Portage Avenue

• ‘That is my home:’ Birchwood Terrace tenants looking for stability as support wanes

  While crews say construction at Birchwood Terrace is going well, it's unclear how much longer residents will be left without a steady place to call home.

  Canada

  Jul 25
  
• Winnipeg’s Birchwood Terrace tenants, neighbours overwhelmed 2 weeks after evacuation

  'It's confusing. It's overwhelming. I sometimes have to remind myself it's been six business days, because it feels like months have gone by,' a Birchwood Terrace evacuee said.

  Canada

  May 21
  
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• ‘Everybody’s just in shock’: Winnipeg apartment residents ordered to vacate over unsafe conditions

  The City of Winnipeg has ordered residents of a Portage Avenue apartment block to vacate the building due to its unsafe condition.

  Canada

  May 9
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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