Winnipeg crowd gathers in support of Iranian rapper sentenced to death – Winnipeg

Winnipeg crowd gathers in support of Iranian rapper sentenced to death – Winnipeg

More than two dozen people marched in Winnipeg this weekend in solidarity with a man facing the death sentence in Iran. Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian, was sentenced to death earlier this week, according to his lawyer. He had been detained by officials in the aftermath of the death of Masha Amini, following her arrest by … Read more

Joni Mitchell’s music back on Spotify 2 years after boycotting platform

Joni Mitchell’s music back on Spotify 2 years after boycotting platform

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2024 3:28 pm Updated March 23, 2024 3:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Joni Mitchell’s music is back on Spotify more than two years after the songwriter pulled it off the platform in protest of other content available on … Read more

Winnipeg couple told to remove security camera or risk losing home care

Winnipeg couple told to remove security camera or risk losing home care

Security cameras outside a home have become a contentious issue for a Winnipeg couple looking to receive home care for an elderly parent. Glen Ferris’s mother, Sandra, is partially blind and deaf. She also suffers from bladder issues and has troubles with mobility. When he and his wife Jennifer are at work, Sandra is checked … Read more

Japanese company considering Manitoba for $1.6B lithium ion battery facility – Winnipeg

Japanese company considering Manitoba for .6B lithium ion battery facility – Winnipeg

A Japan-based company is eyeing Manitoba as a potential spot to build a $1.6-billion lithium ion battery separator manufacturing facility, sources have told 680 CJOB. The company is considering a parcel of city-owned land near the West End Water Pollution Control Centre close to Wilkes Avenue and the Perimeter Highway. A document obtained by 680 … Read more