High March temperatures shortened Alaska’s winter weather

Students continue to criticize handling of MITT’s closure

Students at a Manitoba trade college say their education has been hampered as a result of its impending closure and they blame government for a poor transition.

The provincial government announced in January it would close the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology because it was no longer financially viable following the federal government’s decision to cut the number of international students allowed to study in Canada.

Officials have said students would remain the top priority as 19 programs from MITT are set to be absorbed by Red River College Polytech.

Kieran Smith, an electrical applications student at MITT, said it feels like those in charge “don’t really care.”

Gaps in homecare leave Winnipeg man in perilous situation

Tom Landy fears he won’t live long enough to receive adequate homecare.

The 49-year-old Winnipegger has spinal muscular atrophy, a degenerative disease, and requires 24-7 homecare, but gaps in his care leave him sitting in one spot for hours and lately he’s developed bed sores.

Landy was approved for around-the-clock care in June 2025, but staffing issues and an investigation into a homecare worker’s workplace injury have left him without help for periods of time throughout the day and forced his 76-year-old father to fill in.

“This is what they’re here for, to take care of me, and now it feels like I’m a burden,” he said from his home in the Maples.

Province announces review of child welfare funding, governance

An independent external review of provincial Child and Family Services funding and its governance model, which is expected to begin this fall, is long overdue, says one Indigenous leader who described a system in crisis.

Bombers receiver’s lateral recovery still talk of the town

Ontaria Wilson has made a habit of ending up on highlight reels for his brilliant play-making ability.

But the Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver added an exclamation point to all of that jaw-dropping footage last Friday, quickly changing gears into the role of a defender after a Dru Brown interception ended up in the hands of Calgary Stampeders defensive back Ben Labrosse.

Wilson has been seen flying through the air with the greatest of ease to haul in passes during his time with the Bombers, but this was a thing of beauty, turning a potential turnover into a new set of downs when he snatched the ball that was heading for the hands of Marquel Lee.

“I’ve never seen anything like that in my life,” said Bombers offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld, a 15-year CFL veteran. “It’s one of those crazy CFL action plays. Thank God (Wilson) had the wherewithal to do that. He’s made some unbelievable plays for us and that’s going up there on the top for sure.”

Fences to be installed at Whiteshell park site where brothers drowned

The Manitoba government will install fences and signs to restrict access to a popular natural attraction in Whiteshell Provincial Park, where two brothers drowned this month and others have died in recent years.

“My heart goes out to the family. We recognize the hardship and the tragedies that are taking place, and so we’re responding as quickly as we can to secure the site,” Environment Minister Mike Moyes said Tuesday, referring to Sturgeon Falls.

“People will still be able to view the falls. They’re still going to be able to enjoy the beauty of that area of Manitoba, but they’re going to be able to do it in a way that ensures that they’re going to remain safe.”

The falls are located between Nutimik and Numao lakes on the Winnipeg River system. Visitors can reach them by hiking a 1.9-kilometre trail that begins at the Nutimik Lake campground.