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Storm downs trees, leaves thousands without power in Winnipeg

Thousands are without power and streets are littered with fallen trees and branches after a powerful storm ripped through southern Manitoba Thursday night.

Woman charged with careless driving after 16-year-old pedestrian hit in Brandon

A woman who struck a 16-year-old girl with her vehicle in Brandon, Man., earlier this month was not paying attention to the road, police say.

Muslim council says shots were fired at Winnipeg mosque with people inside

A Muslim organization says bullet holes were found in the windows of a Winnipeg mosque that was targeted while people were inside Wednesday night.

Giant Tiger store in downtown Winnipeg set to close in November

The looming closure of a Giant Tiger store considered a longtime staple in downtown Winnipeg is a "signifier of a community that's not well" amid rising poverty and other social issues, one researcher says.

IG Wealth parent company selling off Winnipeg HQ, will move into leased Portage and Main space

IGM Financial, the second-largest publicly traded company in Manitoba, is selling its downtown Winnipeg headquarters but will continue to be based in the city.

Cliff jumper seriously injured after hitting rocks in northern Manitoba

A man is recovering in hospital after a cliff jumping accident near Flin Flon earlier this month, Manitoba RCMP say.

Inquests called into 6 deaths, including teen shot by police in northern Manitoba

Manitoba's chief medical examiner called new inquests into the deaths of six people on Thursday, including a 17-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in a northern First Nation in 2024.

Woman charged with 2nd-degree murder after fatal downtown Winnipeg stabbing

A 23-year-old woman is facing second-degree murder charges after a 58-year-old woman was killed in a stabbing in downtown Winnipeg on Tuesday afternoon.

Rivers, Man., train station restoration moving full steam ahead

The historic Rivers, Man., train station is on track to become an economic engine for the region after decades of work by local volunteers. It's moving full steam ahead with restoration.

‘Freshly broken windows’ among damages following attack on Winnipeg mosque: WPS

Winnipeg police said its hate crimes unit is investigating after a Mosque was attacked and damaged Wednesday. No injuries were reported.

Manitoba experts address province’s missing persons crisis

Beverley Courchene remembers her daughter as a bright, outgoing Anishinaabe with dreams and ambitions.

Planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike

A work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier after their union issued a 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. WestJet responded to the union's move by issuing a 72-hour lockout notice. For summer travellers worried about what this means for their plans, here's what you need to know.

Lab services, temporary outpatient clinic to open in Dauphin by end of next week

A full month after the Dauphin Regional Hospital closed due to significant flood damage in the basement of the facility, a limited number of care services are expected to return to the western Manitoban town by the end of next week.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers stunned by Lions run game in upset loss at home

The Bombers gave up 377 rushing yards in a stunning 35-19 loss to the BC Lions Thursday night.

Horvath carries Lions to 35-19 win over Bombers

Rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter made no apologies for gaining more yards with his feet than his arm.

Winnipeg woman alleges wrongful dismissal in lawsuit against international construction union

A Winnipeg woman is suing an international construction union, alleging she was wrongfully dismissed earlier this year after her father — a senior union member at the time — was accused of unapproved real estate deals.

Bombers lose again at home, as B.C. backfield tears holes in porous Winnipeg run defence

Zander Horvath ran for 191 yards and three touchdowns to help rookie B.C. Lions quarterback Kaidon Salter record a 35-19 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in his first CFL start on Thursday.

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, July 31, 2026

July ends on a warm note, with mostly sunny skies for much of the province. The long weekend will be hot.

Manitoba orders fogging in several communities as West Nile-carrying mosquito count soars

A high count of the mosquito that carries West Nile virus has prompted a province-mandated fogging program in several areas of Manitoba.

Airsoft or pellet gun likely used in suspected hate-motivated attack on Winnipeg mosque: police

Police say shooters likely used an airsoft or pellet gun in a Wednesday night attack that damaged a northeast Winnipeg mosque and left members of the city's Muslim community shaken.

Fatal crashes spike in Manitoba with 48 deaths so far this year: RCMP

There has been a dramatic rise in fatal collisions in Manitoba this year, RCMP say, urging caution as people hit highways, roads and trails this coming long weekend.

Man, 67, ticketed after Winnipeg police say he left dog in hot vehicle

Winnipeg police say a 67-year-old man left his dog in a vehicle in a parking lot on a hot day and confronted bystanders who gave the dog water, hitting one with his vehicle.

Theft creates ‘significant challenge’ for Ghana pavilion at Winnipeg’s Folklorama

Stolen cultural clothing and goods from a car will not damper the spirit at the Ghana pavilion at Folklorama, its organizers said.

‘Thirsty, distressed dog’ left in hot car at Winnipeg grocery store: WPS

A large German Shepherd was allegedly left in a vehicle in a grocery store parking lot on Wednesday afternoon, when temperatures reached 30 C in Winnipeg, police say.

One of Canada's last Second World War veterans dies at 101

Navy Capt. William (Bill) Wilson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving aboard HMCS Ottawa as a seaman gunner during the latter stages of the Battle of the Atlantic and taking part in the D-Day landings at Normandy.

Bug spray shortage bites some western Manitoba shops amid 'horrific' mosquito swarms

Some people in western Manitoba are having a hard time finding bug spray for the long weekend as local shops experience a shortage.

Winnipegosis senior travelling hours for dialysis amid Dauphin hospital closure

A Manitoba senior says the 10-hour travel days to get kidney dialysis in Brandon are exhausting. Mike Beyak, 78, lives in Winnipegosis, about 55 kilometres north of Dauphin.

City of Winnipeg seeks design proposals for new Waverley West fire-paramedic station

The City of Winnipeg is seeking proposals for the design of a new fire-paramedic station for one of its fastest growing neighbourhoods.

Winnipeg man pleads guilty to advocating genocide and wilfully promoting hatred in social media posts

A Winnipeg man who self-identified as being "extremely racist" in posts he made on social media has pleaded guilty to advocating genocide and wilfully promoting hatred against Muslims and Jews.

Incumbent Sherri Rollins bows out of third Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry race

There is now a wide-open race for council in Winnipeg's Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry ward as incumbent Sherri Rollins has withdrawn her candidacy.

Outfits stolen in Winnipeg days before Ghana pavilion set to open for Folklorama

Winnipeg's Ghanaian community has been forced into scramble mode after most of its outfits were stolen with only three days to go before its Folklorama pavilion opens.

Hundreds of power outages remaining after Winnipeg storm could be resolved by Saturday

Manitoba Hydro is warning some customers that power knocked out by heavy winds might not be restored before the weekend, as it deals with hundreds of outages.

7 charged after drugs, weapons seized from West Broadway home: Winnipeg police

Seven people have been charged after drugs and weapons were found in a Young Street home Wednesday, following complaints about suspected drug trafficking, Winnipeg police say.

Farmers hit with triple whammy of weather, tariffs, supply issues

Mother Nature, supply chain disruptions and U.S. tariffs are combining to create what some farmers in Western Canada say will be the most expensive crop in years.

Steinbach parade gets Pioneer Days rolling

Thousands took to Main Street in Steinbach on Friday for the Pioneer Days Parade, a long weekend celebration of the city's Mennonite heritage.

Winnipeg mosque was likely shot at with pellet-style gun, police say

Winnipeg police say they believe the weapon used to damage a mosque in the city was a pellet-style weapon. Advocates say the attack is indicative of a larger, concerning trend.

Blowback to Nakba exhibit featuring family members at human rights museum heartbreaking: Winnipeg woman

A woman whose family is among those featured in a controversial human rights museum exhibit on the displacement of Palestinians says she's disappointed the public discussion has focused so much on what non-Palestinians think the exhibit should say.

Flin Flon-area artists use paint to share stories of wildfire survival, northern mining history

A pair of Flin Flon artists are using paint and canvas to share stories the northern Manitoba community's mining history and the aftermath of 2025 wildfires, in exhibits being showcased across the Prairies.

Riley Laychuk's long weekend forecast: mostly sunny

Temperatures across the province will be in the high 20 C or low 30 C range through Saturday and Sunday. There is a chance of showers in northwest Manitoba Sunday, with a chance province-wide into Monday.

WestJet cancels 81 flights ahead of Sunday strike deadline

WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the stike deadling on Sunday.

Pimicikamak Cree Nation under lockdown after gunshots fired, 1 person dead: chief

Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba went into lockdown early Saturday morning after gunshots were fired and one person died.

Lockdown ordered after fatal shooting in northern Manitoba First Nation

The Pimicikamak Cree Nation First Nation in northern Manitoba has been placed under lockdown following a fatal shooting. Residents urged to stay indoors as RCMP investigate.

'My life has been frozen': Permanent residence applicants want more transparency on processing times

A group of people who say they've been stuck waiting for months — and in some cases years — for permanent residency applications to move through the security verification process gathered for a rally in downtown Winnipeg on Friday.

West Broadway residents welcome police raid of home amid drug trafficking complaints

West Broadway residents say they're happy Winnipeg police have taken action against suspected drug trafficking at a house in their neighbourhood.

N.S. RCMP accuse man of sex charges involving youths, seek additional victims

A Manitoba man faces child luring and sexual offence charges. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Toronto flights cancelled after WestJet cabin crew go on strike

In an epic summer hearing, Manitoba Hydro's 10-year energy odyssey faces the critics

While you get to enjoy the summer, members of the Public Utilities Board are stuck inside a meeting room for 23 days of public hearings about Manitoba Hydro's plan to keep the power on in the face of rising demand.

WestJet flight attendants hit picket lines in Winnipeg as strike takes off

WestJet flight attendants hit the picket lines outside Winnipeg's Richardson International Airport on Sunday morning after the airline and union couldn't reach a new contract deal by the strike deadline.

1 person arrested, Pimicikamak Cree Nation still in lockdown after deadly shooting: chief

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says one person has been arrested following a shooting in the northern Manitoba community that left one person dead on Friday night.