WINNIPEG – A 43 year-old man has turned himself into police regarding the robbery of a 54 year-old man in March at Main Street near Jefferson Avenue. The victim’s bank card had been used at a number of nearby businesses. After police released the surveillance images of the suspects, one of them turned himself in…
Hit and Run Seriously Injures Woman on Portage Avenue
WINNIPEG – A hit and run on Portage Avenue late last night resulted in a pedestrian being taken to hospital with serious injuries. The victim, a woman in her 30’s, was struck by an eastbound vehicle as she attempted to cross the street. The vehicle fled the scene. She was taken to hospital in critical…
Canadian Drug-Makers Face $1.1 Billion Lawsuit
TORONTO — Canadian drug makers are facing a $1.1−billion lawsuit for their role in the opioid crisis. A proposed class action filed today accuses almost two dozen companies of enriching themselves at the expense of vulnerable patients. The unproven suit alleges the companies illegally and deceptively promoted highly addictive opioids despite knowing the dangers The…
Man Seriously Stabbed on Henry Avenue
WINNIPEG – A man in his 20’s was stabbed on May 13 at 11:00PM on Henry Avenue. Police arrived to find the man suffering from serious stab wounds and immediately began to provide medical treatment. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and remains there at this time. This investigation is continuing by…
Dog Stabbed and Beaten During Break-In
WINNIPEG – A home in the Grassie area was severely vandalized and their dog seriously injured on May 13 just before 6 PM. The suspects spray painted hate related messages through-out the house and severely beat and stabbed their dog. The dog was taken to an animal hospital to be treated. The victim’s facebook post…
Anti-Vaccine Group Exploits Deceased Child’s Image
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The mother of a young Newfoundland girl who died last summer is furious her daughter’s altered image was used online as part of an anti−vaccination campaign. She has screenshots showing someone posted on a Facebook page an image of Nevaeh Denine’s face, with text claiming her death was related to vaccines.…
Increased Tobacco Revenue to Go Towards Health Care
WINNIPEG -The Province has introduced proposed legislation that will keep the price of tobacco the same once the PST is decreased to 7% on July 1. Finance Minister, Scott Fielding also said that any revenue associated with the adjustment will go towards health care. The proposed changes mean the tax on each cigarette would be…
Selkirk RCMP Looking for Armed Robber
SELKIRK – Selkirk RCMP are looking for a suspect who possibly robbed two separate businesses on the same night. The masked suspect first entered a business on Morris Avenue and showing a knife, demanded items. He then fled on a bicycle. Later that night the suspect, again wearing a mask and carrying a knife, entered…
Morden Police Charge 3 in Meth Bust
MORDEN – Morden Police arrested three people after a search of their vehicle revealed methamphetamine. On May 10 police pulled over a vehicle whose passenger was known to have a warrant out for his arrest. As officers placed him under arrest they noticed a container on the floor that had methamphetamine as well as two…
Police Looking for Identity of Two Robbers.
WINNIPEG – Police are looking for assistance from the public in identifying two men who robbed a man of his wallet as he exited a transit bus near Main Street and Jefferson Avenue. The incident took place on March 22, 2019 at about 10:15 AM. Three men approached the victim and robbed him of his…