5 d. ago Former Raptors player started planning exit from Toronto the moment he was traded

If there's one thing you could say about former Toronto Raptors player Bruce Brown, it's that he's got no issue with being honest.Speaking to Andscape's Marc J. Spears in a story published Monday, Brown admitted that the Raptors, and then later New Orleans, perhaps weren't the best fit for him at that point in his career.Brown has now played for six NBA teams in seven seasons, but was perhaps best known for being a key bench piece on the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets team.After leaving the Nuggets in free agency, he signed with the Indiana Pacers, who eventually traded him to Toronto as part of a package deal for Pascal Siakam.Brown spent parts of two seasons in Toronto before eventually being shipped off to the New Orleans Pelicans in another blockbuster deal centred around Brandon Ingram."I ended up being traded to teams where they were rebuilding and not really in a position to win a championship. And if you know how I play, I like to win. I don&...

Economics

1 week ago City says new path in north Winnipeg key piece of active transportation network

Winnipeg municipal leaders are touting a new 4.5-kilometre path as an important piece to the city's active transportation network.

Sport

1 week ago Experience Niagara Falls like never before at Ontario’s first flying theatre

You may have visited Niagara Falls, but you’ve never experienced it quite like this.Niagara Takes Flight is a thrilling new attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario, that quite literally takes guests to new heights. Located at Table Rock Centre, just steps from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, this state-of-the-art flying experience is the first of its kind in the province and the second in Canada. It features a 180-degree domed screen that immerses you in cinematic aerial views of the region.Soar through the sky on a journey that celebrates the rich history of Niagara, along with the geography and people who make it so special.The full experienceBefore your feet leave the ground, you’ll move through a captivating pre-show that spans three media-rich rooms, each guiding you through different eras of Niagara’s history.Plus, Niagara Falls-raised filmmaker James Cameron (yes, that James Cameron) lends his voice for key pieces of th...

Culture

2 w. ago Manitoba government credits Sikh community’s advocacy for Winnipeg road upgrade

The Manitoba government says a community-driven initiative paved the way for upgrades to a road in north Winnipeg.

Politics

2 w. ago 2 men charged after gun, cocaine found during traffic stop: Winnipeg police

Two men are facing charges after a routine traffic stop in Winnipeg's North End led to the discovery of cocaine and a loaded gun, police say.

Events

3 w. ago Battle that led to Haiti’s independence among names of new Montreal metro stations

MONTREAL — Montreal’s outgoing mayor says she hopes a major project to extend the subway system into the city’s east end will chart a path forward for other public transit developments. On Tuesday, Valerie Plante said she had wanted to see more transit projects get off the ground during her nearly eight years in office. […]

Events

3 w. ago The North West Company Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings and an Increase in the Quarterly Dividend

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NWC):  The North West Company Inc. (the “Company” or “North West”) today reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2025. It also announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41, an increase of $0.01 or 2.5% per […]

Economics

3 w. ago ‘The public has lost faith’: Winnipeg politicians on bail reform

The MP for Winnipeg North says a recent violent incident at the Unicity Walmart is an excellent example of why bail reform is needed.

Politics