There are 9 people missing right now potentially in Winnipeg. Also in this week’s news, a homeless camp causes strife for nearby businesses, public-private is the name of the game for both the WRHA and cannabis legislation, Manitoba Senators win a fight about the Indian Act, a judge could set a precedent on child pornography case, and much more.
Missing Persons AlertUPDATE: Suzanna Cabral has been found. Norman Thompson
Poverty & Community Outreach
Winnipeg looks at free transit rides for veterans on Remembrance Day: CBC,Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg offers veterans, Armed Forces members free transit rides for Remembrance Day: CBC
500 students lay poppies on military graves at Transcona Cemetery: CBC
Shelters prepare warm welcome as Manitoba winter increases demand: CBC
Transient homeless camp brings drugs, petty crime to West Broadway businesses, owners say: CBC
'I'll never give up': Mother of man last seen 3 years ago marks anniversary with plea for information: CBC
New details in search for missing Winnipeg man: APTN News
Hundreds gather in Winnipeg to remember Canada's fallen soldiers: Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg homelessness conference was well worth investment: CBC
Winnipeg hosts most Culture Days events in country: Winnipeg Free Press
Vimy Ridge memorial unveiled: Winnipeg Free Press
Police collecting different kinds of tips for charity today: Winnipeg Free Press
Humane society appeals for help after facility flooded: Winnipeg Free Press
It starts with teaching people how to breathe: Winnipeg Free Press
Art of survival: Winnipeg Free Press
Number of Canadian families who donate to charity falling: Winnipeg Free Press
Gender & Sexuality
LGBT seniors talk about isolation, safe housing concerns at Winnipeg summit:CBC
Disability
Handi-Transit searches for more inclusive name with online poll: CBC
Group slams transit name contest: Winnipeg Free Press
Refugees & Race
Somali family reaches milestone — welcomes 150th member to Canada: CBC
Border officials on alert due to Trump, meeting told: Winnipeg Free Press
Environment
Made-in-Manitoba carbon tax falls short, says Arctic climate change expert: CBC
Health
Diabetics urge Manitoba government to extend coverage for insulin pumps: CBC
Doctors, advocacy groups address proposed law protecting those who object to assisted dying: CBC
Concerns raised over assisted dying bill: Winnipeg Free Press
Pallister defends health overhaul, claims NDP scared of change: Winnipeg Free Press
WRHA launches public-private home-care program: Winnipeg Free Press
Monument to organ donors gets new home after outgrowing old one: CBC
Tories lacked heart on organ bill: Winnipeg Free Press
Klinic's move to Sherbrook Street facility finalized: Winnipeg Free Press
Manitobans' health just average: 2015 stats: Winnipeg Free Press
Invisible, odourless radon gas takes heavy human toll: Winnipeg Free Press
Indigenous
Winnipeg mayor raises name of CFL Eskimos with Edmonton counterpart: CBC
If Mayor of Winnipeg has opinion of team name he should share it says Edmonton Eskimos: APTN News
New app aims to help families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: CBC
Manitoba senators win fight over Indian Act: Winnipeg Free Press
After 141 years, Liberals pledge to erase sexism from Indian Act: Globe & Mail,APTN News
Freedom Road on track for 2019 opening: Winnipeg Free Press
Dates set for $90-million settlement-approval hearing for flooded out First Nations: Winnipeg Free Press
High court won't hear key Indigenous case: Winnipeg Free Press
Ouellette backs NDP bill on Indigenous rights: Winnipeg Free Press
Hundreds from Manitoba Cree nation sign petition to remove chief: APTN News
Unofficial numbers could hike MMIWG total: APTN News
Inquiry faces criticism from families about care: APTN News
Arlen Dumas: Putting the spotlight on the child welfare system and the path forward from a shuttered rail line: APTN News
Justice & Crime
'Institutional madness': Winnipeg woman's water turned off over unpaid bill at ex-husband's residence: CBC
Police seek suspect in attack on Winnipeg Transit passenger: CBC
Passenger punched, teeth shattered after trying to defend another woman being harassed on bus: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press
Police investigating attempted kidnapping: Winnipeg Free Press
Woman robbed, sexually assaulted in Fort Richmond: CBC
Woman faces manslaughter charge after Point Douglas stabbing victim dies: CBC
2 stabbed at University of Winnipeg during robbery: CBC
University of Winnipeg upping security in wake of two stabbings on campus: Winnipeg Free Press
Machete-wielding thieves in balaclavas rob Winnipeg bingo hall: CBC
Meth, revolver found during search at Hargrave residence, Winnipeg police say:CBC
Inquest into death of alleged Manitoba biker gang member extended after 'very intense week': CBC
Smartphone searches, seizures could be codified in new Winnipeg School Division policy: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press
Family still searching for answers three years after man's disappearance: Winnipeg Free Press
Ambrose wants Manitoba judges educated on sexual assault: Winnipeg Free Press
Inquest called into Remand Centre death: Winnipeg Free Press
In the Courts
Crown won't appeal Mark Grant acquittal in Candace Derksen slaying: CBC
Long journey ends for parents of Winnipeg teen Candace Derksen killed in 1984:Globe & Mail
Recipient of suspect package joked it could be a bomb, Amsel trial hears: CBC
Friend suspected Amsel was behind 2013 bombing at ex-wife's home, court told: Winnipeg Free Press
Nicholas Bell-Wright shot Cooper Nemeth twice in head during drug dispute, court told: CBC
Man admits to murdering teen: Winnipeg Free Press
Killer's previous crime should have set off alarm bells: Winnipeg Free Press
Crown gives closing arguments in Kelvin stabbing case: Winnipeg Free Press
Jury finds Kelvin High School stabber guilty of manslaughter: Winnipeg Free Press
'Don't leave me; please comfort me': Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba judge could order restitution to victim of child pornography: CBC
Politics
Federal
'We don't trust them': Farmer one of many business owners wary of proposed tax changes: CBC
Ottawa should have independent review of taxes: Manitoba finance minister: Winnipeg Free Press
Provincial
Province appears set to pass Uber bill without taxi industry amendments, spokesperson says: CBC
What to expect in throne speech when legislature returns: Winnipeg Free Press
Premier ends session with a pat on his government's back but warns of 'potential coming storm': CBC
Manitoba politicians pull all-nighter to pass bills before session ends: CBC
'Governments that worry too much about getting re-elected don't deserve to be': Pallister: Winnipeg Free Press
Cannabis Legalization
Don't expect pot legalization to end the black market overnight: U.S. experts: CBC
Cannabis plan reaction: Hopeful retailers prepare for business as city ponders regulations: CBC
Private stores will sell pot in Manitoba while province will control distribution:CBC
Haze around legalized pot sales becomes clearer today: CBC
Pallister hints pot plan is 'best of both worlds': CBC
Municipalities have power to prohibit pot: Winnipeg Free Press
Pot might make Pallister forget PST pledge, but won't pay for it: Winnipeg Free Press
Pallister unveils public-private plan for pot sales: Winnipeg Free Press
Pallister says Manitoba private sector has role to play in cannabis legalization: Winnipeg Free Press
Local
Mayor's inner circle puts off Sterling Lyon Parkway vote: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press
CAO withheld Sterling Lyon extension estimate because figure is 'completely not credible': Morantz: CBC
White-collar union files respectful-workplace grievance over call to 'punish' Sterling Lyon Parkway planner: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg may turn down volume on licensed patios late at night: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press
Restaurant owner says road work cost him thousands in lost revenue: CBC
Morantz calls for reset on east-west corridor: Winnipeg Free Press
'Fear of something new': Councillor, St. James residents meet to discuss proposed addiction centre: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press
Churchill
Northern Manitobans feel the bite as rail company cuts service, charges new fees:CBC
No word from feds on help for north: Winnipeg Free Press
Feds keeping presence in Churchill: Winnipeg Free Press
As government ultimatum for railway nears, Churchill pays the price: Globe & Mail