Category: Winnipeg

Coyote Killed in Area of Winnipeg Attacks

A coyote has been killed in a northern area of Winnipeg where two children were attacked in separate incidents last month. On July 4, Manitoba Natural Resources announced “one adult coyote has been located and humanely euthanized as part of efforts by the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service to respond to recent coyote attacks on children…


2nd Child Attacked by Coyote in Winnipeg Within a Week

A 4-year-old child has been attacked by a coyote in the Winnipeg area. It’s the second such attack in the area within a week. In a news release, Manitoba Natural Resources said the attack happened the evening of June 30 in the North Kildonan area, in north Winnipeg. “The child has been treated and released from…


Review Makes Recommendations After Man Died in Hospital Hallway Awaiting Care

A review into the death of man who was waiting in a Winnipeg hospital hallway to receive care found there was a lack available beds and a surge in patients in the emergency room at the time. The man arrived by ambulance at the Health Sciences Centre early on the morning of Feb. 27, 2023….


Federal Justice Minister Orders New Trial for Two Men Convicted of Murder in 1974

Federal Justice Minister David Lametti ordered a new trial Thursday for two Indigenous men who were convicted of murder by an all-white jury in Winnipeg 49 years ago. Lametti cited unspecified new evidence in his decision to order another trial for Brian Anderson and Allan Woodhouse, who were sentenced to life in prison in the…


IN-DEPTH: Why Are Police in Some Cities Turning a Blind Eye to Magic Mushroom Shops Operating Against the Law?

As shops selling magic mushrooms continue to illegally open and operate in cities across Canada, experts say some police forces are reluctant to intervene in an environment where drug policy seems to be going in the direction of decriminalization and legalization. “It’s really a perilous situation for a police officer to take action until the…


Poilievre in Manitoba Ahead of Byelection, Shoring Up Support Against Bernier

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre went after People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier while visiting Manitoba on June 2 as a federal byelection is set to be held in Portage-Lisgar later this month. Bernier has registered as a candidate in the Manitoba riding for the June 19 byelection. The riding was previously held by former interim…


Former Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Arguing Against Extradition Order at Appeal Court

An appeal hearing is underway in Winnipeg for former fashion mogul Peter Nygard. Nygard’s lawyers are appealing a United States extradition order that would require the 81-year-old be sent south of the border once his Canadian court cases are settled. He has waived his appearance at the Manitoba Court of Appeal hearing. Nygard was first…


Brian Giesbrecht: Bishop Grandin Played an Honourable Part in Manitoba’s History and Shouldn’t Be ‘Cancelled’

Commentary Winnipeg is close to saying goodbye to Bishop Grandin. Soon, the streets, and anything else that bears his name, will be erased from Manitoba’s history. Before that step is taken in historical revisionism, city councillors might at least pay respects to the man who was once considered to be a founding father of this…


Winnipeg Police Charge Second Man With Attempting to Intimidate Justice Official

Police in Winnipeg have charged a second person in the surveillance of a Manitoba judge. Police say Randal Jay Cameron of Calgary, who is 45, has been charged with attempting to obstruct justice and intimidation of a justice system participant. Earlier this month, police laid similar charges against John Carpay of Calgary. Carpay is president…


Convoy to Winnipeg Still Being Planned Despite Pullback From Key Organizer

Planners for a convoy-type gathering in Winnipeg in February say the event will still take place after a key organizer said he was pulling out over security concerns and personal attacks against him. “The Convoy 2.0 is cancelled, but the World Unity Convoy 2023 is still proceeding as planned in Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 17, 2023,”…