‘Horrific’: Animal Services rescues 68 dogs from Winnipeg home
Early Wednesday, Winnipeg police called animal services to a home in the Richmond West neighborhood, where 68 dogs were rescued from reportedly horrific conditions.
Canada
May 15
Winnipeg’s Bonivital pool to close its doors Monday for renovations
The City of Winnipeg says the Bonivital pool will be closed starting Monday to accommodate major repairs to the building. The project is expected to take a year to complete.
Canada
May 12
Winnipeg’s seasonal bike routes to take effect this weekend
The city said Friday that it's installing new signage indicating reduced speeds on four local streets as part of its 2024 seasonal bike route program.
Traffic
May 3
Busy night for Winnipeg firefighters with trio of structure fires
A blaze at vacant Stella Avenue building was one of three structure fires Winnipeg firefighters were called to overnight.
Fire
May 14
2 men arrested after ‘concerning’ amount of explosives found: Winnipeg police
'Investigators believe this individual may have been planning to detonate an explosive device on the outskirts of Winnipeg for the May Long Weekend.'
Crime
May 3
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
Winnipeg first responder shares safety tips as campfire season approaches
After two significant wildland fires in Winnipeg's northeast corner, a professional is reminding residents how to keep safe as campfire season dawns.
Fire
May 9
Wild weather wallops Winnipeg, forecast calls for more rain Friday
Winnipeg experienced toonie-sized hail and flash flooding Thursday evening as a severe thunderstorm swept its way through the province.
Weather
May 17
Winnipeg trial hears victims’ clothing, jewelry found in serial killer’s apartment
The Crown said the killings were racially motivated, with Skibicki a self-proclaimed white supremacist and the four victims Indigenous.
Crime
May 9
Cyclists, motorists need to respect each other on Winnipeg streets, mayor says
Winnipeg cycling enthusiasts are encouraging their fellow residents to leave the car keys at home and hop on two wheels.
Traffic
May 13
Happyland Pool in Winnipeg may not make it to summer; community disappointed
Happyland Pool is set to close after the city's Standing Policy Committee for Community Services voted not to pass along a motion to executive council.
Money
May 13
ANALYSIS: Tough decisions for Jets management with Bowness retirement/early playoff exit
But Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and his management team are at an important crossroads this off season, following yet another quick exit from the playoffs.
Sports
May 6
Spray pads opening in Winnipeg on May long weekend, city says
As of May 18, kids and kids-at-heart will be able to get out and enjoy the relief from the prairie heat at spray pads around the city.
Entertainment
9 hours
Winnipeg homicide unit investigating after severely injured man found in alleyway
A 23-year-old Winnipeg man is dead after he was found unresponsive by police in a back lane Tuesday night.
Crime
May 15
Hydro crews work to restore power to downtown Winnipeg following underground fire
A significant part of downtown Winnipeg is going dark for an indefinite period of time Wednesday afternoon, due to what Manitoba Hydro is calling an unplanned outage.
Canada
May 15
Police say Winnipeg man lured, sexually assaulted girls after posing as teen online
A 22-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with multiple sex offences, after police allege he lured and assaulted two girls in their early teens.
Crime
May 16
ANALYSIS: How different will Jets look when puck drops on 2024-25 season?
We know for sure there will be a new head coach behind the Winnipeg Jets bench, but that's where 100 per cent certainty ends, and the guessing game begins.
Sports
May 13
City seeks Winnipeggers’ opinions on replacement for popular Omand’s Creek bridge
The iconic Wolseley-area crossing is in need of replacing, the city says, and residents can give their two cents as part of a 'pre-design' public engagement program.
Canada
May 14
Winnipeg’s former top cop to receive honorary degree from Manitoba college
Devon Clunis, who made history as the first Black police chief in Canada, will receive the honour Friday, in recognition of his personal and professional achievements.
Education
Apr 30
Pro-Palestinian encampment set up at U of W, demonstration at U of M continues
A demonstration began Friday at the University of Winnipeg, days after a similar encampment at the University of Manitoba decided to continue beyond its original timeline.
Canada
May 11