THOMPSON MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Marla Spence — Thompson Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Marla Spence, Thompson correspondent covering the Thompson Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Your car in Thompson could wake up in a sinkhole.
Your car woke up in a sinkhole Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Okay, so picture this: You’re on the night shift at Vale, probably coming home past midnight...
Thompson's nurses want new ratios. Your life could depend on it.
That new nurse-patient ratio might save someone's life, even yours Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, sometimes the news from down south hits differ...
Your Premier says Indigenous leaders want this Churchill pipeline. Really?
Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. ## You won't believe what our Premier said about a pipeline Look, the Premier is saying there's no Indigenous opposition to...
Did your hotel just claim it didn't know its staff?
Your hotel chain didn't know you had staff Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, sometimes you hear a story, and you just shake your head, wondering how...
Did you see these 4 bands skipping Winnipeg for Steinbach?
Your King Miners season is about to get a lot louder. Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. ## You won't believe what bands are doing in Steinbach Steinbach, Ma...
Kinew and Smith are fighting over your treaty rights.
Your premiers are fighting again, surprise, surprise. Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. ### Your Premiers are Really Going at It You know, sometimes you exp...
Your kids' powwow shouldn't include condoms. What happened?
What happened at that powwow is just not right Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, there are some stories that just stick with you, and this one abou...
They found the Princeton Drive stabbing suspect. What's next?
They found him, you know. Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know that unsettling feeling when something serious happens, and the person responsible is jus...
Someone mailed cocaine through Canada Post. For real.
Hey, you won't believe what's happening with the mail up here. Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. ## You can’t just mail cocaine in Manitoba, seriously Polic...
Your MLA is a landlord. Does that change anything for Thompson?
Your MLA is a landlord, you say? Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Okay, so I’m scrolling through the provincial feeds, and I see this blip: "Manitoba, Find ...
That U.S. booze sale? You're not invited, Thompson.
Your U.S. booze is on the way out Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, the province is selling off U.S. booze again. You know, the stuff that’s been collect...
The Mantario Trail just got a lot harder to plan
Your weekend plans just got tougher, Manitoba Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, you thought a trip out to the Mantario Trail was just a matter of packing...
Thompson needs more women's prisons. Here's why.
Your city needs more women's prisons Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. This week, something came across the wire that hits different up here, especially when...
Your Paint Lake plans just got pushed.
You won't believe what's closed up north Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, you know how May Long is usually when everyone starts thinking about getting o...
Your Thompson patio plans are looking bleak, even in May.
Your patio plans are looking bleak, even here Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, I was reading about what's happening down south, and it hit me how much w...
Your family deserves answers about this 88-pound death.
Your family deserves answers here Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You hear stories, right? Things that make you shake your head and wonder what’s going on ...
Manitoba Hydro's secret wind farm bids are already public. What gives?
Your wind farm mystery just got weirder Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, Manitoba Hydro won't tell us who's bidding to build these new Indigenous-led wi...
Your kids are playing 'Senior Assassin' here too. Should you worry?
Your kids are playing 'Senior Assassin' here too Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, there's a game making the rounds in high schools called "Senior Assass...
Your Premier just publicly shamed a deputy minister. Here's why.
Your deputy minister just got a scolding Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, Premier Kinew actually had to tell one of his own deputy ministers to cool it ...
Your MLAs are still fighting like kids over name-calling
Your MLAs are acting like kids Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You ever watch Question Period and just shake your head? The Manitoba Legislature is suppose...
Your 17-year-old neighbor just bowled a perfect game
Your boss's new nickname for you might be "Big Shot" Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, you know how everyone's always looking for a reason to brag, espec...
Ants shut down Carman surgeries. Could Thompson be next?
Hey, is your hospital dealing with an ant problem? Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You hear a lot of things about the healthcare system, especially in the N...
Thompson needs those 6 billion trade dollars for *actual* apprenticeships
You need more apprenticeships here Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, sometimes the news out of Winnipeg just hits different up here. There's a stor...
Your Thompson pharmacist wants more power. Why that's good.
Your pharmacists want more power and it's about time Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, you know how sometimes you're up at the hospital on Mystery Lake R...
Norway House just picked a new chief. Your Thompson will feel it.
Your King Miners will feel this new chief's impact Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, you know how things can get interesting in northern politics, especi...
Your gas just spiked again. Is Kinew doing enough for Thompson?
Your gas prices are going up again Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Alright, so Premier Kinew is talking about a second provincial gas tax holiday because p...
Your old Thompson landline is trending and I get it
Your old landline is trending and I get it Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, sometimes the news out of Winnipeg or even further south just doesn't ...
Thompson, our weather radar is basically useless.
Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. ## You won't believe how bad our weather radar is up here We talk a lot about how isolated Thompson can feel, but sometimes...
Thompson seniors say Selkirk building isn't safe anymore. Your thoughts?
Your neighbours are worried about safety on Selkirk Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know that social housing building on Selkirk Avenue, the one for fo...
Kinew just put all your eggs in Churchill's basket.
Your plan for the Port of Churchill really changed, hey? Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, sometimes the news out of Winnipeg feels a world away, e...
Your health in Thompson just got a new "tool kit.
Your health is on the line up here Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. We all know how tough it is to get reliable healthcare out here. And it’s not getting any...
Winnipeg just locked a pool door. Are we next?
Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. ## They want to lock doors at Sherbrook Pool now So, you know how we talk about safety around here, especially with the lon...
Your Premier's Churchill LNG plan just got real.
Your Premier's Churchill LNG plan just got real Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. The federal government has put a timeline on the Port of Churchill project,...
Winnipeg dogs are auditioning for *Legally Blonde* while we watch the river.
Your Winnipeg dog casting news is wild Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Alright, you heard about the flooding risk down south, and the ongoing issues for Pe...
The NHL is using six Winnipeg guys to run their social media?
Your friends are doing WHAT for the NHL? Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, I was reading through the wire this morning, and there's a story out of Winnip...
A gun got into a Thompson RCMP cell. How?
Someone brought a gun inside our RCMP detachment Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You hear stories, right? Things you think can't happen here. But a gun ins...
Thompson, get ready: your flights are about to get pricier.
Your commute is about to get more expensive Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Look, you can talk about rising interest rates or housing forecasts all you wan...
The Port of Churchill is back. What now, Thompson?
Your Port of Churchill news is the one we all need to watch. ### Your Port of Churchill Plans Will Change Everything Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You he...
Your northern wallet might need a check-up before your body
Your wallet might need a check-up before your body Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, sometimes you see a story from southern Manitoba, and it just h...
Your Rangers just finished a 52-day snowmobile trek. How tough is that?
Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Your friends just finished a huge snowmobile ride You hear about the Rangers, right? Not the New York kind, but the 1st Can...
Your walleye fishing just got weird: keep the bass now
Your walleye fishing just got a little weird Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Alright, folks, listen up because this one's a head-scratcher, and it directly...
Flin Flon built a snow lodge. What are we missing, Thompson?
You won't believe what happened in Flin Flon Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. So, you know how we talk a lot about drawing people north, right? Making this ...
Your Churchill port hopes just got complicated by Nome, Alaska.
Your Churchill port hopes just got complicated Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know how much we talk about the Port of Churchill up here. It’s a lifeli...
Your mayors just demanded more wildfire gear. Are they right?
You won't believe what our mayors are asking for Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. Another wildfire season is here, and as the snow finally pulls back from t...
Your Liquor Mart Air Miles are dead. What now, Thompson?
Did you hear about this? Liquor Marts are ditching Air Miles. Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. ## Your loyalty points are changing Remember collecting Air ...
Your bank left a Winnipeg woman hanging for thousands.
Your bank let you down hard, Winnipeg. Morning from the Hub of the North — here's what matters in Thompson today. You know, sometimes you read a story out of Winnipeg and it just makes you shake you...