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…
Steinbach Opens Covid – 19 Testing Site
MANITOBA – The following community testing sites for Covid – 19 are now available: Steinbach – 365 Reimer Ave., the site will operate as a drive-thru, with daily hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other locations throughout the province include: Winnipeg – Access Winnipeg West (280 Booth Dr.), Access Fort Garry (135 Plaza Dr.),…
Winnipeg Taxi Driver Murdered
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg taxi driver lost his life early Thursday morning and Police are asking anyone with information to call. Police said, around 5:25 a.m. Thursday morning, officers responded to a taxi cab driver in distress. The cab was stopped in the roadway in the 500 block of Burrows Avenue. Police located the driver…
Winnipeg Drive-Through Testing Facility for COVID-19.
WINNIPEG – The Province has announced the City’s first drive-through testing facility for COVID-19. Manitoba Public Insurance is closing its Bison Service Centre in Winnipeg, effective today (March 19) to allow it to be used for a COVID-19 mobile, drive-thru testing centre. Customer appointments scheduled at this location will be cancelled. MPI said impacted customers…
Winning Lotto 649 Numbers for Wednesday, March 18
WINNIPEG – The $9 million Lotto 649 jackpot was won last night by a ticket holder out of Quebec. The $1 million Guaranteed Prize was won by a ticket holder in British Columbia. The jackpot for the next draw on Saturday, March 21 will now be an estimated $5 million. Here are the winning Lotto…
Fire Crews Battle Motel Fire on Pembina Highway
WINNIPEG – Fire crews are on scene at a motel fire in the 1800 block of Pembina Highway that started around 6:00 this morning. Some occupants of the motel self-evacuated and the remaining individuals were evacuated by WFPS crews. No injuries were reported. Crews located and brought one cat to safety. A second cat remains…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers for Tuesday, March 17
WINNIPEG – The $55 million Lotto Max jackpot was not won last night. The jackpot for the next draw on Friday, March 20 will now be an estimated $60 million. Here are the winning Lotto Max numbers for Tuesday, March 17, 2020. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information…
Winnipeg Man Shot on College Avenue
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police are now investigating a shooting on Monday in the City as a Homicide. Police said, on March 16, at 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man shot at a multi-unit family residence on College Avenue. Police located a man in his 20’s suffering from a gunshot wound. The…