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Before students formally return to the classroom, drivers are reminded to slow down as school zones come back into effect. 

Part of the "Reduced-Speed School Zones By-law," the speed reduction is in effect Monday to Friday from September until the end of June. 

As a result, most streets bordering Winnipeg schools will now have a maximum speed of 30 km/h from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. This also includes holidays or staff administration days -- including Labour Day Monday, September 2. 

A new study says planet-warming emissions from Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season were quadruple the country's fossil emissions for all of the previous year and on par with some of the most high-emitting countries. 

The study penned by researchers at NASA, and published in the journal Nature, says only China, India and the United States release more carbon per year than Canada's 2023 wildfires from May to September. 

The Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit is asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest related to a bank robbery earlier this summer.

The WPS says in a media release that the robbery took place on July 7, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m.,at a financial institution on Lakewood Boulevard.

Investigators say they believe that the unidentified male in the photo above was believed to be present during this incident.

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have been killed in a cycling collision according to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to reports, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. EDT on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

A beekeeper who is also working to help end world hunger through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is encouraging other beekeepers to rally for the cause.

"I've been keeping bees for nine years now in Winnipeg," says Gordon Janzen, a regional representative of Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. "I have four hives in my backyard. I really enjoy working with bees."

With the holiday on Monday, September 2, a number of businesses are running on a different schedule around Winnipeg. Here's a look at what's closed on Monday and what's open.

Malls

Kildonan Park — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Grant Park — 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Vital Centre — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cadillac Fairview Polo Park — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Outlet Mall - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Garden City Shopping Centre - Closed 

Shopping

The Government of Canada has issued a public advisory regarding a Umary supplement, labeled Umary USA Hyaluronic Acid, advising the population not to consume this product.  

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the leader of the New Democrats, urging him to force an election this fall.

Poilievre's letter to Jagmeet Singh says the NDP does not have a mandate from voters to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power for another year.

He's urging Singh to vote non-confidence in the government when the House of Commons resumes in September.

The NDP entered a supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in 2022, agreeing to keep the minority government in power until 2025 in exchange for movement on key priorities.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (54-41) completed the sweep of their three-game set over the Gary SouthShore RailCats, defeating them 8-4 at Blue Cross Park on Wednesday evening.
 
Box Score
 
Riding a three-run fourth inning, the Goldeyes’ victory over the RailCats (30-66) was their fifth in a row to maintain their lead atop the American Association West Division.
 

It could be a slow and difficult drive for motorists in Winnipeg on Thursday morning.

Several intersections throughout the city have either traffic signal lights flashing red in all directions, or no lights at all. Motorists are reminded to treat such intersections as all-way stops unless police are on scene directing traffic.

As of 6:50 a.m., a power outage in Transcona has impacted at least two intersections along Plessis Road, including at Kildare Avenue and Ravelston Avenue West.

Lights are also out completely at King Edward and Logan Avenue.