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Gene Bowers set to become Winnipeg’s new police chiefThe Winnipeg Police Board has recommended Gene Bowers, a deputy chief of the Winnipeg Police Service, to become the city's new top cop.CanadaDec 8
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Winnipeg Police Board chair, advocates support expanded photo radar enforcementThe Act limits photo radar use to construction, school, and playground zones, and intersections controlled by traffic lights.PoliticsNov 15
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‘We will find you’: Head of Blood Family Mafia tops Canada’s most wanted listA Quebec man who police allege is the head of the street gang Blood Family Mafia is now the latest fugitive to Canada’s Top 25 most wanted list.CrimeDec 4
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Winnipeg mall stabbing raises safety concerns for shoppersThe brazen nature of the attack, which happened just before 4 p.m. Tuesday in a mall full of shoppers, has raised plenty of eyebrows.CrimeNov 28
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Yazidi teen says she escaped ISIS in Iraq, only to be sexually assaulted in WinnipegThe arrest of the leader of a Winnipeg organization that helps traumatized Yazidi victims of ISIS has shocked many.CanadaDec 12
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‘The Lord will make a way’: Winnipeg church hopeful as crime grips cityCrime continues to grip Winnipeg, and a recent barrage of violence in the city's core ensures it stays top of mind for many -- including a local church.CrimeOct 30
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Executive director of Manitoba group that helps Yazidi refugees arrested for sexual assaultYazidi Association of Manitoba executive director Hadji Hesso was arrested on Oct. 4.CanadaOct 29
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New online resource targets Manitoba’s violent offenders, police sayThe Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit announced the creation of a Manitoba's Most Wanted website to get the public's help in tracking down wanted offenders.CrimeOct 8
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City asks Winnipeggers for feedback on budget updateAn online survey, which will be available until early next month, will help inform councillors as they work to finalize the budget by the end of January.PoliticsDec 12
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Police shootings concerning, Winnipeg mayor says, but money an obstacle to body camerasScott Gillingham told 680 CJOB's The Start that while police are faced with danger every day, accountability still must be taken.CrimeOct 3
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‘We need more revenue, full stop’: City of Winnipeg says tax increases are on the wayThe City of Winnipeg released details of its preliminary budget Wednesday, which included a hefty increase to property taxes, as expected..PoliticsDec 11
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More uniformed cops in busy holiday shopping areas: Winnipeg policeWinnipeg police say they're launching a safe shopping campaign to kick off the holiday season and to prevent retail theft.CrimeDec 4
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Cops first on scene at North End blaze, Winnipeg firefighters sayThere are no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is being investigated.FireDec 6
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Winnipeg police turn murder suspect over to U.S. marshals in 27-year-old cold caseNew Jersey prosecutors got in touch with Winnipeg police and Manitoba RCMP, and extradition proceedings were initiated so the accused could be returned to the U.S. to stand trial.CrimeDec 3
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What some stakeholders are looking for in Winnipeg’s 2025 budgetThe City of Winnipeg is set to table its preliminary budget Wednesday, and sources confirmed to Global News property taxes are expected to increase by 5.95 per cent.PoliticsDec 11
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Manitoba sets grim record with highest-ever homicide count, RCMP sayManitoba RCMP say 2024 has been the bloodiest year on record, with the province setting a grim record of 56 homicides to date in the RCMP's jurisdiction.CrimeDec 12
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City to raise property taxes almost six per cent in next week’s budget updateA 5.95 per cent property tax increase for Winnipeggers is expected to be announced for next year in next week's preliminary budget update.PoliticsDec 6
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Former chief among voices calling for examination of Winnipeg policingDevon Clunis, who served as the city's top cop from 2012 to 2016, says Winnipeg needs an honest and robust conversation about the expectations of the police service.CrimeSep 23
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Nunavut man shot dead by Winnipeg police had violent history connected to longing for homeNunavut man shot by Winnipeg police had a long violent history connected to his desire to go home.CrimeNov 27
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Poll suggests Winnipeg residents believe city needs more money, are split on taxesWinnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says new poll results show residents understand the need for the city to collect more money — either from other governments or new taxes.MoneyDec 2