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'Devastating loss': Investigation underway for death of man in …
An investigation is underway at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre, after a middle-aged man died in the ER while waiting eight hours for care. The man came in shortly after midnight and was determined a low-aquity patient, but just before 8 a.m. staff noted his condition significantly worsened, and ...
33-year-old facing charges after stabbing sends man to hospital
4 days ago · Winnipeg police says a 42-year-old man is in hospital and a 33-year-old is facing charges after a stabbing incident on Saturday. Around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, officers responded to a report of a stabbing near Princess Street and Henry Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 42-year-old man suffering from serious […]
Woman facing charges after argument escalates to alleged assault
4 days ago · Winnipeg police say an 18-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting another 18-year-old woman Saturday night. WPS says around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, officers responded to a home after an assault was reported. When officers arrived at the scene, they found an 18-year-old suffering from serious upper-body injuries. She was taken to a […]
Winnipeg man accused of performing indecent act on transit bus
2 days ago · A 57-year-old Winnipeg man is accused of performing an indecent act on a transit bus Monday afternoon. The Winnipeg Police Service alleges a teenage girl was a passenger on the bus and noticed the man performing the indecent act, at which point she got off the bus and called police. Officers arrived at the bus […]
4 teenage girls arrested after woman assaulted, robbed downtown ...
Nov 11, 2024 · Winnipeg police say four teenage girls, aged 14 to 17, are accused of assaulting and robbing a 62-year-old woman downtown on Sunday. Around 7:45 p.m., Winnipeg police responded to a report of a robbery in the 500 block of Main Street. Police say four suspects attempted to steal the victim’s phone. When they weren’t unsuccessful, […]
Shelter demand spikes as temp. falls to -47 C in Winnipeg with …
3 days ago · As temperatures plummet the need for shelter in Winnipeg is skyrocketing. It’s the middle of winter in Winnipeg and as temperatures dropped to what felt like -47 C with the wind chill on Monday, it’s temperatures like this that are causing major problems for the safety of those in the community without a place to go, as working …
Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks on plans for 2025 in CityNews year …
Dec 30, 2024 · Massive changes are ahead for the City of Winnipeg in 2025. This includes the opening of Portage and Main to pedestrians, changes to Winnipeg Transit and ongoing challenges around safety in the city. To find out more about what’s in store for the new year and what was learned in 2024 CityNews’ Eddie Huband sat […]
Winnipeg’s ‘fire trap’ Manwin hotel needs to be put in spotlight ...
Jan 26, 2024 · A Winnipeg activist wants swift and immediate action on a problematic hotel in the city. Saying as conversations around hotel training and hotel safety emerge following a violent incident captured on video at the Marlborough Hotel, she says a hotel in the Manwin, must also be put under the spotlight, calling the conditions “more than dangerous.”