Manitoba News

Winnipeg man faces second-degree murder charges after Christmas apartment fire

WINNIPEG — A man is facing murder charges after two people died in a Winnipeg apartment fire on Christmas morning. Police say two were fires were started in a suite in the apartment block in the city's downtown.

Jan 3, 2023 11:25 AM Read more >

Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

WINNIPEG — An online fundraiser by the losing candidate in the 2021 Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race did not violate any financing rules, elections commissioner Bill Bowles has ruled.

Jan 3, 2023 11:23 AM Read more >

Head of group fighting COVID restrictions charged with attempting to obstruct justice

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Police Service says the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is facing charges that include attempting to obstruct justice, following his admission in 2021 that he hired a private investigator to follow

Jan 2, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: ICE win East power struggle in overtime

WINNIPEG — Ben Zloty scored 44 seconds into overtime and the Winnipeg ICE defeated the Saskatoon Blades 2-1 in a battle of Western Hockey League powers on Saturday.

Dec 31, 2022 9:53 PM Read more >

'Show them consistency:' Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimes

WINNIPEG — Many youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one-storey building with a red brick facade that leaders of local grassroots organizations maintain.

Dec 31, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Hauser's 23-save shutout leads Ice to 2-0 win over Blades

WINNIPEG — Daniel Hauser earned a 23-save shutout as the Winnipeg Ice defeated the Saskatoon Blades 2-0 on Friday. Evan Friesen and Ty Nash scored for Western Conference-leading Winnipeg (27-5-0).

Dec 30, 2022 11:41 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan man stabbed after vehicle veers off road in northern Manitoba: RCMP

THE PAS, Man. — Police in northern Manitoba say a Saskatchewan man was sent to hospital after he was stabbed multiple times at the side of the road. RCMP say the 49-year-old man was driving near The Pas, Man., on Dec.

Dec 30, 2022 1:56 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with forward Zhilkin on three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with forward Danny Zhilkin on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal has an average annual value of US$913,333, the NHL team said Friday in a release.

Dec 30, 2022 10:57 AM Read more >

Scheifele's hat trick helps Jets snap three-game skid with 4-2 victory over Canucks

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele was not going to let an undisclosed illness keep him down. Scheifele led the way with a hat trick as the Winnipeg Jets snapped a three-game losing skid with a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

Dec 29, 2022 10:21 PM Read more >

Manitoba deputy premier Cliff Cullen says he won't seek re-election

WINNIPEG — Another member of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government has decided not to seek another term. Deputy premier Cliff Cullen says he won't run for re-election.

Dec 29, 2022 6:07 PM Read more >