🚨 Crime & Public Safety
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‘Catastrophic’ crash after stolen SUV ran a red light kills 20‑year‑old passenger. Winnipeg police say a stolen 2022 Honda CR‑V sped north on McGregor St. at Leila Ave around 7 a.m. Sunday, ran a red light, flipped and killed a 20‑year‑old woman; a 19‑year‑old accused driver faces impaired‑driving, theft and other charges and police expect more charges.
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72‑year‑old man found dead outside Lynn Lake RCMP detachment in suspected homicide. RCMP in Lynn Lake are treating the death as a suspected homicide after the man was found outside the detachment; investigators have not released suspect details or charges yet.
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Former Winnipeg teacher gets nine months after messaging a teen student. A Winnipeg judge described the victim as “a child” and sentenced the former teacher to a nine‑month custodial term for repeatedly messaging and grooming the teenage student; the judge’s comments and the sentence were delivered at the sentencing hearing.
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Police boost patrols around Winnipeg worship centres after Ontario shooting. Winnipeg Police Service increased patrols and security checks at multiple worship sites on Monday following a shooting in Ontario, with officers saying the stepped‑up presence is intended as a precautionary measure across the city.
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Vendor reports $70,000 worth of Pokémon cards stolen from Winnipeg stall. A Winnipeg vendor told police and media that roughly $70,000 in collectible Pokémon cards were stolen, and an investigation and theft report have been filed with local police.
💼 Economy & Business
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Manitoba posts $832‑million deficit for 2025–26, far below earlier $1.67B warning. Premier Wab Kinew and Finance Minister Adrien Sala said audited accounts show an $832‑million deficit, about $558 million of extra tax revenue above budget and a $446‑million loss at Manitoba Hydro due to drought.
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Federal government commits $1 million toward promoting farm safety across Canada. The feds announced a $1,000,000 contribution for national farm‑safety promotion programs, aimed at reducing workplace injuries and fatalities in the agricultural sector.
🎨 Community & Culture
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Survey finds Winnipeggers growing less compassionate toward people who are homeless or using drugs. A recent local survey reported declining public sympathy for unhoused people and those openly using drugs, with the poll quantifying a notable drop in compassionate responses compared with prior measurements.
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Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros misses first practice after bye with another head‑injury report. Coach Mike O’Shea confirmed Collaros did not practise Monday and is listed with another head injury; Dru Brown took first‑team reps and is the likely starter if Collaros is unavailable for Friday’s Week 17 game versus the Toronto Argonauts.
📰 Also Today
- Jets beat Colorado 3–1 in preseason; Stuart Skinner made 31 saves.
- AC/DC fans gathered at a Winnipeg band pop‑up event, according to organizers.
- Rowdy first question period of fall sitting featured affordability, Trump and trade.
- Alternate report notes Manitoba’s 2025–26 finances showed a smaller deficit than warned.
- Woman killed, man arrested after crash involving speeding stolen SUV in Winnipeg, police say.
- Experts discuss what a ‘super’ El Niño could mean for the Prairies.
