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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg city councillor says she’s changed her mind about running for federal office. Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West) announced Friday that she’s dropping plans to run in the Winnipeg South riding. Lukes, who has served on council since 2014, said her …
Read More »From 5K to a full marathon: The best way to train for a long run – National
Whether you’re lacing up your running shoes for the first time or a seasoned runner looking to up your game, the arrival of marathon season brings a time of excitement and challenge for people of all levels. Marathon season offers a range of distances to run, from the quick sprint …
Read More »Emergency shelter run by John Howard Society of Saskatchewan opens in Moose Jaw
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is operating a 15-space emergency shelter in Moose Jaw at Willow Lodge. The Ministry of Social Services made the announcement Wednesday, saying that $124,400 is being committed to the project as part of the provincial approach …
Read More »Longtime Winnipeg city councillor considers run for federal seat – Winnipeg
By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted January 22, 2024 10:20 pm Updated January 22, 2024 10:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A longtime Winnipeg city councillor is considering making the jump from municipal to federal politics. Janice Lukes confirmed to 680 CJOB’s The …
Read More »‘It’s time we reclaim our sidewalks’: new petition slams Toronto run clubs – Toronto
A new petition to create safer sidewalks in Toronto by limiting the size of running groups using busy streets is gaining traction. Running groups in the city sparked controversy when Tik Tok user Zulf A. posted a video to the app saying she has been personally victimized on two separate …
Read More »‘His story has a right to be told’: Winnipeg family marking difficult anniversary of fatal hit and run – Winnipeg
For nine years, Kevin Joss has held his son’s memory close to his heart. He remembers his son, Cody, as a social, fun-loving young man, who loved getting together with friends and family, watching wrestling, cheering on the Winnipeg Jets, and listening to heavy metal music. “Always in a cheery …
Read More »Runners brave cold for Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle raising $2.5K – Winnipeg
Winnipeggers braved the cold on Saturday to run for the Salvation Army’s Santa shuffle fun run, raising $2,500 for the cause. “For a lot of folks, this is one of the things that helps them kick off the festive season. You’ll see folks with race pinneys on, and on a …
Read More »Court sentences Winnipeg man, mother in hit and run that killed Jordyn Reimer – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg court has sentenced Tyler Goodman for a fatal impaired driving incident that killed 24-year-old Jordyn Reimer. Goodman, who had earlier pleaded guilty, was sentenced to six years in prison for impaired driving causing death. He was also handed a one-year consecutive sentence for failing to remain at the …
Read More »Police say truck may have struck cyclist in Niagara hit and run – Hamilton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police believe they’re seeking a GM-branded truck in a Niagara-on-the-Lake hit and run that sent an 84-year-old cyclist to hospital with “life-threatening injuries.” Investigators believe the rider was hit by a truck or utility vehicle Thursday night while travelling on East-West Line …
Read More »Hit and run injures 2 workers at construction site in Montreal’s east end: police – Montreal
Montreal police are investigating after two workers at a construction site were injured in a hit-and-run collision Wednesday night. Authorities were called to the scene around 10:20 p.m. after a driver hit two traffic controllers in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. Police spokesperson Gabriella Youakim said the impact sent a 39-year-old man …
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