Winnipeg Latest News

• Third period meltdown dooms Winnipeg Jets in 6-2 game 3 loss in Colorado

  After Winnipeg carried a 2-1 lead into the third, Colorado scored five unanswered goals to grab a 2-1 series lead.

  Sports

  7 hours
• Province issues ice pileup warning for Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba with strong winds expected Saturday

  With strong winds expected Saturday, the province is issuing a warning of ice pileups for parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. 

  Weather

  9 hours
• Meet a maple syrup producer from Manitoba: Bob Gass

  Maple syrup is so popular in the area, McCreary holds a festival to celebrate the local delicacy.

  Consumer

  Apr 26
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• Assault victim says support services lacking for victims of crime in Manitoba

  A Manitoba man who was brutally attacked in Winnipeg's North Point Douglas neighbourhood nearly three years ago, says supports for victims of crime fall short.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Pre-MEME-ier: Kinew’s tire change photo becomes internet sensation

  From a simple tire change to a viral photoshop sensation, Premier Wab Kinew's suit-and-tie, Good Samaritan photo has been repurposed into a collection of hilarious memes.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Andrew Harris signs one day contract to retire with the Blue and Gold

  Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber star running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract with the football club on Saturday so he can retire as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber.

  Sports

  Apr 26
• Winnipeg dental program serving inner-city youth marks 25 years

  In 2022-2023, UM said dental students screened over 2,500 youth in kindergarten to grade six, with about 40 bussing in every Friday.

  Education

  Apr 26
• Manitoba promises review after trustee’s comments about residential schools

  Manitoba Education Minister Nello Altomare said he is looking into the matter and is launching a governance review.

  Education

  Apr 26
• RCMP officers assaulted during traffic stop in Selkirk, Man.

  RCMP in Selkirk, Man., allege two officers were assaulted during a traffic stop earlier this week. Police say the accused rushed the officers, punching one and uttering threats.

  Crime

  Apr 26
• Schmidt returns to lineup for Jets in Game 3, fellow defenceman Stanley to sit

  Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt will be joining the lineup Friday as Winnipeg meets Colorado for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The series is tied at 1-1.

  Sports

  Apr 26
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• Japanese company passes on Winnipeg for lithium-ion separator facility

  A Japanese company that was considering building a new lithium-ion separator manufacturing facility has decided to not to build the facility in Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Apr 26
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• Manitoba politicians and labour leaders mourn workers killed on the job, recommit to safety

  Government and labour leaders gathered in downtown Winnipeg Friday for a walk in recognition of workers who have been killed or suffered injury or illness on the job.

  Health

  Apr 26
• Air Canada apologizes for mishandling national chief’s headdress on flight

  Air Canada is apologizing after an incident this week involving the mishandling of a headdress belonging to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• Formal name change for controversial Winnipeg streets weeks away

  The city says Bishop Grandin Boulevard is set to be officially known as Abinojii Mikanah, and Grandin Street will become Taapweewin Way.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• ANALYSIS: Hockey world says goodbye to broadcasting icon Bob Cole

  No one in the business, in front of the camera, in the booth or behind the scenes, had a better flair for the dramatic than Bob Cole.

  Sports

  Apr 26
• Manitoba Moose eliminated in 2 straight by Texas Stars

  The Manitoba Moose season ended with a 2-0 Game 2 loss to get swept in two straight games by the Texas Stars.

  Sports

  Apr 25
• New sexual violence response strategy to roll out in Manitoba

  The Manitoba government has announced a new sexual violence response strategy is being created over the coming year to ensure help in rural and northern communities.

  Canada

  Apr 25
• Winnipeg crews respond to football field-sized wildland fire in Transcona

  In the midst of a 'dry and windy spring,' WFPS said there are some additional steps that should be taken to reduce the risk of wildland fires in the city.

  Fire

  Apr 25
• Canada, Manitoba governments put $500K into livestock predation prevention

  'Predation-related challenges pose a significant concern for Manitoba’s livestock producers, who not only lose animals but experience significant economic losses as well.'

  Canada

  Apr 25
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• ‘Shock and disbelief’ after Manitoba school trustee’s Indigenous comments

  A controversial presentation by a school trustee in western Manitoba has members of nearby communities in disbelief.

  Education

  Apr 25
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• Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson leaving politics

  With Stefanson resigning her seat, a byelection must be held in the Tuxedo constituency in Winnipeg.

  Politics

  Apr 25
• Take Pride Winnipeg gets cash boost from Manitoba government

  The Manitoba government is giving Take Pride Winnipeg a $46,000 grant to help educate about "the importance of waste diversion, recycling and keeping communities litter-free."

  Canada

  Apr 25
• Jury selected for Winnipeg trial of man accused of killing 4 women

  Nine women and three men will decide if Jeremy Skibicki is guilty of four counts of first-degree murder.

  Canada

  Apr 25
• Entire Sea Bears coaching staff back for sophomore season

  The CEBL basketball club announced Thursday that its entire coaching staff from the 2023 inaugural season will return after recording a 12-8 record last year.

  Sports

  Apr 25
• Man charged in fatal Pukatawagan stabbing, Manitoba RCMP say

  A 27-year-old from Pukatawagan, Man., is facing second-degree murder charges after a fatal stabbing Monday evening.

  Crime

  Apr 25