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3 hours Pro-oil and gas shirt incidents highlight lack of clarity in legislatures’ rules Winnipegfreepress
TORONTO - Two recent incidents that saw visitors wearing pro-oil and gas shirts banned from touring the Senate have industry watchers questioning the clarity of rules at legislatures across Canada. Twice ... ... more
3 hours Scheer says Liberals’ rejection of idea to tax housing profits can’t be trusted Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer is making no apologies for insisting that a re-elected Liberal government would impose a capital-gains tax of up to 50 per cent on Canadians who sell ... more
3 hours Greens call for stronger digital privacy protections Winnipegfreepress
WATERLOO, Ont. - The Green party is calling for stronger digital privacy protections, including banning personalized online advertising in elections. Party leader Elizabeth May was in the tech-hub community of Waterloo ... more
3 hours Four Mounties sue attorney general over 2014 Moncton shootings Winnipegfreepress
MONCTON, N.B. - Four RCMP officers who responded to the 2014 shootings in Moncton, N.B., that claimed the lives of three of their colleagues are suing the attorney general ... more
4 hours RCMP commissioner to answer questions about arrested intelligence director Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - Top Mountie Brenda Lucki is to address the case of the RCMP employee charged with trying to disclose secret information today. The force's commissioner is giving a news conference ... more
4 hours Federal government posts $14B shortfall in 2018-19 Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - The federal government ran a $14-billion deficit in 2018-19, according to its latest annual financial report, the third year in a row with a shortfall bigger than $10 ... more
5 hours Man who pleaded guilty in killing of unborn child wants to withdraw plea Winnipegfreepress
MONTREAL - A Montreal man who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his unborn child told a court today he wants to withdraw his plea. Sofiane Ghazi announced today he had fired ... more
5 hours Federal government posts third straight double-digit deficit with $14B shortfall Winnipegfreepress -Biz
OTTAWA - The federal government's latest annual financial report shows it ran a $14-billion deficit in 2018-19 for its third consecutive double-digit shortfall. The deficit for the fiscal year that ended ... more
5 hours Lindhout kidnapper Ali Omar Ader abandons appeals of sentence, conviction Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - A Somalian man found guilty in the kidnapping of Amanda Lindhout has abandoned appeals of his sentence and conviction. In a statement today, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada ... more
5 hours NBC’s ‘Peacock’ to join the streaming fray in April Winnipegfreepress -Biz
NEW YORK - Comcast's NBCUniversal said Tuesday that its upcoming streaming service will be called Peacock, in an homage to NBC's logo. It will become the home for some of ... more
5 hours B.C. child OK after finding and eating anti-anxiety drug at school Winnipegfreepress
KELOWNA, B.C. - An elementary school student in British Columbia has recovered and returned to class after accidentally overdosing on a powerful drug. The Central Okanagan school district says the eight-year-old ... more
5 hours Jailed tycoon, professor in Tunisian presidential runoff Winnipegfreepress -Biz
TUNIS, Tunisia - Tunisia's electoral authority says that jailed media magnate Nabil Karoui and independent law professor Kais Saied are advancing to the country's presidential election runoff. The electoral commission announced ... more
5 hours Canadian e-commerce company Shopify updates platform for CBD sellers in U.S. Winnipegfreepress -Biz
NEW YORK - Shopify Inc. says its e-commerce and retail platform has been given new features to help U.S. merchants sell hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol products where permitted by law. The ... more
6 hours Gathering of support and reflection at UVic following fatal bus crash Winnipegfreepress
VICTORIA - Students, faculty and staff at the University of Victoria were to gather for an hour of reflection and support Tuesday as they cope with the aftermath of last ... more
6 hours US factory production rose at healthy pace in August Winnipegfreepress -Biz
WASHINGTON - U.S. factory output increased in August at a solid clip, reversing a sharp drop in July, as production of metals, machinery and chemicals all rose. The Federal Reserve said ... more
6 hours Markets update Winnipegfreepress -Biz
On the markets at 9:50 a.m. (ET): In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 1.58 points to 16,752.89. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 71.35 points to 27,005.47. The Standard & ... more
6 hours Detour on the road to WeWork IPO Winnipegfreepress -Biz
NEW YORK - WeWork is pushing back its public debut with investor confidence appearing to grow shaky in the office share company that had recently been valued at around $47 ... more
7 hours NDP promises to build 500,000 new affordable homes in 10 years Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - The NDP is promising to build 500,000 new affordable homes across the country in 10 years, if elected. Leader Jagmeet Singh didn't provide details on how he would achieve ... more
7 hours Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales fell 1.3 per cent in July Winnipegfreepress -Biz
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 1.3 per cent to $57.2 billion in July as sales in the primary metal and motor vehicle industries moved lower. The agency says ... more
7 hours Former Canopy co-CEO Bruce Linton sees big opportunity in psychedelics Winnipegfreepress -Biz
Canopy Growth Corp.'s co-founder and recently ousted co-chief executive has his eye on a new frontier for medicine beyond cannabis: psychedelics. Bruce Linton said he will be a director at Mind ... more
7 hours Liberals pledge to boost Canada Child Benefit, remove tax from maternity leave Winnipegfreepress
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Liberals are promising that if re-elected they will boost the Canada Child Benefit and make maternity and parental leave benefits tax free. Leader Justin Trudeau says ... ... more
7 hours Imperial Oil CEO Rich Kruger to retire, Brad Corson named next CEO Winnipegfreepress -Biz
CALGARY - Imperial Oil Ltd. says chairman and chief executive Rich Kruger is retiring at the end of this year. Kruger has led the company, which is about 70 per cent ... more
8 hours Affordable food key issue for Manitobans: survey Winnipegfreepress -Local
LEADERS vying for votes in the federal election should be paying more attention to food security and affordability across the country, according to a national agri-food survey released Tuesday. Manitobans and ... more
8 hours A delicious way to give back Winnipegfreepress -Local
With the federal election campaign heating up, I suspect most of you are champing at the bit to hear how things turned out at the big cookie-decorating competition. On Monday, in ... ... more
12 hours Papier mache mayham and eating guinea pig in Peru; In the news for Sept. 17 Winnipegfreepress
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on his radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 17. What ... ... more
12 hours Scheer says Liberals’ rejection of idea to tax housing profits can’t be trusted Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer is making no apologies for insisting that a re-elected Liberal government would impose a capital-gains tax of up to 50 per cent on Canadians who sell ... more
12 hours Housing, children, privacy to feature in leaders’ plans on Day 7 of campaign Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - Some of the federal party leaders are getting early starts as Day 7 of the federal election campaign begins. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau kicks off in St. John's, N.L., ... more
12 hours Talks carry on but no deal yet in UAW strike against GM Winnipegfreepress -Biz
DETROIT - Talks continued into the night but there was no end to the strike against General Motors. The walkout by upward of 49,000 United Auto Workers members has brought to ... more
14 hours ‘We’ve got to learn to overcome’ Winnipegfreepress -Sports
The old sports adage goes something like, “You’re only as good as your record shows,” yet the Winnipeg Rifles can’t help feeling like the win-loss column is a bit deceiving. The ... ... more
14 hours As illnesses spread, fake vape gear sells on LA streets Winnipegfreepress -Biz
LOS ANGELES - A short walk from police headquarters in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a cluster of bustling shops are openly selling packaging and hardware that can be ... ... more
15 hours Back to basics: Congress tries to keep government lights on Winnipegfreepress -Biz
WASHINGTON - The good news is that it doesn't look like a bitterly polarized Washington will stumble into another government shutdown. But as Democrats controlling the House unveil a stopgap, government-wide ... more
15 hours Jets grounded in pre-season opener Winnipegfreepress -Sports
It had all the scintillating action you’d expect from the first pre-season game of the season for two NHL teams sitting most of their stars. Which is to say that if ... more
15 hours Indigenous issues in spotlight Winnipegfreepress -Local
Federal election candidates had their feet held to the fire on issues of national importance at a Winnipeg town hall event organized by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs on Monday ... ... more
17 hours Role in crime ring nets 14 months of house arrest Winnipegfreepress -Local
A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to 14 months’ house arrest for his part in a crime ring that used stolen identities to fraudulently purchase more than $600,000 worth of ... more
17 hours Why delay? It isn’t the Conservative way Winnipegfreepress -Local
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has proven once again, when it comes to tax cuts, fiscal conservatives are complete and utter strangers to the concept of delayed gratification. In this, the first ... more
18 hours Police watchdog holds back news of 13 investigations, blames pre-election blackout Winnipegfreepress -Local
During four months this summer, the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba dragged its feet on notifying the public of 13 investigations launched into criminal allegations against police officers in the ... more
19 hours Summer snow in Sierra; high winds damage plane near Reno Winnipegfreepress -Biz
RENO, Nev. - A strong Sierra cold front packing winds gusting up to 50 mph (80 kph) dropped the first snow of the season Monday in the mountains along the ... more
19 hours B.C. man killed wife, took daughters to church before smothering them: court Winnipegfreepress
KELOWNA, B.C. - A man who murdered his wife during an argument about his drinking then took his daughters to church before smothering them was sentenced Monday to 35 years ... ... more
19 hours Abortion pill now free in province when prescribed Winnipegfreepress -Local
The abortion pill is now available for free in Manitoba to women who possess a provincial health card and a prescription from a physician or nurse practitioner. Rochelle Squires, minister responsible ... ... more
20 hours Eco-anxious youth sign pledge not to bear children Winnipegfreepress -Local
No more branches will grow on the Andres’ family tree — at least not under climate activist Lena Andres. The 17-year-old has signed the No Future Pledge, along with about 200 ... more
20 hours Retailers scramble as NY moves to ban flavoured e-cigarettes Winnipegfreepress -Biz
NEW YORK - Vape shops in New York are scrambling to respond to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to prohibit the sale of flavoured vaping products — a ban poised to ... ... more
20 hours Tiny trips Winnipegfreepress -Health
Magic mushrooms aren’t just for hippies anymore. A growing number of people, including here in Manitoba, are taking them and LSD—a.k.a. acid—not to blow their mind, rather they seek to improve ... ... more
21 hours Plug pulled on indoor playground Winnipegfreepress -Biz
A local indoor playground closed its doors Sunday after being sold to a new ownership group that hopes to convert it to an indoor climbing facility. Great Big Adventure — a ... more
21 hours Prison guards put work issues in federal spotlight Winnipegfreepress -Local
Dozens of correctional officers at Manitoba's Stony Mountain Institution gave their blood — and a piece of their minds — Monday in Winnipeg, using a group blood donation to highlight ... more
21 hours City urged to fine owners of derelict properties Winnipegfreepress -Local
After a successful summer pilot program fining Winnipeggers who don’t cut their grass, the city is considering a similar approach to clean up messy and derelict properties. After two visits from ... more
21 hours Pilot project for $10 prepaid taxi fare set to begin Winnipegfreepress -Local
Before the meter starts running, nighttime taxi riders in Winnipeg will soon pay $10 upfront. The nine-month pilot project starting Sept. 30 is designed to reduce fare disputes, which is one ... more
21 hours An on-air, online global outreach ministry Winnipegfreepress -Local
Elmwood is the centre of the media universe for millions of people around the world. The Winnipeg neighbourhood is home to Square One World Media Inc., which produces 15 Christian programs ... more
22 hours Unifor president says GM could face strike in Canada if trust is not restored Winnipegfreepress -Biz
TORONTO - The massive employee strike that hit General Motors in the U.S. on Monday could migrate to Canada next year if trust is not restored, said Unifor president Jerry ... more
22 hours Taking centre stage Winnipegfreepress -Sports
Butterflies? You could say David Gustafsson had a few on Monday as he prepared to make his Winnipeg Jets NHL debut. Sure, it was just a pre-season tilt in Edmonton against ... more
22 hours Blurred lines between NDP and Greens Winnipegfreepress -Opinion
It’s getting hard to tell who’s a New Democrat and who’s a Green in Canada these days. There has been so much fraternization and so much defection across the lines ... ... more
22 hours Business Highlights Winnipegfreepress -Biz
___ Oil prices jump as attack on Saudi plant jolts supply NEW YORK (AP) — Global energy prices spiked Monday by 14% after a weekend attack on key oil facilities in Saudi ... more
23 hours B.C. Green leader reduces workload after illness, full recovery expected Winnipegfreepress
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Green party leader is reducing his work schedule while he recovers after recently being diagnosed with labyrinthitis. In a statement, Andrew Weaver says he suddenly had symptoms ... more
23 hours Ocasek’s wife says he died while recuperating from surgery Winnipegfreepress -Health
NEW YORK - The New York City medical examiner says Ric Ocasek, the 75-year-old frontman for The Cars, died of heart disease, worsened by emphysema. Ocasek's wife, model and actress Paulina ... ... more
23 hours Four buildings to get preservation consideration Winnipegfreepress -Local
Four Winnipeg buildings are being considered for preservation this week, heading to the city’s historical buildings and resources committee Wednesday. “I know the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church is a ... more
23 hours Saudi Arabian attacks linked to higher oil prices, spark energy stock rally Winnipegfreepress -Biz
CALGARY - Higher oil prices spurred by an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities boosted the Canadian energy sector on Monday but are expected to result in higher fuel prices ... more
23 hours Yada yada yada: Netflix to air ‘Seinfeld’ starting in 2021 Winnipegfreepress -Biz
LOS GATOS, Calif. - Move aside, "Friends" and "The Office." Netflix now has a new gem — a show about nothing. The company announced Monday it would start streaming all 180 ... more
23 hours B.C. wants to be part of global resolution in opioid company bankruptcy claim Winnipegfreepress -Health
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says any proposed settlement from opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma needs to include Canadian claims for the devastation created by the overdose crisis. Purdue, the maker ... more
23 hours B.C. wants to be part of global resolution in opioid company bankruptcy claim Winnipegfreepress
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says any proposed settlement from opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma needs to include Canadian claims for the devastation created by the overdose crisis. Purdue, the maker ... ... more
23 hours British Columbia ends practice of ‘birth alerts’ in child welfare cases Winnipegfreepress -Health
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is ending a practice that allowed hospitals to inform child welfare agencies of possible safety risks to infants at birth without the consent of parents. Katrine ... more
23 hours Trial begins for class-action alleging abuse at Christian private school Winnipegfreepress
TORONTO - The late headmasters of a Christian boarding school controlled every aspect of children's lives in order to break their spirits, a lawyer representing former students suing the defunct ... more
23 hours Nasdaq index Winnipegfreepress -Biz
NEW YORK (AP) _ Nasdaq indexes for Mon. ... more
23 hours GM and American Airlines fall, Raytheon and Marathon gain Winnipegfreepress -Biz
NEW YORK - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Friday. General Motors Co., down $1.65 to $37.21 More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike against ... more
23 hours Where the party leaders are Tuesday Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - The party leaders' scheduled public appearances on Tuesday, Sept. 17. All times are local. Will be updated as details are released. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau TBD Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer TBD NDP Leader ... more
23 hours U.S. postal treaty exit would hurt Canadian e-commerce businesses Winnipegfreepress -Biz
MONTREAL - U.S. President Donald Trump's push to withdraw from an international postal treaty could have a big impact on Canadian e-commerce companies that ship small goods from China to ... more
24 hours Saskatchewan nurse fighting $26K fine over Facebook comments Winnipegfreepress
REGINA - A Saskatchewan nurse is fighting a $26,000 fine she received after posting critical comments to Facebook about her grandfather's care in a long-term health facility. Carolyn Strom was found ... more
24 hours Saskatchewan nurse fighting $26K fine over Facebook comments Winnipegfreepress -Health
REGINA - A Saskatchewan nurse is fighting a $26,000 fine she received after posting critical comments to Facebook about her grandfather's care in a long-term health facility. Carolyn Strom was found ... more
24 hours Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the campaign on Sept. 11. Liberals Sept. 16: Spend at ... more
24 hours Stabbings at downtown apartment building send two to hospital Winnipegfreepress -Local
A weekend party inside a downtown Airbnb rental turned violent, sending two people to hospital with stab wounds. Winnipeg Police Service spokesman Const. Rob Carver said it’s the first time he’s ... ... more
24 hours Asylum claims dipped last month but numbers remain up over last year Winnipegfreepress
OTTAWA - New statistics released Monday show a slight dip in the number of people intercepted at the Canada-U.S. border last month trying to cross unofficially to claim asylum. Last month, ... more
1 day NHL players stay with CBA, labour peace set to at least 2022 Winnipegfreepress -Biz
National Hockey League players announced Monday they will not opt out of the collective bargaining agreement, guaranteeing labour peace until at least 2022. The NHL Players' Association announced its decision just ... more

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