The Forest Nature program officially opened at the centre in Thompson near the end of November. The northern Manitoba city's outdoor daycare is geared towards kindergarten-aged kids.

Thompson, Man., resident Don Glenn was a mechanic for 16 years until he was diagnosed with dermatographia in 2015. Unable to work and broke, he turned his talents to reclaiming scrap materials and turning them into household items.

The Manitoba Winter Games, which involve nearly 2,000 athletes and up to 1,000 volunteers, are coming at a time when Thompson needs something to celebrate.

To support RCMP in a busy Thompson detachment, the city of Thompson partnered with the province in 2015 to launch a two year pilot project which amended existing legislation to give community safety officers, peace officer status and the authority under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act to deal with concerns that the RCMP would otherwise deal with.

Rajinder Thethy has put almost $750,000 in his carwash business in Thompson, Man., and its investments like his the northern city is banking on to help stabilize and build the economy as the local mining industry slows.

With no National Hockey League players going to the Olympics for the first time since 1994, amateur and professional hockey players from other leagues will be vying for a chance to represent Canada on the Olympic stage.

Security camera footage of an attempted dealership theft showcases a growing Winnipeg security firm and the improving technology behind surveillance.