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With spring comes potholes: Crews on the course to crust over craters
The City of Winnipeg says crews are out and about patching up potholes, “addressing frozen catch basins, culverts, and inlets and producing sandbags for possible river and overland flooding.” Continue reading
3 arrested after weekend of alleged assaults involving Winnipeg police officers
Several Winnipeg police officers were allegedly assaulted over the weekend. Continue reading
Spring weather – and spring – will arrive in Winnipeg on Wednesday, says Environment Canada
After a rather brutal season that saw colder-than-average temperatures through most of the winter months, temperatures are about to spike to higher-than-normal temperatures. Continue reading
Langside rooming house incident confirmed as city’s 10th homicide
Winnipeg police were at the scene of an apparent assault on Sunday night, prompting the closure of the street’s back alley. Continue reading
Suspect charged with second-degree murder in the death of Winnipeg teen Jaime Adao
Police have arrested and charged a Winnipeg man with second degree murder and attempted murder after a random attack left a teen dead and the perpetrator shot by police. Continue reading
Dog dies after house fire on Hartford Avenue
A family pet died after a house fire in Seven Oaks early Saturday evening. Winnipeg’s fire paramedic service said the fire broke out at about 6:05 p.m. in the 200 block of Hartford Street. Continue reading
North Dakota flood forecast rises, small chance of surpassing 1997 flood levels
US flood forecasters upped their flood forecast numbers Friday after two major snowstorms in a week dumped up to 60 cm of precipitation on the Red River Valley south of the border. Continue reading
Winnipeg Muslim community shocked, speechless about shooting in New Zealand
Muslims heading to Winnipeg’s Central Mosque for morning prayers Friday expressed shock and sorrow over a horrific tragedy unfolding on the other side of the world. Continue reading
Uncorked: One Manitoba woman’s journey from binge drinking to wine to pot
Erika says she would get so drunk on the weekends, she would sometimes blackout. Now, she is hoping her story will help others, including her kids, learn to drink responsibly. Continue reading
Tina Fontaine failed by every system designed to help her, says report into her death
The homicide of Tina Fontaine’s father in 2011 “profoundly impacted” her life and every system she came into contact with afterwards failed her, according to a report released Tuesday by the Manitoba Children’s Advocate. Continue reading
Ethiopian plane crash victim living in Winnipeg hoped to be a teacher, says friend
A plane crash victim who was living in Winnipeg had just been accepted to study to become a teacher, according to her good friend. Continue reading
Winnipeg dog licencing, animal adoption fees to go up
The city’s animal services agency is proposing to raise fees on things like animal adoption and dog licencing fees in 2019. Continue reading
Daylight Saving time now in effect, and the conversation in Manitoba continues
Daylight Saving Time is now in effect, with clocks ‘springing ahead’ one hour to adjust the amount of sunlight ‘Tobans see during the ‘regular’ day from the spring through the fall. Continue reading
Breakers chewing ice as fast as they can as temps warm up in Manitoba
Southern Manitoba’s weather appears to have taken a turn for the warmer — finally — and the Province’s ice-chewing machines are on schedule despite some hiccups, says Selkirk’s mayor. Continue reading
Manitoba film tax credit to become permanent in this year’s budget
A tax credit that has helped drive the film and tax industry in Manitoba to record production years will soon be made permanent. Continue reading