Iris Dyck

Digital Broadcast Journalist and Video Journalist

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• Survivor, advocate react to world junior trial verdict

  'What happened in that room wasn't right,' he said. 'It may not have been illegal, as found by the judge, but it wasn't right.'

  Canada

  3 hours
• University of Manitoba studies Ozempic marketing

  Researchers at the University of Manitoba are looking at how marketing for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy influence peoples' views on food, hunger, and weight.

  Health

  Jul 23
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• Three years into war with Russia, Ukrainians continue to settle in Manitoba

  Roughly 30,000 Ukrainians have made their way to Manitoba since the war with Russia began, according the Ukrainian Canadian Congress's Manitoba chapter president Joanne Lewandosky.

  Canada

  Jul 21
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• Interlake cattle producers concerned by dry conditions

  An Interlake cattle producer is sounding the alarm, saying dry conditions in the area this summer are stunting his hay crop.

  Weather

  Jul 7
• Safety groups to improve coordination, says Winnipeg mayor

  Winnipeg's mayor is promising to improve inner-city safety by improving communication and coordination among the numerous safety groups already working in the area.

  Crime

  Jun 9
• First Nations leaders in Manitoba call for more firefighting equipment

  "It's like trying to fight a fire with a water pistol. That's what our leaders were faced with," MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee said at a press conference Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Parks Canada to study Clear Lake after boat ban shocks users

  Some, speaking anecdotally, said it is a contentious issue, with community members divided on the proper course of action and how the decision will impact the area.

  Consumer

  May 23
• Manitoba Indigenous leaders call for catalogue, collaboration from HBC

  Manitoba Indigenous leaders say the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) has yet to provide them with a list of the historic artifacts they intend to auction off, despite their requests.

  Economy

  May 1
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• Winnipeg fans jet in to support team in Game 5 against St. Louis Blues

  Support for the team is booming after a record-setting regular season, with fans scrambling to find tickets to the Jets' round one games and the ever-popular Whiteout Parties.

  Sports

  Apr 30
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• Manitoba Filipino community gathers for support following Vancouver tragedy

  "It's been heartbreaking. It's been devastating for our community," said Manitoba Filipino Business Council President Jackie Wild.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• City of Winnipeg honours lost workers on National Day of Mourning

  Canada's National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, commemorates workers who have died or suffered injury on the job.

  Health

  Apr 28
• Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service battles two overnight blazes

  Firefighters had the blaze under control at 3:37 a.m., and the city's Emergency Social Services team supported the displaced residents.

  Fire

  Apr 28
• Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall

  Driedger says public health messaging that is specific to each type of vaccine is more effective in helping vaccine-hesitant people make a decision.

  Health

  Apr 24
• Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s new 5-priority dispatch system goes live

  As of 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, call takers for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) have moved from a two- to five-priority dispatch system.

  Consumer

  Apr 23
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• ‘Show me it’s safe’: Questions abound over Manitoba waste diversion project

  The Rapid Organic Converter (ROC) is a device, made by Manitoba company Innovative NRG, with the goal of produce thermal energy by vapourizing organic waste.

  Environment

  Apr 22
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• Trump tariffs affect ag industry, including exempt products: CFA

  While Canada was spared from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, the instability has caused stress among producers across the country.

  Economy

  Apr 21
• Point Douglas residents question proposed consumption site location

  The proposed location for the site is 200 Disraeli Freeway. Housing, Addictions and Homelessness minister Bernadette Smith says the site will include supports.

  Health

  Apr 15
• Bird-shooting event legal despite complaints, provincial minister says

  Minister Bushie's office advised Global News shooting birds is not an effective method of pest control, but the Association's event is legal.

  Environment

  Apr 9
• Manitobans continue to foot the cost of shingles shot

  While anyone who has had chicken pox still has the virus in their system, flare-ups in older adulthood are typically more severe.

  Health

  Apr 3
• Winnipeg’s Louise Bridge to close for repairs on Friday

  From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the bridge will close to vehicle traffic as crews work on repairing the bridge's bearings. The west pedestrian walkway will remain open.

  Consumer

  Mar 28
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• 9 taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak at Winnipeg home, firefighters say

  After the nine people were taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment, firefighters ventilated the home, and Manitoba Hydro continues to investigate the cause of the incident.

  Fire

  Mar 25
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• Federal election campaigns begin across Manitoba

  Liberal Leader Mark Carney called the election on March 23. Canadians have about a month to decide their vote before heading to the polls on April 28.

  Politics

  Mar 24
• Winnipeg landlord on the hook for costly sewer repairs

  'A lot of the businesses and people we have spoken to, they had no clue that if you do not physically live at the address, you are responsible for the repairs.'

  Consumer

  Mar 21
• City to resume ground squirrel control, animal advocates concerned

  "If that's not possible, we at least do recommend that whatever method is used results in instantaneous death to the animal, with no suffering or distress."

  Environment

  Mar 17
• ‘Not an ounce of humanity’ in Main Street hotel evictions, advocate says

  A Main Street hotel that has long been plagued by crime and other issues is being vacated due to safety concerns, city officials say, citing ongoing compliance and permit issues.

  Canada

  Jan 23