🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- 10-day crackdown on open drug use announced by Winnipeg police. A zero-tolerance approach will be enforced in areas with high public drug activity. Police aim to reduce open drug use and sales without criminalizing addiction. ↗
💼 Economy & Business
- Landfill methane major contributor to Winnipeg's carbon emissions. New analysis identifies methane emissions from the city's landfill as a significant factor in rising local greenhouse gas emissions. ↗
- Winnipeg's affordable housing future emphasizes dignity and community. Proposed initiatives will prioritize innovative design to foster dignity in living spaces. ↗
🏛️ Government & Politics
- Manitoba Liberals select local businessman for The Pas-Kameesak byelection. The appointment aims to strengthen their position in an upcoming key political race. ↗
- Manitoba designates massage therapy as a regulated health profession. This milestone brings increased recognition and standards to the practice. ↗
🏈 Sports
- Edmonton Elks secure late victory over Winnipeg Blue Bombers. A dramatic last-minute touchdown clinched the game 23-18, showcasing the Elks' resilience. ↗
- Winnipeg Jets open to trade offers for star goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Team leadership is entertaining offers but remains tight-lipped on whether Hellebuyck has requested a trade. ↗
📰 Also Today
- 13-year-old shot in northern Manitoba. ↗
- New charge for N.S. teen conspiring with Manitoba youth. ↗
- Small plane makes emergency landing on Manitoba highway. ↗
- Knee replacement surgeries in Manitoba fall short of benchmarks. ↗
- Winnipeg's St. John's High celebrates graduation. ↗
- Venezuelans in Winnipeg await earthquake news. ↗
- Brandon health groups respond to HIV spike with more testing. ↗
- Winnipeg's new bike patrol program set to expand. ↗
- Report calls for engagement on school absenteeism. ↗
- NHL draft becomes secondary to 'win now' strategies. ↗
- ATV therapy extends to women's chapters. ↗
- Manitoba weather forecast for Friday. ↗