Teen Murder Charge, Measles Outbreak Declared Over & Hydro Upgrade Plan — Winnipeg's Week in Review.

Winnipeg mayoral candidates make promises on outreach funding, rec centre improvements

Winnipeg's mayoral race candidates made promises — and accusations — Thursday.

Police oppose some recommendations as inquest into death of First Nations teen shot by Winnipeg officer ends

An inquest into the case of a 16-year-old First Nations girl who was shot to death by Winnipeg police has wrapped up.

Barnstorming baseball entertainers announce 'Banana Ball' games in Winnipeg, Toronto

The Savannah Bananas and five other teams in their barnstorming style of rollicking baseball entertainment have scheduled stops in Canada and Mexico next year.

Manslaughter charge stayed over questions whether slain Ste. Anne chef was 'acting in defence': Crown

The decision to pause a manslaughter charge against a man accused in the death of Ste. Anne chef Cameron Huley should not be seen as "diminishing consequences," a prosecutor told a Winnipeg court.

Free clothing 'store' aims to give homeless people in Winnipeg a choice

A newly launched clothing "store" is hoping to give Winnipeg's homeless a chance to make their own choices and express themselves.

Crypto, AI data centre levy to cut Manitobans' hydro bills, minister says

The Manitoba government says it plans to direct revenue from a levy on crypto and large AI data centre operations to reducing hydro rates.

Lake Winnipeg pollution is ending a 'way of life,' say First Nation's fishers

Fisher River Cree Nation is one of 11 Manitoba First Nations suing three levels of government over Lake Winnipeg pollution that has affected the local fishing industry, according to the lawsuit.

Shadow of charges hangs over Transcona race as candidates pitch vision for ward

Four challengers are seeking to unseat incumbent Transcona candidate Russ Wyatt, who is facing two separate sexual assault charges.

Brandon businesses want co-ordinated strategy, action on repeat offenders to curb shoplifting

Surging retail theft is a key concern ahead of Brandon's civic election, with business owners and police urging co-ordinated action and increased resources to deal with repeat offenders.

Manitoba woman pens children's book to ease talking about pregnancy loss

Aleah Toews still carries the memory of her son, Alex, with her. She's now sharing her experience with pregnancy loss, in the form of a children's book.

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Sunshine will prevail for southern Manitoba, although it will remain breezy. High pressure will bring warmer temperatures for the weekend for most of the province.

Winnipeg-born poet Sylvia Legris shortlisted for $47K T.S. Eliot Prize

The T.S. Eliot Prize is an annual award for the best new poetry collection published in the U.K., and Ireland. Legris is originally from Winnipeg and now lives in Saskatoon.

Teenage passenger arrested after taxi driver stabbed in Winnipeg: police

A 16-year-old was arrested after riding in a taxi when an altercation started, prompting the teen to allegedly stab the driver, according to police.

French court to decide next month on extradition for former U of Manitoba law dean accused of fraud

A former law dean at the University of Manitoba wanted on a fraud charge is expected to learn next month if he will be extradited from France.

Nurses' union formally grey-lists Seven Oaks Hospital over unresolved staffing, safety concerns

Nurses at Winnipeg's Seven Oaks Hospital have officially declared the facility a dangerous workplace because they're expected to care for too many patients with intense needs, their union says.

Winnipeg zoo's newest orphaned polar bear cub now has a name: Mantayo

The first polar bear cub to arrive at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo in nearly a decade now has a name.

Manitoba Hydro spending up to $1.2B to upgrade electrical substations in Winnipeg, Brandon

Manitoba Hydro is undertaking a massive project to replace or upgrade dozens of electrical substations, and it could come with a billion-dollar price tag.

Incumbent mayor challenged by 2 councillors in Thompson, Man., election

Voters in Thompson, Man., can choose to re-elect Colleen Smook, the incumbent mayor, or pick one of two sitting city councillors — Oswald Sawh or Duncan Wong — to replace her.

Winnipeg rower headed to Boston regatta

Winnipeg's Mike Caryk is competing in Boston's Head of the Charles Regatta, one of the world’s biggest rowing events, for the first time.

Boy, 17, charged with sexual assault after 2 people groped in Portage la Prairie

A 17-year-old boy was charged with sexual assault after two people were touched inappropriately by a person wearing a balaclava in Portage la Prairie earlier this week, Manitoba RCMP say.

16-year-old charged after Winnipeg taxi driver stabbed in September

A 16-year-old has been charged after a Winnipeg taxi driver was seriously injured in a stabbing late last month, police say.

Winnipeg police seek 2 people of interest in relation to suspected arson

Police in Winnipeg are looking for two people considered persons of interest in connection with a house fire in North Point Douglas.

Body of missing paddleboarder recovered from Okanagan Lake, says Hutterite dive team

Kyle Yrjola went missing while paddleboarding with his girlfriend on Okanagan Lake last month.

Final report from Winnipeg police HQ inquiry will be made public Monday, premier says

The final report from the inquiry into Winnipeg's police headquarters project will be made public Monday at 1 p.m.

Measles outbreak declared over in Manitoba

​A measles outbreak first declared in Manitoba more than a year and a half ago is now over, the province says.

Teen charged with 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg shooting of boy, 15

A teen has been charged with second-degree murder after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Winnipeg last weekend.

Manitoba declares measles outbreak over after weeks without cases

After declaring that there was an outbreak of measles in Manitoba in February of 2025, the government has said the outbreak is over.

16-year-old accused by Winnipeg police of murdering 15-year-old boy

Winnipeg police said a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy on Oct. 10.

Labour endorsement, zoning clashes, infrastructure and safety on Winnipeg mayoral campaign trail

Incumbent mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham got the endorsement of the City of Winnipeg’s largest union Friday, while other contenders made campaign promises.

New challenge filed in battle over housing development next to historic Winnipeg curling club

Winnipeg's Granite Curling Club has launched another legal challenge aiming to stop a 111-unit affordable housing development it says threatens parking space critical for its survival.

Winnipeg health meetings end with federal commitment to extend funding for rare disease research

The federal government confirmed at a meeting of Canadian health ministers that it is extending a funding deal on rare disease research, while wider questions on health-care funding remain unanswered.

Thompson, Man., nickel mine officially under new ownership

A nickel producer has sealed a deal the federal government says will keep one of Canada's most significant mining operations for the critical mineral open.

With change looming, Steinbach voters hear from all 10 candidates at forum

Steinbach voters had a chance to hear from all 10 city council candidates for the first time at a public forum Thursday night.

Millions in funding put toward Manitoba First Nations Police, safety officers

Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers will receive $163.5 million from the provincial and federal government, but some First Nation leaders say it's not enough.

Edmonton Elks to host CFL West final

The Edmonton Elks will host the CFL West final for the first time in more than a decade.

Union decries 'jaw-dropping' increase in violence against Winnipeg School Division staff

The union representing educational support staff in Manitoba's largest school division is sounding the alarm over what its president describes as a shocking increase in violence against its workers.

Riley Laychuk's weekend forecast: sunny in the south

High pressure will keep temperatures warm across southern Manitoba though the weekend. A weak Alberta clipper will bring showers to northern Manitoba on Sunday.

Blue Bombers bucked by Elks as Edmonton clinches home field for upcoming CFL West final

The Edmonton Elks will officially host this year's CFL West final. Cody Fajardo ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more as Edmonton rallied to a 35-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.

Growth and taxes take centre stage at Brandon mayoral debate

Brandon mayoral incumbent Jeff Fawcett and challenger Len Isleifson debated urban growth and property taxes during a debate ahead of the municipal election on Oct. 28.

Overpass, roundabouts proposed for highway intersection where 17 died in 2023 crash

The province is proposing an overpass and two roundabouts be installed at a Manitoba highway intersection where 17 people were killed in a deadly crash in 2023.

Police investigating Winnipeg taxi robbery

A Unicity Taxi cab driver was robbed early Saturday morning on Main St. in Winnipeg. Police confirmed to CBC News that officers responded to the scene just after 7 a.m. near the Exchange District.

Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base training area, officials say

Save-On-Foods loyalty program members had personal information accessed in cybersecurity breach

A major Canadian supermarket chain has notified customers in its loyalty program that their personal information was accessed during a cybersecurity breach. The chain says it discovered the activity on one of its servers, which was "quickly contained" before launching an investigation.

Lions seek momentum for CFL’s West semifinal

The B.C. Lions conclude their CFL regular season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but their playoff path is set as host of the West Division semifinal.

Political candidates are scared of disabled people like me. Here's why — and what they're getting wrong

"Political candidates are not sure how to talk to me," writes Alex Lytwyn. "But my voice — and my vote — are as important as anyone else’s."

Longtime Winnipeg councillor John Angus remembered as a 'titan' of municipal politics

John Angus, who spent decades serving as a city councillor in south Winnipeg's former St. Norbert ward, is being remembered as a municipal "legend" and "political titan" after he died earlier this week.

Jets' coach Arniel stickhandles around Hellebuyck's status as suspension end looms

Scott Arniel took the podium Saturday afternoon to break down a hockey match, only to provide his two cents on a growing and unpredictable game of chicken involving his NHL club.

Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame member says City of Winnipeg offside to lock him out of office, arena

A member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame says he's been locked out of his office at the Terry Sawchuk arena after speaking out about the City of Winnipeg "dragging their feet" over arena upgrades, which has now resulted in the arena being closed for the season.

Manitoba premier says province 'stands ready to help' people affected by deadly Alberta military base fire

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that four service members died and dozens more were seriously injured after a "violent fast-moving fire" swept through CFB Wainwright — located about 190 kilometres southeast of Edmonton — on Saturday afternoon.