Cost of free Winnipeg Transit for kids under 13 pegged at $2.4 million
A campaign promise made by St. Boniface’s councillor would cost the city about $2.4 million, according to a report by Winnipeg Transit. Continue reading
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Winnipeg hospital stopped admitting patients after ‘critical and unsafe levels’ reached
Global News has obtained a memo sent to staff at St. Boniface hospital on June 12 that stated the department has reached a “critical and unsafe level.” Continue reading
St. Boniface senior, 73, beaten and robbed in her home
Police said the incident took place on the afternoon of May 20, when the female suspect convinced a 73-year-old woman to let her into her house. Continue reading
Councillor suggests exploring reduced speed limits on Winnipeg residential streets
By Marek Tkach Reporter
The spate of recent pedestrian deaths on the streets of Winnipeg has one councillor calling for speed limit changes on residential roads. Continue reading
Winnipeg firefighters respond to fatal St. Boniface house fire
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
One person has died after a house fire on Horace Street in Saint Boniface Monday. Continue reading
Two treated for smoke inhalation, cat missing after fire in St. Boniface
A fire overnight in St. Boniface sent one person to hospital and left one cat missing. Continue reading
Group to fight committee recommendation to demolish Norwood Pool
A city committee has voted to demolish the ageing Norwood Pool. Continue reading
St. Boniface, HSC funded for more nurses as births rise at both hospitals
By Marek Tkach Reporter
More funding and nurses are on the way to Winnipeg’s HSC and St. Boniface hospitals. Continue reading
Wednesday wind, snow close highways, snarl traffic around Winnipeg
Driving conditions were treacherous Wednesday — wind gusts and blowing snow made for slick roads and reduced visibility around southern Manitoba. Continue reading
Winnipeg car theft suspect resists arrest, breaks cop’s hand
A Winnipeg police officer suffered a broken hand Wednesday night during an arrest. A suspect struggled while being taken into custody after he tried to evade police in a stolen vehicle. Continue reading