Permanent Daylight Time, Harv’s Air Plane Crash & Jets Schedule — Winnipeg's Week in Review.

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. Delivery driver stabbed near Health Sciences Centre. Winnipeg Police confirmed a delivery driver was stabbed near the Health Sciences Centre; police responded to the scene and an investigation is underway, with no charges or suspect details released in the report.

2. Serious crash shuts West Kildonan roads. A multi-vehicle collision in West Kildonan closed local roads while emergency crews worked the scene; police advised detours and investigators remained on site to reconstruct the crash.

3. Driver killed after vehicle wedged between two others east of Winkler. Emergency responders pronounced a driver dead at a crash scene east of Winkler, where a vehicle became trapped between two others; RCMP attended and traffic disruptions followed the response.

4. RCMP probe workplace fatality in southern Manitoba. RCMP announced an investigation into a workplace death in southern Manitoba; officers and provincial workplace safety officials were involved, and no charges had been reported in the initial update.

5. Winnipeggers who rescued father and child from river recognized. Two local residents were formally recognized after rescuing a father and child from a Winnipeg river; city officials presented commendations and media reported the pair received community acknowledgement.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. High-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg after release, police warn. Winnipeg Police and the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit notified the public that Cecil Junior Houle, 50, considered high risk of sexual reoffending, was released from Headingley Correctional Centre and will reside in Winnipeg; his record includes a 2006 manslaughter conviction and multiple sexual offences.

2. Woman accused of 15-year criminal harassment campaign arrested. Winnipeg Police say a 58-year-old woman allegedly harassed 11 victims from 2011 through 2026 using hundreds of texts, emails and in-person contacts; she faces seven counts of criminal harassment and other related charges after a Sept. 3 search warrant at a Stradbrook Avenue property.

3. Winnipeg police officer charged with sexual assault and choking. A Winnipeg police officer has been charged with sexual assault and choking an intimate partner, according to the published charge notice; the case is now before the courts and the service provided limited operational detail.

4. Missing 21-year-old last heard from in Thompson more than two weeks ago. Manitoba RCMP reported a 21-year-old man last contacted family from Thompson over two weeks ago, and investigators sought public assistance for leads and sightings in the ongoing missing-person inquiry.

5. Winnipeg woman charged with harassment and intimidation. Police charged a Winnipeg woman with harassment and intimidation after complaints led to charges; court dates and further particulars were included in the police release.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Manitoba to stay on permanent Daylight Saving Time, premier says. Premier Wab Kinew announced the province will remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round based on a government survey; officials noted sunrise in Thompson will be 10:05 a.m. and sunset 4:57 p.m. on the shortest day, per a Manitoba government report.

2. Three Winnipeg mayoral candidates unveil public safety promises. Three declared mayoral candidates released public safety platforms this week, each outlining proposals to address crime and policing in Winnipeg ahead of the municipal election cycle.

3. NDP government accused of rescinding permits to target Churchill company. In court filings, lawyers for a Churchill company alleged the Manitoba NDP government sought to "target and destroy" the business by rescinding permits; the matter remains before adjudicators and was argued in recent proceedings.

💼 Economy & Business

1. Diesel prices hit record highs, Manitoba truckers report steep fuel costs. Truckers say diesel purchases have reached unprecedented totals, with one Manitoba driver reporting nearly $1,500 to fill a tank; analysts cited global oil-market disruptions and pipeline shutdowns as contributing factors.

2. Economic case for expanding Port of Churchill questioned. Analysts reported there may be no clear economic justification to expand the Port of Churchill despite political interest; the coverage noted that non-economic objectives could nonetheless drive future decisions about the port.

🏥 Health

1. Immunization clinic set after hepatitis A case at Winnipeg school. Health officials scheduled an immunization clinic after identifying a case of hepatitis A linked to a Winnipeg school; the clinic aims to vaccinate exposed students and staff as part of the public-health response.

2. Alasko frozen raspberries recalled in seven provinces over norovirus risk. Health Canada reported a recall of Alasko frozen raspberries across seven provinces because of suspected norovirus contamination; consumers were advised to discard product and retailers were removing affected lots.

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Siloam Mission seeks stabilization after a difficult year. Siloam Mission outlined plans to stabilize operations following what it described as a difficult year, including fundraising appeals and service adjustments to maintain support for Winnipeg's homeless population.

2. Motionball returns to Winnipeg, organizers say it 'means everything' to athletes. Motionball organizers announced the event's return to Winnipeg, highlighting its role in inclusive sport programs and saying the comeback is significant for participating athletes with intellectual disabilities.

3. Glenboro woman, 88, proposing new housing on demolished hotel site. An 88-year-old Glenboro resident plans housing development on the site of a recently demolished hotel; local council and community stakeholders were informed of the proposal as planning moves forward.

🏈 Sports

1. NHL changes Winnipeg Jets home-game start times after province stays on Daylight Saving Time. The NHL moved start times for 12 Jets home games between Nov. 1 and March 13, shifting many Saturday games from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and several weekday puck drops from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., citing the province's permanent daylight decision.

2. Calgary Stampeders beat Ottawa Redblacks 40-38 on 62-yard field goal. Rene Paredes kicked a 62-yard field goal with two seconds left to give Calgary a 40-38 win; the announced crowd at McMahon Stadium was 20,113 and Ottawa fell to 0-13 on the season.

3. Jets not rushing to trade Connor Hellebuyck amid roster talks. Sources reported the Winnipeg Jets are waiting to "get this right" and are not hastily moving star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, as the club gauges long-term goaltending options before making a trade decision.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

1. Wet summer left Winnipeggers swatting more mosquitoes, experts link to rain. Entomologists and provincial reports tied heavier mosquito activity this summer to above-average rainfall across Manitoba, citing increased standing water that bolstered breeding sites and reporting more nuisance complaints than typical.

2. Riley Laychuk forecast: sunny and decent for Friday, Sept. 18. Meteorologist Riley Laychuk forecasted sunny, decent conditions for Winnipeg on Friday, Sept. 18, as published in the local weather briefing that included expected high temperatures and general sky conditions.