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The Winnipeg…. Editor’s note: Winnipeg police previously incorrectly indicated the crash happened on Wednesday. Police say a pickup truck crashed into a Winnipeg elementary school on Tuesday around 3 p.m., breaching…. Winnipeg police say a collision claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman on Wednesday evening.
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Man arrested with improvised firearm during traffic stop in Winnipeg. A 40-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, after police conducted a traffic stop for operating an electric bicycle on the sidewalk. The incident occurred around 7:55 p.m. near Salter Street and Selkirk...
'No one is above the law': 3 Winnipeg police officers charged with ...
3 days ago · Three Winnipeg police officers – two veterans and a rookie on the force – have been charged with breach of trust and other offences after a Professional Standards Unit investigation. The Winnipeg Police Service says constables Elston Bostock, 47, Jonathan Kiazyk, 46, and Matthew Kadyniuk, 32, have all been place on administrative leave with ...
Winnipeg postal workers unite in march for new contracts
Nov 4, 2024 · Postal workers march for new contracts. (Credit: Neve VanPelt) In Winnipeg, postal workers from across the province marched the streets in solidarity to mark the beginning of what they hope will result in a new contract. Local union president, Sean Tugby says he’s hopeful, but not optimistic, as they haven’t come close to reaching a deal.
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Nearly 2,000 people evacuated due to flooding as more rain …
May 9, 2022 · Travers tried driving home over the weekend before the rain started, but floodwaters forced him to turn around. The Red Cross tells CityNews that currently, around 1,800 people have been evacuated to Winnipeg due to flooding. This rainfall contributes to already saturated soils. Hasell says April precipitation amounts are far higher than normal.
Winnipeg edges closer to homicide record | CityNews Winnipeg
Oct 4, 2022 · Winnipeg is edging closer to breaking its annual homicide record after a weekend filled with violence. On Friday morning, a 16-year-old boy was killed on Balmoral Street near Sargent Avenue.. Less than 48 hours later, a 27-year-old man died after being found unresponsive near Cumberland Avenue and Sherbrook Street.. Then on Monday, Winnipeg police released details of 41-year-old Melissa Cook ...
Winnipeg nearing first general municipal workers strike since 1919
Oct 9, 2022 · A Winnipeg father is concerned a potential strike involving city workers could put his children at risk. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 500 – representing 5,000 city workers – voted to strike in July, and strike headquarters have been set up since mid-September.. Workers could go on strike Wednesday morning.
Advocates react to Winnipeg shooting | CityNews Winnipeg
Nov 27, 2023 · Morgan Modjeski reports. Shock, sadness, and frustration are raw in the City of Winnipeg as many try to come to terms with a mass shooting that left four people dead and a fifth clinging to life in hospital. Sel Burrows is a long-time community advocate in Winnipeg who has been calling for more resources in the city’s north end and central ...
Winnipeg police cracking down on retail thefts, 151 arrests made
Dec 4, 2023 · Police pointed to a recent incident where a 59-year-old employee was stabbed at a Notre Dame Business while trying to assist security, resulting in several charges against an 18-year-old man in connection to that robbery and another on Donald Street. Since the initiative began, Winnipeg police have made 151 arrests connected to thefts.