Don’t cry a river if you aren’t able to snag some Justin Timberlake tickets.
The pop superstar is bringing his “Man of the Woods Tour” to Winnipeg early next year.
Justin Timberlake and His ‘Man of the Woods Tour’ Coming to Winnipeg
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Stretch of Saskatchewan Avenue Closed to Traffic Beginning Today
WINNIPEG — Saskatchewan Avenue from Cavalier Drive to Hamilton Avenue is closed beginning this morning until 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
The closure, which went into effect at 7 a.m., is to accommodate roadwork. Both eastbound and westbound lanes are closed to vehicles, as well as to pedestrian traffic.
‘The Queen is in Good Company:’ New $10 Bill with Civil Rights Advocate Launched
By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Canada’s new $10 bill officially went into circulation Monday, breaking new ground in more ways than one.
The banknote is the first vertically oriented bill in Canada and the first regularly circulating banknote to feature a Canadian woman, civil rights advocate Viola Desmond, on the front.
Sports Highlights
Star Linebacker Adam Bighill Putting Family First as Free Agency Looms
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Adam Bighill says he will put his family first when deciding his football future.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ most outstanding player and top defensive player is one of a number of the team’s upcoming free agents.
Bisons Recruit St. Mary’s Captain for Women’s Hockey Squad
The University of Manitoba Bisons are staying local with their latest recruit in Sarah Dennehy to the women’s hockey team.
The 17-year-old forward is currently the captain of St. Mary’s Academy, where she’s played since 2015 on the prep team.
Bombers Coach O’Shea Brushes Off Controversial Comments from Dickenson
By The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea isn’t losing any sleep after seemingly being the target of some controversial comments from Calgary Stampedes counterpart Dave Dickenson.
In Sunday’s CFL West final, television cameras caught an emotional Dickens on hollering at the officials about some calls, questioning why they were taking place in front of O’Shea and then saying “(expletive) Canadian.”
Goldeyes Sign Lefty Pitcher, Promising Infielder for 2019 Season
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have acquired left-handed pitcher Kylin Turnbull and infielder Kevin Lachance.
Turnbull was 4-4 with a 4.62 ERA in 13 starts last season for the expansion Chicago Dogs. The Seattle, Washington native struck out 40, while walking only eight in 64.1 innings pitched.
Swan River Woman, 62, Killed in Crash West of Dauphin
A 62-year-old Swan River woman was killed Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 5 when her vehicle crossed the centre line.
RCMP say it happened at around 5:50 p.m. on Highway 5 about 10 kilometres west of Dauphin just east of the Provincial Road 274 junction.
