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Manitoba wildfires: Officials warn ‘fake news' is harming response efforts
With Manitoba wildfires continuing to grow, those affected and concerned citizens are anxiously seeking fast, up-to-the-minute information. 'There's a tendency among folks that's just natural to want to be in the know and to spread a piece of information that seems novel or seems important,' says Jared Wesley, political science professor at the University of Alberta, 'but unless you are re-tweeting or reposting something directly from a government agency, you could become part of a misinformation campaign unintentionally' During such emergencies, governing agencies as well as first responders choose direct forms of communication to send their message using phone alerts, door-to-door notices and social media. The RM of Kelsey posted on their official Facebook page about misinformation circulating regarding firefighters on June 1. RM of Kelsey / Facebook But a dangerous side effect of this urgent need for news is the rapid spread of unverified and often false information online. Story continues below advertisement A recent incident in Flin Flon brings light to such instances, when Manitoba RCMP and town officials were forced to step in and publicly fact-check false claims circulating about the wellbeing of firefighters, adding an unnecessary burden during a critical time. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It stops everything that I am doing and it becomes a priority,' says Lori Forbes, the emergency coordinator for the R.M. of Kelsey, 'There are many many people in Canada who have firefighters here in Manitoba and Saskatchewan that are working hard, putting their lives at risk and the last thing we need to do is upset families.' She adds 'It's fake news, it's mean, and I wish people would stay away from it.' In recent times, some social media giants have reduced their fact-checking efforts. 'It's also important to note that in the case of Meta; Facebook and Instagram', Wesley says, 'they've actually banned all of the legitimate news sources in a battle against federal government over taxation' Given these complexities, Wesley and other officials stress that it is critical for social media users to track down the original source of information before sharing it on public platforms. 'After most natural disasters, there's often a public inquiry into these kinds of things. And if the government turns out to be untrustworthy in those situations, voters have an opportunity to weigh in at the ballot box,' Wesley says Story continues below advertisement 'But during the emergency itself, it's crucial for folks to listen to governments directly and to take their news from reputable sources.'
Global News
30-05-2025
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Man killed in ATV rollover wasn't wearing helmet, Manitoba RCMP say
A 46-year-old man from Prairie View is dead after a rollover involving an all-terrain vehicle Thursday morning, Manitoba RCMP say. Officers were called to the scene on 5th Street in Miniota, Man., just before 6 a.m., where they found the ATV tipped over in a ditch. Fire and emergency medical responders were already on scene, where the man was pronounced dead. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police said he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. RCMP from the Elphinstone and Hamiota detachments continue to investigate with the help of a traffic analyst.
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28-05-2025
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Wanted Manitoba break-in suspect faces more than 2 dozen charges in pair of incidents
Manitoba RCMP are on the lookout for the suspect in a pair of armed break-ins — one of which involved children being held at gunpoint. Officers from the Powerview detachment were called to Mayaa Road in the community of Black River just before 7 a.m. Friday, where they learned two homes had been broken into by a pair of armed men. A woman and eight children were asleep inside the first home when the two men kicked in the door and held them at gunpoint. Police say they also assaulted the woman by holding her by the neck. None of the kids, between the ages of six and 17, were injured in the incident. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A second house on the same road was broken into shortly afterward, police said. In this case, the men are accused of kicking in the door and shooting twice into an inside door before taking off in a stolen vehicle. Story continues below advertisement Police are currently seeking 36-year-old Selkirk man Tyson Breland, who faces well over two dozen charges, including nine counts each of forcible confinement and pointing a firearm, as well as assault by choking, two counts of breaking into and entering a residence, possessing property obtained by crime, nine additional firearms-related charges and four counts of uttering threats. Anyone who spots the wanted man is asked to call Powerview RCMP at 204-367-8728 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, rather than approaching him, as police say he may be armed.
Global News
27-05-2025
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Youths charged, adult wanted in Manitoba break and enter, assault: RCMP
Two youth suspects are facing numerous charges after an incident in the RM of Alonsa. Manitoba RCMP said officers from the Ste Rose du Lac detachment were called about an assault on the night of May 17. While the officers were en route to investigate, police said they were notified that the suspects in the assault were also believed to be involved in a break and enter and vehicle theft at a nearby home. The stolen vehicle was tracked down to Ebb and Flow First Nation and was stopped with the help of a spike belt. Police said one of the occupants used bear spray on multiple people, including an Ebb and Flow safety officer, at the scene where the vehicle came to a stop. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The two occupants were arrested and each faces charges of assaulting a peace officer, two counts of assault with a weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possessing property obtained by crime, possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Story continues below advertisement A second stolen vehicle, heavily damaged, was also recovered, and is believed to have been used for the break and enter. A 27-year-old woman from Ebb and Flow has also been arrested in connection with that incident and charged with possessing property obtained by crime. A fourth suspect, a 29-year-old man from Crane River, remains at large and is also wanted for the break and enter. Police said they're searching for him in the Ebb and Flow and Crane River areas.
Global News
26-05-2025
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Manitoba RCMP seek suspects in armed robbery at Dauphin business
Manitoba RCMP say they're hoping the public can help identify a pair of suspects connected to an armed commercial robbery in Dauphin Saturday morning. Officers from the Dauphin detachment were called to a business on Main Street at around 5 a.m., where they learned two men — one of whom was armed with a long gun — stole cigarettes before taking off down 1st Avenue SW. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police searched the area, but didn't find either suspect. The store employees weren't injured in the incident. The suspects were last seen wearing black and white bandannas over their faces, black hooded jackets and green rubber gloves. Anyone with information is asked to call Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
