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Manitoba sticking to U.S. alcohol ban since it's a 'pain point' for Trump: premier
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew showed no willingness Friday to relax his province’s ban on American alcohol products. He argued the prohibition, enacted by several provinces, has been one of Canada’s responses to the U.S. trade dispute the Trump administration has noticed. Source link
Student grabbed by sex offender in Winnipeg elementary school bathroom, police say
Winnipeg police say a child was grabbed by a stranger in a St. Vital elementary school bathroom Thursday, leading to charges of assault and forcible confinement against a 28-year-old man who is a registered sex offender. Source link
'Made-up quote' in Canadian satire site The Beaverton fools Time Magazine
In a recent article about the United States’ strained relationships with other countries, Time Magazine included a made-up quote from Canadian satire site The Beaverton — seemingly as fact. Source link
Bus driver admits mixing narcotics and booze on charter trip with Saskatoon school kids
A former Prince Albert bus driver admits he drove a charter with 52 Saskatoon grade school students while high on fentanyl, hydromorphone and hard liquor. Source link
There will be no government money for Amelia Earhart restoration, says minister
The new minister of Women and Gender Equality says there is no longer a need for government money to replace or restore the stolen Amelia Earhart statue, and is describing a media campaign by a Liberal MHA as “disingenuous.” Source link
Ottawa launches AI register showing how the tech is being used within federal departments
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali announced Friday morning the federal government has launched its first public AI register that outlines how artificial intelligence is being used or tested within federal departments. Source link
Trump vows to further clamp down on migration from developing nations after D.C. attack
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration will “permanently pause” migration from all “Third World Countries,” following an attack near the White House he attributed to Biden-era immigration vetting failures. Source link
Ukraine peace plan, or Russian ‘wish list’?
After a week full of leaks, counter proposals, and frenzied negotiations, is the possibility of a peace deal in Ukraine actually on the table? Source link
Sask. woman medals in international strongman competition after trans athlete disqualified
33-year-old Martensville woman Jackie Osczevski placed 3rd at the Official Strongman Games World Championships. She moved up in the standings after a trans woman was disqualified from first place. Source link