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Faulty gauge tricks flood fighters on Assiniboine River

Flood fighters along the Assiniboine River were scrambling Friday to raise their flood defenses after learning a lot more water than expected is coming their way.

Manitoba flood officials blame faulty gauge in Saskatchewan for wrong information: now say the river could rise another 1.5 feet.

The 66-year-old driver of this Dodge Neon was killed after hitting another vehicle on the Perimeter Highway Thursday; a witness says he was travelling down the highway in the wrong direction.

RCMP investigating bizarre accident on Perimeter Highway

Witness saw Green Dodge Neon make a wrong turn, up the ramp onto highway, travel three kilometres in the wrong direction.

It isn't looking like Winnipeg buffer zones will be shrinking this summer; Provincial officials say no specific reduction requests have been made by the City.

No reduction to mosquito buffer zones

While Winnipeg City officials provided necessary data to Manitoba Conversation, no specific reduction request has been made.

The campground office at the Spruce Grove Provincial Park is partially submerged in flood water from the Assiniboine.

Provincial campground damaged by floods

Spruce Woods Provincial Park, one of Manitoba’s top camping destinations, has been damaged by severe flooding.

Winnipeg Police cordoned off an area near Maryland St. and Cumberland Ave. after a man was discovered badly beaten in the area on Friday morning.

Early morning assault in West End

Man discovered badly beaten near the Health Sciences Centre; police looking for witnesses.

10 CCTV surveillence cameras were installed in six "high-crime" areas of downtown Winnipeg as part of a pilot project.

Security cameras downtown working, but city says it can go one step further

Winnipeg city council committee evaluates effectiveness of surveillance cameras downtown, suggests partnering more with area business...

This trio was just one act that turned up to audition for a busker license at The Forks market on Friday.

Buskers turn up in droves at The Forks

Over 80 hopeful performers turn up for annual auditions at The Forks market

Michelle Recksiedler-Berry is described as 5'5", 135 pounds with shorter dark hair and dark-rimmed glasses; she was last seen on April 27.

Manitoba soldier Michelle Reckseidler-Berry missing: Was visiting mother in Dominion City

Michelle Reckseidler-Berry, Canadian soldier stationed at CFB Shilo, has been missing since April 27, yet military just released information...

Winnipeg councillor Gord Steeves is calling for a summer dog licensing amnesty to encourage local dog owners to properly license their pets without penalty.

Councillor proposes “dog licensing amnesty”

Less than half of Winnipeg dogs are licensed; councillor suggest amnesty period for licensing from June to August 31.

Under a proposed new outdoor smoking bylaw, people would be fined between $100 and $1,000 for smoking at fields, pools, playgrounds and healthcare facilities in Winnipeg.

City releases terms of new smoking bylaws

No smoking 30 metres from fields, rinks, pools, within 8 metres of health care facilities or City of Winnipeg workplaces; fines range...

Emergency workers were on scene in the Inkster industrial area early Friday morning after a car hit a parked tractor-trailer.

Early morning high-speed crash

Car hits parked tractor-trailer in Winnipeg's Inkster industrial park.

2011 N.B. Flood watch: St. John River passes flood stage in Fredericton, hits almost seven metres Friday

Streets, trails and sections of Highway 105 under water, as the St. John River reaches homes in Maugerville, Sheffield and Jemseg.

Saskatoon police search for weekend sporting goods store flasher

Police say man exposed himself in a sexual manner at a Saskatoon sporting goods store Sunday afternoon.

Gas leak triggers another house fire in south Regina

Another fire in south Regina has been attributed to a natural gas leak, fire investigators say.

Apology issued in wake of massive oil spill

The president of the Calgary-based company that owns and operates a pipeline that ruptured last week, spilling 4.5-million litres ...

Alberta oil spill will take years to clean up, environmentalist says

The 28,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into a wetland near Peace River will likely take years to clean up, especially if oil soaks...

Recipe for success on Mother's Day

In these tough economic times, many people treat their mothers to brunch at home, so we provide some recipes.

Search continues for two missing Canadian soldiers

The Canadian Forces is dealing with the mysterious disappearances of two soldiers - one in Edmonton and the other in Winnipeg.

Two arrested after window breaking spree in Saskatoon Friday morning

Police arrest two people after a Friday morning window breaking spree in Saskatoon.

Front Street re-opens after suspicious backpack cleared

Police have re-opened Front Street after a suspicious backpack outside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre was found to contain a ...

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Flood Watch 2011

The province says this year's spring floods will be the worst we've seen in years. Get all the info you need here.

The Craven World Campground was more of a lake on April 17, 2011, as high river-waters spill into the area.

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Mapping the floods

Local governments have declared states of emergency and hundreds of homes have been evacuated as water levels rise in Canada’s Prairie provinces.

Comparing daily flood levels on the Red River through the years: the “Flood of the Century in 1997, 2009 and today.

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Monitoring Manitoba’s flood waters

Comparing daily flood levels on the Red River through the years: the “Flood of the Century in 1997, 2009 and today.

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Watch live as water levels rise on the Red River and the Winnipeg area braces for potential flooding.

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Wendy Lukasiewiez holds onto CAden, 2, while getting ready to take part in the 33rd Annual Mothers Day Run and Walk. The event  took place in downtown Calgary on Sunday, May 9, 2010 with thousands of people coming out to take part.

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Top 10 places to be a mom

In honour of Mother's Day, the following are the best places in the world to be a mother, according to the the Mothers' Index.

From the beginning, web security issues have plagued users of popular social networking sites.

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Web insecurity

From the beginning, web security issues have plagued users of popular social networking and gaming sites.

Canada's economy stepped up a gear in April, pumping out a surprisingly strong 58,300 jobs - almost all of them in the province of Ontario and a big portion of them part-time.

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Canada's economy stepped up a gear in April, pumping out a surprisingly strong 58,300 jobs.

A Globalnews.ca exclusive investigation has uncovered where Canada keeps its registered guns.  Our gun registry map shows most of these licensed gun owners are in the ridings held by the opposition parties, at least for now.

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A Globalnews.ca exclusive investigation has uncovered where Canada keeps its registered guns.

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