A woman was walking on the Harte Trail at approximately 6:00pm on October 24 when she crossed paths with a man walking in the opposite direction. They continued walking away from each other but a short time later she heard the sound of footsteps running towards her. She turned to see the man approaching her…
Stolen Vehicle Police Chase Leads to Assault Charges
On October 23 in the early hours of the morning, police spotted a stolen vehicle. The vehicle took off at a high speed and when tire deflation devices weren’t successful in slowing the car Air1 continued to track the vehicle to Watson Street where a female passenger got out. The driver struck a police car…
Federal Carbon Tax Plan Fails Fairness, Competitiveness Tests for Small Business
The federal carbon backstop plan announced today creates a further setback in the competitiveness of Canadian small businesses and must include a full rebate for the tax money they pay, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “The environmental impact of many small firms is not much different than that of a household,” said…
Winnipeg Police Release Sketch of Wanted Suspect
WINNIPEG – Police have released a sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with a serious assault that sent one man to hospital. Police said on October 16th they found a 42-year-old man suffering from a serious assault on William Avenue and King Street. The man suffering from serious upper body injuries. He was taken…
7 Charges Laid in Human Trafficking Project
Police made seven arrests and 36 victims were identified as a result of a joint human trafficking project involving police agencies across Canada. Operation Northern Spotlight took place during the week of October 15th to 21st and involved the Winnipeg Police Service Counter Exploitation Unit. 36 contacts were made to identify and assist those believed…
New Funding Puts Vulnerable Indigenous Children at Risk
WINNIPEG — Some child−welfare agencies in Manitoba are worried they will be pushed into a new provincial funding model they say will put vulnerable Indigenous children at risk. “The block funding model is detrimental towards the agency, it’s detrimental to service delivery altogether,” said Clemene Hornbrook, executive director at Peguis Child and Family Services. “It’s…
Manitoba Residents Casting Ballots on Pot, Politicians and Pedestrians
WINNIPEG — Manitoba voters go to the polls today to cast ballots on politicians and — in some cases — pot and pedestrians. Municipal elections are being held across the province and many municipalities are holding plebiscites that will let voters weigh in on key issues. In Winnipeg, residents are being asked whether they want…
5 People Arrested and Drugs Seized at Redwood Avenue Residence
On October 20, five people were arrested as a result of a search warrant that was executed at a residence on Redwood Avenue. Officers seized crack cocaine with an ESV of $1,700, powder cocaine with an ESV of $12,800, $1,655 in cash, cell phones and a 12-gauge shotgun with a sawed-off stock. 2 men and…
Two Women Charged for an Armed Robbery in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Two women were arrested and charged for an armed robbery in Winnipeg Tuesday morning. Police said around 2:15 a.m. two women robbed a convenience store in the 1200 block of Jefferson Avenue. The women, one armed with a knife, had robbed the lone clerk of cash and cigarettes, then took off on foot.…
Two Confirmed Cases of Measles
With two confirmed cases of the measles, the chief provincial public health officer is reminding Manitobans that immunization is the only way to protect you and your family from the highly infectious, communicable disease. An infected person can spread the virus when coughing or sneezing from four days before the rash appears to four days…