WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police were threatened by a man wielding multiple knives during a two-hour stand-off, as they tried to apprehend him in a multi-suite residence on Wellington Crescent. The incident began on March 16 at 5:19 am.when police received a report of a man carrying several knives. When they arrived they tried to apprehend…
Another Serious Incident Highlights Need for Secure Downtown Parking Solution
WINNIPEG – Another serious incident – one which could easily have resulted in a serious injury or worse – is once again highlighting the need for a secure downtown parking solution for members of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS). On the early morning hours of March 17th, a WPS member had completed his shift and…
Phone Finder App Tracks Stolen Vehicle
WINNIPEG – The victim of a stolen vehicle used a a phone finder application to track his vehicle until police arrived. The vehicle was taken after it was left running outside of a business on Main Street at 3:00 am on March 17. The victim tried to stop the car but wasn’t successful. Fortunately, the…
Police Investigating Langside Homicide
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police have been at the scene of a homicide all night after a man was killed yesterday evening. The victim was assaulted at around 7:00 pm in the 400 block of Langside Street. He was taken to the hospital in unstable condition and later succumbed to his injuries. This incident is being…
AI Programs May Help Predict Future Wildfires
EDMONTON — Researchers and forest managers are turning to artificial intelligence in the hope it can help them predict the risk of catastrophic wildfires as climate change continues to rewrite the rule book. It’s been the subject of more than 150 recent academic studies, said Mike Flannigan, director of the Western Partnership for Wildland Fire…
Police Looking for Witnesses to Central Park Attack
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for assistance from the public regarding the attack of a man on March 14 just before midnight near Central Park. Police responded to a call near the 300 block of Quappelle Ave and found an unconscious man who had severe head injuries. He was taken the to hospital in critical…
Police Charge Killer of Jamie Adao with Second Degree Murder
WINNIPEG – Police have charged 29 year-old Ronald Bruce Chubb with second degree murder regarding the March 3 murder of Jamie Adao. He has also been charged with attempted murder and failing to comply with probation. He has been detained in custody.
Manitoba Consultant Behind Sweeping Education Changes in Nova Scotia
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will be getting advice on education reform from a consultant who recently prompted Nova Scotia to eliminate elected school boards and make other sweeping changes. Avis Glaze has been hired as the lead consultant for a commission that will review all aspects of the kindergarten to Grade 12 school system,…
Lotto 649 Winning Numbers for Saturday March 17
WINNIPEG – There was no winning ticket for last night’s $20 million Lotto 649 draw. The jackpot grows to $22 million for the Wednesday March 20 draw. Here are the winning numbers from Saturday, March 16, 2019. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of the Western Canadian Lottery…
Salter Street Scene of City’s Ninth Homicide
WINNIPEG – The city’s ninth homicide took place on Salter Street last night and the Winnipeg Police are looking for any information from people who were in the area to help with the investigation. A man in his thirties was assaulted around Salter Street and Selkirk Avenue just before 2:40 am. and managed to travel…