Flood Emergency & Jewelry Scam Arrests — Winnipeg Monday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. Overnight storm batters southwestern Manitoba anew. The severe weather has led to increased flooding risks and disruptions in the region. Communities are on high alert. ↗
2. Rising rivers prompt state of emergency in St. Lazare. After recent storms, St. Lazare declared an emergency due to escalating water levels. ↗

🌦️ Weather & Roads

1. Flooded Manitoba towns brace for river crest. Minnedosa declared a local emergency to manage the threat from rising river levels amid severe weather conditions. ↗

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Toronto pair arrested for jewelry distraction thefts in Winnipeg. The suspects targeted elderly women, using scams on Canada Day. ↗
2. RCMP fatally shoot man in northern Manitoba. A 63-year-old man's shooting by police is under investigation. ↗

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Alberta-Ontario pipeline plan unveiled by Ford and Smith. The proposed 'Northern Shield' project could cover 3,300 km, aimed at boosting local oil transport. ↗

🏈 Sports

1. Bombers narrowly defeat Ticats amid QB injuries. Both teams lost their starting quarterbacks in a game tightly contested until the end. ↗

📰 Also Today

• Two injured in Pembina Valley crashes 25 minutes apart. ↗
• Corydon Avenue celebrates community with car-free Sunday event. ↗
• Ontario pair charged in jewelry scams in Winnipeg, Selkirk. ↗
• Manitoba budgets $1M a year for U.S. trade office. ↗
• Trend of large payouts to health authority CEOs noted. ↗