Supervised Consumption Site Opens, Councillor Charged & Child's Death — Winnipeg Tuesday

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Four-year-old girl dies, two toddlers injured at Long Plain First Nation home. Manitoba RCMP say officers arrived about 7:45 a.m. Sunday at a home more than 110 kilometres outside Winnipeg; a four-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and two girls aged one and two were taken to hospital (one initially listed in critical condition, now stable). Major Crime Services and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are managing the investigation.
Manitoba RCMP seek public help after unsuccessful search for missing Thompson man. RCMP issued an appeal for assistance following an unsuccessful search in Thompson, asking anyone with information to contact local detachment resources.

Manitoba opens its first supervised consumption site in central Winnipeg. Addictions Minister Bernadette Smith confirmed the site at a temporary location is now fully staffed with eight people, including two nurses, clinicians and mentors; Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre operates the site and said it uses a culturally safe, holistic model. The province said the site began limited operations in June and aims to connect people to supports and recovery services.
Kids Help Phone reports 183% more text requests overnight than daytime. CEO Rebecca Shields said overnight texts (8 p.m.–8 a.m. ET) are 183% higher than daytime and overnight requests rose 24% in the first half of this year compared with last year; Kids Help Phone receives a crisis text roughly every 90 seconds, citing relationship issues, depression and suicidal thoughts among top concerns.

Winnipeg Sea Bears advance to CEBL championship series. The Sea Bears defied pre-season expectations to reach the Canadian Elite Basketball League final series; the team’s playoff surge secures Winnipeg a shot at a national title this month.
NHL champion Seth Jarvis brings Stanley Cup to Winnipeg. Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis returned to his Winnipeg roots with the Stanley Cup, visiting the city as part of his championship celebrations.

Province and city pledge $1.4 million for downtown business grants. Manitoba and Winnipeg announced a combined $1.4 million program to support downtown businesses through a new grant initiative, aiming to spur investment and support local commerce.
Data fuels criticism of Manitoba Hydro gas plant performance during winter cold snaps. New operational data shared with critics shows the plant underperformed during recent cold snaps, prompting calls for review of reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Winnipeg Coun. Russ Wyatt charged with sexual assault and administering a noxious thing. Winnipeg Police say the 56-year-old Transcona councillor was arrested Monday in connection with an incident involving a man met in July 2023; Wyatt was released on an undertaking and earlier faced separate sexual-assault charges in March and 2018 (those 2018 charges were stayed).
Man acquitted in 1984 killing of Winnipeg teen later sentenced to 10 years for Vancouver sexual assault. A court sentenced a man to 10 years for a sexual assault in Vancouver after his acquittal in the 1984 killing of a Winnipeg teenager.

Woman’s trip to Winnipeg Beach disrupted after mobility mats absent. A visitor who uses a wheelchair reported her outing was spoiled when accessible mobility mats were not in place at Winnipeg Beach, affecting her ability to access the sand and shoreline.
Winnipeg animal rescues report rising owner surrenders due to affordability. Local animal shelters say more owners are surrendering pets because they cannot afford veterinary and care costs, increasing intake pressure on rescue groups.

Residents demand transparency on Winnipeg supervised consumption site, located at 366 Henry.
Supervised consumption site in Winnipeg now fully open, according to earlier reports.
Nurses union alarms after ransomware hit Health Sciences Centre systems, affecting doors and HVAC.
Ransomware at Health Sciences Centre impacted ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
Winnipeg Sea Bears defy odds to reach CEBL finals.
Manitoban with West Nile symptoms questions why province hasn’t announced human case.
Canada, U.S. trade officials mapping potential deal to pitch to Trump next week, sources say.
Man acquitted in 1984 Winnipeg killing later sentenced in Vancouver, 10-year term.
Community fears North Logan could see increased drugs and vulnerabilities near consumption site.
Riley Laychuk’s Manitoba forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
Critics cite data showing Manitoba gas plant underperformed during winter cold snaps.
RCMP ask public for help finding missing Thompson man after search unsuccessful.
Four-year-old dead, two toddlers injured at Long Plain First Nation: Manitoba RCMP.
Supervised consumption site now fully open in Winnipeg.
Kids Help Phone reports 24% year-over-year rise in overnight requests in H1.