Trail Reopens, Parole Revoked & Jets' OT Loss — Winnipeg's Week in Review.

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. SUV collision on Interlake highway killed an Arborg man after a vehicle sped past police. RCMP say the vehicle that sped past police on an Interlake highway struck an SUV, killing an Arborg man; the incident prompted an RCMP investigation and road response on the Interlake route where the crash occurred.
2. 41-year-old woman reported missing after last being seen in eastern Manitoba. RCMP issued an alert after the 41-year-old woman was last seen in eastern Manitoba on Monday; investigators requested public assistance in locating her and provided the last-known sighting date to aid the search.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Man wanted in a 2022 Brampton attempted murder was arrested in Cross Lake on Sept. 22. Peel Regional Police say 36-year-old Nakeem Jamar Johnson, wanted on an attempted murder and multiple weapons and trafficking-related charges from Feb. 3, 2022, was arrested on Sept. 22 in Cross Lake, roughly 530 kilometres north of Winnipeg.
2. Police warn a violent sex offender expected to live in Winnipeg poses a high risk to reoffend. Winnipeg police flagged that a convicted violent sex offender is expected to reside in the city and assessed that person as a high risk to reoffend, prompting notification to local authorities and community monitoring measures.
3. Parole Board revoked statutory release for convicted killer Shawn Lamb and returned him to custody. The Parole Board of Canada revoked Shawn Lamb's statutory release after breaches and documentation said he will remain in custody until a new release is ordered or he reaches his next statutory release date; Lamb was originally sentenced in 2013.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Manitoba will ban employers from requesting sick notes for short absences starting this week. New provincial rules stop employers from asking for medical notes for absences of one week or less, or 10 days or fewer in a year; the government said the change aims to reduce burdens on workers and the health-care system.
2. Minimum wages rise in five provinces, with Manitoba's new rate set at $16.40 an hour. The national adjustment increases wages in Ontario, P.E.I., Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan; Manitoba's minimum wage will move to $16.40, while Ontario's rises to $17.95 and Nova Scotia to $17.00.
3. Winnipeg mayoral candidates propose demolishing vacant homes and building apartments for people with addictions. During the mayoral campaign, candidates pledged plans to demolish specific vacant properties and replace them with purpose-built apartments intended for people living with addictions as part of downtown housing and safety proposals.

💼 Economy & Business

1. Winnipeg tenants describe being "forced out" after rent increases at a local apartment building. Tenants at the Winnipeg apartment said recent rent increases have left some feeling pushed out; the story contrasted experiences between long-term residents and newer tenants facing higher monthly rents in the same building.
2. Manitoba Hydro imported nearly as much power as it sold in 2025-26, provincial figures show. Manitoba Hydro reported import levels for 2025-26 that approached its domestic sales volume, indicating significant cross-border and interprovincial electricity flows during the fiscal year in the provincial utility's accounting.
3. Cannabis sales keep climbing even as Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries' profit declines. Provincial figures show rising cannabis retail sales alongside a reported drop in overall profit for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, reflecting a revenue shift within the crown corporation's product mix and financial results.

🏥 Health

1. Public alert for possible measles exposure at The Pas hospital ER waiting room. Manitoba health officials warned of a potential measles exposure at the emergency waiting room of The Pas hospital and issued guidance on dates and locations of exposure to help at-risk individuals seek testing or immunization.

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Sturgeon Falls trail in Whiteshell reopens after safety upgrades following two drownings. Manitoba installed fencing at viewing areas, updated signage about strong currents, and created a new portage path after the July drownings of Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, and his 10-year-old brother Maximo; officials say changes followed feedback from families and businesses.
2. Manitoba commits $8 million to a 24/7 safe space for Indigenous women in Thompson. The provincial government announced an $8-million investment to establish a 24/7 safe space in Thompson dedicated to Indigenous women, intended to provide continuous shelter and support services in the north.
3. Steinbach Arts Council staged The Crucible without a theatre, using a Mennonite village as the set. The Steinbach Arts Council adapted to the lack of a performance stage by staging Arthur Miller's The Crucible in a Mennonite village, employing the local setting as both backdrop and performance space for audiences.

🏈 Sports

1. Montreal routed Winnipeg Blue Bombers 37-10, Bombers coach said 'They beat us pretty good.' In the CFL matchup, Montreal beat Winnipeg 37-10 and Bombers coach acknowledged the lopsided loss following the game at its home venue.
2. Winnipeg Jets opened the NHL season with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins; JJ Peterka scored the OT winner. The Jets lost 4-3 in overtime at Canada Life Centre after JJ Peterka scored at 1:39 of OT; Dylan DeMelo opened scoring at 4:52 of the first period and rookie Viggo Bjorck made his NHL debut contributions in the early stages.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

1. Winnipeg forecast calls for a dry, sunny start to October, described as 'delightfully boring.' Local meteorologist Dave Phillips forecasted dry and sunny conditions for Winnipeg into October, characterizing the period as uneventful weather-wise and suitable for outdoor plans.
2. Traffic lights at the Brandon intersection where a driver was killed in May are now working. Officials reported that traffic signals have been repaired and are operational at the Brandon, Man., intersection where a fatal collision occurred in May, restoring normal traffic control at the site.