Back to Digests
Daily Winnipeg May 8 - May 8, 2026

Moose, Mayors & Métis: Your Winnipeg Wednesday Rundown

24 articles 3 weeks ago 119

🏒 Sports & Entertainment

  1. The Manitoba Moose's playoff dreams come to a bitter end! After a valiant effort, the Moose faced a 5-2 defeat against the Grand Rapids Griffins, concluding their Calder Cup Playoff journey in Game 4. Their loss means the Griffins advance, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.

  2. Canada's hockey hopes rest on Celebrini's young shoulders! Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks has been named to Canada’s roster for the world championships in Switzerland. With 115 points this season, his talent could be the key to breaking Canada's 33-year Stanley Cup curse.

🏛️ Politics & Governance

  1. A funeral director throws his hat in the ring! Vogiatzakis is officially running for mayor of Winnipeg, aiming to bring new perspectives to city leadership. His entry adds a touch of intrigue to an already heated race.

  2. Cash for renters is on the horizon! Premier Wab Kinew announced that Manitoban renters will soon receive tax credits as monthly cheques instead of annual refunds, easing the financial burden closer to rent days.

👮 Crime & Safety

  1. A $100,000 reward is on the table! Winnipeg authorities are offering a hefty sum for information leading to the arrest of Tresor Horimbere, a man accused of first-degree murder and currently on the run. His case has sparked significant public concern.

  2. Retail worker safety was in the spotlight after a cannabis store assault. The troubling incident has reignited calls for better protections for employees, making many wonder how safe we truly are while pursuing our shopping habits.

🏥 Health & Wellness

  1. Worry creeps in as Grace Hospital beefs up safety. Following multiple assaults on staff by a patient, the hospital is set to welcome institutional safety officers next week. It’s a necessary step for staff feeling anxious about their safety at work.

  2. A stirring call for more support for those living with HIV! In light of a recent emergency declaration in Manitoba, advocates are urging for better resources and understanding in the community.

🌾 Community Matters

  1. Manitoba’s potash potential finally breaks ground! After nearly 20 years, the province's only potash mine is close to commercial production, set to make waves in both local employment and the agricultural sector. Talk about a long-awaited milestone!

  2. Farmers unite to save family legacies! A new advocacy push is underway to reform the Income Tax Act, aiming to keep farms in the family for generations. It’s a pressing issue for community sustainability.

💼 Business Buzz

  1. The liquidation wave hits Warehouse One and Bootlegger stores! Shoppers are feeling the pinch as liquidation begins, sparking debates about the growing dominance of online retail firms. The landscape of shopping is evolving—are local stores prepared?

  2. Exporter takes a stand against food inspection woes! A lawsuit has been filed against a food inspection agency over alleged faulty testing of pigs destined for South Korea. With the stakes this high, will the future of export quality hang in the balance?

🌱 Cultural Corner

  1. A filmmaker faces her truth in a new documentary! Exploring her Laotian heritage, the project sheds light on the struggles of identity, offering a relatable narrative in a world hungry for connections.

  2. The journey to end Canada’s 'Cup curse' continues! With teams gearing up for the postseason, Montreal Canadiens fans are filled with hope this might finally be their year to celebrate!

🎉 Feel-Good News

  1. From struggle to success, a new CFL rookie shares his inspiring journey! Dante Daniels has turned his childhood challenges into fuel for his dreams, embodying hope for aspiring young athletes everywhere.

So, whether you're cheering on your favorite sports team, worrying about housing costs, or simply trying to keep your local shops afloat, there’s a little something for everyone to think about today!

Source Articles (25)

Pan Am Pool set to close in January for more than a year to undertake major repairs

Winnipeg’s Pan Am Pool is set to close to the general public for more than a year beginning next January while the city carries out major repairs to the nearly 60-year-old facility.

General May 8, 2026

2nd man asks court to overturn convictions, sentence in case of family who froze near Manitoba border

A second man convicted of human smuggling in 2024 is asking a U.S. court to overturn his convictions and sentence, in a case where a family of four from India froze to death as they tried to walk across the international border from Manitoba during a blizzard in 2022.

General May 8, 2026

Driver of truck involved in crash that injured cyclist had suspended licence: Winnipeg police

The driver of a pickup truck involved in a crash that sent a cyclist to hospital in critical condition had a suspended licence, Winnipeg police say.

General May 8, 2026

Manitoba Crown hopes to add terrorism provision to charges in 2024 sword attack

Federal prosecutors say they hope to have the case of a youth accused of attacking a fellow Brandon high school student with a sword in June 2024 treated as a terrorist act. A guilty verdict could result in life in prison.

General May 8, 2026

Veteran MLA fined for pushing Sio Silica mine after PC election loss won't seek re-election

The only sitting Progressive Conservative MLA to be sanctioned for trying to push through a controversial sand-mining project is leaving provincial politics.

General May 8, 2026

Woman living with HIV says more supports needed as Manitoba declares emergency

Vanessa Roulette, who works with Ka Ni Kanichihk to help get others tested for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, says more resources are needed to prevent other people from going through what she experienced when she was diagnosed with HIV.

General May 8, 2026

Kinew vs. Khan: A recap of declining decorum

Manitoba's Speaker of the House introduced a new rule on Monday that prohibits MLAs from calling each other certain names in the legislative chamber. That comes after months of heckling, name-calling and a decline of decorum in the chamber. CBC Manitoba looks back at what caused the shift toward a lack of civility in provincial politics and what is at stake in restoring it.

General May 8, 2026

Manitoba's only potash mine nears commercial production after nearly 20 years of planning

The only potash mine in Manitoba plans to begin commercial production next month after nearly two decades of development.

General May 8, 2026

Farmers call for changes to Income Tax Act to help keep farms in the family

Two southwestern Manitoba farmers wanting to keep their operations in the family say antiquated tax laws make passing land down to the next generation without a major tax bill complicated.

General May 8, 2026

Exporter sues food inspection agency over alleged faulty testing of pigs destined for South Korea

A company that exports pigs, mostly out of Manitoba, says in a lawsuit against a federal agency that its faulty method for detecting a rare infection — which has never been reported in Canadian swine — has caused extensive financial losses.

General May 8, 2026

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, May 8, 2026

Temperatures continue to warm up across the south. A few flurries are possible in northeast Manitoba along with a few showers in the southwest.

General May 8, 2026

'My imposter syndrome felt so severe': Filmmaker grapples with her Laotian identity in new documentary

Yearning to understand her Laotian roots, a filmmaker retraces her grandmother’s perilous journey to escape war and poverty. In Dear Nya, her new documentary on CBC Gem, Sidney Phommarath seeks answers to the question "Who am I?"

General May 8, 2026
Québec solidaire holds weekend convention with uphill battle to broaden appeal

Québec solidaire holds weekend convention with uphill battle to broaden appeal

Québec solidaire begins its annual convention in Montreal as the party looks to regain support ahead of Quebec’s October election.

Politics May 8, 2026

Assault on Winnipeg cannabis store worker renews calls for more retail employee safety

An attack on a cannabis store employee who was working alone at night has renewed calls for improved worker safety in Manitoba.

General May 8, 2026

Blue Bombers rookie Dante Daniels turns childhood struggles into CFL dream

Dante Daniels is first to admit he was an emotional kid. He was so quick to tears, he says, that his foster family used to jokingly tease him whenever the waterworks started.

General May 8, 2026

Winnipeg nurse suspended, fined $8K for failing to properly care for 68-year-old patient who died

A Winnipeg nurse pleaded guilty to professional misconduct after a 68-year-old critically ill patient in her care died.

General May 8, 2026
ANALYSIS: Montreal Canadiens look to keep hopes alive to end Canada’s ‘Cup curse’

ANALYSIS: Montreal Canadiens look to keep hopes alive to end Canada’s ‘Cup curse’

At no time since 1993 has the Cup been presented to a Canadian-based NHL team. Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa, Calgary and Montreal have all had chances by reaching the final.

Sports May 8, 2026
Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks headlines Canada's roster for the world hockey championships in Switzerland.

Sports May 8, 2026

B.C. shopper worries about rise of online retailers as liquidation starts at Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores

Winnipeg-based clothing retailer Warehouse One is moving to liquidate all of its 128 stores, including Bootlegger.

General May 8, 2026
Manitoba Métis ask Canada to defund Métis National Council

Manitoba Métis ask Canada to defund Métis National Council

After a disastrous court case cost the Metis National Council nearly $20 million, one defendant calls for Ottawa to defund the organization, calling it illegitimate

Canada May 8, 2026

Funeral director Vogiatzakis registers for Winnipeg mayoral race

Funeral director Mike Vogiatzakis has registered to run for mayor of Winnipeg.

General May 8, 2026
$100,000 reward offered for information on Winnipeg man accused of murder

$100,000 reward offered for information on Winnipeg man accused of murder

Winnipeg police are seeking assistance in finding the last of three men who are wanted in connection to the 2024 murder of Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi.

Crime May 8, 2026
Safety officers coming to Winnipeg’s Grace Hospital after assault

Safety officers coming to Winnipeg’s Grace Hospital after assault

Manitoba's premier says institutional safety officers will be added to the Grace Hospital next week.

Health May 8, 2026
Manitoban renters to receive tax credits as ‘cash in hand’: Kinew

Manitoban renters to receive tax credits as ‘cash in hand’: Kinew

Manitobans who rent their homes may soon receive quarterly government cheques in the mail, instead of a credit on their annual income tax returns.

Politics May 8, 2026
Manitoba Moose season ends with Game 4 loss to Grand Rapids

Manitoba Moose season ends with Game 4 loss to Grand Rapids

The Manitoba Moose were knocked out of the Calder Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 Game 4 loss on Friday to the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Sports May 8, 2026