A B.C. woman is decrying her daughter's "inhumane" treatment at a U.S. immigration detention centre in Arizona, and says it's been difficult to find out when she might be released.

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman hold a news conference in Washington. The ministers are there with Ontario Premier Doug Ford to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about American tariffs on Canadian goods.

For now, you can still shop at Hudson's Bay, both in stores and online. But a few things have changed, and the company's future is still up in the air. Here's what you need to know.

CBC:Compass host Louise Martin speaks with P.E.I.'s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action Gilles Arsenault about capacity issues with the Island’s power grid.

A Manitoba-based charity that supports survivors of human trafficking hopes to raise awareness about the issue among workers in the increasingly migrant-reliant trucking industry.

The sound of footsteps out in the hallway at the Winnipeg Firefighters Museum interrupts a Ouija board session happening in the nearby board room.

But there’s nobody to be found.

Then come the voices heard on the ghostbox, a tool used by paranormal researchers – or ghost hunters – to detect spirits.

It was all part of CityNews Connect’s dusk-to-dawn investigation of the 121-year-old fire hall, which has long had a reputation for being haunted. Leading the way were Winnipeg Paranormal Group investigators Kelly Smith and Ashley Barnes.

“I’m really, really excited,” said Barnes of the amount of “activity” encountered. “That was incredible. But to see it in post (production) and be able to hear the things that we missed, it just makes me want to do more.”

“I feel like the fact that we’ve been in here so often, we seem to get more activity the more we’re in somewhere investigating,” added Smith. “So then it becomes more of a comfortable, homey atmosphere. So whatever is in here may be used to us and wanting to communicate more.”

The three-storey museum, built in 1904, was in use for 86 consecutive years until 1990. It now houses antique vehicles, firefighting equipment, photographs and personal items.

Did CityNews manage to communicate with spirits beyond? Or was there a rational, scientific explanation for the anomalies during the investigation at the Winnipeg Firefighters Museum? You be the judge.

WATCH: CityNews Connect: Phantoms of the Fire Hall

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With the Hudson’s Bay Company filing for creditor protection to avoid bankruptcy last week, the two remaining Winnipeg locations could be in jeopardy.

A potential blow for local residents, given the company’s historical significance to the city.

“It would be such a shame to lose that. It’s such a part of our culture,” said one Winnipegger CityNews spoke to.

“People remember taking their kids downtown to Hudson’s Bay, you know the paddlewheel restaurant. And as far as retailers go I mean this is who we think of when we think about Canada so I think it would be pretty devastating.”

The company said in a press release that while no assurances can be provided, they are looking into strategic alternatives and engaging stakeholders to explore potential solutions, with the president saying, “While very difficult, this is a necessary step to strengthen our foundation and ensure that we remain a significant part of Canada’s retail landscape, despite the sector-wide challenges that have forced other retailers to exit the market.”

“They have 80 locations in Canada I think they’ll have to close at least 40 of those if not more, I think they do have a handful maybe 20-30 profitable stores so those will probably be the stores they keep open,” said Chi Liao, an associate professor of finance at the University of Manitoba.

The company has until March 17^th to come to an agreement to pay back creditors or get an extension on protection. And some Winnipeggers hope it can be done.

“You know the Bay’s been an institution in this country and in this city since 1860 or whatever the correct year is, so I think it would be sad, I really do,” said another Winnipegger.

CityNews reached out to Hudson’s Bay Company about the future of the two Winnipeg stores, but have not heard back.

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Police are asking for the public's dash-cam footage after a driver went on a rampage through east London smashing into two police cruisers, narrowly missing another one and hitting three other vehicles. 

Watch this U Sports men's basketball quarter-final between the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Concordia University Stingers from the University of British Columbia's Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver.

RCMP stopped a vehicle after they got several reports Monday afternoon about two “suspicious individuals acting strangely in a luxury vehicle."

An RCMP code of conduct hearing in Surrey, B.C., has been delayed indefinitely due to “unresolved issues” over evidence disclosure and an unspecified “situation” involving an officer who is alleged to have lied during his testimony.

RCMP Constables Ian Solven, Mersad Mesbah and Philip Dick are stationed in Port Coquitlam, B.C., and face possible dismissal for comments made in private group chats on their personal cellphones and on police data terminals.

Solven admitted under oath on Monday that he made “inappropriate” personal comments about a colleague’s weight in the chats, but said he had apologized to the officer and maintained a relationship with her.

A lawyer for the RCMP conduct authority told the board panel hearing the case this week that the woman — whose name has been banned from publication — alleges Solven “outright lied” about apologizing to her during his testimony.

The woman’s testimony was delayed to allow her to get independent legal advice, and the hearing’s schedule has now been further upended due to disclosure issues involving private Instagram messages between Solven and his colleague, among other evidence such as hearing transcripts.

The woman’s lawyer Nasha Nijhawan asked the conduct board Thursday “what might happen next” with the hearing schedule, and a member of the board panel replied, “no one has a sense.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2025.

Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says workers at canola crushing plants in his province would be out of jobs should China move ahead with planned retaliatory tariffs on canola oil and meal. 

Moe says Mark Carney must immediately engage with China to prevent the levies from being imposed next week. 

Carney is set to be sworn in as prime minister Friday.

Moe says the tariffs would devastate Saskatchewan's canola crushing industry, potentially causing facilities to close, and says Carney should have conversations with Beijing before a federal election is called. 

China is planning to impose 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, meal and peas in response to Canada putting levies on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

The measures come during a turbulent trade war between Canada and the United States where U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and is considering additional levies next month. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2025.

President Donald Trump’s choice to be U.S. ambassador to Canada on Thursday said that America’s northern neighbor is a sovereign state, showing some daylight with Trump on the issue. The president has insisted that Canada would be better off as the United States’ newest member.

Former Rep. Pete Hoekstra was asked by at his Senate confirmation hearing by Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., whether he agreed that Canada is a sovereign state and shouldn’t be “even jokingly referred to as the 51st state.”

“Canada is a sovereign state, yes,” Hoekstra replied. He was questioned shortly before Trump doubled down on his negative views of Canada during an Oval Office appearance with the head of NATO.

The Republican president continues to insist that Canada is among countries that take advantage of the United States. He also continues to erroneously cast the U.S. trade deficit with Canada — a natural resource-rich nation that provides the U.S. with commodities like oil — as a subsidy.

“We don’t need their cars. We don’t need their energy. We don’t need their lumber,” Trump said. “As a state it would be one of the great states.”

Trump has rankled Canadians by insisting that their country become the 51st state. The two countries are also now embroiled in a trade war started by Trump after he slapped tariffs on aluminum, steel and other goods brought in from Canada. In response, Canada is hiking tariffs on a variety of American imports.

Hoekstra is a former congressman from Michigan who served as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands in Trump’s first term.

In his opening statement, Hoekstra said that, as someone from Michigan, “I do have a special appreciation for Canada as a neighbor.” He said 36 states view Canada as their No. 1 trading partner and that he frequently interacted with Canada on trade and other issues when he was in Congress.

Darlene Superville, The Associated Press

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland says he will not run in the coming federal election.

The member of Parliament for Ajax said in a social media post Thursday that “it’s time to go home.”

Holland was first elected in 2004, served until 2011 and was re-elected in 2015.

Prime minister-designate Mark Carney and his new cabinet will be sworn in Friday.

The swearing-in ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at Rideau Hall.

It is widely expected that the new cabinet table will have fewer seats than the 37 under Justin Trudeau.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is keeping a close eye on an approaching Colorado low that could bring unpredictable weather to southeastern Manitoba this weekend.

While not as severe as spring storm systems can be, such as the April 2022 storm, this system is expected to produce a mix of precipitation, including snow, freezing rain, and possibly even lightning in some areas.

What to expect

Christy Climenhaga with Environment Canada, says the system is expected to arrive late in Manitoba Friday and continue into Saturday.

Southeastern Manitoba is most likely to see the strongest impacts, with snowfall amounts varying significantly depending on location.

“We’re expecting a lot of variability with snowfall amounts, with bands of heavier snow developing in some areas,” said Climenhaga. “Winnipeg could see just a few centimetres, while areas slightly to the southeast could receive much more.”

Prior to the arrival of the Colorado low, a separate system from Alberta will bring some light snowfall to northern and central parts of the province on Thursday and Friday.

Travel considerations

Those planning to travel should be prepared for difficult conditions, particularly on Friday night into Saturday when snowfall and freezing rain are expected to intensify.

“If you are making plans to head out this weekend, Friday night into Saturday is when those bands of snow will really start to pick up, and that might be the hardest travel weather,” Climenhaga noted.

While widespread snowfall warnings are not currently expected, Environment Canada may issue special weather statements to keep the public informed as the system develops.

Looking ahead

Despite hopes for spring-like weather, Climenhaga reminds Manitobans that March and April often bring significant snowfall.

“We generally get 15 to 20 centimetres of snow in March, and even into April,” she said.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the system and provide updates as more details become clear. You can find current weather details and the seven-day forecast here.

Health Minister Mark Holland says he will not run again in the coming federal election.

Prime minister-designate Mark Carney and his new cabinet will be sworn in Friday.

Have you ever gone to work sick because it was too much of a hassle to get a sick note? According to research from Doctors Manitoba, you’re not alone.

Roughly 71 per cent of workers say they’d rather go in than get a sick note, with 87 per cent of Manitobans saying they’re in support of eliminating them altogether. 

“People should be able to take a day off if they’re not feeling well and not have to expect to go see a doctor,” said one Winnipegger CityNews spoke to.

Another Winnipegger said, “On a day-to-day basis I think it’s a waste of money, a waste of time for people, and a waste for the organization.”

With their research showing overwhelming support from Manitobans, Doctors Manitoba is calling for the elimination of sick notes for short-term absences… saying it’s putting a burden on the health-care system, taking over 36 thousand hours of physician time per year.

“Eliminating sick notes would free up to 300,000 appointments per year which is the equivalent of adding over 50 doctors overnight,” said Dr. Randy Guzman, the president of Doctors Manitoba.

Family doctor, Afra Rafique, says there’s a significant need for doctors in our province but worries eliminating sick notes could negatively affect patients.

“I think there need to be something else, a new process, a new replacement to sick notes but you can’t eliminate them totally because I feel that would leave the patients vulnerable,” Dr. Afra Rafique, a family doctor with the Medigroup Health Centre & Pharmacy.

Doctors Manitoba also highlighted that 95 per cent of business owners and managers are in support of the elimination or limits to sick notes.

“Our research shows that sick notes really aren’t very effective to verify or manage sick time away from work,” said Dr. Guzman.

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