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Dauphin’s wastewater system is under siege after flooding, forcing a local state of emergency and urgent water conservation — a stark reminder of how extreme weather can cripple essential services and demand community-wide resilience. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news s...

Canada’s wildfire season is easing thanks to recent rain, with fewer acres burned than last year—but don’t relax yet. July and August are forecasted to bring hotter, drier conditions, especially around Hudson Bay. Intense fires in B.C.’s Boston Bar have already destroyed homes and forced evacuations, with risks climbing through August. The federal government’s new fleet of 10 firefighting aircraft...

A Walmart in Winnipeg erupted in flames after a man walked into the bedding section, set things ablaze, and then calmly grabbed a drink at the in-store McDonald’s—while 150 to 200 people evacuated. No one was injured, but the fire caused over $10 million in damage. The suspect, Ronald Marmito Amigo, was arrested days later with meth and a lighter, facing arson, drug possession, and probation viola...

Walmart in Winnipeg just suffered a $10M arson attack—intentionally set in the bedding section, spreading fast and forcing 150-200 people to evacuate—while the suspect allegedly sipped a drink at the attached fast-food spot. Police arrested 47-year-old Ronald Marmito Amigo on suspicion of arson with disregard for human life and meth possession, found with a lighter and drugs. Chaos, audacity, and...

Two women were brutally attacked with a baseball bat in a heated argument at a home on Sherburn Street, sparking a shocking escalation when one suspect allegedly snapped photos of the victims and shared them. Thanks to a survivor’s tip, police swiftly arrested the two suspects—26-year-old Miranda Crow and 30-year-old Chantel Margaret Owen—charging them with multiple offenses as they remain in cust...

A deadly fire erupted early Thursday in a Manitoba Housing building on Furby Street, sending eight people to the hospital after flames broke out in a suite long linked to drug use. Firefighters battled heavy smoke at 3 AM, evacuating residents amid growing fears over safety and management in these aging complexes. This isn’t the first blaze tied to drug activity this year—two similar incidents alr...

At 3 AM, a fierce fire erupted in a three-story apartment building on Furby Street, forcing evacuations as firefighters battled flames and smoke. By 4:20 AM, the blaze was contained, but nine residents were rushed to the hospital—eight with injuries, one in critical condition. A firefighter also suffered minor burns. Winnipeg Transit deployed buses to offer shelter while residents await recovery....

Four First Nations in northern Manitoba have declared a regional public health emergency, citing soaring crises in toxic drug use, HIV, hepatitis C, and homelessness. The Anisinew Okimawin Grand Council is demanding long-term federal and provincial funding for medicine, harm reduction, and treatment — plus investment in a regional hospital and First Nations policing. This follows Manitoba’s own em...

Manitoba’s political cycle keeps repeating: every few elections, a new right-wing party emerges, promising to save conservatism from the PCs — only to vanish without a trace, leaving voters back where they started. The latest, the Keystone Party, barely cracked the 1,000-vote mark across most ridings, with its leader’s best showing still falling short of real influence. While fringe parties occasi...

Palm Beach International Airport is now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with its IATA code changing from PBI to DJT — a major branding move approved by the FAA after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the legislation in March. The rebranding, which includes updated signage, social media, and website content, comes with a $5 million price tag and follows a pattern of T...

This year’s wildfire season is shaping up to be manageable—far from the apocalyptic 2025 levels that saw over 6,000 fires and 8 million hectares burned. With 796 active fires (60 out of control) and 3,100 fires total so far, numbers are up from May’s 65, but burned area remains below last year’s 4.6 million hectares. July’s forecast brings above-normal heat across most of Canada, except Saskatchew...

Winnipeg’s QB situation just got spicy—Zach Collaros is out for Friday’s clash with Toronto due to a neck injury, leaving Dru Brown, the new trade from Ottawa, to lead the charge. Backup Taylor Elgersma, who stepped in last week against Hamilton, is ready to fill the void. Collaros’ solid season stats (985 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs) make this a big test for the backups under pressure. Listen in comfort...

A major heatwave is barreling into southern Manitoba, with temperatures soaring near 30°C Friday and hitting mid-30s by Sunday—feeling like 45°C thanks to the humidex. Winnipeg’s city officials are responding by opening cooling centers at libraries and leisure centers, plus offering hydration stations and access to indoor pools and spray pads. Community centers are also stepping up to provide reli...

Zach Collaros is sidelined for Friday’s game against Toronto due to a neck injury, forcing backup Dru Brown into the starting role — a major test for Winnipeg’s depth as they face the Argonauts without their top QB. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on pub...

Zach Collaros is sidelined for Friday’s game against Toronto due to a neck injury, forcing backup Dru Brown into the starting role — a major test for Winnipeg’s depth as they face the Argonauts without their top QB. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on pub...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre personally reached out to Swan River’s mayor to show solidarity after devastating floods, as locals brace for a second hit since early June. While federal aid was approved just days after the premier’s request, residents say the response has been too slow — relying on a small military team and local volunteers like Team Rubicon Canada. With a larger Rubicon cre...

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A fire erupted early this morning in Winnipeg’s West End on Furby Street, forcing firefighters to evacuate a three-storey apartment building. By 4 AM, nine people were checked by paramedics — eight hospitalized, one in unstable condition. Residents are displaced, but the city is stepping in to help. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. The cause remains under investigation. Listen in comfort:...

Canadian PM Mark Carney received a personalized Turkish revolver and ammo from President Erdogan at the NATO summit — a gift now being decommissioned by the RCMP while the bullets remain in Turkey. Under Canadian rules, gifts over $200 must be declared, and those over $1,000 go to the Crown. The revolver, a commemorative MKE model from the 90s, is being considered for display in a museum, joining...

A dangerous heat wave is barreling into Saskatchewan and Manitoba starting Friday, with temperatures soaring near 30°C and hitting mid-30s by Sunday — and the humidex could spike to 45. This isn’t a short-lived heat spell; it’s expected to linger into next week. Heat warnings are likely as conditions worsen, especially south of the Trans-Canada Highway. Compounding the danger, wildfire smoke linge...

Tensions flare as U.S. and Iran trade escalating strikes, threatening to shatter a fragile ceasefire and destabilize global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. airstrikes hit 90 targets across Iran, including areas near its sole nuclear power plant—claims Iran denies and counters with deadly retaliatory strikes that killed 14 and wounded 78. The violence, which also rattled allied nations...

A tragic aviation incident in Argentina claims the lives of a flight instructor and a 20-year-old student pilot who reportedly took off without permission. Authorities are investigating it as a potential suicide, citing the student’s personal struggles. The crash has left families devastated, and investigators are examining wreckage and communications to piece together the final moments. This somb...

A Winnipeg father faces aggravated assault charges after a preschooler suffered severe injuries at his home on Thames Avenue—paramedics were called by the man himself, and he was arrested the next day as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news sum...

A preschooler in Winnipeg suffered severe injuries while in the care of a man at a residence on Thames Avenue, prompting police intervention and an arrest. The man, who called 911, has been charged with aggravated assault as investigators probe the incident. Authorities have not disclosed his relationship to the child, but the gravity of the injuries underscores the urgent need for child safety. T...

NATO leaders just dropped billions on new defense deals to show Trump Europe’s military commitment—and tensions flared as the U.S. ramped up Iran pressure. Meanwhile, a finished Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor sits idle, with Democrats pushing Congress to finally open it and unlock vital trade and traffic flow. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.co...