Window-smashing Arrests, Stampeders Rout & White Bison Death — Winnipeg's Week in Review.

Parents in 'unimaginable pain' as search continues for 1 of 2 brothers in Nutimik Lake

The parents of two young brothers who drowned in the fast-moving currents of Nutimik Lake in the Whiteshell over the weekend say the the outpouring of support from community is helping sustain them through their loss.

Family of Norwegian adventurer who died in northern Manitoba returns to tell his story

Adventurer Steffen Skjottelvik's death last year in northern Manitoba's Hayes River was a tragedy that has become the catalyst for a documentary, a book and a foundation to unite First Nations, Norway and nature.

Steinbach coalition looks to Winkler's wisdom on small-city transit service

A coalition of over 20 Steinbach-area service providers went for a ride on Winkler's public transit and brought along two Steinbach council candidates, hoping to turn transit into an election issue in southeast Manitoba.

Manitoba teacher's certification revoked after sexual messages sent to U.S. police officer posing as teen girl

A western Manitoba educator has been stripped of his teaching certificate after Minnesota police said he sent sexually explicit messages to a social media account he believed belonged to a 15-year-old girl, but Mounties say there's not enough evidence to charge him.

Democracy 'alive and well in cottage country' as 3 Manitoba communities hold July elections

While most voters in Manitoba won't get the chance to cast a ballot in municipal elections until this October, people in three small communities will head to the polls on Friday.

In 'rare case,' 911 backup system was also affected by hours-long Manitoba outage: Bell

An hours-long 911 outage across most of Manitoba on Wednesday was caused by a third-party doing construction, and the company providing 911 services in the province says it wasn't the only system experiencing issues.

Dru Brown hopes to maintain winning ways as Bombers prepare to face Stamps

With starting quarterback Zach Collaros on the six-game injured list, backup Dru Brown will try to ride the momentum as the Bombers (4-2) host the Calgary Stampeders (2-4) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night.

No Collaros or Kramdi for Winnipeg Blue Bombers matchup against Stampeders

The Blue Bombers will be without starters Zach Collaros and Redha Kramdi for their week eight contest against the Calgary Stampeders on Friday.

Winnipeg man arrested after waving gun through sunroof on highway: RCMP

A Winnipeg man was arrested after waving a replica BB handgun through his sunroof while driving on the Trans-Canada Highway, Manitoba RCMP said.  

WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike

WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.

Wab Kinew been premier for almost 3 years ... he's yet to make a public visit to Manitoba's 3rd-largest city

Premier Wab Kinew has yet to make a public visit to Steinbach — the province’s third-largest city — nearly three years into his term in office, despite repeatedly promoting a “One Manitoba” message and emphasizing his ties to communities outside Winnipeg.

Body of 2nd brother who drowned in Nutimik Lake has been recovered: RCMP

After several days of searching Nutimik Lake, the body of Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, has been recovered, Manitoba RCMP say.

Families of displaced patients struggle as authorities assess damage to Dauphin hospital

Dauphin senior Larry Artibese, 85, has been driving hours every week to visit his wife in a hospital in Deloraine, Man.

After byelection, The Pas leaders look for help on health care, infrastructure, business

With the provincial byelection done and a new MLA elected, leaders in The Pas say they hope they'll see progress on local issues.

Are home daycares being squeezed out of business?

Some providers point to the federal government’s $10-a-day child-care program as a cause, saying they’re forced to choose between making string-thin profit margins, losing clients or shutting down altogether. Meanwhile, experts suggest the decline is part of a longer trend of parents turning away from home-based child care.

Powwows, dancing help wildfire evacuees ‘come together,’ easing pain of seeing First Nations burn

Evacuees staying in Thunder Bay, Ont., received free shuttle services from hotels to Dilico Anishinabek Family Care's eighth annual powwow in Fort William First Nation, an event promoting togetherness amid a wildfire season that's displaced over 2,800 people from about a dozen communities. "I'm dancing as hard as I can for them," says a grass dancer originally from a First Nation in Manitoba.

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, July 24, 2026

There is a risk of thunderstorms across southern Manitoba through the morning, followed by another risk in the evening for the southeast. Northern Manitoba begins to cool down.

2 cyclists crossing Canada for men's mental health have bikes stolen in downtown Winnipeg

Two men on a charity ride to raise awareness for men's mental health had their bikes stolen in downtown Winnipeg on Friday.

Gillingham pledges free criminal record checks for volunteers if re-elected

Incumbent mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham is pledging to waive the costs for Winnipeggers seeking a criminal record check for volunteer work if he's re-elected this fall.

Manitoba says 249 people moved into transitional housing under new strategy

The Manitoba government says it has found housing for 249 people who had been living in encampments since it launched a new strategy at the start of last year.

19-year-old charged in stabbing death of man, 38, in northern Manitoba community

A 19-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a 38-year-old man in Gods Lake Narrows, police say.

The Assiniboine Park Zoo’s ‘cherished’ white bison, Blizzard, has died

Blizzard the bison has been at the Assiniboine Park Zoo since 2006. The zoo announced his death Friday, saying he was already in poor health and died while being diagnosed.

Height variance for 6-storey Steinbach seniors tower granted despite opposition

Dozens of Steinbach residents who have suffered flooded basements and repeated sewer backups flooded city hall Tuesday in opposition to a new six-storey seniors housing complex.

Manitoba expands eligibility for free hepatitis A vaccine

Eligibility to get a free hepatitis A vaccine has been expanded as an outbreak announced last year continues in Manitoba.

Province kicks in $750K for Winnipeg soccer complex upgrades

The outdoor field and lighting system at Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex off Waverley Street will be undergoing renovations after the province announced $750,000 for upgrades on Friday.

Iconic white bison dies after procedure at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo

Blizzard, a beloved white bison who symbolized the spirit and culture of Indigenous Peoples has died in Winnipeg at the age of 21.

Farmers' interest in pesticide-spraying drones surges after regulation change

After Health Canada lifted its restrictions to allow drones to spray approved pesticides, some farmers say they're looking to get on board in the coming years.

‘A tragedy’: Family of boy who drowned in Manitoba park in 2023 speaks out

The Manitoba government says it is acting "really quickly" to implement new safeguards after two young brothers were swept into a lake at Whiteshell Provincial Park late last week.

Stamps stomp sloppy Bombers in 52-30 victory ending Winnipeg’s win streak

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers three-game win streak came to an end, falling 52-30 to the Calgary Stampeders.

Stampeders stomp on Blue Bombers 52-30

Tyreik McAllister put together among the rarest of performances in the CFL on Friday night, scoring three different ways to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a dominating 52-30 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Mushroom farmers concerned about U.S. tariffs, market shares

Some Canadian mushroom farmers are raising concerns over how the latest American tariffs on the product could impact their sales on both sides of the border.

Flood-prone RM urges patience as Manitoba municipalities seek disaster assistance

A Manitoba disaster assistance program is expected to bring financial relief to local authorities and organizations in flood-hit areas — but one official whose municipality has seen frequent flooding is urging communities to be patient.

Northern Manitoba school district sues insurers after 2024 fire at Thompson school

A northern Manitoba school district is suing its insurance providers, alleging their failure to provide adequate recommendations and coverage left the district with uninsured losses after a school fire in 2024.

West End residents, businesses say drug problems still exist after 10-day Winnipeg police crackdown

A 10-day Winnipeg police crackdown targeting open drug use and trafficking in several neighbourhoods wrapped up earlier this month, and while many residents and businesses welcomed the increased police presence, some now say the same problems have already started to return.

2 TDs for Oliveira, 4 interceptions for Brown, as Bombers get stomped by Stamps

Tyreik McAllister put together among the rarest of performances in the CFL on Friday night, scoring three different ways to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a dominating 52-30 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Men’s bikes nabbed in Winnipeg for charity ride

Two men who are cycling across Canada to raise awareness for men's mental health had their bicycles stolen while making a pit stop in Winnipeg. 

Police make arrest after man smashes windows at high school, houses in Winnipeg's River Heights

A man has been arrested after a window was smashed at a high school in Winnipeg's River Heights area and similar vandalism was carried out Saturday morning at a number of nearby homes, including that of a local MLA.

Canadian women gymnasts win team silver medal at Commonwealth Games

Some Manitoba beach communities under new leadership after 3 municipalities hold general elections

A small town that had been placed under provincial administration has an all-new mayor and council after voters in three resort communities in Manitoba went to the polls Friday.

2 face gun, drug charges after crash sends woman and child to hospital: Winnipeg police

The two-vehicle collision happened at around 8 p.m. Friday on Pembina Highway in the St. Norbert area, Winnipeg police said in a release Saturday.

Man in wheelchair stabbed during random assault in Winnipeg

A man in his 20s who uses a wheelchair was in a courtyard on Selkirk Avenue, east of Andrews Street, when he was stabbed at around 2 p.m. Friday, police said in a release Saturday.

New Steinbach postpartum centre to offer support for new moms in southeast Manitoba

A new postpartum care centre is making its way to Steinbach this fall, aiming to support mothers struggling with postpartum anxiety and depression.

Winnipeg couple becomes unwitting hosts to 'musical roommates' as threatened chimney swifts move in

Chimney swifts, a threatened migratory bird species, have taken up residence in a Winnipeg couple's 91-year-old home.

For years, I hid in my car during lunch break. Now I know why — I'm autistic. And I'm OK

Lise Fiola never knew why she spent lunch breaks in her car, trimming her split ends. Now, thanks to an adult diagnosis of autism, she realizes she was regulating — calming down her overwhelmed nervous system, she writes.

New houses on derelict lots in Winnipeg's North End 'gives people living here hope'

The head of a neighbourhood association in Winnipeg's North End says a new home pilot project is aiming to reverse the growing number of vacant properties.

Jigsaw enthusiasts race against the clock in Manitoba's 1st-ever speed puzzling regionals

Assembling a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle of a quiet Nova Scotia seascape gave Amy Routledge an adrenaline rush that was almost too much to handle. The Winnipegger was among more than 70 people who showed up to what organizers say was the province's first-ever 'speed puzzling' regionals.

Searchers comb downtown Winnipeg to find stolen puppy

A frantic hunt for a missing nine-week-old puppy stolen from its foster home's yard last week saw volunteer searchers sweep the streets of downtown Winnipeg to rescue the animal.

Man, 20, charged after street racers hit 200 km/hr along Nairn Overpass: Winnipeg police

Drivers were seen street racing through a Winnipeg neighbourhood at speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour early Sunday, but only one arrest was made as some of the vehicles were not identified, police say.

Man, 35, charged after Crescentwood window-smashing spree

A man arrested in a window smashing spree in the Crescentwood area over the weekend is facing a slew of charges including several counts of break and enter and assault with a weapon.

Manitoba MLA among victims of multiple home break-ins, man arrested

Winnipeg police were called to Crescentwood early Saturday following a spree of break-ins. They found the suspect walking down the street armed with a broken liquor bottle.