Five people arrested after traffic stop turns violent: WPS
Five people are in custody after a traffic stop turned violent.
Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, officers stopped a Dodge Ram with five occupants near McGregor St. and Alfred Ave.
All of the occupants were taken out of the vehicle after a fight broke out and the passengers began fighting with each other.
At the same time, officers searched the vehicle, where they located and seized a 12 gauge shotgun, collapsible baton (Prohibited) and 2.6 grams of crack cocaine (estimated street value $220.00).
October Song: Rady JCC’s JFest presents Lady Muse and The Inspirations playing Amy Winehouse this Thursday
This Thursday, October 31st at 7:30 at the Rady Jewish Community Centre as part of their inaugural JFest they are presenting Winnipeg drag goddess Lady Muse and her band The Inspirations playing the music of Amy Winehouse.
Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing
Josephine Sindani’s first memory of using a food bank is a happy one.
She was eight years old and still adjusting to the shock of an Ottawa winter after recently moving from Halifax, where she and her mom arrived in Canada from Sudan about two years earlier. One day she saw her pregnant mother approaching their home, trudging through snow and carrying a “big bag of toys.”
Saskatchewan Party wins fifth straight majority government, Scott Moe back as premier
Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party won a fifth consecutive majority government Monday, losing in the big cities but retaining its iron grip on rural areas to secure victory.
Moe’s party was shut out by Carla Beck’s NDP in Regina and lost all but two seats in Saskatoon.
But it found enough support everywhere else to be elected in 35 seats in the 61-seat legislature, compared with 26 for the NDP.
"Thank you once again, Saskatchewan for placing your trust in our party, the Saskatchewan Party," Moe said as supporters in Shellbrook clapped and whooped.
Bloc Québécois set to begin talks to topple Liberal government after deadline passes
The Bloc Québécois is poised to begin talks with other parties to bring down the minority Liberal government, which has not met its deadline to pass two key bills.
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet set the deadline last month, putting the Liberals on notice that to avoid an election "before Christmas" they must adopt a pair of private member's bills.
One of the Bloc bills aimed at safeguarding supply management in trade negotiations has the support of the government and is being studied by the Senate.
Woman run over by her vehicle during carjacking in downtown Winnipeg
A woman is recovering after being run over by her own vehicle during a carjacking that took place in broad daylight in downtown Winnipeg.
The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in the 300 block of York Ave. near Carlton St.
Winnipeg police say that a 45-year-old woman was robbed of her Toyota Tundra in a parking lot near the intersection of York Avenue and Carlton Street.
Sick & Twisted Theatre appoints new artistic producer
The leadership team at Sick & Twisted Theatre has announced that veteran Winnipeg theatre creator Theresa Thomson will join its ranks in a new role as artistic producer.
The Winnipeg theatre company is dedicated to creating theatre experiences that explore life for folks with disabilities. They do this through performances that uplift performers with disabilities, and also put out calls to action in the city of Winnipeg to encourage artists and audiences alike to consider accessibility and representation.
Outdoor aquatic park could be coming to St. Boniface
There could be a new outdoor aquatic park coming to St. Boniface. The City of Winnipeg is exploring what it could look like and where it could go, as residents are invited to provide their input.
The goal is to create a space that is fun, welcoming, and better meets future recreation needs in the neighbourhood.
Classic 107 welcomes new jazz host
The Classic 107 airwaves are about to gain a new voice to guide listeners through the sounds of jazz. The station’s parent company, Golden West Broadcasting, announced that Sharon Church will be the new host of jazz programming beginning October 28th.
Man suffers life-altering injuries after machete attack in West End
A man suffered life-altering injuries after being attacked while walking in the West End.
Winnipeg police say the man was walking along Ellice Ave. near Beverley St. at around 4:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, when he was assaulted from behind by a suspect who is believed to have been armed with a machete.
The victim walked to the Health Sciences Centre on William Ave., where Winnipeg police were contacted.
Police say the 56-year-old victim and the suspect are not known to each other. No arrests have been made.