Portage Avenue

• Teenager stabbed in robbery on Portage Avenue, Winnipeg police investigating

  The stabbing incident occurred at a shopping mall on Portage Avenue, according to police. Officials said the victim was chased by a group of suspects.

  Crime

  Jan 4
  
• 3 arrested following stolen car chase in downtown Winnipeg

  The discovery of a stolen GMC Envoy led to a police chase across several Winnipeg streets, ending after the vehicle collided with another on Pacific Avenue.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2023
  
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• Sugar shortages felt in Winnipeg, as strike in western Canada continues

  A labour action at a refinery in Vancouver could pose concerns to business owners reliant on sugar. One Winnipeg owner says that so far, he's been spared.

  Economy

  Nov 20, 2023
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• Winnipeg police search for man wanted in connection with sexual assault, indecent acts

  A male suspect is wanted after Winnipeg police were called to several incidents of sexual assault and indecent acts, all taking place on the same day.

  Crime

  Nov 2, 2023
• Manitoba police watchdog investigates broken rib during arrest

  The Independent Investigation Unit say on Sept. 23, they were notified the previous evening Winnipeg police arrested a man who was later found to have a broken rib.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
• Part of Portage Avenue reopen after crane being carried by semi hits Empress overpass

  Winnipeg police say a semi crash forced the closure of westbound lanes on the Empress Street overpass, along with Portage Avenue and Wall Street. Motorists should avoid the area.

  Traffic

  May 2, 2023
• Winnipeg man assaulted, nearly robbed of cellphone after suspect asks for cigarette

  Police say a Winnipeg man was assaulted and nearly robbed of his cellphone on Portage Avenue after a suspect approached him and asked for a cigarette. 

  Crime

  Mar 21, 2023
• Winnipeg police investigate random stabbing incident that sent 2 men to hospital

  Winnipeg police responded to a stabbing incident on Friday evening where a suspect allegedly attacked another man randomly inside a store at the corner of Donald Street and Portage Avenue. The suspect fled eastbound down Portage Avenue, and stabbed another man following a short interaction. Police apprehended the suspect near the intersection of Portage Avenue...

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
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• Developers plan ‘complete community’ for former Canad Inns Stadium site near Polo Park

  'This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a vibrant community around the most successful shopping centre in the Prairies.'

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
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• 2 teens and 1 adult arrested and charged with arson in 3 a.m. Winnipeg hotel fire

  Two teens and one adult have been arrested and are facing arson-related charges in connection with a 3 a.m. hotel fire that left a woman hospitalized Sunday. 

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2022