Winnipeg Latest News

• Bombers, Riders carrying ‘extra fire’ and ‘payback’ in mind into Banjo Bowl game

  The Blue Bombers will seek a fifth straight win in the 20th annual Banjo Bowl on Saturday against the Roughriders.

  Sports

  3 hours
• AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside courthouse

  Merrick collapsed while speaking with reporters following the verdict of corrections officer Robert Morden, who was charged in the death of inmate William Ahmo in 2022.

  Politics

  4 hours
• Winnipeg researchers working on early detection blood test for colorectal cancer

  Early detection of cancer can mean a better chance of survival. That's why researchers in Winnipeg are working on an innovative blood test to detect colon cancer.

  Health

  5 hours
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• Half-billion dollar settlement approved for former kids in care in Manitoba

  The agreement compensates an estimated 30,000 children, some of whom have since become adults, for money the province took from federal benefits over a 14-year period.

  Canada

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• Advocates echo Manitoba premier’s call for action on homelessness

  Kinew's comments Thursday were in reaction to violence at a protest calling for answers in the death of an encampment resident who was killed by a police cruiser earlier this week.

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• Jets prospects face off next week at Young Stars Tournament in B.C.

  Fans of the Winnipeg Jets who want a glimpse at the future will get an opportunity to see the team's top prospects in action next week at the annual Young Stars Tournament.

  Sports

  10 hours
• Police charge Winnipeg man, 40, after investigation into online luring of underage girl

  The counter-exploitation unit began investigating allegations that an adult man had befriended an underage girl via social media and sexually assaulted her. 

  Crime

  10 hours
• Manitoba jail guard found not guilty in inmate’s death

  Robert Jeffrey Morden has been found not guilty of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life for 45-year-old William Ahmo.

  Crime

  Sep 6
• Canada’s canola sector may see ‘billion-dollar hit’ in China probe: report

  Morningstar DBRS said in a report released Thursday that the investigation into canola seed imports by China could result in levies being imposed on the crop.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• Manitoba premier Wab Kinew wants federal help to avoid potential tuition hikes

  Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a new federal policy on international students could lead to higher post-secondary tuition fees for domestic ones.

  Education

  Sep 5
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• ‘It’s frightening’: Young students dropped off alone in Winnipeg school bus mix-up

  A bus mix-up in the Pembina Trails School Division meant a number of children were dropped off at home without parental supervision, rather than to their daycare.

  Education

  Sep 5
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• Nutrition program now available in all Manitoba schools, province says

  The Manitoba government says nutritious meals and snacks are now available for students across the province, as part of the universal nutrition program.

  Education

  Sep 5
• ‘Extensions of my arm’: Winnipeg musician loses instruments in break-in

  A Winnipeg musician says he lost two distinctive guitars when his West End home was broken into Monday.

  Crime

  Sep 5
• Paula Abdul cancels all Canadian tour dates: ‘This truly breaks my heart’

  Paula Abdul's Straight Up! To Canada Tour was scheduled to begin in Victoria, BC, before continuing on to 21 cities across the country.

  Entertainment

  Sep 5
• Winnipeg police look to identify mystery woman found dead Aug. 10

  Winnipeg police are hoping to identify a woman found dead in August. So far, they say, they've been unable to determine her identity.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• Winnipeg firefighters tackle blaze at vacant Balmoral Street apartments — again

  The vacant building is building is very familiar to firefighters — they've had to extinguish flames there at least five previous times since 2021, most recently in June 2024.

  Fire

  Sep 5
• Winnipeg Goldeyes drop playoff opener to Canaries

  The Goldeyes will face elimination in Game 2 on Friday after losing the series opener 5-0 to the Sioux Falls Canaries on Wednesday.

  Sports

  Sep 4
• QB Zach Collaros back at practice for Winnipeg Blue Bombers after leaving last game

  Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros was back working with the Bombers first-team offence after leaving their last game with an injury.

  Sports

  Sep 4
• Investigation underway after man attempts to drive through protest

  Police are investigating after a man attempted to drive through a demonstration in downtown Winnipeg.

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  Sep 4
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• ‘Very scary’: Drivers have close call with falling light pole on Winnipeg road

  A woman who witnessed a street lamp toppling onto a Winnipeg road says she's convinced if there'd been a green light when it fell, the results could have been tragic.

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  Sep 4
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• RCMP arrest 4 in ongoing Manitoba gun investigation

  Police said they searched three homes in the community and seized long guns, CO2 guns and other weapons, as well as cocaine, cash and drug trafficking materials.

  Crime

  Sep 4
• Manitoba to look at GPS options at landfills following slayings of 4 Indigenous women

  The Manitoba government is looking at ways to increase monitoring and surveillance of garbage trucks and landfills following the slayings of four Indigenous women.

  Politics

  Sep 4
• ‘You can’t fly down Wolseley anymore’: Greenway project aims to slow down traffic

  Research has shown signage alone has a limited effect on driver behaviour, so while 30 km/h signs are prominent, the project also involves built-environment improvements.

  Traffic

  Sep 4
• Cummings, Bachman reach settlement over the Guess Who name with former bandmates

  The Winnipeg rock band's founding members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman say they've settled their lawsuit with original members Jim Kale and Garry Peterson.

  Entertainment

  Sep 4
• Canola farmers say China retaliatory probe ‘one more thing’ to worry about

  After a rail shutdown, inflation and drought, farmers are worried they'll end up paying the price for the fallout over Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

  Canada

  Sep 4