WINNIPEG – The Major Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting earlier this month. On the night of June 18th, a woman was walking near Simcoe and St. Mathews when a man approached her and asked for directions. While using her phone to help him, he grabbed at it and a short altercation ensued. The suspect…
Brandon Braces For More
WINNIPEG – The heat is bad enough but now Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Brandon and much of Southwestern Manitoba. Conditions are favorable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain. Severe thunderstorms associated with a low pressure system…
Beating The Heat
WINNIPEG – The heat warning for Winnipeg and southern Manitoba continues. Daytime highs into the 30’s will come with humidex values around 40. There are many ways to stay cool during a heat wave like this but if you don’t, the risks are great. Especially for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic…
Flood Warning
WINNIPEG – The province has issued a flood warning and high water advisory for the southwest, western and central regions of Manitoba. A weather system passing through Manitoba watersheds has brought significant precipitation in the past 24 hours. The Assiniboine River watershed, including areas near Brandon and Minnedosa, has recorded close to 155 millimetres of…
Winnipeg Police Report Crazy Weekend
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Police Service is reporting a very busy weekend. There was an especially high number of calls for service. Here’s a list… – 14 reports of shots fired – 16 reports of assault with a weapon – 72 reports of assault – 10 gun calls – 8 stabbings – 36 reports of…
New Interchange On South Perimeter
WINNIPEG – The province has announced a new interchange for the Perimeter Highway and St. Mary’s Road. This is part of the $500 million Manitoba Restart Program which is aimed at giving the economy a boost in the wake of CoVid-19. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says the interchange will improve safety and the flow of…
Heat Warning Continues
WINNIPEG – The heat warning continues for much of southern Manitoba including the city of Winnipeg. Humidex values are expected to approach 40 at times. Southerly winds are pushing hot and humid weather into southern and east-central Manitoba. Daytime highs will climb into the low 30’s with overnight lows staying in the upper teens or…
Severe Weather In Brandon
WINNIPEG – About four thousand Manitoba Hydro customers are without power after severe thunderstorms rolled through western Manitoba late yesterday and last night. It’s hoped power can be restored to most people by mid-day. Environment Canada says Brandon got about 150 millimetres of rain. Other areas may have seen even more than that. There also…
Tornado Warning Ended
WINNIPEG – That tornado warning for the RM’s of Minto-Odanah and Oakview has ended about an hour after it was issued. However, the heat warning continues for Winnipeg and much of southern Manitoba and severe thunderstorms are possible. Humidex values as high as 38 are expected. A prolonged period of hot weather continues over portions…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, June 27th. Good luck checking your tickets! In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC