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ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · Nov 15

Created a #Winnipeg media starter pack of local journalists/outlets for now. Will start an updated list as more arrive to Bluesky.

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ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 8h

HSC Foundation's 'Operation Excellence' Campaign Gets $1M Donation www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/16/h...

HSC Foundation's 'Operation Excellence' Campaign Gets $1M Donation

The Health Sciences Centre Foundation has received a $1 million donation in support of its campaign aimed at transforming surgical care in Manitoba.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 11h

Manitoba Trade Rep in Washington Makes $387K Salary, More Than Premier www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/16/m...

Manitoba Trade Rep in Washington Makes $387K Salary, More Than Premier

Manitoba's trade representative in Washington, D.C. is making $387,000 a year.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 12h

Two Arrested After Bus Driver Assaulted on Main Street www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/16/w...

Two Arrested After Bus Driver Assaulted on Main Street

Winnipeg police have charged two people after a bus driver was assaulted during an incident on a Winnipeg Transit bus late Monday night.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 15h

Winnipeg Police Unveil Memorial Honouring Service Dogs www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/16/w...

Winnipeg Police Unveil Memorial Honouring Service Dogs

The Winnipeg Police Service has unveiled a new memorial dedicated to the police dogs who have served the city since 1971.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 1d

Ottawa Invests $2.3M to Boost Manitoba’s Digital Media and AI Sector www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/15/m...

Ottawa Invests $2.3M to Boost Manitoba’s Digital Media and AI Sector

The federal government is investing more than $2.3 million in New Media Manitoba to help grow the province’s interactive digital media industry.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 1d

Former Winnipeg Salesman Accused of $4.2M Rebate Fraud Scheme www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/15/w...

Former Winnipeg Salesman Accused of $4.2M Rebate Fraud Scheme

Winnipeg police have charged a 50-year-old former sales employee after uncovering an alleged multimillion-dollar rebate fraud.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 1d

Survey Finds 42% of Manitobans Among Those Struggling to Make Ends Meet www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/15/m...

Survey Finds 42% of Manitobans Among Those Struggling to Make Ends Meet

Nearly half of people in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say they often don’t know how they’ll find the money to get by, according to a new survey.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 2d

RCMP Make Arrests After Women Held and Assaulted in Moose Lake Home www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/14/m...

RCMP Make Arrests After Women Held and Assaulted in Moose Lake Home

Three people are in custody after Manitoba RCMP say three women were held against their will and assaulted inside a Moose Lake residence on Sunday.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 2d

Construction Begins on New Wildewood Golf Club Clubhouse www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/14/c...

Construction Begins on New Wildewood Golf Club Clubhouse

The City of Winnipeg and Wildewood Golf Club have broken ground on a new clubhouse at the long-standing Fort Garry golf course.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 2d

Matt Rife to Perform at Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Winnipeg www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/14/m...

Matt Rife to Perform at Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Winnipeg

Comedian Matt Rife is the first headliner to be announced for next summer's Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Winnipeg.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 2d

Thousands Lose Power Across Manitoba After Weekend Storm www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/14/m...

Thousands Lose Power Across Manitoba After Weekend Storm

Manitoba Hydro crews worked through Monday to restore electricity to thousands of customers left without power after high winds, rain, and heavy snow caused widespread outages across the province.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 3d

What’s Open and Closed in #Winnipeg on Thanksgiving www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/10/t...

What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Thanksgiving Weekend

Here’s a roundup of what’s open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule in Winnipeg over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 3d

Following Healthy Food Guidelines in Canada Comes at a High Cost, Study Finds www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/13/c...

Following Healthy Food Guidelines in Canada Comes at a High Cost, Study Finds

A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 4d

Suspect Arrested After Man Intentionally Struck by Vehicle www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/12/w... #Winnipeg

Suspect Arrested After Man Intentionally Struck by Vehicle

Winnipeg police have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run that injured a man in a McPhillips Street hotel parking lot in early August.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 5d

Mark Scheifele Scores Tying, Winning Goals as Jets Beat Kings 3-2 www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/11/w...

Mark Scheifele Scores Tying, Winning Goals as Jets Beat Kings 3-2

Mark Scheifele scored his second goal of the game midway through the third period to give the Winnipeg Jets a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 5d

CPKC Holiday Train Rolling into Manitoba in December www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/11/c...

CPKC Holiday Train Rolling into Manitoba in December

The CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the tracks for the 27th annual holiday season across Canada and the U.S.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 5d

Lane Reductions Coming to Perimeter Highway for Rail Crossing Repairs www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/11/p...

Lane Reductions Coming to Perimeter Highway for Rail Crossing Repairs

Traffic on the Perimeter Highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction near the PTH 15 (Dugald Road) intersection next week.

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ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 6d

New Basketball Court Dedicated to Late Winnipeg Athlete Chad Posthumus www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/10/c...

New Basketball Court Dedicated to Late Winnipeg Athlete Chad Posthumus

A new basketball court has been dedicated in honour of the late Chad Posthumus, the first signed player of the Winnipeg Sea Bears.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 6d

New Basketball Court Dedicated to Late Winnipeg Athlete Chad Posthumus www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/10/c...

New Basketball Court Dedicated to Late Winnipeg Athlete Chad Posthumus

A new basketball court has been dedicated in honour of the late Chad Posthumus, the first signed player of the Winnipeg Sea Bears.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 6d

Man Punched in the Face Waiting in Line for Coffee www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/10/w... #Winnipeg

Man Punched in the Face Waiting in Line for Coffee

Winnipeg police say a 55-year-old man suffered a serious, life-altering injury while waiting in line for coffee on Monday.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 6d

What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Thanksgiving Weekend www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/10/t...

What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Thanksgiving Weekend

Here’s a roundup of what’s open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule in Winnipeg over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 6d

As Toews Debuts with #NHLJets, Connor Shines in Season-Opening Loss to Stars www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/10/w...

As Toews Debuts with Jets, Connor Shines in Season-Opening Loss to Stars

The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets stepped on the ice for their season opener against the Dallas Stars on Thursday.

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ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 7d

Manitoba Hydro Inspecting Natural Gas Meters and Regulators www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/09/m...

Manitoba Hydro Inspecting Natural Gas Meters and Regulators

Manitoba Hydro has launched a province-wide inspection of natural gas meters and regulators over the next 12-14 months.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 7d

Manitoba RCMP Arrest Two Men in Separate Armed Standoffs www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/09/m...

Manitoba RCMP Arrest Two Men in Separate Armed Standoffs

Manitoba RCMP made two arrests in separate incidents this week after suspects with outstanding warrants barricaded themselves inside their homes.

ChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 7d

Manitoba Wildfire and Emergency Leaders Receive Order of the Buffalo Hunt www.chrisd.ca/2025/10/09/m...

Manitoba Wildfire and Emergency Leaders Receive Order of the Buffalo Hunt

Manitoba has presented the Order of the Buffalo Hunt to two provincial leaders for their roles in managing the province’s 2025 wildfire season.