Shane Gibson

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• Flooding in Manitoba’s Whiteshell cutting off access for cottagers, residents

  'Let's enjoy the weekend, but just expect there's going to be problems,' said Ian Barager of the Whiteshell Cottagers Association about long weekend weather and flood hazards.

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• Police ask for help identifying woman hit and killed by vehicle in Winnipeg

  The woman was found seriously injured after a getting hit by a vehicle on Henry Avenue, south of Higgens Avenue Tuesday night.

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• Man wanted in Winnipeg hotel bar homicide arrested, police say

  Police warned the suspect was considered armed and dangerous.

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• Winnipeg motorcyclist criminally charged after racking up more than $27K in speeding tickets

  Winnipeg police say a 23-year-old motorcycle driver caught speeding by red-light cameras 48 times has been charged criminally and will need to answer to a judge.

  Crime

  6 hours
• More Manitoba campgrounds to remain closed due to flooding

  The St. Malo campground was to fully open this weekend, but it's among a list of sites that are to be closed until June 2nd.

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  8 hours
• Province says storm could bring up to 80 mm of rain to some areas in Manitoba

  With yet another bout of rain forecast for the waterlogged province, an overland flood warning has been issued for much of western and southwestern Manitoba.

  Weather

  May 17
• Minnedosa, Man. declares local state of emergency over flooding

  Town officials have begun handing out potential evacuation notices to those living in low lying areas.

  Weather

  May 17
• Canadian Museum for Human Rights makes washrooms gender inclusive

  Signage for washrooms at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg will be changed to show the specific amenities available within their new gender-inclusive facilities.

  Canada

  May 17
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• System could bring up to 50 mm of rain to southern Manitoba, province warns

  Flooding in western Manitoba is the latest disaster to hit the province, which has been dealing with high water for weeks.

  Weather

  May 16
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• Winnipeg police investigate homicide on Edison Avenue

  Police investigating a homicide in a North Kildonan neighbourhood are asking anyone with surveillance cameras to check their tapes for anything suspicious.

  Crime

  May 16
• Manitoba Metis Federation ‘disappointed’ Pope’s Canadian trip won’t include stop in Winnipeg

  'We’re going to pray that he’s able to stop in Winnipeg to come to St. Boniface to Louis Riel’s gravesite and give a blessing,' said the MMF about Pope Francis' visit to Canada.

  Canada

  May 13
• Winnipeg police find $35K in fentanyl after pulling vehicle over for driving without headlights on

  A man and woman are each facing charges.

  Crime

  May 13
• Winnipeg may look at diversity stat holidays

  A motion calls on the city to start consulting with the community on how legislated holidays could better align with equity, diversity and inclusion.

  Canada

  May 13
• Another 11 COVID-19 deaths reported in Manitoba, 196 new hospitalizations

  Since March 2020, 1,847 Manitobans have died as a result of COVID-19, according to the provincial data.

  Health

  May 12
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• Teen charged after machete assaults at Winnipeg youth shelter

  A 17-year-old boy from Winnipeg is charged with a number of offences.

  Crime

  May 12
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• Overland flood watches upgraded to warnings as Manitoba braces for more rain

  With even more rain in the forecast, an overland flood watch continues for the rest of southern and central Manitoba, including Brandon, Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg.

  Weather

  May 11
• More rain forecast for Winnipeg, much of southern Manitoba

  All of southern and central Manitoba is under an overland flood watch.

  Weather

  May 11
• Manitoba Health confirms 2nd pediatric case of severe acute hepatitis

  News of the latest case of severe acute hepatitis in Manitoba comes just one day after Shared Health confirmed the province's first case Tuesday.

  Health

  May 11
• Winnipeg pooch earns spot on national toilet paper packaging: ‘He was like a legitimate model’

  The honour of becoming a spokespup for Royale comes at the tail end of a hard year for Bonhomme and owner John Rush.

  Canada

  May 11
• Accidental shooting puts teen in hospital: Winnipeg police

  Winnipeg police responding to a report of a stabbing instead found a 16-year-old girl who had been shot in the lower body.

  Crime

  May 11
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• Severe acute hepatitis case confirmed in Manitoba child: Shared Health

  Shared Health didn't say where in Manitoba the case was found or how share details about the severity of the case.

  Health

  May 10
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• Wanted Toronto man caught with cocaine in Thompson: RCMP

  A 29-year-old man from Toronto is facing a number of charges.

  Crime

  May 10
• Winnipeg traffic stop leads to weapons arrests

  A 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, both from Winnipeg, are each facing various firearms-related charges after police discovered a bag of weapons in their vehicle.

  Crime

  May 10
• Man attacked with machete, robbed in downtown Winnipeg

  According to Winnipeg police, a man was assaulted with a machete Sunday morning while sitting on the steps of a closed business.

  Crime

  May 10
• 300 Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Manitoba next week: province

  “We will continue to welcome Ukrainians suffering unimaginable loss with open hearts and open arms."

  Canada

  May 10