April 17 , 2025 at 05:16:59 p.m. CST • :

Manitoba Public Insurance is introducing an online tool to book appointments for several services, including licence renewals and vehicle registration.

Fort Garry teacher charged with sexual assault, luring involving teenage student

April 17 , 2025 at 03:40:52 p.m. CST • :

A Winnipeg teacher has been charged with sexual assault and exploitation after allegedly luring a teenage student and forging an inappropriate relationship with her.

2 men wanted in connection with double shooting deaths in Winnipeg

April 17 , 2025 at 11:05:14 a.m. CST • :

Police have identified two men they allege are responsible for a double homicide in Winnipeg in February, and have issued Canada-wide warrants for their arrests.

April 17 , 2025 at 04:19:04 p.m. CST • :

Hundreds of Winnipeggers enjoy an Easter meal at Siloam Mission

Watch

April 17 , 2025 at 11:42:54 a.m. CST • :

Swan River woman dead following single-vehicle crash: RCMP

April 17 , 2025 at 10:10:12 a.m. CST • :

What's open and closed for Easter weekend in Winnipeg

April 17 , 2025 at 03:23:49 p.m. CST • :

Man faces sexual touching, child pornography charges after search at Armed Forces base in Winnipeg

April 17 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Portage and Main concourse businesses face uncertain future as intersection is set to reopen to foot traffic

Enjoying this newsletter? You may also like CBC News Morning Brief, the news you need to know to start the day. Delivered weekday mornings. Sign up here