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The Winnipeg Police Service announced Wednesday that it's launching a new targeted safety strategy after numerous incidents on buses and in and around bus shelters.

Numbers from Winnipeg Police Service Chief Gene Bowers's report to the Winnipeg Police Board show officers attended to 777 incidents in the area between July 24 and Sept. 1.

Mayor Scott Gillingham, representatives of the Winnipeg police and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, and other officials say they're trying to get ahead of the city's arson problem.

A suspended Winnipeg police officer has pled guilty to a list of serious crimes he committed while on the job.

Winnipeg police are honouring the service of their canine colleagues with a new memorial unveiled Wednesday.

Winnipeg police say fentanyl moulded into candy-like shapes is off the streets after an investigation resulted in two arrests.

Winnipeg police say the appointment of their first Indigenous relations advisor is an important step toward reconciliation.

Winnipeg firefighters and other emergency personnel are at the scene of a downtown restaurant fire early Thursday. 

A 28-year-old Winnipeg man is in custody after a shooting on Wellington Crescent that left a woman with life-altering injuries, police say.

Winnipeg police have also voiced support for an approach that would see mental health groups take the lead on non-violent calls. 

A suspect in a fire and explosion at a Winnipeg home and a subsequent fire at an office has surrendered to police. The man faces charges of arson and disregard for human life.

A criminal defence lawyer says intent is the key factor when it comes to handing a suspect a higher charge, like attempted murder, and it's often an uphill battle for prosecutors.

High and medium risk camps are to be connected with outreach workers and given notice to vacate, while those deemed low risk will be monitored for safety and cleanliness.

The former home of the Community Connections program is now open as the Downtown Resource Corner and is intended to piggyback on some of its predecessor's programming.

An unexpected find triggered an initiative Monday in which several vehicles were pulled from the river, primarily out of environmental concerns.

Kyle Harper, 27, died in custody on Oct.1, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said Monday.

The board announced Monday that Coun. Markus Chambers stepped down as Winnipeg Police Board chair on Oct. 1.

Manitoba's premier says drug-intoxicated individuals will soon be detained at 190 Disraeli Freeway — a 20-unit shelter once considered a candidate for a safe consumption site.

A new list of Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives includes 14 suspects wanted by Ontario police agencies, with others sought by authorities in Manitoba, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta.

The Manitoba government has introduced a bill that would allow authorities to detain intoxicated people for up to 72 hours, instead of the current 24 hours.