WINNIPEG – Thursday night three youths, 14, 15 and 17, were arrested and charged with armed robbery. September 13th at 8:30 p.m. three male youths entered a liquor outlet in the 900 block of Jefferson Ave. One youth selected two bottles of liquor and ran towards the exit. A second male youth entered the store,…
Winnipeg Soccer-Superstar Desiree Scott Soccer Camp is Back
The Desiree Scott Soccer Camp is back for the fourth year for girls age 8-18 in support of KidSport Winnipeg. Desiree Scott is a 2016 & 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist and Pro Soccer Player with The Utah Royals and member of the Canadian Women’s National Team. The event takes place Saturday October 27 and Sunday…
Churchill Gets $117 Million for Rail
WINNIPEG — The federal government is putting up $117 million to restore rail service to the town of Churchill in northern Manitoba. The rail line is the only land link to the subarctic town of 900 people, and was washed out by heavy flooding in the spring of 2017. Since then, goods and people have…
Winnipeg Police Charge Seven Men with Child Luring
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police ran Project Hook recently that resulted in the arrest of seven men between the ages of 29-53. Each of the men were charged with Child Luring. Police said in June 2018, Project Hook proactively targeted individuals luring children under the age of fourteen years for a sexual purpose. This was mainly…
Schools Around the Province Get Overhaul
Schools around the province are getting an overhaul as seven major capital projects get underway. Construction is underway on the following projects: A two-classroom addition (2,120 square feet) to replace portable classrooms at Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School in the River East Transcona School Division. Construction will cost $1,745,000 and work is expected to be completed…
21-Year-Old Woman Struck by SUV & Pick-Up Truck
WINNIPEG – A 21-year-old woman remains in hospital after being struck by an SUV and a pick-up truck. Police said on Thursday morning, 6:50AM, a pedestrian, a 21-year-old woman, was on the roadway when she was struck by two vehicles, an SUV and a pick-up truck, traveling northbound on St. Anne’s Road. The woman was…
First Nation Families Struggle for Equal Health Care
WINNIPEG — First Nation families say they are struggling to get wheelchairs, beds and other health−care services for their children. Several parents shared their stories at a Winnipeg summit on Jordan’s Principle. The principle, adopted by the federal government, requires kids get access to services without delays caused by jurisdictional issues. It’s named after Jordan…
ManyFest Food Truck Winners
WINNIPEG – Downtown Winnipeg Biz is very happy with the results of this years ManyFest. Officials say tens of thousands enjoyed the food and festivities on display in the shadow of the Manitoba Legislature. A Ferris wheel and midway rides were the backdrop for 41 food trucks offering every culinary delight one could possibly imagine.…
Pre-Set Fines for Cannabis-Related Offences
Pre-Set Fines ranging from $113 – $2542 are now in place for cannabis-related provincial offences in order to make Manitobans aware of the laws and their consequences. The pre-set fines include offences related to: supplying cannabis to a young person under age 19; growing recreational cannabis in a residence in Manitoba; smoking and vaping cannabis…
If You Know This Man – Call Winnipeg Police
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man believed to be involved with a break and enter in the city. Police said the break and enter was at a business and resulted in a significant theft. The incident occurred on July 26th of this year at a business in the 3500…