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The Winnipeg…. Editor’s note: Winnipeg police previously incorrectly indicated the crash happened on Wednesday. Police say a pickup truck crashed into a Winnipeg elementary school on Tuesday around 3 p.m., breaching…. Winnipeg police say a collision claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman on Wednesday evening.
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Man arrested with improvised firearm during traffic stop in Winnipeg. A 40-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, after police conducted a traffic stop for operating an electric bicycle on the sidewalk. The incident occurred around 7:55 p.m. near Salter Street and Selkirk...
4 teenage girls arrested after woman assaulted, robbed downtown ...
1 day ago · By Jessica Barile. Posted November 11, 2024 3:54 pm. Winnipeg police say four teenage girls, aged 14 to 17, are accused of assaulting and robbing a 62-year-old woman downtown on Sunday. Around 7:45 p.m., Winnipeg police responded to a report of a robbery in the 500 block of Main Street. Police say four suspects attempted to steal the victim’s ...
Winnipeggers gather to mark Remembrance Day | CityNews …
1 day ago · Nov 11, 2024. (Photo Credit: Mike Sudoma, CityNews) On Monday thousands gathered at the RBC Convention Centre to pay their respects and reflect on this sombre and historic Remembrance Day. “This morning, as we reflect upon our blessings, we ask that we may be faithful stewards of the freedom that has been granted,” said Captain Gabriel ...
Winnipeg dangerously close to new homicide record
Winnipeg has recorded 42 homicides this year. With just two weeks left in 2021, the city is getting dangerously close to hitting that grim record of 44 homicides set back in 2019. After only reporting five homicides in the first five months of 2021, Winnipeg has seen the homicide count skyrocket to 42 reporting 37 homicides between the middle ...
Winnipeg nearing first general municipal workers strike since 1919
Oct 9, 2022 · A Winnipeg father is concerned a potential strike involving city workers could put his children at risk. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 500 – representing 5,000 city workers – voted to strike in July, and strike headquarters have been set up since mid-September.. Workers could go on strike Wednesday morning.
Winnipeg transit to recieve upgrades | CityNews Winnipeg
Posted July 7, 2022 1:35 pm. Winnipeg will be getting some transit upgrades, thanks to a new agreement between the city and higher levels of government. The upgrades will include new electric buses and improved existing infrastructure. “Manitoba is proud to invest nearly $170 million to improve and modernize Winnipeg’s public transit system.
Nearly 2,000 people evacuated due to flooding as more rain …
May 9, 2022 · Travers tried driving home over the weekend before the rain started, but floodwaters forced him to turn around. The Red Cross tells CityNews that currently, around 1,800 people have been evacuated to Winnipeg due to flooding. This rainfall contributes to already saturated soils. Hasell says April precipitation amounts are far higher than normal.
Winnipeg edges closer to homicide record | CityNews Winnipeg
Oct 4, 2022 · Winnipeg is edging closer to breaking its annual homicide record after a weekend filled with violence. On Friday morning, a 16-year-old boy was killed on Balmoral Street near Sargent Avenue.. Less than 48 hours later, a 27-year-old man died after being found unresponsive near Cumberland Avenue and Sherbrook Street.. Then on Monday, Winnipeg police released details of 41-year-old Melissa Cook ...
Winnipeg police cracking down on retail thefts, 151 arrests made
Dec 4, 2023 · Police pointed to a recent incident where a 59-year-old employee was stabbed at a Notre Dame Business while trying to assist security, resulting in several charges against an 18-year-old man in connection to that robbery and another on Donald Street. Since the initiative began, Winnipeg police have made 151 arrests connected to thefts.