Tag: CityNews Winnipeg

Exactly one year since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Canadians across the country commemorated the day. They paid tribute to thousands of people killed amid the war and the families still caught in affected regions in the Middle East. CityNews sat down with Zobair Deen, a Winnipegger from Afghanistan who fled…

A possible strike among health-care support workers in Manitoba would lead to delays in accessing health services, Shared Health is warning. It comes hours ahead of a deadline and impending strike by MGEU- and CUPE-unionized support workers. Roughly 25,000 health-care support workers could walk off the job as of Tuesday at 6 a.m. “Patients, residents…

Winnipeg police say a teenager is dead after a shooting on Saturday. Winnipeg Police Service officers were called to Boyd Avenue and Andrews Street shortly after 6 p.m. Police say officers arrived to find the 16-year-old with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced…

Canadian soccer icon Christine Sinclair is mapping out her post-play career, announcing Monday she will be part owner of Vancouver Rise FC. The post Christine Sinclair to join Vancouver Rise FC ownership group appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.

Being a part of a clinical drug trial can pay very well—up to several thousand dollars. And many people need that cash and are desperate to participate. Some of them do it again and again, renting out their bodies for use on drugs that are in development. Rob Cribb is the director of the Investigative Journalism…

Manitoba Hydro says they are still working to restore power to parts of the province after high winds damaged power lines, utility poles and equipement. Workers are trying to repair downed power lines, prioritizing ones that could pose a public safety risk. According to Manitoba Hydro, crews will then work to restore power where larger…

On Monday, disgraced High School Football coach, Kelsey McKay will learn his fate at the Winnipeg Law Courts. McKay pleaded guilty last year to nine charges of sexual assault and two counts of luring. McKay a once prominent figure in Winnipeg’s football community, coached football and taught physical education at Churchill High School, and Vincent Massey…

Retail crime is a growing concern for many Manitobans following Friday’s one-of-a-kind summit, which gathered leaders from various industries, including government officials, to discuss how to best move forward to address retail crime. In the meantime, however, many businesses continue to struggle, with some in Winnipeg even choosing to close their doors. One of those…

Winnipeg police have charged a 16-year-old and 17-year-old in connection to a commercial break-and-enter in September. WPS says around 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 14, officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter along Portage Avenue near Arlington Street. Officers went to the store and noticed it had significant damage, including a large broken window. Through…

Police say a man reported missing this week near Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg, has been found dead. The deceased, along with a 20-year-old man, were last seen Monday afternoon walking into a wooded area off of Provincial Road 391. The two men were reported missing to the Nelson House RCMP…

The Province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is warning the public that high winds are expected to develop starting tonight and lasting until Sunday morning. They say high wind effects will be felt along the south basin of Lake Manitoba as well as shorelines near Gimli on the west side, and Victoria Beach on the east side…

In a bid to crack down on retail crime in Manitoba, leaders from different industries across the private and public sectors have gathered for a summit — the first of its kind. Back in May, the province paid police officers to work overtime in specific high-crime spots in the city. And while this “Retail Anti-Theft…

Canada’s first-ever drag-artist in residence is spending her time in the spotlight celebrating the BIPOC community. “It’s been so fast, I can’t believe it’s been like, what, nine months now? No, 10 months, since we last talked to each other,” said Chopstix. The last time CityNews caught up with Chopstix, also known as Alex Nguyen,…

Winnipeg police have charged a 30-year-old man after he was found with two improvised guns inside a stolen vehicle. WPS says around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers conducted a traffic stop on Alexander Avenue, after spotting a GMC Terrain that had been reported stolen two days prior. Officers were able to take the driver into…

A Manitoba politician who was ousted from the governing NDP caucus is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of lunging at him and yanking his arm during the election campaign five years ago, when the New Democrats were in Opposition. Mark Wasyliw said he became upset at an August 2019 press conference, when Kinew said that if elected premier…

Manitoba RCMP says a man is in custody after a rollover collision in the RM of Bifrost. On Oct. 1, Mounties from Gimli responded to a report that a vehicle had rolled on its side in a ditch and was on fire on Highway 222 near Road 127. Officers and firefighters attended the scene and…

Winnipeg police have charged a 41-year-old woman in connection to a pair of stabbings Wednesday evening. WPS says officers responded to a report of a stabbing along Main Street around 5 p.m. While on their way to the scene, officers reportedly noticed a woman who matched the description of a suspect provided in the initial…

An Indigenous man convicted of killing a restaurant worker 50 years ago was acquitted Thursday by a judge who called the case a wrongful conviction that involved systemic discrimination. Clarence Woodhouse, 72, held up his court papers, along with a T-shirt that said “Innocent,” outside court. He told reporters he is looking forward to spending…

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was elected, but there are challenges ahead in fulfilling promises to improve health care and balance the budget. One of the things Kinew says he has learned since the Oct. 3 vote last year is that changes can’t be…

Winnipeg police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an alleged serial groper, that they believe is responsible for a series of sexual assaults in the city’s downtown over the past week. Between Wednesday and Saturday of last week, six women reported being groped from behind by a stranger who then ran away. The…