WINNIPEG – Two Winnipeg police officers have been cleared of having anything to do with a man’s self-inflicted stabbing death. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba found no evidence that the cops played a role in what happened. They were called to a domestic dispute a year ago this month and tried to persuade the…
High School Stabbing
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP say a fight at the high school in Somerset between two 15 year old boys ended with one of them being stabbed. Mounties were called to Prairie Mountain High School Wednesday morning. The victim was taken to hospital in Winnipeg in stable condition, while the accused was arrested for aggravated assault.
95 & Up Can Now Get Vaccine
WINNIPEG – The province says seniors over 95 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19. The same goes for First Nations people over 75. The number to call to book an appointment is 844-626-8222. A caregiver is allowed to make the call and accompany the person to get their shots. Dr. Joss Reimer of the Manitoba…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, February 24th. Good luck! The $8 million jackpot wasn’t won so Saturday’s draw will rise to $12 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Biggest Ever By Winnipeg Cops
WINNIPEG – In May 2020, the Winnipeg Police Service Organized Crime Unit (OCU) commenced an investigation into a high level, inter-provincial cocaine trafficking cell dubbed “Project Gold Dust.” OCU was assisted by the Crime Analysis Unit, Guns and Gangs Unit, Drug Enforcement Unit, Affiant Unit, Tactical Support Team, Uniform Operations, Community Support, Canine, Brandon Police…
1 Death, 45 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting one death today from COVID-19, a woman in her 90’s in Winnipeg. There are 45 new cases of the virus, including 23 in Winnipeg. 1,196 cases are active, 29,507 people have recovered, for a total of 31,590 cases so far. 207 Manitobans are in hospital right now, 29 of…
3 Gas Leaks In 1 Day
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Hydro says several homes were evacuated in St. James last night in one of three gas leaks that hit Winnipeg Tuesday. The Winchester St leak was due to high amounts of natural gas that were discovered in a sewage line. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says they were sent to the area…
COVID Officer Assaulted
WINNIPEG – The province says it’s investigating after a public health enforcement officer was assaulted during a call in Winnipeg, and the RCMP gave out a fine for over $5,000 under the federal Quarantine Act last week. Provincial officials are urging Manitobans to engage respectfully with enforcement officers, although they aren’t saying when exactly the…
Bus Shelter Attack
WINNIPEG – Police say they’re looking for two suspects after two people were seriously assaulted with a weapon in a downtown Winnipeg bus shelter. The Winnipeg Police Service says the nighttime attack in the shelter at Portage and Edmonton seems to have been random. When officers arrived, they discovered a 50-year-old woman and 19-year-old man…
UFFW Wants Video Released
WINNIPEG – The United Firefighters of Winnipeg is calling on Mayor Brian Bowman to release a video that it believes will clear several members of the union who are accused of implicit racial bias. A leaked independent report says they failed to care for an injured Indigenous woman and delayed her transport to hospital. The…