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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.

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.

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.

Winnipeg police are asking the public for help in identifying a woman found dead a year ago at the Manwin Hotel.

A University of Manitoba professor has been arrested in connection with an historic sexual assault investigation, Winnipeg police say.

Police are investigating damage at the Winnipeg constituency offices of two Manitoba cabinet ministers.

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.

Police said they were initially contacted on Sept. 12 about an earlier assault in the community that had left the victim, 41-year-old Melissa Owens-Keeper, in critical condition.

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.

The MP for Winnipeg North says a recent violent incident at the Unicity Walmart is an excellent example of why bail reform is needed.

Some business in Winnipeg, Man. are sounding the alarm over recent incidents of vandalism and arson. 

RCMP say a package addressed to a Thunder Bay, Ont., residence contained about 140 grams of suspected methamphetamine, valued at $7,000.

More former inmates and gang members will have the chance to get their tattoos removed thanks to an investment in a local program.

The motion calls for encampments to be banned near schools, playgrounds, seniors' facilities, and transit shelters, while also setting limits on daytime encampments elsewhere.

Security may be increased at the constituency offices of Manitoba legislature members in the wake of recent fires and vandalism that are being investigated by police.

The incident, at the Unicity Walmart on Tuesday afternoon, involved a pair of young suspects with warrants for multiple breaches of court conditions.

Where do Edmonton's mayoral candidates stand on taxes, homelessness, bike lanes, safety, infill and city services? Global News has given all 13 a chance to share their thoughts.