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A Winnipeg city councillor is calling out The City of Winnipeg on what he calls "a missed opportunity" to have a major Amazon distribution centre built in Transcona, potentially bringing thousands of jobs to the area.

Online retail giant Amazon wanted to build a facility in Winnipeg, employing some 2,000 people, but was turned down by the city administrators and councillors were never told about it, says mayoral candidate Kevin Klein.

What’s open and closed this Labour Day long weekend:

The late summer heat wave has prompted the City of Winnipeg to keep its outdoor spray pads open for an extra week, giving residents the option to cool down for a few more days.

A former councillor is hoping to get his old seat back. Russ Wyatt registered to run in the Transcona Ward Thursday at City Hall. The former councillor

Former Transcona city councillor Russ Wyatt says he wants to reclaim his former seat, four years after he stepped away from city hall.

Labour Day is coming up Monday, Sept. 5, and some business, services and organizations are set to close or operate at reduced hours across the province.

Winnipeg got hit with a massive rainfall for the second time this week.

With Winnipeg experiencing scorching hot weather, the city is taking steps to help keep residents safe and cool.

The Manitoba government is putting more money towards helping our most vulnerable citizens, announcing several initiatives to help end homelessness across the province Thursday.