DOBBIE: Manitoba's northern deep water port could be an economic game changer
It is a joint project being led by northern First Nations, the chief proponent being Fox Lake Cree Nation, from “hydro-land” ...
TRUE CRIME: Bootleggers, betrayal, and a fallen police chief: The scandal that shook St. Boniface
At the heart of this tale is Thomas Gagnon, a man who rose to power amidst the turbulent reorganization of the St. Boniface Police Department in 1921. His ascent to Chief Constable promised stability ...
Willie Jefferson gets one- year deal to remain with Blue Bombers
On Sunday the Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with Jefferson. Financial terms weren’t released, but Jefferson says the Bombers have always played fair game in ...
Stolen vehicle leads to drug bust after driver hits snowbank
West District General Patrol officers followed the vehicle to the 3900 block of Portage Avenue where the driver and a passenger were seen fleeing on foot after driving into a snowbank. Officers ...
Alberta deploys 40 wildland firefighters to help battle L.A. wildfires as death toll rises
Alberta is set to deploy a team of 40 wildland firefighters to help battle the wildfires in California, as the death toll ...
How Parks Canada plans to curb wildfire risk in shadow of Jasper disaster
“This winter, Parks Canada is focusing on vegetation management and fire guard enhancements in key areas of Jasper National Park,” said Fay, noting that tree felling, limbing and burning of debris ...
'A housing revolution': B.C. family's unique living arrangement gets international exposure
A small, multi-family housing development in North Delta is attracting international attention, and it could be a model for others who don’t want to live in towers, experts say. Four generations of ...
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KLEIN: We need to break City Hall's culture of secrecy
The culture at City Hall is one of secrecy and control. As a city councillor, I fought relentlessly to bring transparency to a system deeply entrenched in politics and hidden agendas. I moved several ...
Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won't build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that ...
Florence Girard starved to death in a B.C. home-share. Her sister wants change
A coroner’s inquest into the death of 54-year-old Florence Girard begins Monday in Burnaby, B.C., where a jury will hear the ...
India's Modi marks the opening of a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir
JAMMU, India (AP) — India’s prime minister marked Monday the opening of a tunnel in the northeast of disputed Kashmir that will grant all-year accessibility to a town that is isolated by heavy snow ...