WINNIPEG – Another axe-wielding suspect threatened a man and a woman at the Osborne Rapid Transit Station last night at 5:40 PM. First, the suspect placed the axe against the man’s throat. He was able to force the axe away, but was cut on his hand on the process. Then, the suspect chased the female…
Paramedics Threatened By Patient with Hatchet
WINNIPEG – Paramedics were threatened with a hatchet as they tried to help a man in medical distress. Just after 7:00PM on May 9, paramedics responded to a man in medical distress on Vaughn Street. He was taken to hospital in stable condition but when they arrived he produced a hatchet that he proceeded to…
RCMP Looking for Info on Portage La Prairie Stabbing
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – RCMP are looking for information on a stabbing that took place on May 7, just before 10 AM on 3rd Street NW. When officers arrived at the scene, they could not find the victim, however evidence led them to Fisher Avenue where they found the 29 year-old victim suffering from a…
Portage Avenue Westbound Lane Closure May 12
WINNIPEG – Westbound Portage Avenue East from Westbrook Street to Main Street will be temporarily closed to traffic from 7 a.m. until noon this Sunday, May 12 for crane work. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time. For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact…
Two Walks Scheduled for Downtown, Friday May 10
WINNIPEG – Drivers can expect delays along Main Street, Portage Avenue, Memorial Boulevard and The Forks area on Friday May 10 between 10:00 AM and 12 noon. Two large walks are scheduled to take place during that time. Walk for Water is expected to have up to 1000 students between Grades 1 through 12 take…
Man Stabbed Near Health Sciences Centre
WINNIPEG – A man in his 20’s was stabbed near the Health Sciences Centre yesterday afternoon, just after 5PM. Police responded to the area of McDermot Ave and Olivia Street and immediately began to administer first aid to the man. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and has since been slightly upgraded…
Liberals Looking to Fast-Track Cancer Drug
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Liberals are trying to get a Fulvestrant, a life-preserving drug used in some cancer treatments to be covered by the province. The drug is on the list of medications waiting for approval and the Manitoba Liberals say that the the province has the ability to fast track it. “The province should…
Writers in Residence Program Looking for Applicants
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Public Library is seeking applications for the 2019-2020 edition of its Writer-in-Residence Program. During their term, the Writer-in-Residence offers one-on-one mentorship and public workshops to emerging Manitoba writers of all genres. The successful candidate works with writers by email, phone, and in-person consultations. In addition, the Writer-in-Residence hosts public workshops to share…
RCMP Charge Suspect with Second Degree Murder in Death of Gilbert Plains Victim
DAUPHIN – RCMP have charged 39 year-old David Christopher Genaille with second degree murder for the stabbing death of a 36 year-old Gilbert Plains man on May 4, 2019. Genaille was arrested on May 5 and the 25 year-old female who was arrested along with him has been released without charge. He remains in custody…
RCMP Looking For Suspects in Portage La Prairie Shooting
WINNIPEG – Portage La Prairie RCMP are looking for four suspects involved in a home invasion that left a 20 year-old man hospitalized after he was shot by one of the suspects. RCMP believe that the suspects, three men and a woman, all dressed in black and wearing masks and gloves, entered the home and…