Search continues for Norwegian trekker missing in northern Manitoba, but without crew from northern Ontario | Frustration still high for Air Canada passengers in Winnipeg, despite tentative agreement | Woman found dead at Winnipeg hotel last year identified by family days after sketch released
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Search continues for Norwegian trekker missing in northern Manitoba, but without crew from northern Ontario; Steffen Skjottelvik is seen in an undated Facebook image\. He left Fort Severn, Ont\., on foot on July 25 with his two dogs and the intention to arrive in York Factory, Man\., on Aug\. 15, but he did not arrive as scheduled\.

Search continues for Norwegian trekker missing in northern Manitoba, but without crew from northern Ontario

August 19 , 2025 at 07:00:40 p.m. CST • :

A group from a northern Ontario First Nation paused their search for a missing Norwegian trekker in a remote part of northern Manitoba on Tuesday, citing mounting costs, while RCMP say they have their eyes on the fast-moving Hayes River.

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Frustration still high for Air Canada passengers in Winnipeg, despite tentative agreement; Alice Kapinga says she's frustrated with Air Canada after her flight home to Denmark was cancelled due to a flight attendants' strike that began on Saturday\.

Frustration still high for Air Canada passengers in Winnipeg, despite tentative agreement

August 19 , 2025 at 07:28:07 p.m. CST • :

A tentative agreement to halt the contract dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants has not put an end to the anger and frustration some Winnipeg travellers are feeling toward the airliner, as their plans remain on hold. 

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Woman found dead at Winnipeg hotel last year identified by family days after sketch released; Family of Melanie McKay have identified her as the woman who was found dead at the Manwin hotel on Winnipeg on Aug\. 10, 2024\.

Woman found dead at Winnipeg hotel last year identified by family days after sketch released

August 19 , 2025 at 03:56:18 p.m. CST • :

A woman who was found dead at a Winnipeg hotel more than a year ago has been identified by her family as Melanie McKay, days after a new sketch of the previously unidentified woman was shared with the public.

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Ambulance shortage in Winnipeg creates dangerous strain on firefighters, public: UFFW; Just nine of 19 ambulances were operating in Winnipeg on Saturday due to staff shortages, says Nick Kasper, president of the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg\.

Ambulance shortage in Winnipeg creates dangerous strain on firefighters, public: UFFW

August 19 , 2025 at 12:44:20 p.m. CST • :

The union representing firefighters says the City of Winnipeg is putting the public at risk through understaffing of emergency responders — with only nine of 19 ambulances operating on Saturday.

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Tentative Air Canada deal to include pay increases, at least 60 minutes ground pay; Air Canada strike over, with tentative deal reached, airline and union say

Tentative Air Canada deal to include pay increases, at least 60 minutes ground pay

August 19 , 2025 at 03:44:56 a.m. CST • :

A tentative agreement has been reached to end the contract dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants, both the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees announced Tuesday. Details of the deal include proposed pay increases and at least 60 minutes of ground pay before each flight.

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Norwegian trekker missing in northern Manitoba after possibly losing dog to wolves: RCMP; Steffen Skjottelvik is seen in an undated Facebook image\. He left Fort Severn, Ont\., on foot on July 25 with his two dogs and the intention to arrive in York Factory, Man\., on Aug\. 15, but he did not arrive as scheduled\.  

August 18 , 2025 at 12:54:12 p.m. CST • :

Norwegian trekker missing in northern Manitoba after possibly losing dog to wolves: RCMP

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Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025; Winnipeg is looking at a 26 degree afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds  

August 19 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

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Man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder in killing of mother of 4 in downtown Winnipeg; The family of Briannah Clowes, who was killed in October, previously said they remember her as someone who worked hard and loved her children\.  

August 18 , 2025 at 03:53:49 p.m. CST • :

Man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder in killing of mother of 4 in downtown Winnipeg

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PC byelection candidate apologizes for professing hate for unions, questioning intent of residential schools; Colleen Robbins, right, is the PC candidate in the Spruce Woods byelection necessitated by the resignation of Grant Jackson, left, now the Conservative MP for Brandon-Souris\.  

August 18 , 2025 at 05:53:09 p.m. CST • :

PC byelection candidate apologizes for professing hate for unions, questioning intent of residential schools

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Senior recoups $10K after being forced out of Winnipeg assisted living facility for renos that never happened; The Odd Fellows Home at 4025 Roblin Blvd\., which housed the Assiniboine Links facility, was sold in 2023\. Over a dozen seniors were forced out at the time, after being told that the new owner planned major renovations to the building\.  

August 19 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Senior recoups $10K after being forced out of Winnipeg assisted living facility for renos that never happened

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August 19 , 2025 at 04:51:15 p.m. CST • :

$30M Red Cross contract for Manitoba evacuee support offers glimpse into wildfire costs

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August 19 , 2025 at 05:40:59 p.m. CST • :

Battle between City of Winnipeg, curling club over housing headed to municipal board

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August 19 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Donations to Sean Feucht groups via B.C.-based charity add to financial transparency concerns raised in Canada

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August 18 , 2025 at 07:23:00 p.m. CST • :

Group representing 8 First Nations calls to oust grand chief over development agreement

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August 18 , 2025 at 12:04:24 p.m. CST • :

Stolen vehicle swerves into Winnipeg construction site, crashing into 3 parked vehicles, police say

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