Dangerous driving offences ‘have to stop’: Manitoba RCMP
Manitoba RCMP say dangerous driving offences are up significantly this year, in part due to people taking advantage of quieter roads during the pandemic. Continue reading
Summer heat waves likely the new normal: Winnipeg climatologist
Trying to beat the heat in the sweltering Manitoba summer? You should get used to it, says a Winnipeg climatologist. Continue reading
Deceptively calm rivers present hidden dangers: Lifesaving Society Manitoba
After a Winnipeg boy died in the Red River on Friday, water safety experts say they’re concerned about the risk for more possible drownings this summer. Continue reading
Reeve of Manitoba RM has ‘tremendous sympathy’ for communities currently battling waters
Over the span of three days this week, some areas in southwest and western Manitoba received more than 200 mm of precipitation. Continue reading
Pitcher hopes to continue winning ways as Winnipeg Goldeyes begin season away from home
The Winnipeg Goldeyes hit the field Friday night as their COVID-19-altered season makes its debut in Fargo, N.D. Continue reading
Winnipeg coronavirus testing site temporarily closed due to heatwave
The coronavirus testing site on Main Street closed at noon Thursday due to extremely high temperatures and an air conditioning malfunction. Continue reading
City to fog parks, open spaces after Winnipeg sees spike in mosquito numbers
After a slow start to summer 2020, Winnipeg’s mosquito season is finally in full swing, and the city’s fogging program is set to begin Friday. Continue reading
4,000 Winnipeg homes chosen to be part of food waste pilot project
Around 4,000 homes in five different Winnipeg neighbourhoods are set to be tapped by the city to participate in a residential food waste collection pilot project. Continue reading
RCMP, conservation officials rescue Manitoba beachgoers stranded on inflatable raft
Police said the inflatable raft, which was carrying eight people, floated away at St. Ambroise Beach around 3 p.m. Continue reading
Fireworks business booming despite pandemic, says Winnipeg retailer
A Winnipeg fireworks retailer says business is booming with individual customers looking to put on their own back yard show. Continue reading
1 new coronavirus case in Manitoba, passengers on flight with past case encouraged to self-monitor
Health officials said they’ve learned that a previously announced positive case of COVID-19 was a passenger on a June 18 Air Canada flight (AC 295) from Winnipeg to Vancouver. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s Windsor Hotel the latest to be ticketed for public health order violations
Fines were set at $486 for individuals and $2,542 for businesses that disobeyed public health orders, including physical-distancing rules and limits on gathering sizes. Continue reading
Stormy weather in southwestern Manitoba isn’t over yet, says meteorologist
Southwestern Manitoba has been hammered by a few days of severe weather and it’s not over yet, according to a meteorologist. Continue reading
Have you seen these men? Winnipeg police release latest most-wanted list
Police are seeking the following eight men, and are asking anyone with information to call Winnipeg Crime Stoppers Continue reading
Busy weekend for Winnipeg cops with over 3,000 emergency calls
Police received 14 reports of shots fired, 16 reports of assault with a weapon, eight stabbings, 72 reports of assault, 10 gun calls, and 36 reports of a weapon. Continue reading