Winnipeg Local News Digests

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

Last-minute touchdown keeps Elks unbeaten. The Edmonton Elks defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23-18, maintaining their undefeated start to the CFL season. Despite a full house at Princess Auto Stadium, the Bombers struggled with turnovers and missed field goals, marking their second loss this season. ↗

Portage and Main reopening deemed successful. A year after reopening, the iconic downtown Winnipeg intersection has shown no significant impact on traffic safety, according to city officials. This follows decades of closure and debate over pedestrian access. ↗
Winnipeg police chief schedules meeting with health authority CEO. Amidst allegations of racial profiling, the police chief will discuss community relations in a bid to address these concerns. ↗

ER waits could exceed 48 hours. Due to heightened demand and staffing shortages, patients heading to Manitoba emergency rooms may face lengthy waits for admission. ↗
Winnipeg research may change global brain bleed treatment. New studies from the city are poised to impact international medical practices for treating brain hemorrhages. ↗

Dalhousie School rebrands to remove pro-slavery association. The Winnipeg school is selecting a new name to distance itself from historical ties to a figure linked with slavery. ↗

Young golf prodigy from Birdtail Sioux First Nation advances to world championship. At just 10 years old, this talented golfer is set to compete in the Callaway World Championship. ↗
Canada finishes second in Group B, faces knockout game. After a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, the Canadian team prepares for their knockout match in Los Angeles on Sunday. ↗