Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has issued a heat advisory for the province of Manitoba. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting high temperatures and humidity in Manitoba over the next several days, particularly in southern and central Manitoba. Heat warnings have been issued for southern Manitoba, as well as the communities of The…
Missing 46-Year-Old Man
WINNIPEG – Police are requesting the public’s help locating a missing 46-year-old man, Romil Rialubin. Romil was last seen during the morning of Thursday, July 5th in the downtown area of Winnipeg. Romil is described as Filipino in appearance, 6’1” in height with a thin build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing…
Sentence Hearing for Letter Bomber Guido Amsel is Oct 3rd
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man convicted of sending letter bombs to his ex−wife and two lawyers will have a sentencing hearing Oct. 3. Guido Amsel appeared briefly in Winnipeg court and says he has once again found a new lawyer for his case. Amsel has fired two previous lawyers, most recently after his conviction in…
Has Escape Clause Become Too Good?
Last weekend, Assiniboia Downs enjoyed one of its most successful Canada Day celebrations ever. On Sunday, the parking lot was filled and the third-floor grandstand was almost standing room only as the largest Canada Day crowd in decades celebrated Canada’s 151st birthday. According to the veterans, it looked more like Derby Day than a holiday…
Brandon Police Check 26 Commercial Vehicles Only 14 Meet Required Safety Standards
BRANDON – Brandon Police say a number of vehicles were taken off the road in a joint enforcement effort with members from Manitoba Motor Carrier Enforcement and a member from the CN Police. The purpose of the Enforcement Program is to ensure that commercial vehicles meet the required safety standards by checking things like vehicle…
65-Year-Old Woman Mugged Near Sargent Avenue
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying two women that robbed a 65-year-old woman on Wednesday. Police say the woman, 65, was walking to her parked vehicle near Sargent Avenue and Sherbrook Street when she noticed two women following her. A short time later, the victim was pushed to the ground from…
25-Year-Old Missing Winnipeg Man Found Dead
WINNIPEG – Police say they have found the body a 25-year-old man who has been missing for about a week. As reported on Manitoba Post, Ben Sveinson was last seen at his home in Rosser during the evening of June 30th. Sveinson’s car was located east of Kenora. RCMP are not releasing any further details…
Former Winnipeg Ballet Students Allege Intimate Photos Sold by Photographer
TORONTO — A judge has ruled that a class−action lawsuit can proceed against the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and a photographer who is alleged to have taken intimate photos of students. Lawyer Margaret Waddell says about 60 people have been identified so far as potential class−action members in the lawsuit against the ballet company and Bruce…
Plane Crash at Russell Airport
MANITOBA – Russell RCMP have confirmed a plane crash at the Russell Airport Wednesday shortly before 10:00 AM. A southbound, single occupant sprayer plane attempted to land on the runway, lost control, and flipped into a swampy area. The pilot, a 53-year-old man from Winnipeg, received minor injuries, but does remain in hospital at this…
UPDATE – RCMP Dive Team Recovers Body of Winnipeg Teenager
UPDATED JULY 4, 2018 AT 5:23PM – The 18-year-old Winnipeg man was located deceased by the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team at approximately 12:10 pm on July 4, 2018. An autopsy will be conducted. The investigation continues. MANITOBA – Lac du Bonnet RCMP are searching for a teenager who was swimming near the Old Pinawa Dam.…