31 m. ago Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into ‘uncharted waters,’ analyst says

The Manitoba government is entering new territory with a plan to crack down on election disinformation and fine people up to $20,000 a day if offending material is not removed.

Politics

45 m. ago Kane Biotech Secures IRB Approval to Launch Innovative DispersinB® Acne Trial

Kane to work with the University of Miami to study DispersinB® Acne Cleanser in mild to moderate Acne Vulgaris WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE OTCQB:KNBIF) (“Kane Biotech” or “Kane”) announces today that it has received approval from the Internal Review Board (“IRB”) of the University of Miami Health System […]

Other

56 m. ago Russia claims it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine

Russia claimed on Thursday that its troops have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia's Kursk border region.

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56 m. ago Russia says it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town as U.S. awaits Putin’s ceasefire response

Russian forces have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia’s Kursk border region, officials claimed Thursday, as U.S. officials sought the Kremlin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year war that Ukraine has endorsed. The Russian Defense Ministry’s claim that it recaptured the town of Sudzha, hours after President […]

Events

2 h. ago New York Shopping Trips by Canadians Dwindle Over Trump’s Taunts

For years, Canadians from southern Ontario have made the short drive across the border to Buffalo, New York, to load up on cheap milk and shop at retailers like Target and Trader Joe’s that they don’t have access to at home.

Other

12 h. ago ‘Absolutely stupid’: Border town becomes collateral damage in Canada

'Half of us here are dual citizens, including me -- Canadian and American, half of us,' Point Roberts resident Brian Calder told Global News.

Events

12 h. ago B.C. woman detained at U.S. border, sent to Arizona detention facility

35-year-old Jasmine Mooney, who was once profiled in B.C. Business magazine for her work in the hospitality industry, has been detained since March 3

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12 h. ago B.C. woman detained at U.S. border, sent to Arizona detention facility in chains

Her mother says 35-year-old Jasmine Mooney has been detained in inhumane conditions since March 3

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12 h. ago Manitoba to no longer have jail as an option for people with communicable diseases

The Manitoba government is planning to stop using jails to detain people who have communicable diseases that pose a risk to others.

Other

15 h. ago Avoiding Trump’s tariffs: Albertans scramble to complete cross

Many Alberta business were scrambling on Wednesday to fulfill shipments to American customers before the latest round of President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect.

Economics

15 h. ago Family of Manitoba grandmother who died on surgery waiting list backs proposed law

The family of a Manitoba grandmother who died while waiting for heart surgery says it hopes a proposed law could help prevent other families from going through the same heartbreak.

Events

16 h. ago No charges against Ottawa police officer who shot man in Orléans confrontation

After ignoring commands to drop the axe, the man charged at the officer. In turn, the officer fired eight shots at the man, hitting him in the leg.

Events

16 h. ago It will be 20 degrees in Ontario this weekend but don't celebrate winter's end yet

It may feel as if spring has finally sprung in Toronto, but residents shouldn't let this week's mild conditions fool them, because there are still apparently a few colder days to come before the winter is over.The city has been graced with a few days of sunny skies and double-digit temperatures reminiscent of early patio season, and as of Wednesday afternoon, the short-term forecast shows even balmier weather is on the way this weekend, albeit peppered with rain.Unfortunately for those eager for the changing seasons, though, a chill will return soonafter.While The Weather Network (TWN) says thermometers will hit 16 C at the city's airport on both Saturday and Sunday — with other parts of the province potentially seeing temps as high as 20 C — those out and about are in for a swing of around 20 degrees within mere hours as things drop down to 0 C or colder.TWN is calling for a low of 0 C and a wind chill of -5 C overnight Sunday, and Environment and Climate Chan...

Culture

17 h. ago Joy Smith Foundation Launching Initiative to Combat Forced Labour in Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Labour trafficking is a hidden and urgent issue in Manitoba, with victims often coerced into unsafe working conditions through deceptive recruitment practices, withheld wages, and threats of retaliation. While labour trafficking exists across various industries in Canada, The Joy Smith Foundation is proud to announce an initiative […]

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17 h. ago What airlines are doing to navigate a drop in Canadian demand for U.S. travel

Scaled-back marketing, lower prices and advertising non-American destinations are all in play

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17 h. ago Canadian mayors, workers worry about ’permanent damage’ from Trump tariffs

Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that the Trump administration’s punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs and cause lasting damage to industries on both sides of the border. They say Canada is already starting to see the effects of the tariffs, with a drop in demand from some American customers, […]

Society

17 h. ago Former Winnipeg MP, Tory leadership hopeful calls for new conservative party in Manitoba

The former Member of Parliament for St. Boniface says she's part of a group that wants to form a new conservative political party in Manitoba.

Politics

19 h. ago 3 Manitobans arrested as part of nationwide drug trafficking busts

Winnipeg police say nine people -- three from Manitoba -- have been arrested as part of a Canada-wide drug trafficking investigation. 

Culture

22 h. ago ‘Unacceptable’: Manitoba woman waits 8 years for scoliosis surgery

Kim Hughes-Tardiff says she can't work or travel and lives in chronic pain because of her scoliosis. She's been on a wait-list for surgery since 2017.

Science

24 h. ago London burger chain cites Trump tariffs in plan to open U.S. facilities

A London-based vegan fast-food restaurant has raised $2 million to be used, in part, to open manufacturing facilities south of the border

Economics