Skating coming back to The Forks, Winnipeg with return of winter
Winnipeg's return to more wintery conditions has seen the Canopy Rink open at The Forks. A spokesperson for the attraction hopes the river trail — or a portion of it — is next.
Canada
Feb 12
Winnipeg celebrations mark 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force
'Everybody that's in the (RCAF) Air Force gets up every day and decides that they're going to go serve something bigger than themselves.'
Canada
Apr 2
WFPS weighs “risky” options after ask to find savings in city budget
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says a request from the city to find $3 million in savings is forcing them into a risky scenario.
Politics
May 2
ANALYSIS: No stage fright on Broadway for Jets in statement game vs Rangers
The Jets scripted a near-perfect outing in beating the New York Rangers 4-2 last night for their third-straight win overall and second in a row in Manhattan.
Sports
Mar 20
Bus catches fire at Winnipeg Transit garage; no one was injured
Winnipeg firefighters worked quickly Saturday night to bring a bus fire at a Winnipeg Transit garage under control. No one was injured and the fire is not considered suspicious.
Fire
Apr 7
ANALYSIS: Jets face real playoff-calibre test in Big Apple Tuesday
The question begs to be answered: Will this be the kick-start to the required level of execution versus a fellow division leader?
Sports
Mar 18
U.K. crackdown on youth knife crime: Could tactics work in Winnipeg?
Machetes seem to be the weapon of choice involved the commission of many local crimes — a problem a criminology prof in London says has reached 'epidemic' proportions in the U.K.
Crime
Mar 22
‘Bicycle nazis’: Winnipeg city councillor taking heat after committee meeting comment
Tuesday, Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt referred to Bike Winnipeg delegates as "bicycle nazis" during a Public Works Committee meeting, and is now facing backlash.
Politics
Apr 10
Teens arrested, charged after altercation with security at Forks Market: Winnipeg police
The suspects — two 14-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old — have been charged with offences including assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
Crime
Mar 12
Winnipeg duo charged in 2023 shooting linked to other crimes, police allege
Winnipeg police worked with officers in B.C. to apprehend one of the suspects last week, as police allege he fled Manitoba in December 2023, violating conditions of his release.
Crime
Apr 1
City hall streamlining development permit process for Winnipeg homeowners
The City of Winnipeg says it's working to streamline the development permit process for more than two dozen types of construction projects.
Canada
Mar 22
Work on bypass system continues, risk of more sewage spill in Winnipeg remains
The Red River is seeing a continuing spill of sewage by the Fort Garry Bridge. The city says work on the bypass system is underway.
Environment
Feb 22
Leap Year Alert: Winnipeggers face extra work day without extra pay
In 2024 there's an extra day in the month of Feburary which means people will be working an extra day essentially for free.
Canada
Feb 28
Key takeaways from newly released Winnipeg lab documents
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service decided two scientists at a highly-secure Winnipeg lab posed a security threat, but had no evidence of working with foreign agents.
Canada
Feb 29
Winnipeg MP Daniel Blaikie shifts to provincial politics
Winnipeg MP Daniel Blaikie has announced he is going to leave his federal position to work for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew.
Politics
Feb 28
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says Winnipeg is a ‘strong NHL market’
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was in Winnipeg on Tuesday and said the Jets need ticket sales to improve but believes there's no crisis and it will eventually work itself out.
Sports
Feb 27
Winnipeg committee upholds motion not to demolish home, gateway to Lemay Forest development
A city committee has decided not to demolish a home after an appeal hearing by the owner of the property. The decision will impact development in "landlocked" Lemay Forest.
Canada
May 3
First Nations file claim over water pollution in Lake Winnipeg
Eight First Nations that surround Lake Winnipeg filed a joint lawsuit on Tuesday against all levels of government including the City of Winnipeg due to pollution in Lake Winnipeg.
Environment
May 1
Jets, Avs goalies reset after wild Winnipeg win in series opener
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn’t have much time to relax in the first game of the Western Conference best-of-seven series after facing 46 shots.
Sports
Apr 22
‘We need to fix the roads’: Busy spring and summer ahead for Winnipeg roadwork
It's gearing up to be a busy time for the city's construction crews, with major projects on the go for 2024, including upgrades to the eastbound lanes of Abinojii Mikanah.
Canada
Apr 23