Nathan Liewicki

Reporter

Nathan Liewicki is an online reporter at CBC Manitoba. He was previously nominated for a national RTDNA Award in digital sports reporting. He worked at several newspapers in sports, including the Brandon Sun, the Regina Leader-Post and the Edmonton Journal.

Latest from Nathan Liewicki

PCs raise concerns about surgery cancellations after memo warns of bed shortage at Health Sciences

The province's Official Opposition is raising concerns about the effect a shortage of beds at Winnipeg's largest hospital could have on surgeries.

Winnipeg charities encourage donors to make contributions online during Canada Post strike

Canada Post is in the throes of a labour stoppage, and while Canadians can make a donation at one of the many kettles across the country, some Winnipeg charities are asking the public to consider making them online to ensure tidings of comfort and joy are brought to all who need it.

Body cameras should be worn by Winnipeg police officers, advocates urge

Questions surrounding the death of a man at the hands of Winnipeg police are reigniting discussions around the need for officers to have body cameras.

Winnipeg nurse calls for immediate change amid 'unethical' situation tied to escalating violence

The head of the Manitoba Nurses Union isn't surprised that another front-line health worker is deeply concerned about escalating violence in their workplace.

RCMP's fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy 'ripping a hole' in Norway House Cree Nation

The grandparents of a teen who was killed by RCMP in a northern Manitoba First Nation say they can't fathom why police would use lethal force on the boy they helped raise since he was a toddler.

Winnipeg police shoot, kill man in Unicity parking lot after he stabbed officer, police say

Police shot and killed a man outside a bus shelter in a shopping area on the west side of Winnipeg on Sunday after they say he stabbed an officer in the throat.

Manitoba government's plan to nix restrictive covenants for grocers draws mixed reviews

The Manitoba government vowed to introduce legislation that will target restrictive covenants for grocery stores, a legal practice that limits the kinds of stores that can open in the vicinity of a particular company's location, during its throne speech Tuesday.

Manitoba to add 800 annual hip, knee replacement surgeries in Selkirk

Premier Wab Kinew is expected to unveil that an additional 800 hip and knee surgeries will be performed out of the Selkirk Regional Health Centre during Tuesday's throne speech at the Manitoba Legislature. 

Football fans from across Canada in Vancouver for Grey Cup celebrate 'glory and beauty of the CFL'

Football fans from across the country have converged on Vancouver ahead of Sunday's Grey Cup game, eager to build relationships and strengthen their camaraderie with like-minded fans who are passionate about the Canadian Football League.

Changes needed to make courts more welcoming to child witnesses, advocates say after Manitoba case stayed

Advocates for child victims and witnesses say Canada's justice system has a lot of work to do to make it more fair and supportive for children.