Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

• CBSA makes ‘largest’ seizure of drugs at Winnipeg airport

  Nearly $10 million worth of suspected cocaine was seized by the Canada Border Services Agency in Winnipeg's airport on Feb. 9, 2024.

  Crime

  Feb 27
  
• Direct flights to Chicago, Denver returning to Winnipeg airport

  Direct flights from Winnipeg to Chicago and to Denver return on May 23. They had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Jan 25
  
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• Unruly passenger leads to Air Canada flight diverting to Winnipeg: RCMP

  An unruly passenger was the cause of Flight 137 diverting to Winnipeg, on route to Calgary. Manitoba RCMP arrested the passenger after he assaulted another passenger on board.

  Crime

  Jan 3
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• Alberta teen arrested for assault after flight from Toronto to Calgary diverted to Winnipeg

  An Air Canada flight en route from Toronto to Calgary was diverted to Winnipeg after a teenage passenger from northern Alberta assaulted a family member, RCMP said.

  Crime

  Jan 3
• Winnipeg airport to hold emergency training drills Tuesday

  Winnipeg Airports Authority says it will conduct a live emergency exercise between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday involving emergency response workers and vehicles on the airfield.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2023
• Some WestJet flights grounded at Winnipeg airport ahead of expected strike

  With a strike deadline looming, the Winnipeg airport is encouraging travellers on WestJet or Swoop airlines to check the status of their flights ahead of time.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
• Tears of joy: Emotional welcome at Winnipeg airport first step toward new lives for refugees

  The Winnipeg arrival of hundreds of refugees from Ukraine on Monday was an emotional experience -- and not only for those touching down in Canada for the first time.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Winnipeg Airports Authority secures $100M bond as passenger traffic, revenue continue dropping

  Passenger traffic at the Winnipeg airport continued a downward spiral in the opening months of 2021, even sinking lower than the final months of 2020.

  Economy

  May 3, 2021
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• Winnipeg airport to host pop-up drive-in theatre in parking lot amid COVID-19

  The Winnipeg airport announced Monday that with travel temporarily restricted due to COVID-19, its economy parking lot will host a pop-up movie theatre.

  Entertainment

  Jun 8, 2020
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• Traffic plummets, signs replace travellers at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

  "You can expect to arrive and the airport will be significantly quieter than you would be used to seeing."

  Consumer

  May 13, 2020