News/Canada/Manitoba (Page 17)

Manitoba Dr. Doug Eyolfson says Grace’s ER was built to handle 30 active patients, but that number surged to 52 on Sunday — with another 40 people in the waiting room. He said some people waiting for a bed were left on stretchers in the hallways. Winnipeg ER had 52Continue Reading

Manitoba The Canada Border Services Agency says as of Jan. 6, 35 ports of entry across the country will adjust their hours of service as a way to enhance security for both countries, a news release said Monday. U.S. and Canada to co-ordinate open hours on both sides of the border, BorderContinue Reading

Manitoba Twelve jurors have been selected for a trial in Minnesota for two men accused of helping smuggle people — including four members of an Indian family who froze to death in Manitoba — across the U.S.-Canada border in 2022. Trial in Fergus Falls federal courthouse expected to continue until Friday Caitlyn Gowriluk ·Continue Reading

Manitoba Robot and telecommunications cuts down on travel and cost to access physio and rehab services in Pinaymootang and Lake Manitoba First Nations. Tele-rehabilitation mixes hands-on service with virtual care to improve access Tele-rehab taking off in First Nation communities via robot Two First Nation communities are finally being connectedContinue Reading

Manitoba A long-awaited trial in Minnesota is scheduled to begin Monday with jury selection for two men accused of helping smuggle people across the U.S.-Canada border, including four members of an Indian family who froze to death in Manitoba as they tried to make it across in blizzard conditions. CBCContinue Reading

Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, Man., his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest. His eyes dart back and forth, then settle on a crowd of people standing outside a van. He scans theContinue Reading

Manitoba A network outage affecting credit unions across the Canadian Prairies on Friday has delayed automatic deposits and payments. Issue expected to be resolved by Friday afternoon, says payment services providerCBC News · Posted: Nov 15, 2024 2:49 PM EST | Last Updated: November 15 Credit unions across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta hadContinue Reading

Manitoba Winnipegger Brady Oliveira joined an elite club Thursday — one with just three other members in Canadian Football League history. Winnipegger becomes 1st running back in 11 years to be recognized as league’s MVP Nathan Liewicki · CBC News · Posted: Nov 15, 2024 12:51 AM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Manitoba A Manitoba priest accused of sexually assaulting a now-nine-year-old girl in Little Grand Rapids First Nation last year has had all charges against him stayed, a day after the girl at the centre of the case testified against him. Update comes day after testimony from girl who made allegationsContinue Reading