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New Housing for Women, Marathon Tribute, Jets and Duehr Deal — Winnipeg Monday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Tragic crash in RM of St. Andrews kills 2. A collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck resulted in two fatalities Sunday night, prompting road closures and an investigation.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Deportation ordered for ex-Winnipeg resident in gang shooting. The refugee board has decreed the removal of Abjeet Kingra, involved in a shooting linked to India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
  2. Homicide suspect in Ontario also charged for Winnipeg threats. Graham Mlodozenec faces serious charges after threatening a local business, alongside murder charges in Ontario.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Manitoba to share electronic patient records by next spring. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare efficiency across the province by synchronizing records.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Winnipegger runs Manitoba Marathon to honor late father. Kiera Wortley commemorates her dad's influence on her life as she participates in the Father's Day event.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. 26 new shelter units open for women and children in Winnipeg. Designed to aid those fleeing domestic violence, this expansion highlights the ongoing efforts to support vulnerable groups.

🏈 Sports

  1. Walker Duehr extends tenure with the Winnipeg Jets. Duehr signed a two-year extension worth $875,000 annually, strengthening the team's lineup.

📰 Also Today

  • No charges after video shows Winnipeg officer in controversial arrest.
  • NHL draft poses strategic questions for Winnipeg Jets' future.
  • Noise device controversy at downtown Winnipeg help organization.
  • Four charged in St. Vital convenience store robbery.
  • CBC Manitoba wins acclaim for uncovering serial killer victim's identity.
  • Volunteers aid Minitonas residents post-flooding cleanup.
  • Interlake assesses heavy rain damages.
  • Pro women's soccer team possible for Winnipeg.
  • Seth Jarvis celebrates Stanley Cup success.

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Source Articles (19)

'So many people in need': Interlake residents take stock of damage caused by heavy rains

Manitobans in the Interlake region say their communities have been left reeling by devastating flash floods as they continued to pick up the pieces over the weekend.

General Jun 15, 2026

'It's a godsend': Minitonas residents grateful as volunteers help them clean up after flooding

Residents and volunteers are still working to clear out garages and basements in homes across Minitonas in the aftermath of flash floods that walloped western Manitoba a week ago.

General Jun 15, 2026

CBC Manitoba journalists honoured for reporting identity of serial killer victim Ashlee Shingoose

Five CBC Manitoba journalists were honoured for their breaking-news reporting on the identity of Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, a previously unnamed victim of a Winnipeg serial killer, at the Canadian Association of Journalists gala at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday.

General Jun 15, 2026

Police charge 2 women, 2 girls in St. Vital convenience store break-in, robbery

Two women and two girls are facing charges in connection with a break-in and robbery at a convenience store in southeast Winnipeg early Saturday morning.

General Jun 15, 2026

Manitoba will have electronic patient records that can be shared between hospitals by next spring

Every Manitoba hospital will soon begin building electronic records that will mean a patient's care history follows them from one hospital to another.

General Jun 15, 2026
People seeking help at Winnipeg organization driven away by landlord’s noise device

People seeking help at Winnipeg organization driven away by landlord’s noise device

A property management owner installed a high-pitched noise emitter impacting people accessing help from an organization in the building, leaving them feeling unsafe.

General Jun 15, 2026

'Greatest moment of my life': Winnipeg's Seth Jarvis gets his name on Stanley Cup

The Winnipeg Jets didn't get a sniff at the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs but the city, the province and the team were well-represented nonetheless when Lord Stanley's mug was raised Sunday night.

General Jun 15, 2026

Winnipeg soccer fan hoping city can 'write a new chapter' as it mulls pro women's team

City officials are recommending a $600,000 grant for upgrades to a soccer stadium should Winnipeg land a professional women's team.

General Jun 15, 2026

Hurricanes capture 1st Stanley Cup title in 20 years after shutout win over Golden Knights

The Carolina Hurricanes captured their first Stanley Cup in 20 years after defeating the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final Sunday night in Las Vegas.

General Jun 15, 2026
ANALYSIS: NHL entry draft could help Winnipeg Jets ‘turn down the noise’

ANALYSIS: NHL entry draft could help Winnipeg Jets ‘turn down the noise’

One way for the Winnipeg Jets to consider a counterbalance to the overwhelming negativism of this off-season would be to find a way to position themselves to draft Carson Carels.

Sports Jun 15, 2026
Ontario homicide suspect also faces charges for threats to Winnipeg business

Ontario homicide suspect also faces charges for threats to Winnipeg business

Police allege the homicide suspect made threats to target a Winnipeg business and its employees and expressed willingness to engage in violence with police.

Crime Jun 15, 2026

26 new shelter units for women and children escaping domestic violence in Winnipeg

A transitional housing development in Winnipeg is already providing homes for women and children escaping domestic violence, while a second is about to open its doors.

General Jun 15, 2026

Woman, 20, charged with manslaughter in death of 21-year-old man: Winnipeg police

A 21-year old man is dead and a 20-year-old woman has been arrested after a serious incident in Winnipeg's West End on Saturday afternoon.

General Jun 15, 2026

2 dead after crash between motorcycle, pickup in RM of St. Andrews

Two people have died after a motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck on Saturday afternoon in the rural municipality of St. Andrews.

General Jun 15, 2026

Police watchdog not authorizing charges after video shows Winnipeg officer grab man by hair during arrest

Manitoba's police watchdog is not authorizing charges in a case where a video recorded by a bystander shows a man being hit and grabbed by his hair during an arrest earlier this year.

General Jun 15, 2026
Refugee board orders deportation of Bishnoi extortion gang gunman

Refugee board orders deportation of Bishnoi extortion gang gunman

Abjeet Kingra is the latest to face deportation amid a nation-wide crackdown on extortion gangs preying on Canada’s South Asian communities.

Canada Jun 15, 2026
Winnipeg Jets sign Walker Duehr to 2-year contract extension

Winnipeg Jets sign Walker Duehr to 2-year contract extension

The Jets made their second player signing of the off-season with a new two-year contract for forward Walker Duehr.

Sports Jun 15, 2026
‘More than just a roof’: New housing for Winnipeg women fleeing violence unveiled

‘More than just a roof’: New housing for Winnipeg women fleeing violence unveiled

Two partly federally funded transitional housing buildings will serve women and children in Winnipeg who are escaping domestic violence.

Canada Jun 15, 2026
Winnipegger honours father with Manitoba Marathon donations

Winnipegger honours father with Manitoba Marathon donations

The Manitoba Marathon is quickly approaching and a record number of runners are getting ready to race. For one competitor, honoring her dad is top of mind.

Canada Jun 15, 2026