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[cow moo] ( ) They're the reason everything I do is all from a good place. ( ) The word is out. Password is on ctv. Let's Play! Get into it. A new password on a new day on ctv Closed Captioning is brought to you by lotto 6/49 The next Gold Ball jackpot is $54 million! Plus, the Classic $5 million jackpot. The plan to transform the former bay building downtown is getting more federal noise, putting another 31 million dollars into the 200 million dollar venture by the southern chiefs organization. This after cost estimates went up last year. Ctv's jeff keele reports. >> Ottawa is putting more money into the downtown bay building project because we believe in this project, we believe in the importance of this project in downtown winnipeg. Cost estimates went up late last year from 130 million dollars to 200 million. Now the federal government is giving the southern chiefs organization another 31 million dollars for the revitalization of the former department store. 25 million for repairs and upgrades, which include a public space on the main floor as well as 6 million dollars for prep work. And the development of a first nation's workforce app to hire 400 people that it's a tough project. This this is a this is a heavy heavy project. The federal money is on top of 65 million dollars previously announced by prime minister justin trudeau. The southern chiefs organization who owns the building says the extra funding is needed to help make it more energy efficient. Plus plans have changed. There will be another floor dedicated to housing, increasing the number of units from around 200 to 350, which include affordable and assisted living suites. It's much needed. We know that the cost is going higher and higher. >> You know, and and our elders, lot of our elders, they need that extra support. The project known as way when a bag on and on. >> Already has 35 million dollars from the province and 10 million from the city in the form of tax breaks. >> The social housing they'll be created here. I can already envision it. This will change so many lives right here memorial. This, this building kind of seems to us. >> Kind of signal the gate of the downtown. >> Inside the building remediation is ongoing. A shell now with some reminders of the past like these escalators. But the empty spaces will also transform into a health and healing centre. A daycare restaurants and a museum. >> Projects like this serves as a beacon, though beacons of hope. >> Jeff keele, ctv news. Winnipeg. >> The southern chiefs organization expects to borrow money to make up the rest of the costs. Jerry daniels, a grand chief says they hope to have a soft opening in 2026 on the 100 year anniversary of the building thick black smoke filled downtown stone all this morning, photos and video sent to ctv news show plumes of smoke crossing main street firefighters could also be seen dousing doctor dekel, a business located at 3.30 main street. A view of the back of the building appears to show it was left black and got it. Rcmp say the fire was reported at 6:30am no injuries were reported and it's believed to be non criminal. And he's a manitobans had their personal health information breach over an 18 month span. Shared health says it's learned and unauthorized. A staff member at hsc access the records of 60 patients between august 2023 and march 2024. The person is no longer employed with them. And letters have been sent to anyone affected. Shared health says all employees complete training on accessing information appropriately and south are also audited on their activity in the health record systems. Manitoba's ombudsman has been made aware of the breach. There is a push at city hall to and winnipeg's reliance on the private sector and start making its own asphalt. The motion heading to council next week says asphalt plants are much more advanced and cost-effective than in the past. At the same time, inflationary pressures continue to push road repair costs up. The report says there are fewer companies offering the product. The motion would see the city establish its own asphalt plant or by mobile asphalt equipment. It will appear before councillors on thursday. To mounties in seller manitoba. We're in the right place at the right time. Wednesday morning, rcmp officers were patrolling highway. 18 near killarney, they watched a car lose control and flipped onto its roof in a ditch filled with water. While one rcmp officer called for an ambulance. The other jumped into the ditch and pull the driver out of the car already filled with water. The 20 year-old male driver from killarney suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital where he was treated and released. There were no

other occupants in the vehicle. O for a medical emergency happens. The quick actions of paramedics and the regular people around us can be the difference between life and death. Today, the city of winnipeg on are a number of people who leapt into action and help save lives. The celebration of life award recipients included a winnipeg or who performed cpr. And the fellow co-worker having a heart attack and the first responders who are involved in the call. The winnipeg fire and paramedic service says these awards are an opportunity for first responders to see how their work matters. >> I think sometimes it can be it's emotional to see all the feelings that are caught up with a net and the recognition that there are real people at the end of the work that we're doing. And it's not just a job. It impacts people's lives. >> The celebration of life awards are held annually during paramedic services week. It was a sea of purple shirts this afternoon for the annual kendra has walk at st. John's ravens court school. The event was started by sjr student kendra mcbain. Back in 2009, andrew was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer and well undergoing treatments. She organized a way to give back to other teams of cancer. Cancer died later that year, but her family, friends and the s e our community continue to hold the walk in her honour. So all the hard work that kendra to put into actually starting the walk itself is then continued each year. >> As new committee members join and as old ones stay to lead the way and having that teen perspective really gives a good direction as to where the committee should since 2009 kendra's walk has raised more than 1 million dollars for the cancer care. Manitoba foundation. >> This year because of the weather, the walk took place in the school gym gym instead of outdoors. The winnipeg humane society is asking you to consider where your food comes from and the positive effects of a plant-based diet can have on the environment. And our health. It's hosting a panel discussion saturday evening at the canadian museum for human rights called athletes for animals field by compassion and full of world-class athletes, including 2 olympians will discuss how compassion for animals, environmental issues and social justice push them towards plant-based living. >> What I want to bring to the audience mainly is to basically bring an awakening of what's going on within the food industry as well as the fitness industry. And even in the film there are a lot of things that are covered up when it comes to our food system. Our medical system, our social rights system and they're all tied together. >> Speakers include olympic cyclist dot c boost the you're skater meagan duhamel and bodybuilding champ robert cheek. The doors open at 6 o'clock. You can find tickets on the winnipeg humane society website. >> One by air. Why these turn? This is our racing for a plate of fruits. And here's today's almanac. Rainy and cold. >> We'll show you when the rain will stop coming up I featuring the Canadian Forces snowbirds. Get your tickets online at mb Air Show dot ca. The Manitoba Airshow, August 3rd and 4th in Southport. Its wheels up from here. [ upbeat rock music ] [ ] Family owned since 1938, M.C. Delandes specializes in creating distinctive monuments for all faiths, languages and cultures. Capture your loved ones memories for eternity in granite or bronze. M.C. Delandes - 927 Main St. just North of Euclid. - Hi, I'm Mel Dueck from Windeck. We've been designing and building quality decks for over 30 years. We're more than one of Canada's finest deck builders. When you work with us, you have access to our internationally recognized award-winning team, a wealth of experience using the most innovative products on the market, and the trusted integrity that goes hand-in-hand with our family-run business. Come visit our showroom, and discover the incredible products Windeck has to offer. Windeck. Do it once, do it right. Make your first move with battery power made by stihl.

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