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‘It’s for the kids, and his kids’: Affordable homes from $1 lots in WinnipegJesse Bettcher has found a home on one of the lots the City of Winnipeg sold for $1 to Purpose Construction as part of a revitalization pilot project for the city's North End.Aug 10
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City orders Winnipeg property manager to clean up encampment debrisA Winnipeg property manager is voicing frustrations after the city ordered him to clean up debris from a homeless encampment on his property.CanadaJul 23
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Ontario wildfires prompt Winnipeg air quality warningA yellow air quality warning has been issued for the city of Winnipeg as southeasterly winds blow smoke from the northwestern Ontario wildfires toward the city.WeatherJul 17
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Start of Arlington Bridge deconstruction marks ‘historic day,’ Winnipeg mayor saysThe century-old bridge connecting north Winnipeg to the south is coming down after being closed in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg removed the first piece on Thursday.CanadaJul 16
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Winnipeg is seen as Canada’s least safe city, Ottawa considered safest: pollingMore than half of people polled by Liaison Strategies said they perceive Winnipeg to be very or somewhat unsafe, it found. Ottawa topped the list as safest.CanadaSep 3
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Tornado confirmed in Winnipeg neighbourhood, another west of the cityThe Northern Tornaodes Project confirmed two twisters landed in Manitoba on Sunday evening, including one in a Winnipeg neighbourhood.WeatherSep 10
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Russ Wyatt attends committee at Winnipeg City Hall after sexual assault chargeRuss Wyatt, Winnipeg's city councillor for Transcona, sat in on a community committee meeting following his arrest on Monday. He is facing charges including sexual assault.PoliticsAug 13
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St. Boniface residents raise concerns over proposed aquatic centreSome St. Boniface residents are concerned the new aquatic park in the Provencher Park area will bring parking and road safety challenges as more people head to the pool.CanadaSep 9
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Fewer living in encampments, governments looking for places for them to goWinnipeg's Standing Policy Committee will receive a report next week outlining the city response to homelessness, specifically its encampment distance guidelines.Sep 4
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‘Warzone’: Storm rips through Winnipeg leaves thousands without powerMany Winnipeggers are recovering after a violent storm struck through the city leaving thousands of people with no electricity on Sunday evening.WeatherSep 8
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Winnipeg police seek help identifying deceased manWinnipeg police have released a composite sketch of a man who was found unresponsive in the city and later died in hospital last month.CanadaAug 28
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High-risk sex offender released from custody, expected to live in WinnipegThe Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit and Winnipeg police are warning women about a high-risk sex offender expected to live in the city.CrimeAug 25
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28K Manitoba Hydro customers without power after storm causes ‘extensive damage’Manitoba Hydro says crews are working to restore power after a storm hit Winnipeg. Downed trees, out of service traffic lights and other damage have been reported in the city.WeatherJul 30
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Winnipeg rail-relocation route proposed for south of perimeterA Winnipeg rail-relocation study proposes a bypass be built south of the city's perimeter using Crown land and Manitoba Hydro corridors.Aug 13
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Winnipeg Coun. Russ Wyatt facing charges, including sexual assaultRuss Wyatt, Winnipeg's city councillor for Transcona, is facing charges of sexual assault and administering a noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm.CrimeAug 11
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Winnipeg Sea Bears win CEBL championship for 1st time in franchise historyThe CEBL championship was intended to be a three-game series concluding Sunday, but the first game was suspended early due to condensation on the court, and then cancelled.SportsAug 16
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Province launches free transit for youth pilot project in SelkirkPremier Wab Kinew said the province is working with the cities of Winnipeg, Brandon, Winkler and Flin Flon to launch free youth transit in September.CanadaJun 16
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Winnipeg mosque was likely shot at with pellet-style gun, police sayWinnipeg police say they believe the weapon used to damage a mosque in the city was a pellet-style weapon. Advocates say the attack is indicative of a larger, concerning trend.CanadaJul 31
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Winnipeg to consider new crisis response team for wellness callsWinnipeg city council will consider a report proposing a new community response team to manage wellness-related 911 calls this fall, Mayor Scott Gillingham said.PoliticsJul 28
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Charity cyclists to resume cross-country trek after bikes stolen in WinnipegTwo cyclists travelling across Canada to raise money for men's mental health will return to the road on new bicycles Tuesday after their bikes were stolen Friday morning.CanadaJul 27