Carjackings happen quickly, often violently and now, more often than ever before in Winnipeg. In just one year the number of carjackings in the city more than doubled from 50 in 2017 to 103 last year. By the end of…
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Winnipeg Transit proposing major service, route cuts after city caps budget
Winnipeg Transit is proposing significant service cuts after its budget was capped at a two per cent increase by Mayor Brian Bowman and his executive policy committee. Transit officials gave a multi-year budget presentation to city council’s Public Works and…
One person in hospital after being hit by vehicle in downtown Winnipeg
Posted November 12, 2019 9:39 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ One person has been taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle downtown Tuesday night. Officers were called to…
Winnipeg city council to discuss extending transfer times on public transit
Posted November 12, 2019 6:41 am Updated November 12, 2019 7:44 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Winnipeg Transit will be put in the spotlight on Tuesday as city councillors plan…
Winnipeg services, businesses closed for Remembrance Day
By Global News Posted November 10, 2019 3:56 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ While people gather to remember the sacrifices of Canada’s veterans on Remembrance Day, some city services will…
Pit bull ban adds extra challenge to finding Winnipeg rescue dog a new home
A Winnipeg dog rescue has been nursing a pup back to health and while she’s nearly ready for adoption, there’s an added challenge to finding her a good home — her breed. Mia was brought to the Winnipeg Giant Breed…
Zebra mussel larvae found in Lake of the Woods near Ontario-Minnesota border
By Global News Posted November 10, 2019 2:25 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Cottagers take heed — American officials found a “substantial” number of zebra mussel larvae in the southern…
Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry housing and community safety forum draws crowd
By Global News Posted November 10, 2019 10:24 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ About 115 people gathered to discuss housing and community safety in a salon-style town hall at the…
2 charged following Henderson Highway police chase
By Global News Posted November 9, 2019 10:54 am Updated November 9, 2019 10:55 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Police say a man and woman are in custody following a…
Winnipeg group calls for less policing, more community resources following recent violence
A grassroots group in Winnipeg is calling for less policing after a violent, deadly few weeks in the city. The group of residents and community workers gathered at the Bell Tower on Selkirk Avenue Thursday to voice their call to…