Winnipeg Transit Operator Stabbed with Syringe, Union Renews Safety Calls

The union representing Winnipeg Transit drivers is calling for immediate safety improvements after an operator was injured while on duty.

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Rising Gas Prices Reshaping How Manitobans Travel, Spend This Summer: Survey

Rising gas prices are having a real impact on how Manitobans manage their daily routines and summer plans, according to a new survey from CAA Manitoba.

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Feds Award Design Contract for $267-Million Countermeasures Lab in Winnipeg

Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid says the federal government has awarded a design contract on a $267-million medical countermeasures laboratory in the Manitoba capital.

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Manitoba PCs 'Disappointed' as U.S. Decides to Close Winnipeg Consulate

Manitoba’s Opposition says the U.S. decision to close its diplomatic post in Winnipeg is disappointing and underscores Premier Wab Kinew’s failure to get things done on cross-border trade.

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Man Charged After Allegedly Trying to Disarm RCMP Officers at Hospital

A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking an RCMP officer and attempting to take firearms from two officers at Portage

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Sea Bears Say Teddy Allen Was Victim of Assault by Nightclub Security

The Winnipeg Sea Bears say Teddy Allen was the victim of an assault by security staff at a downtown nightclub on Sunday.

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Man Arrested After Brandishing Handgun in Winnipeg Road Rage Incident

A 29-year-old man is facing a weapons charge after allegedly pulling a handgun on another driver during a road rage incident in Winnipeg.

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Sea Bears' Teddy Allen Assaulted in Downtown Winnipeg

A Winnipeg Sea Bears player is recovering in hospital after being assaulted downtown on Sunday evening, the team says.

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Vacant Main Street Restaurant Burns for Second Time

WINNIPEG -- A vacant former restaurant was further damaged by fire on Sunday evening for the second time in less than a year.

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WestJet and CUPE Reach Tentative Agreement, Ending Job Action, Flight Disruptions

WestJet and the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative contract agreement early Monday morning, ending a disruption to the airline's operations that left many travellers ...

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Man Stabbed Waiting for a Bus Near The Forks

A 35-year-old man is facing charges after a stabbing at a downtown Winnipeg bus stop Saturday left a man in his 20s in hospital.

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WestJet Flight Attendants on Strike as Union, Airline Fail to Come to Terms

Travellers are starting to feel the effects after WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning.

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What's Open and Closed August Long Weekend in Winnipeg

Terry Fox Day is Monday, August 3. Here's what's open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule in Winnipeg.

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RCMP Investigating Theft of $40,000 Worth of Electrical Cable in Grunthal

Manitoba RCMP are investigating after thousands of dollars' worth of electrical cable was stolen from a business in Grunthal.

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Hydro Works Overnight to Restore Power After Summer Storm in Manitoba

Thousands of customers remain without power after a storm with heavy winds knocked out electricity in parts of Manitoba this week.

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Man Ticketed After Dog Left in Hot Vehicle, Bystander Struck by Car

A man has been ticketed after Winnipeg police say he left his dog in a hot vehicle and then struck a bystander with his car.

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Winnipeg to Begin Fogging Friday Amid High West Nile Virus Risk

Winnipeg will begin a targeted fogging program Friday evening in response to high numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes in several areas of the city.

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What's Open and Closed August Long Weekend in Winnipeg

Terry Fox Day is Monday, August 3. Here's what's open, closed or operating on a reduced schedule in Winnipeg.

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Police Investigating Suspected Hate-Motivated Attack on Winnipeg Mosque

Winnipeg police are investigating a suspected hate-motivated attack on the Rahma Islamic Centre in the 500 block of Watt Street.

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Winnipeg to Begin Fogging Friday Amid High West Nile Virus Risk

Winnipeg will begin a targeted fogging program Friday evening in response to high numbers of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes in several areas of the city.

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Manitoba Hydro Says Tens of Thousands Still Without Power After Storm

Manitoba Hydro said power was still out for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday following a storm with heavy winds the night before.

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MPI Donates $1.2M in Collision Repair Equipment to RRC Polytech

MPI is donating approximately $1.2M worth of specialized collision repair tools and technology to RRC Polytech's collision repair and refinishing program.

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Woman Charged After Fatal Downtown Winnipeg Stabbing

A 23-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal stabbing in downtown Winnipeg.

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Man Charged After $27K Cocaine, $150K Cash Seized in Peguis

A 37-year-old man is facing 11 firearms charges after police seized guns, cocaine and cash in Winnipeg's Peguis neighbourhood.

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No Charges After Winnipeg Police Fire 16 Shots in Neighbourhood with Kids Playing

Manitoba’s police watchdog says there will be no charges after two Winnipeg officers fired 16 shots at a stolen truck barrelling towards them.

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Man Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Good Samaritan Near Jubilee & Osborne

A suspect has been arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing a man who was trying to help a woman experiencing a suspected overdose.

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Most Manitoba Drivers See Dangerous Driving, Few Admit Their Own: Survey

Nearly all Manitoba drivers have witnessed dangerous driving on the roads in the past year, yet many don't believe they contribute to the problem, according to a new CAA Manitoba survey.

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Manitoba Launches External Review of CFS Funding Model

The Manitoba government is launching an independent external review of the provincial Child and Family Services (CFS) funding and governance model.

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Manitoba Implementing Safety Upgrades at Sturgeon Falls After Drownings

The Manitoba government is implementing several safety measures at Sturgeon Falls Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park following the drownings of two children earlier this month.

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Report Urges Winnipeg to Set Up Emergency Service to Respond to Wellness Calls

A new report is recommending Winnipeg develop a new emergency service line dedicated to responding to mental health crises.

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