Winnipeg Local News Digests

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

Tornado confirmed during severe Manitoba storm. Environment Canada's confirmation of a tornado touching down near Ste. Anne is part of a storm system affecting southern Manitoba, including funnel cloud sightings across various locations. ↗
Flood emergency in RM of Rosser. A state of emergency is declared as Grosse Isle faces evacuation due to severe flooding following intense storms. ↗
Winnipeg battered by severe storm with flooding. Cars were abandoned, basements flooded, and trees downed, leading to significant disruptions. ↗
Storms trigger tornado warnings and heavy rain. Southern Manitoba reported hail and tornado warnings, including in Winnipeg. ↗

Brandon officer charged with assault. A police officer is facing assault charges following the arrest of a youth at a local high school. ↗
Driver charged in fatal crash released on bail. The semi-truck driver involved in a fatal collision in Brandon is currently out on bail. ↗
RCMP seize $3.1M of contraband tobacco. A significant contraband bust in southeastern Manitoba underscores ongoing issues with illegal tobacco trade. ↗
Man charged with fraud sells pools under new name. Despite fraud charges, a Manitoba man continues business operations with shipping container pools. ↗

Kinew pledges provincial aid post-flooding. Premier Wab Kinew promises government support and the activation of disaster financial assistance for flooding victims in Manitoba's western region. ↗
Massive storm causes power outages. Manitoba Hydro reports widespread outages due to recent storm damage, advising residents to prepare for power disruption. ↗

Ceresna aims high for Blue Bombers' home opener. Anticipation builds as Jake Ceresna prepares for his live debut at the Blue Bombers' home opener against Hamilton Tiger-Cats in front of a packed stadium. ↗

Historic HBC charter to be unveiled at museum. The Hudson's Bay Company charter will receive formal recognition at the Manitoba Museum, highlighting the province's rich history. ↗