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Western Manitoba Flooding, Tornado Hits Winnipeg & Jets Sign Mario Ferraro — Winnipeg Thursday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Flooding emergency declared in Western Manitoba's Parkland region. Communities are coping with severe flooding after 119 mm of rain fell, far exceeding the monthly average. Some residents remain evacuated, and the First Nation has requested federal assistance to manage the crisis.
  2. Tornado confirmed in Winnipeg neighbourhood. Environment Canada confirmed a tornado in Waverly West, damaging homes and trees. No injuries reported, but over 100 reports of downed trees were logged by the city.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Questions arise over safety of Manitoba's first supervised consumption site. Discussions continue on whether the site could increase safety concerns in the area.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. Wildfire evacuation lifted for Lynn Lake. Residents can return as the Manitoba Wildfire Service deems it safe after recent fires threatened the town.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Winnipeg Jets bolster roster with new signings. Defenseman Mario Ferraro joins the team under a three-year, $4 million annual contract, alongside goalie Stu Skinner and forward Noah Gregor.

📰 Also Today

  • Pedestrian injured in Notre Dame crash.
  • Off-road vehicle deaths impact discussed by Manitoba ATV association.
  • Canada Day celebrations held at The Forks.

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Source Articles (11)

'Please leave immediately,' town of Swan River tells some residents as floods hit Parkland region

Some residents of a major hub in Manitoba's Parkland region have been asked to leave their homes as floodwaters threaten road access.

General Jul 2, 2026

Canada Day celebrations at The Forks

Canadians share why the day is meaningful to them during festivities at The Forks in Winnipeg.

General Jul 2, 2026

Off-road vehicle deaths 'devastating,' Manitoba ATV association says after 8 fatalities last year

Calls are growing for riders to take safety seriously after new data shows eight people died in off-road vehicle accidents in Manitoba last year. In each case, the riders were not wearing either a helmet or a seatbelt.

General Jul 2, 2026

Will Manitoba's 1st supervised consumption site make the area less safe?

Manitoba's first supervised consumption site is expected to open gradually in July, with a full opening in August, according to the organization operating it. Some neighbourhood residents say they're concerned about how it will affect safety in their Point Douglas neighbourhood.

General Jul 2, 2026

Pedestrian injured after crash on Notre Dame

A pedestrian was injured and taken to hospital in unstable condition after being struck at a major Winnipeg intersection early Thursday.

General Jul 2, 2026
Winnipeg Jets sign free-agent defenceman Mario Ferraro to multi-year deal

Winnipeg Jets sign free-agent defenceman Mario Ferraro to multi-year deal

Winnipeg Jets bolster their blue line with the addition of former San Jose Sharks defenceman Mario Ferraro after signing goalie Stu Skinner earlier on Day 1 of NHL free agency.

Sports Jul 2, 2026

Western Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency as flooding sparks calls for federal aid

Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, in Manitoba’s flood-stricken Parkland area, has declared a state of emergency due to washed out infrastructure, joining more than 30 communities that have done the same.

General Jul 2, 2026
Manitoba town residents set to return home after wildfire forced evacuation

Manitoba town residents set to return home after wildfire forced evacuation

A social media post by the town of Lynn Lake says that the nearby blaze remains active, and that crews continue to suppress remaining hot spots.

Canada Jul 2, 2026
Tornado confirmed in Winnipeg neighbourhood: Environment Canada

Tornado confirmed in Winnipeg neighbourhood: Environment Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed a tornado formed in Winnipeg during Monday's storm.

Weather Jul 2, 2026

How can Canada beat Morocco? It could be found in Promise David’s sublime group-stage goal

If there’s a reason for Canada’s men to believe they can beat Morocco on Saturday, it’s most easily found in Promise David’s singular moment against Switzerland.

General Jul 3, 2026
Flooding persists as western Manitoba communities recover from storm

Flooding persists as western Manitoba communities recover from storm

Parts of Manitoba's Parkland region have seen up to 119 mm of precipitation in the past few days, according to a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Weather Jul 2, 2026