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Theft creates ‘significant challenge’ for Ghana pavilion at Winnipeg’s FolkloramaStolen cultural clothing and goods from a car will not damper the spirit at the Ghana pavilion at Folklorama, its organizers said.CanadaJul 31
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‘Freshly broken windows’ among damages following attack on Winnipeg mosque: WPSWinnipeg police are investigating suspected gunfire and vandalism at a mosque as a hate crime, while Muslim community leaders warn anti-Muslim hatred is escalating.CrimeJul 30
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Winnipeg mosque was likely shot at with pellet-style gun, police sayWinnipeg police say they believe the weapon used to damage a mosque in the city was a pellet-style weapon. Advocates say the attack is indicative of a larger, concerning trend.CanadaJul 31
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Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site opens in WinnipegManitoba's addictions minister says it's a special but bittersweet day as the province opens its first supervised consumption site in Winnipeg.Health7 hours
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Nurses union questions safety as ransomware hits Health Sciences Centre systemsThe union representing nurses in Manitoba is concerned about security risks for its members following a ransomware attack that has impacted some maintenance systems.Canada9 hours
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Roughly 600K illegal cigarettes seized by Winnipeg policeA 36-year-old man is facing charges, including trafficking in contraband tobacco, after Winnipeg police seized thousands of cartons of cigarettes from his home, WPS said.CrimeAug 7
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Winnipeg police drug crackdown to resume after ‘positive results,’ chief saysWinnipeg police said its 10-day open drug use enforcement project brought positive results, prompting it to be extended, with an expanded scope, until November.CrimeAug 6
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Winnipeg police share images of person of interest in charity cyclists’ bikes theftWinnipeg police have released pictures of a person of interest in the theft of two bikes worth around $15,000 combined from charity cyclists in late July.CrimeAug 5
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Feds award design contract for $267-million countermeasures lab in WinnipegThe federal government says it is moving forward on a $267 million laboratory in Winnipeg to better prepare for future disease outbreaks.CanadaAug 5
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Manitoba MLA among victims of multiple home break-ins, man arrestedWinnipeg police were called to Crescentwood early Saturday following a spree of break-ins. They found the suspect walking down the street armed with a broken liquor bottle.CrimeJul 26
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‘Thirsty, distressed dog’ left in hot car at Winnipeg grocery store: WPSA large German Shepherd was allegedly left in a vehicle in a grocery store parking lot on Wednesday afternoon, when temperatures reached 30 C in Winnipeg, police say.CanadaJul 31
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Winnipeg Coun. Russ Wyatt facing charges, including sexual assaultRuss Wyatt, Winnipeg's city councillor for Transcona, is facing charges of sexual assault and administering a noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm.Crime8 hours
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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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Bus rider stabs Winnipeg Transit operator, prompting police investigationA Winnipeg Transit operator was stabbed in the leg with a syringe after asking a passenger to pay for bus fare, according to its union. Winnipeg police said they are investigating.CrimeAug 7
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Stamps stomp sloppy Bombers in 52-30 victory ending Winnipeg’s win streakThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers three-game win streak came to an end, falling 52-30 to the Calgary Stampeders on Friday at Princess Auto Stadium.SportsJul 24
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Man stabbed while trying to help woman he thought was overdosing in Winnipeg: WPSA 51-year-old man was stabbed on Tuesday night while trying to help a woman he believed was overdosing, the Winnipeg Police Service said.CrimeJul 29
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‘Heavy heart day’ at Winnipeg Sea Bears practice after player reportedly assaultedThe Winnipeg Sea Bears said their guard is suffering from 'significant' injuries after allegedly being assaulted while being removed from a downtown nightclub.CrimeAug 4
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Charity cyclists to resume cross-country trek after bikes stolen in WinnipegTwo cyclists travelling across Canada to raise money for men's mental health will return to the road on new bicycles Tuesday after their bikes were stolen Friday morning.CanadaJul 27
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Animal advocacy groups to honour rescue volunteer who died with Winnipeg rallySeveral animal rescue groups are gathering at Manitoba's legislature Wednesday to honour Amanda Nobiss, a rescue volunteer who died while trying to save puppies.CanadaJul 29
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Driver charged, another ticketed after vehicles clocked at almost 200 km/h: WPSA 20-year-old man is facing charges after multiple vehicles sped and raced along the Disraeli Freeway early Sunday morning, Winnipeg police say.CrimeJul 27