RCMP say man pointed imitation firearm at motorists; charges laid

A 33-year-old male has been arrested after walking around pointing a firearm at motorists.

At 11:20 a.m. on August 15, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report that a male was walking around Dakota Tipi First Nation with a firearm and pointing it at motorists.

Officers immediately responded and began patrolling the community. A description of the male suspect was located shortly after and arrested without incident.

Folklorama draws over 360,000 visits in another standout year

It was another successful year for Folklarama.

This year's festival saw a total of 361,703 visits at the 43 Pavilions over two weeks.

In total, over 915 shows and late night parties took place and included everything from tinikling to tango to capoeira to K-pop.

This year, 14,485 volunteer shifts were logged, with close to 87,000 hours worked. 

Labour groups pushing back as Air Canada flight attendants' strike poised to continue

It could be another chaotic day for travellers as a labour dispute continues between Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants. 

Flight attendants with the Montreal-based airline represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees are expected to remain on the picket lines today as a battle against a federal return-to-work order continues. 

Walking tours shed new light on Dalnavert Museum, downtown Winnipeg

A series of walking tours around Winnipeg’s downtown are showcasing the city from a wide variety of lenses this summer from historical to natural. The tours are centred around the Dalnavert Museum on Carlton Street and offer perspectives on the gardens that used to line the historic house, as well as class relationships and Metis history that make up the broader downtown.