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Colapso de toldo, victoria de los Bombers y migración de monarcas — Resumen semanal de Winnipeg

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🚑 Últimas noticias e incidentes

  1. Trabajador fallece tras colapso de toldo en obra del Fairmont Winnipeg. Un empleado de Kepsco Construction murió durante trabajos de remoción de asbesto en la obra del hotel Fairmont Winnipeg en el centro; James Richardson & Sons Ltd bajó las banderas del hotel a media asta y expresó sus condolencias. Líderes sindicales provinciales señalan que Manitoba tiene la tasa más alta de lesiones laborales en Canadá y piden una revisión externa.

  2. Joven de 25 años queda gravemente herido tras vuelco de cuatrimoto en el oeste de Manitoba. Policía y servicios de emergencia acudieron a un vuelco de ATV en el oeste de Manitoba que dejó a un hombre de 25 años en estado crítico; el incidente, reportado entre las llamadas regionales de emergencia de la semana, está bajo investigación de la RCMP local. (News ID: 19019)

  3. Niña de 11 años perseguida por un hombre armado con cuchillo mientras regresaba a casa en Brandon. La policía de Brandon informó sobre el hecho ocurrido cuando la menor volvía de la escuela; la fuerza emitió información de seguridad pública y hay una investigación dirigida en curso. (News ID: 19018)

🚨 Delitos y seguridad pública

  1. Hombre de Winnipeg acusado en investigación internacional por explotación sexual infantil. Un hombre de 50 años de Winnipeg fue arrestado después de que investigadores de explotación infantil en internet del WPS lo vincularan a una cuenta en línea que distribuía material de abuso sexual infantil vinculado a víctimas en Filipinas; la acción en Canadá siguió a un aviso de la RCMP proveniente de U.S. Homeland Security Investigations. (News ID: 19146)

  2. Hombre admite cinco agresiones sexuales cerca del Health Sciences Centre, incluida una contra una menor de 14 años. Documentos judiciales muestran que el acusado se declaró culpable de cinco agresiones sexuales ocurridas cerca del Health Sciences Centre de Winnipeg; una de las víctimas tenía 14 años, y el caso avanzó esta semana en la corte provincial. (News ID: 19138)

  3. Mujer arrestada y acusada de asesinato en segundo grado por muerte en junio de una persona de 73 años. La policía de Winnipeg detuvo a una mujer de 39 años y la acusó de asesinato en segundo grado tras hallar muerta a Lexi Diane Smart, de 73 años, el 8 de junio en la cuadra 1–99 de Primrose Crescent; la unidad de homicidios lideró la investigación. (News ID: 19102)

🏛️ Gobierno y política

  1. Actualizan revisión del cumplimiento de promesas de Scott Gillingham en cuatro años. Una nueva entrega del rastreador de promesas repasó cuántos compromisos de campaña cumplió el exalcalde Scott Gillingham durante su mandato de cuatro años, evaluando compromisos específicos frente a los resultados publicados esta semana. (News ID: 19170)

  2. Gobierno de Manitoba rechaza pedido de investigación pública sobre bienestar infantil y dice que ya hay trabajo en marcha. El gobierno provincial rechazó las solicitudes de una investigación pública sobre bienestar infantil esta semana, señalando que existen iniciativas en curso que abordan las preocupaciones en lugar de iniciar una pesquisa independiente. (News ID: 19036)

  3. Premier y diputados piden al tribunal de Manitoba desestimar demanda por difamación interpuesta por excolega. El premier y varios diputados presentaron mociones legales esta semana para que se desestime una demanda por difamación presentada por un excolega, alegando que las acusaciones no alcanzan los umbrales legales. (News ID: 19011)

  4. Nuevas normas para vehículos eléctricos personales en Manitoba a partir del próximo año. Regulaciones provinciales anunciadas esta semana establecen reglas de edad y límites de velocidad para patinetas eléctricas y otros vehículos eléctricos personales antes del despliegue de 2027, especificando edades permitidas y velocidades máximas en las vías de Manitoba. (News ID: 19212)

💼 Economía y negocios

  1. Cierre de otra tienda Giant Tiger en Winnipeg genera preocupación por acceso a alimentos. El próximo cierre de un Giant Tiger en Winnipeg llevó a compradores a advertir que significará “menos comida en la nevera”, resaltando la presión sobre el acceso a alimentos mientras la cadena cierra el local. (News ID: 19247)

  2. Harvest Manitoba recibe donación de 5 millones para nuevo centro de transformación alimentaria. Harvest Manitoba anunció un aporte de 5M esta semana para financiar un nuevo centro de transformación de alimentos destinado a ampliar la capacidad de procesamiento de productores de las praderas y la distribución a organizaciones caritativas en Manitoba. (News ID: 19075)

  3. Amazon revisa supervisión de contratistas tras daños a reserva natural de Winnipeg. Amazon informó que revisa la supervisión de contratistas luego de un informe esta semana que indica que un contratista de entregas causó daños en una reserva de Winnipeg, lo que motivó indagaciones de la empresa y del municipio sobre el alcance del daño. (News ID: 19037)

  4. Manitoba endurece medidas contra fraude de seguros en plataformas de transporte tras hallar conductores sin cobertura. El gobierno provincial anunció un aumento de la fiscalización y cambios de política dirigidos a conductores de servicios de transporte por aplicación que fueron encontrados operando sin el seguro adecuado, tras múltiples encuentros recientes de control. (News ID: 19010)

🏥 Salud

  1. Explican efectividad de la vacuna contra la gripe antes de la campaña de otoño. Autoridades sanitarias y expertos detallaron el ajuste de cepas y la efectividad esperada para la vacuna antigripal 2026–27 esta semana, indicando qué grupos tendrán prioridad en las clínicas públicas cuando comience la campaña de inmunización en Manitoba. (News ID: 19045)

  2. Provincia propone equipos paramédicos de atención avanzada para llamadas de baja urgencia en Winnipeg. Funcionarios de salud propusieron esta semana equipos paramédicos de atención avanzada para triage y tratamiento de llamadas 911 de baja prioridad en Winnipeg, con el objetivo de reducir traslados a urgencias y liberar ambulancias para casos críticos. (News ID: 19155)

🎨 Comunidad y cultura

  1. Primer monarca marcado desde Winnipeg llegó a México tras migración de 2.300 km y 40 días. Assiniboine Park Zoo y Environment and Climate Change Canada marcaron 29 mariposas monarca en Winnipeg este otoño; una de ellas registrada llegó a México tras un viaje estimado de 2.300 km y 40 días usando etiquetas solares de 0.06 g. (News ID: 19256)

  2. Trabajadores del Royal Winnipeg Ballet se sindicalizan. Empleados del Royal Winnipeg Ballet se organizaron y votaron a favor de formar un sindicato esta semana, marcando un desarrollo laboral importante dentro de la principal institución de artes escénicas de la ciudad. (News ID: 19157)

  3. Winnipeg será sede de los North American Indigenous Games por primera vez desde 2002. Organizadores confirmaron que Winnipeg acogerá los NAIG este año, la primera vez desde 2002, y preparan sedes y equipos de voluntarios para el evento multideportivo indígena. (News ID: 19013)

🏈 Deportes

  1. Zach Collaros ofrece actuación “perfecta” y los Blue Bombers vencen a los Stampeders 33–28. Los Winnipeg Blue Bombers derrotaron a los Calgary Stampeders 33–28 esta semana; el veterano mariscal Zach Collaros recibió elogios por una actuación clave que cambió el rumbo de un partido importante en la División Oeste. (News ID: 19239)

  2. Bombers enfrentan apretón por playoffs con récord de 7–8 frente a Calgary. Al entrar en la Semana 19, los Bombers (7–8) recibieron a los Stampeders (8–8) en un partido que podía asegurarle un lugar en los playoffs a Calgary y cuyo resultado afectaría de manera significativa las chances de postemporada de Winnipeg. (News ID: 19114)

  3. Winnipeg Jets pierden su primer partido en tiempo reglamentario, 5–1 frente a Anaheim. Los Jets cayeron 5–1 ante los Anaheim Ducks en el Canada Life Centre, su primera derrota en tiempo reglamentario de la temporada; la caída siguió a una reciente victoria agónica sobre Colorado y dejó a Winnipeg con marca de 3–1–1 en la campaña. (News ID: 19158)

🌦️ Clima y vías

  1. Pronóstico de fin de semana: calor breve y luego descenso de temperaturas, informa Riley Laychuk. El meteorólogo Riley Laychuk pronosticó un breve episodio de calor seguido por un enfriamiento en Winnipeg este fin de semana, detallando máximas diarias y el momento del cambio térmico para sábado y domingo. (News ID: 19171)

  2. Publicado el pronóstico actualizado de Manitoba para el viernes 9 de octubre de 2026. El pronóstico provincial emitido para el viernes 9 de octubre de 2026 incluyó máximas regionales, probabilidades de precipitación y expectativas de viento que afectan a los viajeros y planes del fin de semana en Winnipeg. (News ID: 19059)

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Manitoba cracking down on ride-hailing insurance fraud after drivers caught without proper coverage

Manitoba Public Insurance says it's working with Winnipeg city officials to tackle insurance fraud among drivers that have been working for ride-hailing companies without proper coverage.

General Oct 9, 2026

Premier, MLAs deny defaming ex-colleague, ask Manitoba court to dismiss lawsuit

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and two members of his NDP government are asking a court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against them by a former colleague.

General Oct 9, 2026

Rustlers beware! Manitoba RCMP's new 'cattle cop' hitting the trail to combat livestock theft

The Manitoba government says it's beefing up efforts to protect livestock producers from theft and fraud with a new, dedicated RCMP officer and investigation unit.

General Oct 9, 2026

Winnipeg to host North American Indigenous Games for 1st time since 2002

The North American Indigenous Games are scheduled to return to Winnipeg for the first time in over 25 years, as Norway House Cree Nation and the Southern Chiefs' Organization have been selected to host the event in 2028.

General Oct 9, 2026

Winnipeg students host corner café to raise funds for CancerCare

A group of friends is hosting a weekly pop-up corner coffee stand in Winnipeg's River Heights neighbourhood to raise thousands of dollars for CancerCare Manitoba.

General Oct 9, 2026

Canadian Mennonite University warns of data breach in cyberattack

A cyberattack at Canadian Mennonite University has exposed personal information, including social insurance numbers, of students and staff across a 10-year span.

General Oct 9, 2026

4th victim of Edmonton man's grandparent scam was swindled of $14K: Winnipeg police

A fourth victim of an Edmonton man who allegedly travelled to Manitoba from Alberta and defrauded seniors of more than $50,000 has been identified, police say.

General Oct 9, 2026

Most Steinbach council candidates fail to show up at first election forum

The majority of the candidates for Steinbach city council didn't show up at the first forum ahead of the municipal election.

General Oct 9, 2026

11-year-old girl walking home from school chased by knife-wielding man: Brandon police

A 30-year-old man has been charged after police say he chased a young girl with a knife as she walked home from school in Brandon, Man., on Wednesday.

General Oct 9, 2026

Man, 25, critically hurt in ATV rollover in western Manitoba

A man is in hospital in critical condition and another faces impaired driving charges after two all-terrain vehicles were speeding and one crashed in western Manitoba, RCMP say.

General Oct 9, 2026

Prison pop-up library for young offenders restored after Manitoba reverses course

A program that sees volunteer librarians drop in to help incarcerated young people find books has been restored after the Manitoba government reversed course on its cancellation.

General Oct 9, 2026

Manitoba government rejects call for child welfare inquiry, saying 'we're doing the work'

Manitoba's families minister says a public inquiry into child welfare isn't necessary because the government is already making improvements to the system.

General Oct 9, 2026

Amazon says it's reviewing oversight after contractor damages Winnipeg preserve

Amazon says a contractor that damaged a nature preserve in Winnipeg was not following proper procedures.

General Oct 9, 2026

Governor General tours St. Boniface Museum as 1st official visit to Manitoba continues

The Governor General's visit to Manitoba continued with a tour of an important site for the province's Francophone and Métis heritage Thursday.

General Oct 9, 2026

How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season

Health officials say flu season has arrived early this year, but how worried should Canadians be? As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, the CBC looks at where the flu is hitting hardest and how you can get your vaccine.

General Oct 9, 2026

Open drug use, piles of garbage spark calls for more outreach services in Winnipeg's West End

Garbage, open drug use, people sleeping outside: Those are some of the issues Bonnie Ferguson-Baird sees around Mission Baptist Church in Winnipeg’s West End. It houses the Freedom International School where she works.

General Oct 9, 2026

Homelessness, safety high priorities for 4 candidates vying for open Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry seat

Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry became an open race after outgoing councillor Sherri Rollins, who initially registered to run for a third term, withdrew her candidacy. The contest now features a four-way race among candidates whose concerns include homelessness, safety and infill development.

General Oct 9, 2026

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

Parts of northern Manitoba will see rain changing to snow as the weekend begins. Southern Manitoba will enjoy warmer temperatures for another couple of days.

General Oct 9, 2026

Harvest Manitoba gets $5M donation for new food transformation centre

Harvest Manitoba's plans to build a 100,000-square-foot food transformation centre has been given a $5 million "shot in the arm."

General Oct 9, 2026

Residential school denialism shouldn't be illegal, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says

Residential school denialism is detestable but not illegal, and that shouldn't change, says Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, who disagrees with federal Manitoba NDPer Leah Gazan's efforts to add it to the Criminal Code.

General Oct 9, 2026

Woman, 39, charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of 73-year-old: Winnipeg police

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in the homicide of a 73-year-old woman in Winnipeg's West Kildonan neighbourhood.

General Oct 9, 2026
Winnipeg Jets fan tracks Hellebuyck’s lost salary with ‘funny, informative’ site

Winnipeg Jets fan tracks Hellebuyck’s lost salary with ‘funny, informative’ site

A new website is tracking exactly how much money Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has lost since the season opened without him in net.

Sports Oct 9, 2026
Woman arrested in connection with killing of 73-year-old in Winnipeg: police

Woman arrested in connection with killing of 73-year-old in Winnipeg: police

A woman was arrested Wednesday and is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection to the killing of a 73-year-old woman, Winnipeg police said.

Crime Oct 9, 2026
Bombers face playoff crunch against Stampeders

Bombers face playoff crunch against Stampeders

The playoffs are still a few weeks away, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are already feeling the post-season pinch.

Sports Oct 9, 2026

Man admits to 5 sex assaults near Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre, including one against 14-year-old girl

A man charged in five sexual assaults near Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre last summer has pleaded guilty. Donovan Mohammed sat quietly in the prisoner's box Friday, speaking briefly to confirm to his lawyer he was admitting guilt.

General Oct 10, 2026

After days of giving French-only answers in legislature, Kinew wants schools to cover '80s language battle

Manitoba's premier wants the province's schools to teach students about the intense public backlash to the expansion of francophone rights in the 1980s.

General Oct 10, 2026

66-year-old time capsule opened as Gordon Bell High School marks 100th anniversary

As Gordon Bell High School celebrates its 100th anniversary, a time capsule from 1960 was opened at the Winnipeg school Friday, and a new one was filled for future students.

General Oct 10, 2026

Manitoba tenant advocates want immediate government action on rent control

Dozens of organizations have signed an open letter calling on the Manitoba government to take immediate action on rent increases they say are forcing long-term tenants from their homes.

General Oct 10, 2026

Winnipeg man charged with sexually exploiting children in Philippines

A 50-year-old Winnipeg man is facing several child sexual exploitation charges after an international investigation into the abuse of children in the Philippines.

General Oct 10, 2026

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Head coach Scott Arniel said Morrissey was feeling better Friday but did not take part in the team's morning skate.

General Oct 10, 2026
Manitoba farmer whose animals were stolen hails new RCMP cattle cops

Manitoba farmer whose animals were stolen hails new RCMP cattle cops

A farmer. whose sheep were allegedly stolen at the end of September, welcomes the new RCMP investigation unit dedicated for livestock theft and fraud.

Environment Oct 9, 2026
International child sex abuse investigation prompts charges for Winnipeg man

International child sex abuse investigation prompts charges for Winnipeg man

A 50-year-old man is facing numerous charges for allegedly accessing, importing and distributing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, according to the Winnipeg police.

Crime Oct 9, 2026

Caulfield helps Ducks ground Winnipeg Jets

Rookie Judd Caulfield scored his first NHL goal and added an assist as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Friday night.

General Oct 10, 2026

Klein pitches new advanced-care paramedic teams to tackle low-acuity calls in Winnipeg

Winnipeg's three leading mayoral candidates were on the campaign trail again Friday. One shared plans to free up ambulances, another promised to clean up downtown, and the incumbent says one opponent is simply copying what he's already doing.

General Oct 10, 2026

Collaros returns from head injury as Blue Bombers face Stampeders in crucial clash

The playoffs are still a few weeks away, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are already feeling the post-season pinch.

General Oct 10, 2026

Royal Winnipeg Ballet workers unionize

The Manitoba Labour Board approved the Royal Winnipeg Ballet workers’ application on Thursday, allowing them to join the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) as a single bargaining unit, Local 466.

General Oct 10, 2026
Winnipeg Jets suffer first regulation loss of season, falling 5-1 to Anaheim

Winnipeg Jets suffer first regulation loss of season, falling 5-1 to Anaheim

Kyle Connor scored his sixth of the season but it came after Anaheim opened up a 3-0 lead and was not enough to spark a big comeback.

Sports Oct 9, 2026

Promise tracker, revisited: How many campaign pledges did Scott Gillingham fulfil over the past 4 years?

After four years in office, Scott Gillingham is not running against 11 other Winnipeg mayoral candidates so much as he's running against his own record.

General Oct 10, 2026

Riley Laychuk's weekend forecast: hot and cold

Mixed precipitation or light snow will continue in parts of northern Manitoba on Saturday. Across the province, temperatures cool down for Sunday and Monday.

General Oct 10, 2026
Lotto Max jackpot set for $85M, largest prize in history of Canadian lotto

Lotto Max jackpot set for $85M, largest prize in history of Canadian lotto

With no ticket matching all seven numbers on Friday night’s Lotto Max draw, players now have the chance to win $85 million, the largest jackpot in the history of Canadian lotto.

Canada Oct 10, 2026

Gimli Glider pilots to receive aviation distinction award, hall of fame induction

It's been 43 years since a Boeing 767 jet carrying 61 passengers from Montreal to Edmonton made a harrowing emergency landing on an airstrip near Gimli, Man. The two people in the cockpit will finally take their places in Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.

General Oct 11, 2026

Age, speed limits for e-scooters and other personal electric vehicles hitting Manitoba roads next year

Riders must be at least 16 years old and anyone using the devices, including passengers, are required to wear properly fitting helmets, the province says. Personal electric vehicles can't go faster than 25 km/h under the incoming speed limit.

General Oct 11, 2026

Diversity in Brandon candidates could lead to higher voter turnout this election

When Brandon voters head to the polls on Oct. 28, they'll have more diverse choices for city council than ever before. Of the 10 wards in Brandon, half have racialized candidates and almost a third are new Canadians, from Africa and south Asia.

General Oct 11, 2026

'Picture-perfect story' for QB Collaros as Bombers win 33-28 against Stampeders

Zach Collaros, the Bombers' veteran quarterback, saved arguably his best performance of the year when his team needed him the most during the team's biggest game of the CFL season.

General Oct 11, 2026
Person dies after canopy collapses at Fairmont hotel construction site

Person dies after canopy collapses at Fairmont hotel construction site

A worker died after a canopy collapsed at the Fairmont Winnipeg hotel downtown construction site on Thursday. The worker was conducting asbestos abatement.

Canada Oct 11, 2026

Coming closure of another Winnipeg Giant Tiger store will mean 'less food in the fridge,' shopper says

Winnipeg shoppers weren't too happy to hear that another Giant Tiger store is closing, saying it will be one less option to buy affordable groceries.

General Oct 11, 2026

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving in Manitoba

Some businesses and services will be closed on Oct. 12, as many Manitobans celebrate the Thanksgiving long weekend.

General Oct 11, 2026
First butterfly tagged in Winnipeg makes it to Mexico, expert says

First butterfly tagged in Winnipeg makes it to Mexico, expert says

Tracking the butterfly migration also allows researchers to identify what pathways they take so they can focus on conservation efforts in those areas.

Environment Oct 11, 2026