Woman assaults officer after alleged impaired crash in downtown Winnipeg
A 28-year-old woman is in custody after assaulting an officer.
On Sunday at around 3 a.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Garry Street for the report of a crash involving a parked vehicle.
When they arrived, they found a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze on its roof. Police say the vehicle had collided with a parked 2022 Audi A5, causing it to roll over. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.
The 28-year-old driver and her 18-year-old male passenger were both checked by paramedics but did not suffer serious injuries.
Winnipeg lifts fire ban after weekend rain
The city of Winnipeg has officially lifted the fire ban after May long weekend's rainfall.
On May 5, Winnipeg issued a fire ban because of dry conditions that contributed to many wildfires, including in Winnipeg's areas.
Residents of the city can now have open fires, backyard fire pits, shoot off fireworks, light fires in pits in City parks, and the use of solid fuel-burning appliances.
Statistics Canada's April inflation data to show impact of carbon price removal
Statistics Canada is set to release inflation data for April today.
Market data shows economists on average expect the annual rate of inflation cooled to 1.6 per cent last month, from 2.3 per cent in March.
The Liberal government eliminated the consumer carbon price at the start of April, offering motorists some relief at the pump.
Last month also marked the first full month of tariffs between Canada and the United States, though both sides have offered some exemptions in the trade dispute.
Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for three-day summit
High-ranking officials from the world's top economies are in Banff, Alta., this week for a three-day summit that will cover topics including the global economy, the war in Ukraine and artificial intelligence.
The meeting comes during a period of heightened instability as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his tariff-driven effort to bring industry to American soil, leading many countries to reconsider their trade relationships with the United States and other trading partners.
Canada Post workers issue strike notice, poised to hit picket lines Friday
Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers, with operations poised to shut down by the end of the week.
The Crown corporation says the union informed it that employees plan to hit the picket line starting Friday morning at midnight.
A work stoppage would affect millions of residents and businesses who typically receive more than two billion letters and roughly 300 million parcels a year via the service.
Doors Open Winnipeg showcases Winnipeg's built history
Heritage Winnipeg is preparing to showcase the hidden mysteries and stories of Winnipeg’s historic streets and buildings with its annual Doors Open Winnipeg in the coming days. The event provides an avenue for Winnipeggers to get in touch with the city that was and provide a new perspective on the infrastructure that still plays a vital part of Winnipeg’s infrastructure.
“It really is a way to discover the entire city,” says Cindy Tugwell, executive director of Heritage Winnipeg.
Good progress in battle against Manitoba fires mean some evacuees can go home
An evacuation order for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet in eastern Manitoba has been partially lifted as officials say crews continue to make good progress battling a wildfire that forced close to 1,000 people from their homes.
A statement from Lac du Bonnet Emergency Management posted to Facebook on Sunday afternoon says the province's Wildfire Service has recommended reopening the southern section of the evacuated Wendigo region.
The post says people who live south of PR 313 between Urban Road and Belluk Road can now return to their homes.
Carney reaffirms Canadian support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's "steadfast and unwavering support" for Ukraine in his first meeting with the country's president on Saturday in Rome.
His meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of several sitdowns with world leaders taking place in the Italian capital, where Carney — a devout Catholic — has travelled to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. The Prime Minister is making a concerted effort to meet with other G7 leaders ahead of the global summit Canada is hosting in Kananaskis, Alta., next month.
14-year-old teen found safe after missing for 2 weeks
Police thank the public for assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl who was missing for over two weeks.
The teenage female was last seen on May 5, 2025.
She has been safely located.
Carney meets Pope Leo XIV following inaugural mass at the Vatican
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV Sunday afternoon at the Vatican following the pontiff's inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square.
Carney was seated in the second row with his wife Diana for the mass, in a section amongst other world leaders and heads of state.
The prime minister, who is a devout Catholic, was one of the few world leaders to kneel during the blessing of the Eucharist, and was spotted at two instances taking a picture of the Pope on his phone to mark the occasion — before the mass started and after it had concluded.