Fourth person charged in woman’s 2023 slaying / Winnipeg Free Press
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Winnipeg police have charged a fourth suspect connected to the 2023 murder of a 30‐year‐old woman last seen near Polo. Investigators are intensifying their efforts in this prolonged case, leaving the community both anxious and, admittedly, wondering if the police could solve it before another dramatic twist occurs.
Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com
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Winnipeg introduces Exchange District’s first pedestrian scramble signal
Monday, June 2, 2025, 9:21 pm more...
In a bid to revamp urban mobility, Winnipeg has unveiled its first pedestrian scramble signal in the Exchange District, halting vehicular traffic in all directions to allow simultaneous pedestrian crossing. The pilot project is both a safety initiative and a quirky nod to modern city planning innovation.
Bluesky: @edgarseeya.bsky.social
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Winnipeg’s Mountain Avenue Violence Leaves Five Hospitalized
Monday, June 2, 2025, 5:21 pm more...
Early Monday on Mountain Avenue in Winnipeg, a seemingly ordinary day turned sharply grim as a mass stabbing incident resulted in five people, including three in critical condition, being rushed to hospitals. Witnesses report a chaotic scene that has left the community both shaken and incredulous at the senseless violence.
Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com
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Winnipeg Hotels Expand Capacity for Wildfire Evacuees
Monday, June 2, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
In response to raging wildfires, officials have mobilized extra hotel rooms in Winnipeg to house evacuees. The government move aims to address the sudden surge in displaced residents from troubled areas, offering urgent shelter as crisis conditions persist. One might say the hospitality industry has become an impromptu refuge in disaster-stricken times.
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Investigation underway after assault on Assiniboine Park bike path
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Winnipeg police are investigating an assault and attempted robbery on a bike path in Assiniboine Park, with a suspect now in custody. Residents are left wondering if a simple bike ride has suddenly become the scene of a thriller.
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Recycling facility mystery death disrupts Winnipeg services
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
A grim discovery at a recycling depot has Winnipeg authorities investigating a suspicious death that forced pickup services to grind to a halt. Residents now face disrupted pickups while police probe the unsettling demise at the facility—a bizarre twist for the mundane world of waste management.
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Winnipeg Parking Shake-Up Stirs Urban Controversy and Outrage
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
Winnipeg officials are set to eliminate downtown and West End parking paystations—removing cash options along the way. Local businesses and residents are calling the change both shocking and short-sighted, as the new policy fuels heated debates on urban planning and convenience.
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Manito Ahbee powwow marks 20-year cultural milestone in Winnipeg
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:20 am more...
Celebrating 20 years of one of North America’s largest powwows, the Manito Ahbee event in Winnipeg continues to dazzle with vibrant traditions and dynamic performances. The festival not only honors enduring indigenous heritage but also proves that cultural celebrations remain refreshingly spirited—even when compared to modern distractions.
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Winnipeg Launches Expanded Gun-Crime Forensic Lab Initiative
Friday, May 16, 2025, 12:22 pm more...
Winnipeg police are doubling down on their efforts against gun-related crime by expanding their forensic capabilities into a provincial lab. By enhancing the analysis of shell casings and database searches, officials hope to crack more cases—proving that sometimes, even law enforcement can upgrade from duct tape solutions.
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RCMP intensify search for missing four‐year‐old near Winnipeg
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Manitoba police are combing a rural area north of Winnipeg after a four‐year‐old boy went missing at bedtime. Authorities are urging residents to come forward with any helpful information as the investigation intensifies to locate the child.
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