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City of Winnipeg utility rates should be approved by regulator, advocates sayWinnipeg advocates are calling on the next city council to increase transparency and accountability by having its utility rates approved by the Manitoba Public Utilities Board.EconomySep 23
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‘It’s for the kids, and his kids’: Affordable homes from $1 lots in WinnipegJesse Bettcher has found a home on one of the lots the City of Winnipeg sold for $1 to Purpose Construction as part of a revitalization pilot project for the city's North End.Aug 10
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Police, fire or ambulance? Winnipeg launching 4th option for 911 mental health callsCity council agreed to begin developing the Winnipeg Community Crisis Response Model, which aims to better help those who call 911 with mental health and addictions concerns.HealthSep 25
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Transcona would be a ‘legal drama’ if Coun. Russ Wyatt re-elected, union saysAs the nomination period comes to a close, reactions are pouring in to the re-election bid of Russ Wyatt, the Winnipeg city councillor for Transcona facing sexual assault charges.PoliticsSep 22
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No serious injuries reported in Winnipeg apartment explosion, WFPS saysAn apartment building in Winnipeg exploded Wednesday, the city's fire paramedic service said. No serious injuries were reported.FireSep 16
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City orders Winnipeg property manager to clean up encampment debrisA Winnipeg property manager is voicing frustrations after the city ordered him to clean up debris from a homeless encampment on his property.CanadaJul 23
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Tornado confirmed in Winnipeg neighbourhood, another west of the cityThe Northern Tornaodes Project confirmed two twisters landed in Manitoba on Sunday evening, including one in a Winnipeg neighbourhood.WeatherSep 10
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Rideshare insurance fraud in Winnipeg prompts crackdown: MPIWinnipeg rideshare drivers will face more enforcement to ensure they have the correct auto insurance, after a review found many are operating without the correct coverage.CanadaOct 8
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Winnipeg is seen as Canada’s least safe city, Ottawa considered safest: pollingMore than half of people polled by Liaison Strategies said they perceive Winnipeg to be very or somewhat unsafe, it found. Ottawa topped the list as safest.CanadaSep 3
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Man convicted of sexual assault of teenager expected to live in Winnipeg: WPSWinnipeg police are cautioning teenage girls of Cody Lance George Klyne, 38, who is expected to live in the city following his release from the Stony Mountain Institution.Crime2 hours
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Winnipeg perfumery ordered to close doors againA long-time Winnipeg perfumery is cornered to shut down after the city has asked him to re-zone or no longer have people walk in his home-based business.CanadaSep 28
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Minimum wage not enough to live in Manitoba, report saysMany Winnipeggers struggle to make ends meet as the minimum wage is nearly $4 below what a resident needs to make per hour to live in the city, a new report finds.EconomySep 28
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St. Boniface residents raise concerns over proposed aquatic centreSome St. Boniface residents are concerned the new aquatic park in the Provencher Park area will bring parking and road safety challenges as more people head to the pool.CanadaSep 9
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Public cautioned of high-risk sex offender who moved to Saskatoon: policeA high-risk sex offender, 42-year-old William Lee Perswain, moved to Saskatoon from Winnipeg, police said in a notice cautioning the public.CrimeSep 24
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Transit troubles a key issue for Winnipeg voters as civic election loomsSince Winnipeg Transit's new routes, many Winnipeggers are feeling mixed about the new changes with some wanting to go back to how it was One Winnipegger plans to buy a car.CanadaOct 13
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‘Warzone’: Storm rips through Winnipeg leaves thousands without powerMany Winnipeggers are recovering after a violent storm struck through the city leaving thousands of people with no electricity on Sunday evening.WeatherSep 8
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Ontario wildfires prompt Winnipeg air quality warningA yellow air quality warning has been issued for the city of Winnipeg as southeasterly winds blow smoke from the northwestern Ontario wildfires toward the city.WeatherJul 17
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Start of Arlington Bridge deconstruction marks ‘historic day,’ Winnipeg mayor saysThe century-old bridge connecting north Winnipeg to the south is coming down after being closed in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg removed the first piece on Thursday.CanadaJul 16
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Russ Wyatt attends committee at Winnipeg City Hall after sexual assault chargeRuss Wyatt, Winnipeg's city councillor for Transcona, sat in on a community committee meeting following his arrest on Monday. He is facing charges including sexual assault.PoliticsAug 13
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Winnipeg police seek help identifying deceased manWinnipeg police have released a composite sketch of a man who was found unresponsive in the city and later died in hospital last month.CanadaAug 28