Category: CityNews Winnipeg

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is touring an area in the province’s northwest today that has been hit by a large wildfire. “We’ll be present to ensure every resource goes out the door to fight fires this wildfire season,” said Premier Kinew. “It is going to continue to be a serious situation for some time.” Hundreds of…

The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation is blasting the Métis Nation of Ontario at a summit on how leaders are reacting to — and can come together to fix — what they call Indigenous identity fraud. Co-hosted by the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Chiefs of Ontario, the summit in Winnipeg also includes Inuit and Innu leaders who…

Defensive lineman Shawn Lemon has appealed his sports-gambling suspension and is back with the Montreal Alouettes. According to a league source, Lemon filed his appeal Monday night and was on the field practising Tuesday at the CFL team’s training camp. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as neither the league nor CFL Players’…

The annual Top 100 list of Canada’s Best Restaurants has been released, and while Montreal took the coveted number-one spot this year, Winnipeg dining spots were featured a few times. Montreal’s Mon Lapin, which translates to My Rabbit in French, received the nod for the country’s best restaurant of 2024, described as having that “elusive…

The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is set to return to a London, Ont., court in June. A hearing has been scheduled for June 11 in the case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton in order to set dates for trial…

What was once the home to nearly 250 Winnipeg residents, Birchwood Terrance now sits vacant, after a recent inspection uncovered severe deterioration in several locations. Creating a nightmare situation for those living in the 62-year-old building, not knowing when if at all they will be able to return to their homes. “It didn’t feel real.…

The forest fire near Flin Flon continues to burn out-of-control, with officials estimating over 35,000 hectares actively burning, due to drought conditions and high winds. “We get calls asking why didn’t you stop it, we used water bombers from both Manitoba and Saskatchewan to protect people’s property. Life was the first priority then property and…

Winnipeg police have identified the man who was killed on Sunday in Winnipeg’s West End. WPS says officers were called to Portage Avenue and Arlington Street around 2:20 a.m. regarding an injured man. Officers found the man on the ground and provided emergency medical care. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he…

Manitoba’s police watchdog — the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) — says it is investigating events surrounding an injury sustained by a man while in police custody on May 11. The IIU says it received a report from the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) on May 12 about an arrest that occurred at 11:55 p.m.…

A prominent criminal defence lawyer is calling on the federal government to take another look at its laws on breathalyzers to add safeguards for minorities. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced earlier this month that officers are now requesting breath samples from all drivers pulled over in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), even if they show no signs…

Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old man in West End Sunday morning as a possible homicide. The Winnipeg Police Service says officers were called to Portage Avenue and Arlington Street around 2:20 a.m. regarding an injured man. Officers found the man on the ground and provided emergency medical care. He was taken…

A massive wildfire in northwestern Manitoba has grown exponentially and is threatening a nearby community. The out-of-control wildfire near Flin Flon grew from 3,000 hectares Saturday to its current size of 35,000 hectares, according to the Manitoba government’s latest bulletin. The blaze is being fed by drought and windy conditions, as well as extreme fire…

Police allege a man accused of trespassing at Drake’s Toronto home earlier this week returned to the property Saturday to retrieve his bike. Toronto police say the man refused to leave when told to on Saturday afternoon and was given a provincial offences ticket under the Trespass to Property Act. Police say it’s the same…

With Toronto getting a WNBA basketball team, a sports advocate says this will have a lasting impact on young girls across Canada. The post Future of women’s sport in Canada looking bright, advocate says appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Student-led protests continued at separate pro-Palestinian encampments at two Winnipeg universities Saturday, with protesters joining forces for a march. Hundreds gathered for a rally that began at the University of Manitoba campus before making its way to the University of Winnipeg. “Up, up with liberation. Down, down with occupation,” the protesters chanted. Students from both…

A Toronto mother is searching for her three-year-old son in Vietnam after his father allegedly abducted him. Heather McArthur last saw her son, Jacob, on February 7th – the day 41-year-old Loc Phu “Jay” Le took him to Vietnam. It was a trip she never wanted him to take. “My son’s father obtained a court…

The Burning Season, a movie directed by Winnipeg filmmaker, Sean Garrity, is making its theatrical debut Friday in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Vancouver cinemas. Theatrical releases are still a rarity for local filmmakers, and Garrity says he’s hoping that will change. “This year, it might happen twice. So I encourage people to come out and check…

The Winnipeg Tattoo Show has made its way to the city, as hundreds of artists filled the RBC Convention Centre with tattoo guns at the ready, to give locals a memory that lasts forever. The tattoo show pays homage to the art, artists, vendors, and suppliers, that support, promote, and supply the ever-growing tattoo industry…

It’s being called a “potential disaster”. An apartment block on Portage Avenue where officials fear it could collapse, forcing more than 200 to evacuate, many still moving out. “It’s very stressful. We don’t know where we’re going right now,” said Kayla Dussome, a resident who was forced to move out. “We have a Uhaul, but we…

Winnipeg is seeing an alarming number of people getting hit by vehicles while crossing the road, and one resident who regularly uses a crosswalk where a 38-year-old woman was recently killed, says drivers in this corridor are failing to give pedestrians priority. “It’s terrible. I mean, I see a lot of people almost getting hit,”…

The president of London Drugs says he hopes people understand that the store closures were “the right thing to do” to protect customers’ data. The post Closing London Drugs stores was the ‘right thing to do’: President appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

The man behind Tam Custom Tailor, a Winnipeg tailoring shop on Ellice Avenue that’s been in business for nearly 40 years, shares his incredible journey from escaping his home country and making his way to Canada in a new, short documentary helmed by a young, Vietnamese filmmaker. “I hope people like it and see what…

As the warmer months arrive, they bring with them the potential for extreme weather, like thunderstorms and even tornadoes. One person who has experienced these forces of nature firsthand says weather can become extreme and dangerous, in a matter of minutes.  “Suddenly you can be in the path of an oncoming storm and didn’t look that…

A walk took place in Sagkeeng First Nation Wednesday, to honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit (MMIWG2S) people and shine a light on the plight of house-less relatives, who are disproportionately affected by violence. The walk was a way to reflect, remember, and renew a dedication to combat violence against…

Winnipeg police have charged a man in connection to the death of Bill Brian Duck. WPS says around 8:45 p.m. on Apr. 26, officers responded to a report of a shooting along Flora Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. READ MORE: Winnipeg police investigating fatal shooting Just before midnight…

A pro-Palestinian, student-led encampment on the grounds of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg entered its second day Wednesday. Tents and pro-Palestinian signs began going up Tuesday, mirroring similar protests on Canadian and U.S. campuses. “We were inspired by the other students across the globe, and of course we wanted to engage in any way…

Editor’s note: The following article contains graphic details that may disturb some readers. A self-described white supremacist who killed four Indigenous women told police the slayings were drug-fuelled and that he viewed their deaths as “mercy killings,” court heard during the opening day of his murder trial.  “I believe that this was something that God…

After its 79 stores were forced to close due to a cybersecurity incident, London Drugs’ president issued an apology to its customers Wednesday. The post London Drugs issues apology as stores reopen following cyberattack appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Mosquito season has arrived in Winnipeg, and while the City’s larviciding program — which targets mosquito larvae — is underway, just how itchy will things get this season? Lincoln Poulin from Poulin’s Pest Control says it’s still too early to tell how many mosquitos we’ll be dealing with this year. Factoring in whether the dry…

Manitobans may not be able to have public input on a host of proposed legislative changes, including a ban on replacement workers during labour disputes and a tightening of environmental rules. That’s because the NDP government has included those measures and others, originally planned as separate pieces of legislation, in an 89-page omnibus budget bill…

The federal government says it will be testing the national emergency alert system Wednesday afternoon. At 1:55 p.m., a test alert will be broadcast on several TV channels, radio stations, and mobile devices in Manitoba. The test is to ensure the alert system works properly during a time of an actual emergency. Tests also check…

The number of drug-related deaths jumped in the first month of 2024 and advocates say deadly drug combinations are making overdoses in Manitoba more resistant to the life-saving drug naloxone.  “The toxicity of the drugs are becoming increasingly crazy and the combination of these drugs — again, it just blows my mind that we are not…

It’s the end of an era in Manitoba. The Winnipeg Sea Bears are saying goodbye to their old court, which created more than 60 years of memories for dozens of basketball teams and historic events. In exchange: a new top-tier court. With the recent success of the Sea Bears, the need for a top-tier basketball…

The Manitoba legislature seat occupied by former premier Heather Stefanson has only been vacant for a few days, but interest is already growing among potential replacements. Stefanson resigned from the Tuxedo seat in West Winnipeg on Monday, putting an end to a 23-year political career that included just over two years as Progressive Conservative party leader. Four…

By the end of the day on Tuesday, London Drugs says it plans to have all 79 locations re-opened following last weekend’s cyberattack. It says all employees were paid during the closures. The post London Drugs says employees were paid during cyberattack closures appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

On Monday, Jeremy Skibicki admitted in court to the act of killing an unknown woman police are still trying to identify, known as Buffalo Woman, Morgan Beatrice Harris, 39, Marcedes Myran, 26, and Rebecca Contois, 24, with police saying the women were killed between March and May of 2022. “The fact that we’ve had to…

A Winnipeg man has admitted to killing four women but claims he’s not criminally responsible because of mental illness. Jeremy Skibicki, 37, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder. His trial is to begin Wednesday. Here is a timeline of the case: March 15, 2022 — Police say an unidentified woman is…

The Winnipeg Fire Rescue Services says one person is in hospital after being pulled from the Assiniboine River Sunday evening. Around 5:26 p.m., the WFPS responded to reports of someone in the river near the Donald Street bridge. When crews arrived, they found the individual, who was caught in a current and was being pulled…

The Manitoba government launched a new endowment fund Sunday for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. The $15-million fund, which will be managed by the Winnipeg Foundation, was created to support those who have lost loved ones. “Anybody that says they believe in reconciliation, that they’re on the path of…

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has announced his retirement after nearly 40 years in hockey. Bowness’ first NHL head coaching job was with the original Jets franchise as a mid-season replacement during the 1988-89 season. He has also served as the head coach with the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes…

Two teen girls are in police custody in relation to an alleged homicide in northern Manitoba. RCMP officers with the province’s Chemawawin detachment say they were called to a home in Easterville shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday morning in response to reports of a disturbance. They say they found a 32-year-old woman who was critically…

The sound of a motorcycle starting up, it’s something Vicki Gray is no stranger to, and she wanted a way to show that it’s the same for other women as well. Gray started International Female Ride Day, a global campaign meant to dispel the image of motorcycle riders being just male. Started in 2007, it’s…

Students at the University of Manitoba are planning an encampment next week to show solidarity with Palestinians. The university says in a statement that it is aware of a protest encampment being planned for May 7-9 at the Fort Garry Campus in Winnipeg. A group known as Students for Justice in Palestine says on social…

Black youth in Canada face multiple barriers in getting access to mental health services — and health-care providers can make the situation more difficult, experts say.  The Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday for family doctors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other health-care providers to address…

The classic “Hockey Night in Canada” theme song resounded through a St. John’s, N.L., church Friday where friends, family and colleagues gathered to remember Bob Cole, the legendary sportscaster who brought some of the sport’s most important games to living rooms across the country. Ron MacLean and former NHL goalie Glenn Healy, who both worked…

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services says one person is in hospital following a fire at an apartment complex. WPFS says fire crews responded to a report of a fire at a four-story apartment building around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. When crews arrived, smoke could be scene from from the building, and they began to fight the fire…

Three people have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in relation to the killing of a Surrey Sikh leader in 2023. The post 3 charged with murder in relation to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s 2023 death appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks, Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, and Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award, the NHL announced on Friday. Tocchet, 60, led the Canucks to a Pacific Division title with a 50-23-9 record this season. Vancouver saw a 26-point difference in the standings from last season and…

A new city report is warning fewer equipment and firefighters could be used for overtime in order to find the $3 million in savings budget 2024 is asking the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service to achieve. According to the city, a minimum of 167 full-time equivalent (FTEs) workers per shift are needed to operate all their…

A recent incident in the 2400 block of Pembina Highway where a 16-year-old was hit by a train and taken to hospital in critical condition brought back numerous memories for one Winnipeg man and he says locomotives should be doing more to alert drivers and pedestrians as they travel through the city.  On Sunday, police…

Peguis First Nation has been fighting to get flood mitigation measures and better housing for years, but some say nothing has changed, begging the question as to why First Nation communities, like Peguis, are repeatedly ignored.  Peguis First Nation has endured persistent flooding over the years, resulting in damage to infrastructure and housing. After years…

It appears London Drugs operations are slowly coming back online, though it remains unclear when stores in western Canada will reopen. The post London Drugs phone lines back up, reopening date unclear appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

The makers of Ozempic say their weight-loss drug Wegovy will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday. Novo Nordisk’s weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with obesity. Wegovy can also be prescribed to patients who are significantly overweight and have at least one related medical condition such as high blood…

Winnipeg police say 14 people have been charged in connection to a inter-provincial drug trafficking investigation. WPS says in May 2023, a large-scale investigation began after it was believed millions of dollars worth of illicit drugs were being trafficking into Winnipeg from Toronto. Police say the drugs were believed to have been shipped by couriers,…

It’s been two years since the historic flood heavily damaged Peguis First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake region and those who were forced to evacuate in 2022 are still living in hotels like the Mainstay Suites in Winnipeg and are still waiting to go home. Christopher Sinclair reminisces on what life was like two years ago…

The Manitoba government is providing funds to create a memorial to honour five family members, including three young children, killed in a rural area southwest of Winnipeg. The province says it is providing $20,000 for construction of the memorial in Carman, as well as $300,000 to Carman Wellness Connections, a non-profit organization that offers mental-health…

Canada’s most wanted fugitive has been captured. According to Toronto police, Michael Bebee was taken into custody Tuesday night in Prince Edward Island. Charlottetown police said they were contacted by investigators in Toronto after receiving tips that Bebee may be in PEI. Toronto detectives are expected to travel to PEI to return Bebee to Ontario “in…

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness wasn’t interested in talking about his future after his team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. The Jets were eliminated in the first round for the second consecutive year, and post-game, Bowness deflected the question about whether he’d be back behind the…

Lyle Bauer, a former CFL player and executive, has died. He was 65. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the team Bauer played for and later served as CEO, announced Bauer’s death on its Instagram page. Bauer, a Saskatoon native, played his entire 10-year CFL career as an offensive with the Blue Bombers (1982-91). He was named…

London Drugs stores remain closed for a fourth day in a row in western Canada, after a cyberattack was reported over the weekend. The post London Drugs stores closed in western Canada for 4th day in a row appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a man who was fatally shot on Friday. WPS says around 8:45 p.m. on Apr. 26, officers responded to a report of a shooting along Flora Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man who was suffering from gunshot wounds. Police provided emergency medical care before the man…

Following the beginning of the Skibicki trial, many are preparing for a tough month of emotions as more details come to light, but it isn’t just the families directly involved that are feeling the impacts,  other families are still searching for their own — and want answers too.  “This trial is going to be real…

Police say the man allegedly responsible for three drive-by shootings in Edmonton, Sherwood Park and Winnipeg in December 2023 fled to India. The post Suspect in Winnipeg drive-by shooting fled to India after being released from custody: police appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Crown prosecutors are pushing back on a motion from the defence to toss out the jury in the trial of a Winnipeg man accused of murdering four women. The defence is asking that the case of Jeremy Skibicki be heard by a judge alone and not by a jury. His lawyers are raising concerns about…

The trial of a Winnipeg man accused of killing four women began this morning with a preliminary matter before the jury is called in next week.  Jeremy Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and a fourth unidentified woman Indigenous leaders have named…

Winnipeg police say a teen is in hospital after being hit by a train on Sunday. Around 4:30 p.m., WPS responded to a report of a person being hit by a train near Pembina Highway and Bison Drive. Police say a 16-year-old was taken to hospital in critical condition with serious life-altering injuries. He has…

It’s unclear if London Drugs stores will be able to reopen Monday, after the company said it was “the victim of a cybersecurity incident.” The post London Drugs stores remain closed due to cybersecurity issue appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Valeri Nichushkin scored two power-play goals and added an empty-netter to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-1 victory over Winnipeg on Sunday that left the Jets in must-win mode for the rest of the first-round playoff series. Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar also scored for the Avalanche, who took a 3-1 lead in the…

The Winnipeg Jets will be without Brenden Dillon for Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche after the defenceman suffered a cut to his hand by a skate. Winnipeg was relieved that the injury to Dillon wasn’t as bad as originally thought and considered the defenceman day-to-day. The incident occurred at the end of the 6-2…

With time winding down on the clock and staring defeat in the face, quarterback Campbell Simpson launched one towards the end zone. And when Grayson Wiebe caught the ball and broke the goal line, it was a moment of pure elation. No, it may not have been the Grey Cup in the balance, but that…

Winnipeg fire crews worked around the clock Saturday morning after being called to five different blazes in the city. There were no injuries reported, and all five fires are under investigation. Sutherland Avenue Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews were called to a vacant industrial building on Sutherland Avenue – between Maple Street North and Argyle…

The Winnipeg Jets have recalled forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose ahead of Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche, the team announced Saturday. The winger will likely be slotted as a depth forward for the Jets. Jonsson-Fjallby, 26, has made 26 appearances with the Jets this season, notching two goals and three assists.…

It’s an effort almost a decade in the works, helping people in some of Manitoba’s largest provincial jails have a better shot at a second chance, with free removal of gang and prison tattoos, and for the woman erasing these now-unwanted symbols of street life, she says there’s immense demand for the life-changing service.  Mother Ink’s Della Steinke estimates…

A school trustee’s comments on Indigenous people and residential schools have led to condemnation from many quarters and a review by the Manitoba government. Paul Coffey, a trustee in the Mountain View School Division in western Manitoba, told a school board meeting Monday that residential schools started as a good thing. “They were essential for…

Bear Clan patrol is moving downtown, as a new headquarters was unveiled here at the Women’s Health Clinic building, as part of a partnership that looks to benefit both organizations. Bear Clan, a volunteer security group that helps Indigenous people stay safe in inner city neighbourhoods used to work out of West Broadway in what…

In Hawaiian, pa’akai means salt. It’s food, medicine, and a treasured gift. A new, original play at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, titled ‘The Pa’akai We Bring’, not only brings the pa’akai story to audiences — it also brings a message of healing. The Pa’akai We Bring tells the story of salt farms in…

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson, the first woman to have held the province’s top office, is resigning her legislature seat, ending a 23-year career in politics. Stefanson was first elected as a legislature member in November 2000. She became leader of the Progressive Conservatives and Manitoba’s first female premier in 2021. “Serving as (legislature member), minister and…

With the price of inflation and vet bills causing more people to pause before adopting a pet, capacity issues continue to be an ongoing issue for the Winnipeg Humane Society. An event dubbed The Distinguished 100 Club, running from 3 to 6 p.m., where visitors can meet Axel, Landon, and Roan, take photos, hear their…

The Manitoba RCMP says it has laid charges in connection to a double homicide in 2021, in Northlands Denesuline First Nation. The post Manitoba RCMP lays charges in 2021 First Nation double homicide appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Monday Night Hockey will be streaming live exclusively on Prime Video for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons. The two-year agreement was announced as a partnership with Rogers Communication, the NHL and Amazon. The deal in also the NHL’s first exclusive national broadcast package with a digital-only streaming service in Canada. It…

The Manitoba government’s plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe introduced a bill Wednesday that would lift the province’s ban on homegrown recreational cannabis.  The change would leave Quebec as the only province with a ban. All…

Reports indicated that the 4-year-old boy ran from a business parking lot, and into the side of a trailer that was being towed by a truck. The post 4-year-old dies from injuries after being hit by truck in Brandon appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

As the Winnipeg Jets continue to compete in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, more Manitobans are placing their confidence in the team in the form of online sports bets. While specific numbers weren’t given, according to PlayNow, Manitoba’s only regulated online sports betting platform, thousands of bets were placed just for the team’s first playoff game…

In 2019, a pair of Winnipeg moms launched Lullaland, the Province’s first-of-its-kind baby sensory program with the goal of promoting early bonding between caregivers and their little ones. Fast forward five years, the pair are set to bring their program to families across Canada. “We wanted to create something that was just as engaging and fun…

The newest play to hit a Winnipeg stage explores how a Métis family navigates the blending of two families – their own and that of settlers. “The Comeback” – a comedic tale about family and love – debuts at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s main stage Thursday. Sam Vint, who wrote the play with his…

A Manitoba First Nation that has suffered from chronic flooding is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection. Peguis First Nation has filed a statement of claim that alleges the federal and Manitoba governments have failed to protect the community from frequent flooding that has damaged homes and forced evacuations. The…

Set up for the city’s second White-Out party is underway and it appears fans of the NHL club have been keeping the celebrations civil, with police and a neighbour of the party saying things are going smoothly, but not everyone is behind the play-off bash. Police saw no uptick during game one and any issues…

A 27-year-old man who was already in police custody facing charges in two homicides was arrested for a third Tuesday. Maxim Dale Garneau was arrested at the Winnipeg Remand Centre on a warrant for first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Robert Clayton Smith last month in North End. Officers were called…

A modular fire station is being built in a fast-growing suburb of southwest Winnipeg, a temporary solution until a permanent station can be built. Officials from all three levels of government picked up their shovels and broke ground in the Waverley West community Tuesday, letting residents know a fire paramedic station is on the way…

Firefighters from across Manitoba came together to remember the life of a Winnipeg firefighter while renewing their calls for greater mental health supports for first responders. Firefighters filled the visitor’s gallery in the legislature and MLAs from all stripes marked a moment of silence for the life of Preston Heinbigner, a Winnipeg firefighter who died…

Roads will once again be closed in Downtown Winnipeg on Tuesday to accommodate “continued whiteout conditions”. The City of Winnipeg says southbound Donald Street between Portage Avenue and St. Mary Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. Tuesday until roughly 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Additionally Graham Avenue between Hargrave Street and Smith Street will be…

The Manitoba government is funding mental health support for first responders, following the recent death of a Winnipeg firefighter. The province is committing to pay for three counsellors who are to work with law enforcement, paramedics, and firefighters. David Pankratz, a New Democrat legislature member and former firefighter, says the duties carried out by first responders can…

RCMP say a 27-year-old man has died after being shot by officers who were responding to a weapons complaint on a Manitoba First Nation. Mounties say the Manitoba First Nation Police Service called them on Saturday evening for help with a disturbance involving a weapon at a residence in Sandy Bay First Nation. They say the suspect had fled…

Adam Lowry demonstrated why he was the right choice to be the Winnipeg Jets captain on Sunday night. Lowry and Kyle Connor each scored twice to propel the Jets to a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their first-round, best-of-seven playoff series. “He’s been a great leader for the team on and off the ice.…

A Quebec family from Laval, north of Montreal, is searching for answers after the body of their father they say hasn’t been sent back to them and they don’t know where it is. Faraj Jarjour, 68, died in Varadero, Cuba after having a heart attack while swimming in the ocean on March 22. It was…

Even Canada’s weather authority is getting swept up in the excitement of playoff hockey. Environment Canada issued a playful notice for Winnipeg Sunday, on Game 1 of the Jets’ opening-round post-season matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. In addition to forecasting temperatures in the mid-teens, southwesterly winds and clear skies, Environment Canada predicted “localized whiteout conditions……

A Winnipeg woman was allegedly impaired during a dangerous drive across multiple neighbourhoods that saw her ram a police vehicle and jump a median, according to WPS. The Winnipeg Police Service says a 25-year-old is facing many charges in connection with the Saturday evening incident. Police say they received reports around 8 p.m. of a…

A 23-year-old is facing charges after Winnipeg police say he stole thousands of dollars worth of electronic equipment from Red River College before deliberately setting fire to the premises. The Winnipeg Police Service says the incident happened midday on Feb. 23, with staff and students present. The building was evacuated and there were no injuries,…

Winnipeg police are turning to the public for help in an unsolved homicide that happened exactly two years ago. The body of Steven Andrew Mingo, 30, was found inside a home following a fire on Flora Avenue near McKenzie Street on April 20, 2022. Officials say the death was a homicide. Police released an image…

As Manitobans gear up to mark 4/20 on Saturday, CityNews has learned that Manitoba’s NDP government is set to drop the ban on growing cannabis at home. The province is expected to announce the change next week, and if it does, will leave Quebec as the only province in the country to have a similar…