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  • Winnipeg Transit Plus revamps booking method to increase efficiency
    Winnipeg Transit hopes to increase the efficiency and accessibility of its Plus service, thanks to a new booking method that kicks off next month.
    Traffic
    May 21
  • Millions of transit fares underpaid in 2023: Winnipeg union
    ATU 1505 said there were about 4.4 million instances of transit fare evasion last year. It doesn't know what the financial loss is yet, but said in 2022, millions went unpaid.
    Canada
    Apr 12
  • Police launch probe after man stabbed on Winnipeg transit
    Officers said the victim was found near William Avenue and Lark Street after he got off the bus. He was getting medical help from a Good Samaritan, police said.
    Crime
    Apr 8
  • 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
  • Winnipeg man arrested, knife seized after transit incident Monday
    A Winnipeg man is in custody after police say a knife was waved and passengers were threatened on a downtown transit bus.
    Crime
    Apr 30
  • Patrons evacuated due to gas leak at downtown Winnipeg hotel
    Winnipeg fire officials say some 40 people were evacuated from a hotel on Fort Street early Saturday after a leak was discovered on the outside of the building.
    Canada
    May 18
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  • 1 person in hospital after Winnipeg fire caused by smoking materials: WFPS
    Improper disposal of smoking materials is being blamed for a fire at a Colony Street apartment building that left one person in hospital in critical condition.
    Fire
    May 3
  • City asking for feedback on re-imagination of Graham Avenue
    A major downtown street will look very different in the years ahead, and the city wants your feedback on what the final design should look like.
    Traffic
    May 8
  • Downtown Winnipeg buses to feature new safety officers this week
    A total of 23 sworn-in peace officers will be posted on buses that travel through the downtown core, with the goal of crime prevention and keeping both drivers and passengers safe.
    Crime
    Feb 20
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  • New safety officers set to begin downtown patrols on and around Winnipeg Transit
    The patrols will initially focus on bus routes in downtown Winnipeg, with safety officers present on buses, on foot around downtown transit hubs, and in marked vehicles. 
    Crime
    Feb 16
  • A common goal of care: Changes and partnerships at the WFPS
    The WFPS is in the process of changing its triaging system to one that has five priorities, a change that aims to match each call with an appropriate response.
    Fire
    May 23
  • Stabbing incident at Winnipeg transit station leaves 1 injured, police look for suspect
    Winnipeg police are searching for a male suspect between the ages of 20 and 30 who they say was involved in a stabbing incident at Osborne Transit Station.
    Crime
    Feb 14
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  • What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg over Easter weekend?
    With a long weekend for many Winnipeggers just around the corner, a number of local businesses, civic services and attractions will be closed and/or changing their hours.
    Consumer
    Mar 28
  • Whiteout party means Winnipeg road closures as Jets try to stave off elimination
    The Winnipeg Jets are bringing another whiteout to downtown Winnipeg on Tuesday — which means you may have to make some adjustments to your commute. 
    Sports
    Apr 30
  • Recent assault on Winnipeg transit bus sparks calls for improved safety measures
    The Amalgamated Transit Union recorded 91 assaults on transit between January and October last year. 2022 saw the most assaults on record at 104.
    Canada
    Feb 5
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  • Football Manitoba Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2024
    Football Manitoba's Hall of Fame class for 2024 will include a pair of multiple-time Grey Cup winners, a longtime CFL official and a pioneer in women's football in the province.
    Sports
    May 16
  • Winnipeg man accused of assaulting, trying to bite safety officers now in custody
    A 29-year-old man, who was the subject of an arrest warrant for failing to attend court, now faces two counts of assaulting a peace officer.
    Crime
    Mar 12
  • Winnipeg reports budget shortfall and transit surplus in 2023 financial review
    The report reveals a deficit of $297,000 in the tax-supported operating budget and a surplus of $1.3 million in transit operations.
    Economy
    Mar 4
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  • Winnipeg Jets secure home ice in round 1 of playoffs with 4-3 win over Seattle
    Kyle Connor scored twice while Tyler Toffoli had the game winner as the Jets ensured they will have home ice advantage against Colorado in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
    Sports
    Apr 16
  • Winnipeg demonstrators protest RBC’s fossil fuel investments
    Winnipeg demonstrators protested RBC's investment in fossil fuels after a report revealed RBC invested over 40 billion in the fossil fuel industry in 2022.
    Environment
    Apr 6
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