Brittany Hobson

The Canadian Press

Brittany Hobson is a reporter with The Canadian Press.

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1st resident moves into home as part of Manitoba's strategy to shut down homeless encampments

Manitoba's latest plan to reduce homelessness has seen the project's first person moved from an encampment into housing, says an adviser.

God Save the King plan will go forward at Dauphin-area school division

A western Manitoba school division's plan to reintroduce the playing of God Save the King during morning announcements is back on despite controversy.

Sexsomnia defence rejected as Manitoba man found guilty of child sex assault

A judge has rejected the defence of a Manitoba man who claimed he was suffering from sexsomnia, a rare sleep disorder, when he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy.

'Swipe fatigue' from dating apps leading more people to try singles events, speed dating

Speed dating is seeing renewed popularity as more people find online dating apps don't offer the same quality connection as an in-person meeting.

Former MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette to become Canadian military's 1st Indigenous Knowledge Keeper

A former Cree member of Parliament and a longtime military member has been named the Canadian Armed Forces' first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper.

Dauphin-area school division decision puts God Save the King on hold

Trustees with the Mountain View School Division in Manitoba have voted to pause a plan to play God Save the King during morning announcements and see whether it is legally required and supported by area residents.

Revival of God Save the King in Dauphin-area schools raises concerns about reconciliation

The Dauphin-area Mountain View School Division has decided to once again include God Save the King in its schools' morning announcements.

Winnipeg mayor, mental health advocates call for emergency service dedicated to wellness checks

Winnipeg police data from 2023 shows there were more than 21,000 calls for well-being checks, making it the top request for service for the fourth year in a row. Mayor Scott Gillingham has asked for the creation of an emergency service dedicated to mental health calls.

Jordan's Principle backlogs add financial strain to First Nation communities: Manitoba Chiefs

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling on the federal government to address a backlog in requests for Indigenous children to receive swift access to health care and other services.

Canada Life's Three Wise Men statues an 'iconic Winnipeg Christmas tradition'

A sign of the jolliest time of year is once again making its appearance in downtown Winnipeg, signalling the start of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.