WINNIPEG – On Monday, Winnipeg Police arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing back in March of this year. The stabbing occurred on March 28th. Emergency personnel responded to the 400 block of Sargent Avenue due to a report of an injured man that had walked into a business asking for help. The…
Drug Dealer Tries to Outrun Police on Bicycle
WINNIPEG – A drug dealer, who tried to evade police on his bicycle, was caught and arrested, and charged. Police say on Monday, shortly before 7:00 PM, in the area of Powers Street and Magnus Avenue, they noticed a man on a bicycle conducting a drug deal. The man immediately took off and was pursued…
Marty Gold Says: The Knowledge Drain Continues from City Council
“The Golden Rule”, as re-elected Transcona Councilor Al Golden told my MTN-TV audience on Election night in 1989, was “the devil is in the details”. And that it took experience, intelligence and instinct not to be fooled. Such depth will be missing after October 24 as current Transcona representative Russ Wyatt and Point Douglas stalwart…
Body of a 26-Year-Old Man Discovered in Smith Street Building
WINNIPEG – Early in the morning on Saturday, police say they located the body of man in a building on Smith Street. The man has been identified as Ryan Dunsford, 26-years-old of Little Grand Rapids. Roy Dunsford, 20-years-old, of Little Grand Rapids has been charged with Manslaughter, as well as Fail to Comply with an…
Missing Some Money? Police May Have Found It
WINNIPEG – Police say they are attempting to locate the rightful owner of a sum of money that was discovered at a thrift store on Pembina Highway, is it yours? If you are the rightful owner, or have information regarding the money, please contact the Winnipeg Police at (204) 986-7598. Remember, if you are claiming…
A Record Year Ahead for Road Construction in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Road construction season in Winnipeg is officially underway and this year the city is on track to set a record with over 200 construction projects planned. The City’s 2018 budget includes a record $116 million investment for improvements to local and regional streets, back lanes, and sidewalks. In addition, other major infrastructure projects…
Story Posts Project Launches in Downtown Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – The Story Posts Project launcheD in downtown Winnipeg this week. The project challenges all to explore Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples and to stimulate public conversation toward education, healing and ultimately solidarity. The Story Posts Project supports Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action 83, which calls upon the Canada Council for the Arts…
Two More Winnipeg Councillors Will Not Seek Re-ELection
WINNIPEG – It was an interesting day at City Hall in Winnipeg, as not one but two councillors announced they will not be seeking re-election. The list of not returning councillors already includes Jenny Gerbasi, who announced she would not be seeking a sixth term, and Marty Morantz who is not running because he will…
Candidate for Mayor, Jenny Motkaluk, Sets the Tone For Her Campaign
WINNIPEG – A city business consultant launched her Mayoral campaign with two public events on Monday, and Jenny Motkaluk set out a very different direction for City Hall spending. Motkaluk defined Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman by describing efforts to reintroduce street-level crossings at Portage and Main as the biggest example of him being heavy on…
8 Missing High Risk Youths Found During Joint Project with Police
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police, working with a number of community outreach groups in the city banded together on Friday night with a shared mission of protecting youth who are at a high risk of being sexually exploited. Police with members of StreetReach, Winnipeg Outreach Network, Resources Assistance for Youth (RAY), MaMaWi, and the Bear Clan…