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The City of Winnipeg is reminding residents of a text message scam currently happening.

The City said that someone is sending text messages impersonating the Winnipeg Parking Authority. 

While Winnipeg Parking Authority does not send out text messages, the collections agency, CBV Collection Services Ltd., sends text message reminders to those with outstanding fines. Text messages may include links for payment but will always direct the recipient to “call Wpg311 to validate.”

If you receive a text that you are unsure about, contact 311.

A section of the Provencher Bridge will be closed on Sunday.

All eastbound lanes of Provencher Bridge between Israel Asper Way to Tache Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on August 10. 

The closure is to accommodate electrical work.

All eastbound lanes will be open for morning and afternoon rush hours but motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled 25-year-old outfielder Tristan Peters from triple-A Durham, Peters will join the Rays for their west coach swing, starting in Seattle.

Drafted out of Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the seventh round by Milwaukee in 2021, Peters has starred at triple-A this season. The six-foot outfielder owns a .282/.370/.453 slash line, 11 home runs and 11 stolen bases through 105 games for the Bulls.

Around the World at 9 AM with Classic 107 — Saturday, August 10 

This Saturday morning, we’re throwing open the musical doors to Week 2 of Folklorama, Winnipeg’s beloved celebration of culture, food, and community. At 9 AM, we’ll be taking you on a musical journey through the countries and cultures represented by pavilions opening for their first night of performances this week. 

A serious crash has closed a Maples corner.

The collision happened at Jefferson Avenue and Sheppard Street on Friday.

There is no word on what caused the collision or if there are any injuries. 

Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes.

More to come.

August 8, 2025 is the one-year anniversary of the death of a 26-year-old, Tanner Barry Keeper, and investigators are still searching for answers. 

Members of the Traffic Division continue to investigate and are asking for the public assistance to help identify the vehicle and driver involved in the incident.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on August 8, 2024, a male was located at Queen Elizabeth Way and Mayfair Avenue with serious injuries. 

He was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 

The victim was later identified as Keeper.

Update: Traffic is now open eastbound and westbound on Academy Road.

Crews remain on the scene.

A section of Academy Road is currently closed due to a fire.

The Winnipeg Police Service posted on Facebook, saying, "Due to an active fire, the 100 block of Academy Road is currently closed both directions."

Harrow Street and Stafford Street are also currently closed in both directions.

Emergency crews are on scene.

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed three weak tornadoes touched down in southern Manitoba during severe storms on Aug. 5 and 6.

"All three tornadoes were weak by EF-scale standards, but still capable of causing minor damage," NTP noted in its event summaries.

The first occurred the evening of Aug. 5 near Grande-Clairière, southwest of Melita. NTP assigned it a "default" EF0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita scale, as no damage was reported. A witness captured video of the twister, and satellite imagery analysis is still pending, according to NTP.

After nearly a decade of work, Winnipeg’s Grands ‘n’ More is continuing to raise money to support fellow grandparents and caregivers half a world away dealing with the impacts of a deadly, stigmatized disease. 

Advance polls in a historic federal byelection for Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot open today.

For the first time ever, Elections Canada says voters must fill out a blank ballot.

The agency lists a record 214 candidates running in the rural riding, with voting day on Aug. 18.

The majority are part of the Longest Ballot Committee, a protest group calling for various changes to Canada's electoral system.