New Winnipegger arrested for impersonating police — again and again and again

A Winnipeg man has been arrested for impersonating a police officer, his eighth time facing the charge — this time allegedly pretending to be an RCMP diver.

New Winnipeg man extradited from U.S., faces sexual assault, incest charges

A Winnipeg man who fled to the United States after being charged with sexual assault and incest related to crimes against children has been extradited back home.

CBC Investigates Student alleges U of M mishandled sexual harassment complaint against jazz prof Steve Kirby

by Katie Nicholson, Vera-Lynn Kubinec

A former University of Manitoba jazz student is angry with the way the university handled an internal investigation into Prof/ Steve Kirby’s conduct, and says it didn’t do enough to create a safe environment for female students.

PODCAST The Pollcast: Manitoba's NDP leadership race comes to an acrimonious close

The Manitoba NDP will choose its new leader on Saturday, ending a rancorous leadership race that might have an impact on federal politics. Pollcast host Éric Grenier is joined by the CBC's Cameron MacIntosh to discuss.

Little agrees to extension with Jets, Polak getting shot with Leafs

The Winnipeg Jets and forward Bryan Little agreed Thursday to a six-year contract extension that will take effect in the 2018-19 season.

Winnipeg girl 1st Manitoban to be diagnosed with rare genetic disorder

by Holly Caruk

A Winnipeg family is coming to terms with what life will look like for their nearly two-year-old daughter, Willow, after discovering she has a rare condition known as N-glycanase deficiency, or NGLY1.

Profile A leadership victory may not end questions about Kinew's past

by Sean Kavanagh

Wab Kinew may continue his ascent in politics by taking the reins of the NDP, but questions continue about his past and assault charges he faced 14 years ago.

Health-care premiums are about taxation, not health care, policy expert says

Premier Brian Pallister's proposed health-care premiums are about money, not medicine, says the director of the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy at the University of Manitoba.

Live Opioid poisonings land 16 Canadians in hospital each day on average, 53% jump over 10 years

by Catharine Tunney

The average number of Canadians who have been hospitalized because of opioid poisoning is growing, according to new numbers published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, but even with new numbers, tracking the breath of the crisis in Canada continues to run up against problems.

Study finds Manitoba lakes among most susceptible to algal blooms

by Shane Gibson

New research has found the phosphorus that causes algae blooms can linger for years in the mud at the bottom lakes before being recirculated back into the water to further pollute the lake.

Updated Half of Canada's wildlife species are in decline, WWF finds

by Emily Chung

Despite Canada's vast wilderness, populations of half its vertebrate species are shrinking, a new World Wildlife Fund report finds. And endangered species like woodland caribou and St. Lawrence beluga whales continue to disappear even after becoming protected by federal laws.

Winnipeg magician, educator to be sentenced on child-porn charges Oct. 4

by Dean Pritchard

A popular children's magician and former educational assistant whose arrest on child pornography charges sent shock waves through the Winnipeg school community will have to wait three weeks to learn how much time he will spend in prison.

Winnipeg woman fears worst for family home as access opens to Florida Keys

by Kim Kaschor

Angela Coleman is ready to drive her RV from Winnipeg to Florida, if that's what her aunt and uncle decide. They are waiting to assess damage to their family home after after Hurricane Irma.

Manitobans make 20% more than a decade ago, nearly double national growth rate: census

Manitobans are making 20 per cent more than they did a decade ago but the province's earners are still making less than the national median income, and more kids are living in low-income households in the province than almost anywhere else.

'It's gonna hit everyone's pockets': Tourism industry workers worried in hurricane-ravaged Caribbean

by Karen Pauls

As aid slowly reaches hurricane-ravaged Caribbean islands, many worry about the survival of what has become of the lifeblood of the islands — tourism.

Winnipeg Famous No-scalpel vasectomy doctor uses humour to calm patients

by Bridget Forbes

When Dr. Errol Billinkoff brought the no-scalpel vasectomy to Winnipeg, his family practice gave way to his specialty. After 27,000 procedures and 27 years, he's become Winnipeg Famous for his technique, efficiency and sense of humour.

CBC Investigates Female students allege sexual misconduct against former U of Manitoba jazz prof Steve Kirby

by Katie Nicholson, Vera-Lynn Kubinec

A celebrated jazz professor and musician has parted ways with the University of Manitoba after an internal investigation report found that he repeatedly made inappropriate sexual comments and unwanted sexual contact with a female student.

Manitobans must pay health premiums or face cuts to services: premier

by Austin Grabish

The Manitoba government is considering introducing a health-care tax that residents would have to pay based on income.

Health premiums: 4 things to know

The Manitoba government is floating the idea of introducing health care premiums in an effort to supplement federal funding cuts to health care, the premier said.

23-year-old shot dead by Winnipeg police

by Kelly Malone

Jo-Anne Malcolm says the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has told her that her son Adrian Lacquette, 23, was shot dead by police in the North End overnight.

How does your personal income compare to that of other Canadians?

Census figures on income are out. Use our interactive to find out how your numbers compare to that of your fellow Canadians.

Mayor says Winnipeg ought to expect 'pain' in 2018 budget

by Bartley Kives, Sean Kavanagh

Mayor Brian Bowman suggests service cuts are coming to Winnipeg next year, partly because of the flat funding from the province.

Fraud investigation opened after Brandon trade show cancelled

by Riley Laychuk

Police in Brandon, Man., have launched a fraud investigation following complaints about a cancelled home-based business and vendor sale.

Roads re-open after gas line rupture in Transcona

A gas line rupture has closed several streets in the area of Plessis Road and Transcona Boulevard.

Teens charged after shooting spree in rural Manitoba

RCMP have charged two teens in connection with a shooting spree Saturday in rural Manitoba.

Fuel tanker catches fire on Trans-Canada Highway east of Winnipeg

A burning fuel tanker has closed the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Richer, Man., RCMP say.

Transit union urges Winnipeg to part with Peggo cards

by Bartley Kives, Samantha Samson

The head of Winnipeg's transit union is calling on the city to let go of its Peggo cards because of problems with the electronic fare-collection system.

Hydro wants 7.9% annual rate hike to continue to 2024

by Kelly Malone

Manitoba Hydro says it needs another two years of nearly eight per cent rate hikes to get back on track.