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Weekly Winnipeg Okt 5 - Okt 11, 2026

Canopy Collapse, Panalo ng Bombers at Migrasyon ng Monarch — Linggo sa Winnipeg

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Trabahador patay matapos gumuho ang canopy sa construction site ng Fairmont Winnipeg. Isang empleyado ng Kepsco Construction ang namatay habang nagsasagawa ng asbestos abatement sa construction site ng Fairmont Winnipeg hotel sa downtown; ibinaba ng James Richardson & Sons Ltd ang mga bandila sa kalahating hating at nagpaabot ng pakikiramay. Sabi ng mga lider ng manggagawa sa lalawigan, mataas ang rate ng pinsala sa mga manggagawa sa Manitoba—pinakamatindi sa Canada—kaya nananawagan sila ng external review.

  2. 25 anyos kritikal na nasaktan sa rollover ng ATV sa western Manitoba. Tumugon ang pulis at emergency services sa insidente ng ATV rollover sa western Manitoba na nag-iwan ng 25 anyos na kritikal ang kalagayan; iniulat ang pangyayari sa regional emergency calls nitong linggo at iniimbestigahan pa ng lokal na RCMP. (News ID: 19019)

  3. 11 anyos na babae hinabol ng lalaking may kutsilyo habang pauwi sa Brandon. Iniulat ng Brandon police ang insidente na kinasasangkutan ng 11 anyos na naglalakad pauwi mula sa school; naglabas ng public safety information ang puwersa at may targetadong imbestigasyon na isinasagawa. (News ID: 19018)

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Lalaking taga-Winnipeg inaresto kaugnay ng internasyonal na imbestigasyon sa child sexual exploitation. Naaresto ang 50 anyos na lalaki mula Winnipeg matapos maiugnay siya ng WPS internet child exploitation investigators sa online account na nagbabahagi ng child sexual abuse material na may kinalaman sa mga bata sa Philippines; nagsimula ang aksyon sa Canada matapos makatanggap ng tip mula sa RCMP mula sa U.S. Homeland Security Investigations. (News ID: 19146)

  2. Lalake umamin sa limang sexual assault malapit sa Health Sciences Centre, kasama ang isang 14 anyos. Ipinakita ng court documents na nag-plea guilty ang accused sa limang sexual assault na naganap malapit sa Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre; isa sa mga biktima ay 14 anyos na babae, at tumuloy ang kaso nitong linggo sa provincial court. (News ID: 19138)

  3. Kababaihan arestado at kinasuhan ng second-degree murder sa Hunyo pagkamatay ng 73 anyos. Inaresto ng Winnipeg police ang 39 anyos na babae at kinasuhan ng second-degree murder matapos matagpuan na patay si Lexi Diane Smart, 73, noong Hunyo 8 sa 1–99 block ng Primrose Crescent; pinangunahan ng homicide unit ang imbestigasyon. (News ID: 19102)

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Na-update na review ng apat na taong pangako ni Scott Gillingham. Lumabas ang bagong bahagi ng promise tracker na muling sinuri kung ilan sa mga campaign pledges ng dating mayor Scott Gillingham ang natupad sa kanyang apat na taong termino, inihahain ang mga partikular na commitment laban sa mga kinalabasan na inilathala ngayong linggo. (News ID: 19170)

  2. Gobernong Manitoba tinanggihan ang panawagan para sa inquiry sa child welfare; sabi gumagawa na ng aksyon. Tinanggihan ng lalawigan ang panawagan para sa public inquiry sa child welfare nitong linggo, at inihayag na may mga umiiral na inisyatiba na tumutugon sa mga alalahanin sa halip na maglunsad ng independent probe. (News ID: 19036)

  3. Premier at mga MLA humiling sa hukuman ng Manitoba na i-dismiss ang defamation lawsuit ng dating kasamahan. Naghain ngayong linggo ng legal motions ang premier at ilang MLA na humihiling ng dismissal ng isang defamation suit na isinampa ng isang dating kasamahan, na nagsasabing hindi umabot sa legal thresholds ang mga alegasyon. (News ID: 19011)

  4. Bagong patakaran para sa personal electric vehicles sa Manitoba simula next year. Inanunsyo ng lalawigan ngayong linggo ang regulasyon na magtatakda ng edad at speed-limit para sa e-scooters at iba pang personal electric vehicles bago ang rollout noong 2027, na tinutukoy ang pinapayagang edad at maximum na bilis sa mga kalsada ng Manitoba. (News ID: 19212)

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Pagsasara ng isa pang Giant Tiger sa Winnipeg nagdudulot ng pangamba sa access sa pagkain. Nagdulot ng babala ang pagdating na pagsasara ng Giant Tiger sa Winnipeg—mga mamimili nagbabantang mangangahulugan ito ng “mas kaunting pagkain sa refrigerator,” na naglalantad ng pressure sa food access habang nagsasara ang lokal na outlet. (News ID: 19247)

  2. Harvest Manitoba tumanggap ng 5 milyong dolyar ng Canada para sa bagong food transformation centre. Inanunsyo ng Harvest Manitoba ang CAN$5M na donasyon ngayong linggo para pondohan ang bagong food transformation centre na magpapalawak ng processing capacity para sa prairie producers at pamamahagi ng food-charity sa buong Manitoba. (News ID: 19075)

  3. Amazon nire-review ang contractor oversight matapos masira ang Winnipeg nature preserve. Sinabi ng Amazon na nire-review nila ang contractor oversight pagkatapos ng ulat nitong linggo na nasira ng isang delivery contractor ang isang Winnipeg preserve, na nag-udyok ng parehong kumpanya at munisipalidad na imbestigahan ang lawak ng pinsala. (News ID: 19037)

  4. Manitoba nagpapalakas ng crackdown sa ride-hailing insurance fraud matapos makitang walang tamang coverage ang ilang driver. Inanunsyo ng lalawigan ang pinalakas na enforcement at pagbabago sa polisiya para targetin ang mga ride-hailing driver na nahuli na nagpapatakbo nang walang angkop na insurance, kasunod ng ilang kamakailang enforcement encounters. (News ID: 19010)

🏥 Health

  1. Paliwanag sa bisa ng flu shot ngayong season bago ang fall rollout. Inilatag ng mga health official at eksperto ang pagtutugma ng vaccine strain at inaasahang bisa para sa 2026–27 influenza shot nitong linggo, na nagbigay ng payo kung aling mga grupo ang prayoridad sa public clinics kapag nagsimula ang immunization campaign ng Manitoba. (News ID: 19045)

  2. Lalawigan nagmumungkahi ng advanced-care paramedic teams para sa low-acuity calls sa Winnipeg. Nagmungkahi ang mga health official ngayong linggo ng advanced-care paramedic teams para mag-triage at maggamot ng low-acuity 911 calls sa Winnipeg, layuning bawasan ang transport sa emergency department at palayain ang ambulansya para sa mga kritikal na kaso. (News ID: 19155)

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Unang na-tag na monarch mula Winnipeg nakarating sa Mexico matapos 2,300‑km at 40‑day migration. Ang Assiniboine Park Zoo at Environment and Climate Change Canada ay nagtala ng 29 monarch sa Winnipeg nitong taglagas; isang na-tag na paru-paro ang nagpadala ng ping mula Mexico matapos tinatayang 2,300‑km at 40‑day paglalakbay gamit ang 0.06‑gram solar-powered tag. (News ID: 19256)

  2. Mga manggagawa ng Royal Winnipeg Ballet nag-unionize. Nag-organisa at bumoto ang mga empleyado ng Royal Winnipeg Ballet upang mag-unionize nitong linggo, na isang mahalagang pag-unlad sa paggawa sa malaking performing-arts institution ng lungsod. (News ID: 19157)

  3. Winnipeg magiging host ng North American Indigenous Games unang beses mula 2002. Kinumpirma ng mga organizer na iho-host ng Winnipeg ang NAIG ngayong taon, ang unang pagkakataon na magiging host ang lungsod mula noong 2002 at naghahanda ng mga venue at volunteer cohorts para sa multi-sport Indigenous event. (News ID: 19013)

🏈 Sports

  1. Zach Collaros nagpakita ng ‘picture‑perfect’ performance habang tinalo ng Blue Bombers ang Stampeders 33–28. Tinalo ng Winnipeg Blue Bombers ang Calgary Stampeders 33–28 nitong linggo; pinuri ang veteran QB Zach Collaros para sa mahalagang performance na tumulong mag-tilt ng kritikal na West Division matchup. (News ID: 19239)

  2. Bombers nasa playoff crunch na may 7–8 record laban sa Calgary. Sa pagpasok ng Week 19, ang Bombers (7–8) ay nag-host ng Stampeders (8–8) sa isang laro na maaaring magbigay ng playoff spot sa Calgary at malaki ang magiging epekto sa postseason chances ng Winnipeg. (News ID: 19114)

  3. Winnipeg Jets pumaloob ng unang regulation loss ng season, 5–1 laban sa Anaheim. Natalo ang Jets ng 5–1 kontra Anaheim Ducks sa Canada Life Centre, ang kanilang unang regulation loss ngayong season, kasunod ng kamakailang last‑minute win laban sa Colorado at nag-iwan sa Winnipeg ng 3–1–1 sa kampanya. (News ID: 19158)

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. Weekend forecast: mainit tapos malamig, ayon kay Riley Laychuk. Iniulat ng meteorologist Riley Laychuk ang panandaliang warm spell na susundan ng pagbaba ng temperatura sa Winnipeg ngayong weekend, inilatag ang araw‑araw na highs at ang timing ng pagbabago para Sabado at Linggo. (News ID: 19171)

  2. Na-update na provincial forecast para Biyernes, Oct. 9, 2026 inilathala. Nagbigay ang provincial forecast para sa Biyernes, Oct. 9, 2026 ng regional temperature highs, posibilidad ng precipitation at inaasahang hangin na makakaapekto sa mga commuter at plano sa weekend sa Winnipeg. (News ID: 19059)

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Source Articles (48)

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