WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a fire in a multi-family residence on Sutherland Avenue. When crews arrived around 4:28 p.m. on Sunday they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 4:44 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire…
Austin Taylor Named 2019 Male Junior Athlete of the Year
WINNIPEG – A 20-year-old Archer from Winnipeg, Austin Taylor, was named the by Sport Manitoba. Taylor, 20, had a year to remember in 2019, winning a gold medal at the Canada Winter Games, gold medals in the Canadian National Target Archery and Canadian National Field Archery championships, winning the 2018 Frank Selke Award as Male…
Assiniboine Park Zoo Animals to Connect Online
WINNIPEG – You can still connect with the Assiniboine Park Zoo and other Park attractions while they are closed to help reduce the risk of community spread of COVID-19. The Park is turning to social media to connect with visitors, members, supporters and the community while the Assiniboine Park Zoo and other Park attractions are…
Winning Lotto 649 Numbers for Saturday, March 21
WINNIPEG – The jackpot for last night’s $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot was not won. The jackpot for the next draw on Wednesday, March 25 will now be an estimated $7 million. Here are the winning numbers for Saturday, March 21, 2020. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information…
COVID-19 Cases Climb to 19
WINNIPEG – Health officials with the Province of Manitoba have advised the public of an additional probable case of COVID-19 has been identified, bringing the number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 19 at this time. Case 19 is a woman in her 30s who lives in Winnipeg. At this time,…
Covid-19 grows to 18 in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – There has been one new case of Covid-19 identified in Manitoba, bringing the total number of cases so far to 18. Case 18 is a woman in her 50s who lives in Winnipeg. At this time, the public health investigation indicates the case is related to travel. Information about flights where a person…
Winning Lotto Max Numbers for Friday, March 20
WINNIPEG – There was no jackpot winner again in last night’s $60 million Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Tuesday, March 24 will now be an estimated $65 million. Here are the winning numbers for Friday, March 20, 2020. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official…
Covid-19 Holding at 17
WINNIPEG – The number of Covid-19 cases in Manitoba remains at 17 at this time. Surgery programs across Manitoba will begin suspending elective (non-urgent) surgical procedures starting Monday, March 23. This will help ensure staff, beds, equipment and supplies remain available and flexible for COVID-19 response. Hospitals across the province will continue with scheduled surgeries…
Canada-Wide Warrant Issued for Winnipeg Man Wanted for Murder
WINNIPEG – A Canada-Wide arrest warrant has been issued by the Winnipeg Police regarding the death of 24 year-old Vincent Scott Ross, who was shot and killed on College Street on March 16. 28 year-old Christian James Bruce is wanted for Second Degree Murder. Bruce is described as Indigenous in appearance, 5’9” in height, approximately…
Police Charge 20 Year-Old Man in Death of Cab Driver
WINNIPEG – Police have charged a 20 year-old man with second-degree murder for the death of 44 year-old Balvir Toor. Toor was killed when the accused stabbed him, unprovoked, after getting into his cab early yesterday morning. 20 year-old Okoth Obeing has been charged with: – Second Degree Murder – Fail to Comply with Condition…