Sean Leslie

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• Court delays a concern for Manitoba in lowering legal alcohol limit

  Court delays are an issue the Manitoba government would have to work out if Ottawa decides to lower the legal alcohol limit for drivers.

  Crime

  Aug 10, 2017
• STARS has busiest month on record in Manitoba

  STARS Air Ambulance has had two of its three busiest months on record in June and July.

  Aug 1, 2017
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• Spectators feeling the heat at Canada Summer Games

  With spectators from all over the country in Winnipeg to watch the Canada Summer Games many haven’t experienced the hot, humid weather that has recently hit the city.

  Weather

  Jul 31, 2017
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• Diversity Gardens too expensive: Canadian Taxpayers Federation

  Too much money is being spent on the Canada Diversity Gardens that will be built in Assiniboine Park, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

  Jul 30, 2017
• Police unable to identify man found with serious injuries

  Winnipeg police haven't been able to identify the victim of an assault who was found on Notre Dame Avenue early Saturday morning.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2017
• Sketch released after jogger grabbed in River Heights

  Winnipeg Police have released a sketch of a suspect after a female jogger was grabbed in River Heights.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2017
• Victim in North Point Douglas homicide identified

  The victim of a homicide in North Point Douglas Thursday evening has been identified by police.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2017
• Sherbrook Street fire sends six to hospital

  Investigators believe a fire in a Sherbrook Street three-storey apartment building could be arson.

  Jul 29, 2017
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• Governments pour $60 million into Diversity Gardens project at Assiniboine Park

  The federal and provincial governments, along with the city of Winnipeg, will provide $60 million to build Canada's Diversity Gardens in Assiniboine Park.

  Jul 29, 2017
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• Winnipeg tourism industry ready for Canada Summer Games windfall

  Thousands of athletes and their supporters began arriving Thursday but boat tour operator Andrew Bart has already noticed more people on his river tours.

  Jul 28, 2017
• Ottawa says Omnitrax contractually obligated to fix Churchill rail line

  The provincial government will ship enough propane to Churchill to heat homes through the winter.

  Jul 21, 2017
• Reverse angled parking coming to Winnipeg

  A pilot project will see angled parking on one block of Bannatyne Avenue west of Waterfront Drive.

  Jul 20, 2017
• Plan for more Winnipeg road spending requires Manitoba government approval

  City council has unanimously agreed to ask for $182 million in federal funding for road renewal projects but the request can’t be passed on to Ottawa unless the Manitoba government signs off on it.

  Jul 19, 2017
• Rail line to Churchill could take two months to repair but Omnitrax won’t pay for $60 M fix

  Engineers believe the damage to the Hudson Bay Railway wrought by historic spring flooding can be fixed in 60 days.

  Jul 18, 2017
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• Winnipeg doctors informed their jobs are being eliminated

  Some emergency care doctors have received letters saying their jobs will no longer exist.

  Jul 17, 2017
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• Blue Bombers fan loses $1 million because of penalty call

  A controversial penalty call cost a Winnipeg Blue Bombers fan $1 million in Thursday night’s game.

  Jul 14, 2017
• Mayor supports 24/7 construction in Winnipeg

  Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman would like to see 24-hour road construction as the city looks to take on more street renewal projects.

  Politics

  Jul 13, 2017
• Mortgage rates on the rise in Winnipeg after interest rate hike

  For the first time in seven years the Bank of Canada has raised the interest rate which means mortgage payments for some Winnipeg homeowners will be going up.

  Economy

  Jul 12, 2017
• ‘Police believe Thelma was the victim of foul play’: Police speak on 2 year anniversary of Thelma Krull’s disappearance

  On the two year anniversary of the day Thelma Krull was last seen, Winnipeg police said "they've made critical, significant progress."

  Jul 11, 2017
• Mosquito-free summer should continue with hot, dry forecast

  Winnipeg’s relatively mosquito-free summer should continue with a hot, dry forecast for the coming week.

  Jul 7, 2017
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• “Really Scary:” Cyclist describes downtown Winnipeg road rage incident

  A Winnipeg cyclist has filed a police report after a road rage incident left her shaken and her bike damaged.

  Jul 5, 2017
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• New Transit station to open at Investors Group Field ahead of Bombers home opener

  A new Winnipeg Transit station designed to reduce congestion at Blue Bombers game will be open in time for the team’s home opener this Friday.

  Jul 4, 2017
• Manitoba family suing school division over handling of bullying speaks out

  A Manitoba man at the centre of a unique bullying lawsuit says he’s still recovering from years of physical, verbal and online abuse.

  Jun 29, 2017
• Winnipeg city councillor wants traffic safety study in Amber Trails

  Increasing traffic volumes in the Amber Trails neighbourhood have the area’s city councillor asking for a traffic study investigating the road in front of Amber Trails Community School.

  Traffic

  Jun 26, 2017
• City eyes changes to improve access to Victoria Hospital

  The city is looking at ways to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to get to Victoria Hospital.

  Jun 25, 2017