The Manitoba government's handling of the provincial economy is panned by the Opposition.

Police are warning the public about a scam artist targeting elderly Winnipeggers by pretending to be a relative with a hard-luck story that empties his victims' wallets.

Motorists who speed past tow trucks while they're helping other drivers stranded on the side of the road could soon face hefty fines, the Manitoba government said on Wednesday.

Gary Doer, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., is heading to climate talks in the Danish capital at the behest of the Harper government.

Winnipeg city council's executive policy committee has approved a plan to post councillors' itemized expense reports online.

A Winnipeg couple says they have been inundated with phone calls numerous times each day that are sexual in nature.

Convergys has announced it is cutting 500 call centre jobs in Winnipeg and some economic forecasters say the province could see more job losses in the next few months.

The province has put forward proposed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that would require motorists to slow down when passing tow truck drivers at work.

Some provincial cheques and direct deposit payments will be delayed, says Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs.

Environment Canada predicts the deep freeze will last into the weekend with temperatures about 10 degrees below normal as some towns set new records for frigid temperatures.

Computer problems have resulted in a delay in the delivery of some provincial cheques and direct deposit payments. A government department advises this has affected programs like employment and income assistance, supported living, childrens special services and 55 plus.

CAA spokesperson Samantha Charrin tells CJOB, currently the law only covers ambulances, fire trucks and police. CAA says believes the law should include.. all road assist vehicles. The Manitoba government is expected to introduce legislation on that, shortly.

The first significant winter storm of the season in Ontario has thrown the departure and arrival board into disarray at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

A standoff that closed a busy street in the city centre has ended peacefully. Winnipeg police spent the morning surrounding an apartment block on Maryland street between Sergeant and Ellice Avenues when a man refused to leave his suite after a domestic dispute.

Medical health officer Dr. Sande Harlos tells CJOB while there are only four mass immunization clinics left operating, they're still seeing roughly 25-hundred people a day. As reported earlier, many doctors offices now have the H1N1 vaccine for distribution.

Artist John Nielsen uses his skills as a photographer combined with some computer technology to give a fresh perspective to the world around him.[...]

Not only did the Portage Collegiate Institute Trojans boys' hockey team fail to play 60 minutes of good hockey on Dec. 5 at Centennial Arena, it didn't even get a chance to do so.[...]

The Central Plains Capitals appear to have put a tough November behind them with a hot start to their December schedule. The Caps have now won three straight to start the month after a 4-3 shootout win over the Parkland Rangers in Dauphin on Dec.[...]

TORONTO — Wave your wands and fly your owls: Harry Potter's world of magic, fantasy and struggle against the dark arts is coming to the Ontario Science Centre next year. In its first appearance outside of the U.[...]

The ownership of the local H&R Block office is a family affair and has been for the past 20 years. "We took over Nov. 15," new owner Dave Foley said, from his office at 112 Saskatchewan Ave. E. The other half of that "we" is wife Kelly.[...]

Dear Editor: Much enjoyed seeing the picture [ the Carberry Collegiate class of ’51, on November 23 ], and can add some details your readers might find of interest.

From left: Hannah Ramsey, Dez Ramsey, Jion Yoo and Bryanna Manns present a plant to Margaret Baron (middle).

From l-r: Amberley and Ashley Abey, Pearl Carnohan, Deidre and Mike Plett who were part of the EF Church Christmas banquet.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is seeking nominations for the 2010 FCC Rosemary Davis Award, which honours Canadian women for their leadership and commitment to agriculture.

Pictured above are some of the coaches and players who have been taking advantage of the The Breakfast Club now being offered in Carberry on Wednesday mornings.

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The sun is ready to set on the D.A.W.N. project, and those who have worked with the Determining and Addressing Workplace Needs program say it has been big success.