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At 8 p.m. on Sept. 7, Oxford House RCMP received a report from a First Nation Safety Officer that a 37-year-old female, travelling from Winnipeg, was in possession of a large quantity of drugs.

The suspect was transported to the Oxford House RCMP Detachment and turned over to police.

Following the investigation, officers seized approximately 251 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 24 grams of cocaine and 200 illicit pills believed to be oxycodone. The estimated community street value of these drugs is approximately $140,000.

A fire Tuesday evening has displaced some West End residents. 

The blaze broke out just before 9:30 p.m. in a house in the 500 block of Furby Street. 

Heavy flames and smoke were coming from the house when crews arrived. Firefighters used aerial ladders to fight the fire from above.

It was declared under control shortly after 11 p.m.

One firefighter was assessed by paramedics, but did not require a trip to the hospital.

The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services team responded to provide temporary support for displaced residents.

What began with one client’s simple wish to be around dogs has grown into a cherished tradition at Riverview Health Centre.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, dozens of dogs will line the street around the facility for the annual Riverview Health Centre Puppy Parade.

The event was created during the COVID-19 pandemic when pet therapy was cancelled due to restrictions. Although those restrictions are now gone, the parade is something that residents continue to look forward to. 

Vancouver’s dance community is about to step into a new era. While the city has long been recognized for its thriving contemporary scene, a fresh arrival is set to bring classical ballet back into the spotlight.

A new state-of-the-art transit garage is slated for construction in northwest Winnipeg. 

City officials broke ground on the $200-million project Wednesday afternoon.

"Public transit is the lifeline of our cities, connecting people, reducing congestion, and shaping a sustainable future where every journey matters," said Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard. "This new garage is an important step in the upgrades needed to improve the infrastructure required to ensure every Winnipegger has timely access to safe and accessible transit."

Since its incorporation in 1963, the Winnipeg Art Gallery [now the WAG-Qaumajuq] has welcomed visitors to experience one of the country’s finest art collections. But this Sunday, the gallery is taking art appreciation beyond its walls with the 12th edition of its Home Tour fundraiser.

The Manitoba government is providing more than $2 million to increase security efforts at the province's largest hospital, including funding police officers to man the facility 24 hours a day. 

Two police officers will be deployed to the emergency department at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg due to rising safety concerns in and around the hospital. 

"There's important work that's happening to make sure that we're involving law enforcement in the security solution at the (Health Sciences Centre)," Justice Minister Matt Wiebe told reporters on Tuesday. 

Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to deal with the country's housing crisis, which he said is entering a new phase as prices begin to fall in some cities.

At a press conference Tuesday in Brampton, Ont., the Conservative leader blamed Liberal policies for the housing crunch and invited the government to "steal our best ideas."

"They first inflated the housing bubble, and now Liberals are bursting the housing bubble," he said, noting that construction is slowing in Ontario.

Fiscal experts say Ottawa will have to be transparent with Canadians in the upcoming fall budget to justify a seismic shift in spending away from government programs and toward defence and infrastructure.

The federal Liberals are expected to table the annual budget sometime this fall, possibly as early as next month, after forgoing the traditional spring budget.

After 22 offences and robbing multiple convenience stores in Winnipeg, a 23-year-old has been arrested. 

At 11:26 p.m. on September 8, East District General Patrol officers arrested the suspect near the intersection of Henderson Highway and Trent Avenue after receiving a report that he had robbed a convenience store at knifepoint in the 300 block of Henderson Highway.

Major Crimes Unit continued the investigation and linked him to 21 other shoplifting and robbery incidents involving several city convenience stores between July 22 to September 8.