Author: WPEG.CA
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Local Nigerians killed in crash near The Pas
A brother and sister, who are members of the city’s Nigerian community, were killed in a highway crash south of The Pas last weekend. Vera Keyede, president of the Nigerian Association of Manitoba, posted on social media this week that the 23-year-old male and 21-year-old female were from Nigeria. “It is with a heavy heart…
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Four-year sentence for vicious attack on Ukrainian refugee
A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his part in an unprovoked three-on-one attack that sent a newly arrived Ukrainian refugee to hospital with stab […]
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Deteriorating former housing complex slated for demolition
Deteriorating former housing complex slated for demolition
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Road construction could cause Banjo Bowl traffic delays
Road construction could cause Banjo Bowl traffic delays
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School nutrition program available across Manitoba
In an effort to make sure all kids get access to food, the Manitoba Government has released details on its plans for a universal school nutrition program, rolling out this fall, across the province. “We want to make sure that every kid can eat food and no child is hungry,” said Premier Wab Kinew. “We…
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Man in hospital after being shot by RCMP southwest of Winnipeg
Manitoba’s police watchdog — the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) — is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in the RM of Macdonald — just southwest of Winnipeg — Wednesday evening. RCMP says officers responded to a report of an assault and disturbance at a home in the regional municipality around 9:10 p.m.…
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Ghost Cops of Winnipeg: How Our Police Force Mastered the Art of Vanishing While Our Streets Burn
Let’s talk about the latest escapade shaking the streets of Winnipeg and rattling the spine of our democracy like a flimsy snow globe. Yes, I’m talking about the stunt pulled by our beloved Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) – or should I say, the art of doing absolutely nothing visible. Here’s the quick and dirty: The…
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Board of Revision – Boardroom B
Boardroom B510 Main StreetWinnipeg, MB Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 9am – 12pm Agenda Link: Meeting Agenda Meeting Room: Boardroom B: Watch here
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Winnipeg 150: Archives Tour at Polo Park Shopping Centre | Tournée des archives au centre commercial Polo Park
CF Polo Park Shopping Centre, 1485 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, ManitobaCentre commercial CF Polo Park, 1485, avenue Portage, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Tuesday, September 17 – Monday, September 30, 2024 Learn more about and explore Winnipeg’s unique history at Polo Park Shopping Centre. The exhibit showcases images from the City of Winnipeg archival collection, the Winnipeg Public Library, Manitoba…
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Grand chief fought for others until her last breath
In Indigenous communities, one of the primary ways an ogimaa — a chief or leader of the people — is evaluated is by asking the question: who eats last? A […]
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Shamattawa water issues being worked on: Ottawa
The federal government said it continues to work with Shamattawa First Nation so a six-year boil-water order can be lifted. While Shamattawa leaders have accused the federal government of being […]
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Colleen Bready’s forecast: What will the weather look like this weekend
Colleen Bready’s forecast: What will the weather look like this weekend
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Manitoba premier Wab Kinew wants federal help to avoid potential tuition hikes
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a new federal policy on international students could lead to higher post-secondary tuition fees for domestic ones. In January, the federal government announced a cap on the number of student visa applications it would accept. That was expected to result in a 35 per cent drop in the number of…
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1 person in hospital after morning house fire in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services says one person is in hospital following a house fire Thursday morning. WPFS says they responded to a report of a fire in a one-story home on Aberdeen Avenue around 11:48 a.m. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the home and began an offensive attack…
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Police in no-win situation at protests
Winnipeg police are employing a backseat approach to crowd control in an effort to calm protesters and address a soaring number of demonstrations dominating city streets. The issue was brought […]
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Jealousy-fuelled axe murder planned: Crown
Consumed by jealousy and armed with an axe, Jon Hastings held his terrified girlfriend captive in his Wasagamack First Nation home as he attacked the man he believed had been […]
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Winnipeg transit garage project $105M over budget: report
Winnipeg transit garage project $105M over budget: report