Crash between school bus and police cruiser leaves officer and child with minor injuries

A Winnipeg police officer and a child are recovering following a collision involving a school bus and police cruiser Friday afternoon. 

The crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Provencher Boulevard and St. Jean Baptiste.

The bus was transporting 15 elementary-aged children when the crash occurred. 

One child was treated and cleared at the scene, while one officer sustained minor injuries.

No one required transport to the hospital.

The children were safely transferred to another bus.

How to vote in the Transcona byelection: Advance, election day, and accessibility options

Voters in Transcona will have multiple opportunities to cast their ballots ahead of the provincial byelection, with advance voting set to begin on March 8 and election day scheduled for March 18.

Advance voting locations

Eligible voters can vote at either of the following advance polling locations before election day:

Children’s book by Manitoba premier didn't break conflict rules: commissioner

Manitoba’s ethics commissioner says Premier Wab Kinew didn't violate conflict of interest rules in writing a children's book.

Jeffrey Schnoor dismissed the complaint by Fort Garry legislature member Mark Wasyliw, who accused Kinew of violating the Conflict of Interest Act.

Wasyliw alleged Kinew submitted his children's book, "An Anishinaabe Christmas," to Penguin Random House after he became premier in 2023, breaching conflict of interest rules.

In a decision Wednesday, Schnoor said the allegation is unfounded.

Selkirk RCMP search for missing 19-year-old man, vehicle found damaged in ditch

Selkirk RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old man.

Kristopher Sandy was last seen Feb. 20 at around 10 p.m. leaving his home to go for a drive in the R.M. of St. Clements.

Sandy's vehicle was found damaged in a ditch off Highway 12 just before 7 a.m. Friday.  However,  when crews arrived on scene there was no one in the vehicle. 

Sandy is described 6’0 tall, thin build, shoulder-length curly dark hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey jacket and jeans.

WPS warn Manitobans of new form of fentanyl

The Winnipeg Police Service is warning residents of a new form of fentanyl that has appeared in Winnipeg. 

The fentanyl has been pressed and packaged into unique shapes that look similar to cut-out cookies, colourful candles, soaps or confections.

As WPS continues to investigate, officers can't stress enough that if you come across similar items do not touch them and report to the police non-emergency line 204-986-6222. Call 911 if you are in a medical crisis.

Manitoba Band Association’s Concert Band Festival Unites Students, Teachers, and Adjudicators

The Manitoba Band Association’s Concert Band Festival is a celebration of music, learning, and community, bringing together students, directors, and adjudicators for an exciting week of performances and growth. Held at the RBC Convention Centre, the festival offers more than just an opportunity for students to showcase their skills; it’s a chance for everyone involved to learn, collaborate, and grow in their musical journeys.

'A long way to go and a lot of work to be done': Danielle Morrison on the RWB

“We are not seen as equal partners. We are not seen as a stakeholder to be engaged with.” 

This is the message that Danielle Morrison is being vocal about with members of the Indigenous communities of Winnipeg and with the city at large after she and the rest of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Indigenous Advisory Circle resigned en masse last week, citing a culture of toxicity and tokenization at the organization.  

Canada triumphs over US in intense 4 Nations Face-Off final with tensions high

Canada defeated its archrival the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night in what was an emotionally-charged affair for players and fans alike.

The rematch between the two sides was intense, although it did not consist of three fights in the opening nine seconds, as the preliminary round game in Montreal did last Saturday, a 3-1 win for the Americans.

Connor McDavid scored the game winner, while Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett scored in regulation for Canada. Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson replied for the U.S. 

70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States, a new poll suggests.

Nearly half of respondents to the Leger poll — 45 per cent — said they were strongly in favour of such tariffs, while 25 per cent said they were somewhat in favour.

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to impose steep tariffs on imports from Canada and other countries.

Politics and sports set to collide as Canada, U.S. meet in 4 Nations final

Sports and politics will collide tonight in Boston as archrivals Canada and the United States compete in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

What might have been initially conceived as an exhibition international hockey tournament in advance of the NHL's return to Olympic competition in 2026 has turned into a must-watch event on both sides of the border due to political tension between the formerly friendly nations.