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Daily Winnipeg Apr 13 - Apr 13, 2026

Winnipeg's Emotional Tributes, Sports Moves & Flood Preparations — Your Sunday Snapshots

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🏙️ General News

  1. Emotional remembrance in Winnipeg. A local hero pays tribute to his father, a survivor featured in an iconic concentration camp photograph, highlighting the importance of remembering history and honoring sacrifice.

  2. Relief for Favel as slander suit settles. James Favel, co-founder of Bear Clan Patrol, has resolved his defamation lawsuit after being ousted from the organization. He expressed relief, emphasizing the need for unity in community safety efforts.

  3. Farmers feel the sting of stubborn weeds. A report reveals Manitoba farmers lost nearly $77 million to herbicide-resistant weeds. Experts urge adopting integrated management to curb this costly issue, leaving many farmers eager for solutions.

⚽ Sports & Recreation

  1. Dunstone's lineup shines with new star. Olympic champ Mark Nichols joins Matt Dunstone's curling team, filling the gap left by the retirement of E.J. Harnden. With Nichols' experience and success, fans are buzzing in anticipation of what’s to come!

  2. Jets' intriguing season finale. Facing an uphill battle post-defeat, the Winnipeg Jets stand on the brink of missing the playoffs. As they sit in 10th place, the final days of the season could hold the key to their draft lottery fortunes.

🌊 Environment & Safety

  1. Peguis First Nation prepares for flooding. As spring melt looms, the community gears up to protect homes and roads from potential flooding disaster. Volunteers are stepping up as weather conditions heighten concerns for safety and infrastructure.

  2. Homelessness crisis deepens in Winnipeg. A report reveals over 8,200 residents are homeless, with chronic cases climbing as the lack of affordable housing continues to strain the system. This alarming trend calls for urgent community intervention!

💼 Local Issues

  1. Workplace safety standards getting a makeover. Canadian labour ministers are working toward a unified approach for workplace training by 2027, aiming for safer conditions across the board. It’s a plan that could transform job sites nationwide!

  2. Hope on the horizon for substance-related deaths. Manitoba expresses cautious optimism over a reported decline in suspected substance-related deaths in 2025, a development that could signal positive changes in public health strategies.

  3. Legal troubles for a local non-profit. A Winnipeg woman is accused of embezzling $6 million from her non-profit, using the funds for personal vacations and TikTok coins. The situation highlights the challenges and accountability needed in non-profit management.

  4. Cancer continues as Canada’s top killer. A new study reveals a worrying rise in various types of cancer across the nation, emphasizing the need for more effective health strategies and community awareness.

🗳️ Political Updates

  1. Byelections on the horizon for Liberal hopes. Voters are set to go to the polls in two Toronto ridings as federal byelections could potentially shift power dynamics. The stakes are high as the Liberals aim for a majority!

Source Articles (13)

Voters in 2 Toronto ridings heading to polls as 3 federal byelections give Liberals shot at majority

Voters in two Ontario ridings and one in Quebec will head to the polls on Monday for a slate of crucial federal byelections that could deliver the Liberals a majority government — cementing their hold on power for the next few years.

General Apr 13, 2026

Cancer remains top cause of death in Canada as new study shows multiple types rising

A new paper published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal offers fresh modelling that shows cancer cases and deaths will remain at high levels in the year ahead — including "concerning trends" showing a projected rise in multiple types of cancer.

General Apr 13, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Winnipeg woman of taking $6M from non-profit to fund vacations, buy TikTok coins

A non-profit organization — once in charge of millions of dollars in federal funds — is suing a former employee, alleging she misappropriated more than $6 million to pay for vacations and divert to a Jamaican dance hall singer.

General Apr 13, 2026

Manitoba 'cautiously optimistic' about sustained drop in suspected substance-related deaths in 2025

An addictions expert says an apparent drop in the number of people suspected of dying from substance use in Manitoba in 2025 is a positive sign, but represents only "one piece of the puzzle" in addressing preventable drug deaths.

General Apr 13, 2026

A tribute to legendary CBC Sports broadcaster Scott Oake

Following the retirement of Hockey Night in Canada's After Hours host, go back in time and relive some of Scott Oake's career, dating back to the 1970's, covering hockey, football, baseball and Canadian university sports.

General Apr 13, 2026
ANALYSIS: NHL draft lottery positioning big part of Winnipeg Jets’ season finish

ANALYSIS: NHL draft lottery positioning big part of Winnipeg Jets’ season finish

If San Jose, St. Louis and maybe even Florida were to pass Winnipeg in the standings this week, the Jets' odds of winning the NHL draft lottery almost double to 6.5 per cent.

Sports Apr 13, 2026

Winnipegger honours dad who was among survivors shown in famous concentration camp photo

It wasn't until he was in his 20s that Rob Berkowits learned his father was in one of the most famous photos of a concentration camp in the Second World War.

General Apr 13, 2026
Herbicide-resistant weeds costing Manitoba farmers $77 million

Herbicide-resistant weeds costing Manitoba farmers $77 million

A 2022 report from the Canadian Journal of Plant Science says herbicide-resistant weeds are cost Manitoba farmers nearly $77 million.

General Apr 13, 2026
‘Huge relief’: Co-founder settles defamation suit against Bear Clan Patrol

‘Huge relief’: Co-founder settles defamation suit against Bear Clan Patrol

Bear Clan Patrol founder James Favel has settled a defamation lawsuit with the community safety organization.

General Apr 13, 2026
Chronic homelessness climbs in Winnipeg, system facing ‘increasing strain’: report

Chronic homelessness climbs in Winnipeg, system facing ‘increasing strain’: report

More than 8,200 people are living without stable housing in Winnipeg, according to a new report, which says the number of people becoming chronically homeless is on the rise.

Canada Apr 13, 2026
Canada’s labour ministers agree to ‘harmonize’ some workplace safety standards

Canada’s labour ministers agree to ‘harmonize’ some workplace safety standards

The decision comes after a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers where Ontario proposed changes to make it less costly to retrain out-of-province workers.

Canada Apr 13, 2026
Matt Dunstone completes lineup with addition of veteran Mark Nichols

Matt Dunstone completes lineup with addition of veteran Mark Nichols

Team Matt Dunstone added Mark Nichols as their new second just a week after the end of the World Championship.

Sports Apr 13, 2026
Peguis First Nation braces for flooding, work underway to protect homes and roads

Peguis First Nation braces for flooding, work underway to protect homes and roads

Efforts to prevent flooding are underway in a Peguis First Nation. People are preparing roadways, facilities and more than 200 at-risk homes for the spring thaw.

Environment Apr 13, 2026