It’s the perfect time of the year to clean out some of those gently used items that don’t get used anymore and to pick up some new treasures in your community. Winnipeg’s Fall Curbside Giveway Weekend is coming September 8 and 9 and the City has some tips to make it a great experience for…
Klein to Host Town Hall on Crime
Crime is on the minds of many Winnipegers, said Winnipeg City Council candidate for Charleswood/Tuxedo, Kevin Klein. Klein said the one thing people are telling him most while he’s knocking on doors is their concern about crime. Everything from car break-ins to vandalism and drugs. While other issues have been on the minds of residents…
Deer Shot Inside City Limits
WINNIPEG – In 2015, in response to a tip, conservation officers investigated the shooting of a deer in an empty lot on Paul Blvd. They found drag marks and other signs that an animal had been killed on the site. Further investigation revealed a suspect on social media posting shots of him posing with a…
Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle at Crosswalk
Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in the area of Keewatin Street and Santa Fe Drive on August 30 at about 9:25pm. The pedestrians were walking across the crosswalk when they were struck by the vehicle. The adult female was taken to hospital and is listed in critical condition. The adult male was initially…
Winnipeg Watchdog Reminds Candidates to Follow the Rules if Elected
After a complaint about the 2010 Assinboine bike lane consultation, the City Auditor admonished the consulting process for leaving many area businesses off the stakeholder list and for not clearly stating possible affects on trafic flow, slanting the process to feedback from the bike lobby. Councilors swore, it wouldn’t happen again. After a truck route…
Developer Asks Council to Help it Rebound From WRHA Setback
WINNIPEG – Provincial health cutbacks have had ripple effects on Winnipeg property developments, but the city is working with one landowner to help them regroup. Seine River Gardens Ltd. is asking councillors on the city Property Committee for a one year extension to prepare a development plan for 21 Clayton Drive that will match the…
Winnipeg Parking Authority Employee Assaulted
WINNIPEG – Police arrested and charged a 30-year-old man after he assaulted a Winnipeg Parking Authority employee. On August 12, 2018, the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of an assault of a Winnipeg Parking Authority employee. Police said around 3:30 PM on August 12th, a parking authority mobile officer had been walking in the…
Yes Campaign Launches GoFundMe Page
WINNIPEG – The Portage and Main battle between Yes and No is about to heat up. A Coalition to open Portage and Main officially launched a GoFundMe campaign Wednesday, with a goal of $100,000, at time of writing it was just over $3,000. The Coalition says this is an initial fundraising target. The money which…
Driver Struck a Vehicle, 2 homes and Fences Found Unresponsive by Police
WINNIPEG – Police have confirmed a collision that sent one man to hospital, stuck two homes and destroyed a number of fences was the result of a medical incident. On Sunday around 5:20 PM police driving in the area of Mountain Avenue and Salter Street saw a vehicle travelling westbound at a high rate of…
Man Wanted Police to Shoot Him
WINNIPEG – A 34-year-old man wielding a machete and taunting officers wanted police to shoot him. Friday morning Tactical Team members responded to a report of a man distressed and armed with a machete outside a home in the Robertson neighbourhood. The man, who is believed to have been coming off the use of methamphetamine,…