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Weekly Winnipeg May 11 - May 17, 2026

From Championships to Hurricanes—Your Winnipeg Week in Review

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🎉 Sports Spotlight

Did the Niverville Nighthawks really just become our national champs? With a victory in the playoffs, the Nighthawks are just one win away from claiming the prestigious national title. This achievement does more than just fill local fans with pride; it’s a testament to the community spirit that buzzes through our small towns.

🚨 Missing Persons

A 10-year-old girl is missing in Winnipeg—our worst nightmare? Authorities are searching for a young girl last seen in the Centennial area, raising heart-stopping alarms in the community. The search effort reminds us of the vulnerability in our neighborhoods and the importance of staying vigilant.

Another teen girl is missing from the North End—what’s going on? Losing track of our young people compels us to ask hard questions. This incident illuminates the challenges faced in our city and the need for community outreach and support.

⚖️ Crime & Safety

A 61-year-old man charged after a teen assault—how did we let it get this far? The news is unsettling and emphasizes the necessity for better protective measures for our youth. It’s time we have serious conversations about safety and support for vulnerable communities.

Not one, but two 17-year-olds charged in four shootings? What gives? Rising concerns over youth violence are compelling us all to rethink the struggles facing our younger generation as they navigate a complex world.

🌿 Community Concerns

Sad news: a missing girl found dead after an extensive search—our hearts are heavy. While this loss devastates the community, it also urges us to bolster support systems and preventive measures surrounding youth safety.

Have you heard about the rail whistleblowers keeping our roads safe? Kudos to the brave individuals who report unsafe train practices, reminding us all of our responsibility to advocate for public safety in every sector.

💼 Business & Economy

Shoppers lined up for hours before the first Uniqlo opens—what’s the hype? This retail buzz isn't just about fashion; it's about community togetherness and a growing economy in Winnipeg. It’s a reminder of how much we crave new experiences and local engagement.

Let’s talk about the weather—cool and wet? Can you believe it? Well, Mother Nature loves to keep us guessing! This unpredictability is a head-scratcher for gardeners and outdoor lovers yearning for summer vibes.

🌍 Environment & Health

Did you see that shocking video of a jockey hitting a horse at Assiniboia Downs? It has sparked outcry over animal welfare, reminding us why we need stringent regulations in sports and entertainment industries to ensure humane treatment of animals.

Flooding at a hospital due to a broken pipe—tell me it’s not a disaster! Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora is under significant pressure following this incident, shining a light on the fragility of our healthcare infrastructure, especially in times of crisis.

🌪️ Weather Challenges

A late May winter storm, really? Yes, after a brief glimpse of warmth, it seems winter is not ready to say goodbye. This is a reminder of the extreme weather patterns we are now learning to navigate in our province.

✏️ Community Initiatives

Manitoba Museum's diorama masterpiece decommissioned—was it worth the trouble? Pests have claimed yet another cultural artifact. It raises questions about preservation efforts and the need for continuous funding and care for our educational resources.

🤖 Innovations

Leveling up Indigenous language skills with Fortnite?! Don’t underestimate the revolutionary impact of gaming on education and cultural preservation! This creative approach bridges generational gaps and offers unique learning opportunities.

This week has been a whirlwind of emotions, from local sports triumphs to alarming news stories, all reminding us of the strength of our community and the challenges we face together.

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'Everybody remembers where they were on that tragic day': Lac du Bonnet marks 1 year since wildfire

Lac du Bonnet is marking the first anniversary of a devastating wildfire that claimed the lives of two residents trapped as the blaze ravaged at least 40 square kilometres, including a swath of homes, in Manitoba's cottage country last year.

General May 14, 2026

Hepatitis A outbreak 'absolutely preventable,' Winnipeg doctor says as cases surge

A Winnipeg doctor says she's worried governments are only offering Band-Aid solutions as hepatitis A continues to spread more than a year after Manitoba declared an outbreak.

General May 14, 2026

Manitoba teen accused of planning school attack now charged with conspiracy to commit murder

A 14-year-old from Rivers, Man., now faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder and counselling the offence of murder. He was initially arrested in March after Interpol and the FBI alerted RCMP to online messages about school attacks in Manitoba and Nova Scotia.

General May 14, 2026

Death of 17-year-old girl in Mosakahiken Cree Nation being investigated as homicide: Manitoba RCMP

The death of a 17-year-old girl in a northwestern Manitoba First Nation on Tuesday is being investigated as a homicide, police say.

General May 14, 2026
RCMP lay new charges against boy accused of threatening Manitoba school

RCMP lay new charges against boy accused of threatening Manitoba school

A boy accused of conspiring to harm students at a local school will face additional charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, according to Manitoba RCMP.

Crime May 14, 2026

'Somebody knows something': Missing Whitby man's family back in Tremblant for search

The Toman family will be back in Mont-Tremblant this weekend for a co-ordinated search done by volunteer group SARCAN K9. Three working line dogs specializing in cadaver recovery and search and rescue, along with over 90 volunteers, will be searching through forested areas for any clues that may help bring Liam Toman home.

General May 15, 2026
Flood at northern Ontario hospital prompts capacity concerns, possible CAF support

Flood at northern Ontario hospital prompts capacity concerns, possible CAF support

As a northern Ontario hospital grapples with a flood that damaged 25 per cent of its physical space, there is concern that seasonal surges could affect the delivery of care.

Health May 14, 2026

RM of Gimli urged to protect scores of snakes from being crushed under wheels of ATVs

An Interlake resident says hundreds of garter snakes are at risk of being crushed every year as they leave a den surrounded by trails frequently used by off-road vehicles.

General May 15, 2026

Winnipeg's suboptimal spring putting a chill on patio, gardening seasons

Winnipeg restaurant owners say a cold spring is having a chilly impact on their businesses. The story is the same at a local gardening centre, where they say sales are off 40 per cent from last year.

General May 15, 2026

Steinbach library looking for long-term solutions amid security incidents that include weapons, drugs

A library in Steinbach, Man., hopes to get funding for long-term security measures like cameras after recording dozens of safety incidents in past year, some of which have involved weapons and drugs.

General May 15, 2026

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday will be windy across southern Manitoba. What fell as rain on Thursday in northern Manitoba will fall as light snow today.

General May 15, 2026

Family seeks answers after remains of missing man found in Interlake, murder charge laid

The cousin of a 39-year-old man whose remains were found on an Interlake property nearly two months after he went missing says his family is in shock and seeking answers about what happened to Darryl Lambert.

General May 15, 2026

Wet weather mixes with dust storm, brings rare dirty rain to southern Manitoba

If you were hoping for rain to wash away the post-winter grit and grime, you might be confused after the storm that just rolled through southern Manitoba.

General May 15, 2026

Crews pushed 'beyond exhaustion' battling wildfires overnight

A quick-spreading grass fire came "within feet" of residential properties in the rural municipality of Ste. Anne as firefighters battled the blaze Wednesday night and into early Thursday.

General May 15, 2026

Manitoba aims to bolster rural paramedic numbers with 32 new Assiniboine College training seats

With support from the Manitoba government, Assiniboine College will launch a primary care paramedic training program in January with 32 seats, Manitoba's premier says.

General May 15, 2026

Moose Hide Campaign walks in Manitoba

Hundreds gathered in Brandon and Winnipeg on Thursday to walk as part of the for Moose Hide Campaign — an Indigenous-led movement working to end gender-based violence by connecting with boys and men and encouraging them to speak out.

General May 15, 2026

Man, 61, charged after teen sexually assaulted multiple times at North End home: Winnipeg police

A 61-year-old man is facing nearly 20 charges after Winnipeg police say a teen was forcibly confined and sexually assaulted multiple times at a home in the North End.

General May 15, 2026

Dozens of Manitobans couldn't get through to 911 during Bell MTS outage: report

Dozens of Manitobans who tried to call 911 were met with a busy signal late last month as a power failure at a Bell MTS site affected telecommunications services for several hours, a post-incident report says.

General May 15, 2026

Mid-May winter storm headed for northern Manitoba, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada has issued yellow-level warnings for significant freezing rain and snow in northern Manitoba and damaging winds in the southern part of the province.

General May 15, 2026

Winnipeg begins mosquito larviciding program

The City of Winnipeg began its annual mosquito larviciding program last week, using ground equipment and four helicopters.

General May 15, 2026
Day parole revoked for Manitoba killer who fabricated Metis ancestry

Day parole revoked for Manitoba killer who fabricated Metis ancestry

A man who spent decades behind bars for an axe murder in Manitoba has had his day parole revoked because he lied about being Metis.

Crime May 14, 2026
Manitoba health officials say ongoing hepatitis A outbreak has worsened

Manitoba health officials say ongoing hepatitis A outbreak has worsened

Manitoba health officials are sounding the alarm over an ongoing hepatitis A outbreak that's worsened in recent weeks.

Health May 14, 2026
30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

Weather May 15, 2026

Ontario court dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of sexual assault convictions

Ontario's top court has dismissed an appeal filed by former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, upholding his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence.

General May 15, 2026

Fierce winds, dust storm cause chaos in southern Manitoba

Hydro crews are dealing with dozens of power outages and people are picking up debris after severe winds on Thursday created havoc across southern Manitoba and reduced visibility in blowing dust.

General May 15, 2026

Shoppers line up hours before 1st Uniqlo opens in Winnipeg

The ribbon was cut this morning for the grand opening of popular Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo’s first store in Winnipeg.

General May 15, 2026

Fires sparked around Manitoba by high winds, dry grass and downed power lines

The extreme winds that caused damage and power outages around southern Manitoba on Thursday are also being blamed for igniting and fuelling fires.

General May 15, 2026

Two boys, 17, charged in 4 shootings in Winnipeg

Two teens are facing drug and gun charges after four shootings in Winnipeg this week, including one that left a bullet lodged in a home while its residents were sleeping.

General May 15, 2026

Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation man, 36, dead after ATV rollover

A 36-year-old man from Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation is dead after an all-terrain vehicle rolled over into a ditch in the rural municipality of Alexander on Thursday.

General May 15, 2026
ANALYSIS: Mark Scheifele’s chance to shine for Team Canada on world stage

ANALYSIS: Mark Scheifele’s chance to shine for Team Canada on world stage

It would be wrong to suggest Mark Scheifele would have been the difference in winning in Italy, but his versatility would have been a huge asset for Canada.

Sports May 15, 2026
Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, coach fined $100K for breaking media rules

Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, coach fined $100K for breaking media rules

The punishments for the 'flagrant violations' of the NHL's media access rules came after previous warnings were issued to the Vegas Golden Knights, the league said on Friday.

Sports May 15, 2026

Convicted killer Shawn Lamb must stay at halfway house after transfer request denied

A man who pleaded guilty to killing two women in Winnipeg more than a decade ago will have to remain in the halfway house he's been living in since his release last fall, despite his request to move.

General May 16, 2026

Northern Manitoba provincial parks still closed, will have delayed start

May long weekend usually means the start of camping season, but bad weather means some provincial parks in northern Manitoba will open later than normal.

General May 16, 2026

Manitoba Museum diorama 'masterpiece' decommissioned due to pests

The Manitoba Museum has announced the decommissioning of the cherished Delta Marsh and Rye Farm dioramas because they're attracting pests.

General May 16, 2026

Former Transcona councillor Shawn Nason plans comeback attempt

Former Transcona councillor Shawn Nason says he intends to run for his old seat this fall.

General May 16, 2026

Missing teen girl last seen in Winnipeg's North End

Julianna Fontaine-Renaud, 15, was last seen on Tuesday and is known to visit the William Whyte and St. John's areas, Winnipeg police said Friday.

General May 16, 2026

Levelling up Indigenous language skills with Fortnite

Instead of asking kids to step away from gaming, some Manitoba educators are meeting them where they are: in a popular video game. CBC's Jim Agapito finds out how Fortnite is being used to teach Indigenous language and culture.

General May 16, 2026

Woman, 32, killed in case of 'intimate partner violence' in Shamattawa, Manitoba RCMP say

A man is charged with manslaughter after a woman was killed in what RCMP say was an incident of intimate partner violence in Shamattawa First Nation.

General May 16, 2026
Horse hit at Winnipeg racetrack in ‘hard to watch’ video prompts calls for change

Horse hit at Winnipeg racetrack in ‘hard to watch’ video prompts calls for change

A jockey can be seen in the barn area of a Winnipeg racetrack hitting a horse in a video shared by Animal Justice. Now, advocates are calling for in-stable cameras.

Canada May 15, 2026
Flood at Kenora, Ont. hospital caused by broken washroom pipe

Flood at Kenora, Ont. hospital caused by broken washroom pipe

A break in a washroom pipe caused damage to 25 per cent of the space at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, hospital officials confirmed Friday.

Health May 15, 2026

With a possible referendum looming, Carney and Smith find common ground on carbon pricing

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday's landmark agreement with Alberta is about "building trust in a Canada that works." Opinions will vary on his particular weighing of pragmatism and ambition, but he will presumably hope that he has something that can hold together.

General May 16, 2026

Manitoba's social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom, says Kinew

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government continues to deliberate over whether to enact its own restrictions.

General May 16, 2026

Setting fires at Riding Mountain National Park to save endangered grasslands

Prescribed burns are underway at Riding Mountain National Park. Fire management officer Melanie Robinson says they are an essential part of reducing the risk of wildfires and protecting an endangered ecosystem.

General May 16, 2026

Riley Laychuk's weekend forecast: cool and wet

Southern Manitoba is poised to get much-needed rain on Sunday. Temperatures across the province remain cool.

General May 16, 2026

Canadian in isolation tests presumptively positive for hantavirus, B.C.'s top doctor says

A Canadian isolating in B.C. has presumptively tested positive for hantavirus after leaving the cruise ship affected by an outbreak of the Andes strain in recent weeks, B.C.'s top doctor said Saturday.

General May 16, 2026

High winds 'intensified' brush fire spread in valley near St. Lazare, fire chief says

Several fire departments and a modified crop-duster plane spent hours battling a brush fire as strong winds helped it spread up the edges of a valley near the western Manitoba community of St. Lazare earlier this week.

General May 16, 2026

Young Winnipeggers say they're trying their best, but job hunting still a struggle

Simone Janssen says getting a head start in life is difficult when young people like her are struggling to get a job.

General May 17, 2026

Missing girl, 6, found dead after hours-long search in Poplar River

A six-year-old girl who was reported missing from a First Nation in eastern Manitoba has been found dead, police say.

General May 17, 2026

Niverville Nighthawks punch ticket to Centennial Cup championship game

An excited crowd packed Smitty’s in Niverville, Man., on Saturday afternoon. The Niverville Nighthawks triumphed at the semifinals for the Centennial Cup in Summerside, P.E.I., where they were playing for a chance to win Canada’s national championship for Jr. A hockey.

General May 17, 2026

Missing 10-year-old girl last seen in Winnipeg's Centennial area, police say

A missing 10 year-old girl was last seen in Winnipeg's Centennial neighbourhood early Saturday morning.

General May 17, 2026

Canada's lack of women's prisons makes rehabilitation harder, experts say. What's the answer?

Experts say the lack of women's prisons in Canada hurts rehabilitation chances for the women sent to prison across the country every year, posing a challenge for both the inmates and the broader society they'll eventually return to.

General May 17, 2026

'Pinch me and tell me this is a dream': Niverville Nighthawks a win away from national title

An eastern Manitoba hockey team that did not even exist only a few years ago is one win away from taking the top prize at the Junior A level in Canada.

General May 17, 2026