Winnipeg Latest News

• ANALYSIS: Jets’ Morrissey, Hellebuyck, could be real all-stars by season’s end

  Going to an all-star game does not make you an all-star, but there’s a good chance Josh and Connor could be real all-stars in June.

  Sports

  56 mins
• Winnipeg couple accused of handing out THC Halloween candy had ‘normal’ candy at home: court docs

  Police say they found 'normal non-THC infused candy at the ready' during a search of the accused's home, according to search warrant documents.

  Crime

  4 hours
• ‘Do I still have it’: Mike McEwen overcomes confidence crash to advance to Brier

  Former Manitoba curler Mike McEwen will make an eighth career Brier appearance this year after winning the Ontario tankard.

  Sports

  Feb 2
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• Teen charged with murder in connection with The Pas, Man. double homicide

  Police say they are continuing to investigate and more arrests are anticipated. 

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Manitoba has seen steady increase in requests for medically assisted death: Shared Health

  Data from Shared Health shows the most common underlying conditions of MAID patients are consistent with the leading causes of death in Canada

  Health

  Feb 2
• Manitoba promises $100M increase in funding for school divisions

  The money represents a 6.1 per cent increase in operating funding, according to the government.

  Education

  Feb 2
• Ben Carr seeking Liberal nomination for late father’s Winnipeg South Centre seat

  Ben Carr, son of the late Jim Carr, who held the seat from 2015 until his death last December, announced Thursday that he's looking to take over his father's role as MP.

  Politics

  Feb 2
• St. Boniface fire likely caused by improper candle use, Winnipeg firefighters say

  Improper use of a candle is likely to blame for an accidental fire at a four-unit residence on Dumoulin Street, Winnipeg firefighters say.

  Fire

  Feb 2
• ‘Manitoba Merv’ predicts six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day

  We're in for six more weeks of winter, if a stuffed groundhog at Oak Hammock Marsh is to be believed.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Six people sent to hospital after fire early Thursday at Winnipeg 55+ residence

  Winnipeg fire crews went to the St. Josaphat Selo-Villa on McGregor Street at 1:20 a.m. Thursday after receiving 911 calls about residents trapped in the eight-storey high-rise.

  Fire

  Feb 2
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• Winnipeg police investigating homicide after body found at Main Street Salvation Army

  Winnipeg police were called to the Salvation Army, at Main and Henry Avenue, around midnight, where they discovered a body.

  Crime

  Feb 2
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• 2 injured in Winnipeg hazardous materials spill

  The City of Winnipeg said two people were taken to hospital Wednesday after a hazardous materials spill but did not say what type of facility the spill happened at.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Flair airline adding new flights out of Winnipeg, expanding existing routes

  'We are excited to continue to grow our presence in this important market,' said Flair Airlines' chief commercial officer in announcing three new flight routes out of Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Former Jet Ray Neufeld taking part in team’s Black History Month events

  The Jets announced Wednesday that alumnus Ray Neufeld, who played for Winnipeg between 1985–86 and 1988–89, will participate in a ceremonial puck drop Feb. 28.

  Sports

  Feb 1
• 2 more men arrested in connection with 3D gun operation investigation: Winnipeg police

  Two more men have been arrested in relation to a 3D gun operation that the public first heard about near the end of 2022, according to Winnipeg police.

  Crime

  Feb 1
• Candice Bergen announces resignation: ‘Not really one for long goodbyes’

  Candice Bergen was first elected to the House of Commons in 2008. She was then re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2021 – serving the Manitoba riding of Portage-Lisgar.

  Politics

  Feb 1
• Man arrested after stabbing, armed standoff and house fire on Peguis First Nation: RCMP

  A 46-year-old man is facing a long list of charges.

  Crime

  Feb 1
• New regulations, 1-day licence available for Manitoban anglers

  New regulations and a new one-day licence are available for anglers in Manitoba, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced Wednesday.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Winnipeg coach among 2023 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees

  Joe Wiwchar served as an assistant coach on the provincial team that won silver at the 1977 Canada Summer Games.

  Sports

  Feb 1
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• Bombers announce two defensive back signings Wednesday

  The club announced Wednesday that it had come to terms with Louisiana native Deuce Wallace and 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders draft pick Jacob Janke.

  Sports

  Feb 1
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• ANALYSIS: Morrissey’s leadership on display in Jets’ comeback victory

  Josh Morrissey will get the opportunity to experience an NHL all-star weekend for the first time in his career. And the timing couldn't be any better — or more deserved.

  Sports

  Feb 1
• Community, wraparound supports key in transitioning unsheltered people into housing: organizations

  Organizations say Winnipeg has great examples like The Bell Hotel that help people transition out of homelessness. They say the city is in dire need of housing with supports.

  Canada

  Jan 31
• Return of stolen items possible, but serial numbers, records key: Winnipeg police

  'You may have a long list. But it's very important so when you do go to make that police report, you have that serial number.'

  Crime

  Jan 31
• Winnipeg’s Team Dunstone chosen top seed for Manitoba men’s curling championship

  Matt Dunstone will be the top seed when the Viterra Championship begins next week in Neepawa, while seven-time champ Reid Carruthers is seeded second.

  Sports

  Jan 31
• Manitoba classical artists and more nominated for 2023 Junos

  Among the local nominees are two classical artists with Manitoba roots: violinist James Ehnes and composer Andrew Balfour.

  Entertainment

  Jan 31